This page tries to keep track of all contra dances in West Virginia including dance camps and weekends along with other events in West Virginia which include contra dancing. Because most of the information is gathered from web sites and the listings are not updated as frequently as the web sites, dancers should visit the web sites for up-to-date information. If you are aware of any dances, dance series or other events that should be included on this list, please e-mail me.

February 2012

Saturday, February 4, 2012  Dance Series: Helvetia - Squares Location: Helvetia Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, February 4, 2012  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): Frederick Park; Band(s)/Musician(s): Taylor Among the Devils (Steve Hickman, Jonathan Jensen, Marty Taylor); Note:

Friday, February 17, 2012  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): Steve Ballman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Ricochet (Walter Hojka, Rya Martin); Note:

Friday, February 24, 2012  Dance Series: Morgantown - Gardner Winter Music Festival Location: Morgantown Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Two day music festival with a square dance on Saturday night; event ends on February 25, 2012

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Dance Series: Morgantown - Gardner Winter Music Festival Location: Morgantown Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Two day music festival with a square dance on Saturday night; event ends on February 25, 2012

March 2012

Saturday, March 3, 2012  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): Perry Shafran; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Metrognomes (Bob Garber, Mark Vidor, McGregor Yatsevitch); Note:

Friday, March 16, 2012  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): Frank Buschelmann; Band(s)/Musician(s): Odie Parkins and Friends; Note:

Saturday, March 17, 2012  Dance Series: Morgantown - Contras and Squares Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Kathy Fletcher and Marianne O'Doherty; Band(s)/Musician(s): Wee Bluet; Note: Traditional Irish Dance. Teaching Ceili and Set dances

April 2012

Saturday, April 7, 2012  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): Kathy Anderson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Fly By Night (Karen Gaughan, Laura Lengnick, Beth Magill, Julia Weatherford); Note:

Friday, April 13, 2012  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): Bronwyn Woods; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Gypsy Stars (Paul Bickham, Paul Epstein, Rita Ray); Note: Dance is on a 2nd Friday

Saturday, April 14, 2012  Dance Series: Morgantown - Contras and Squares Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Mark Crabtree; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

May 2012

Friday, May 4, 2012  Dance Series: Whitewater Whirl Location: Beckley Caller(s): Shawn Brenneman and Gaye Fifer; Band(s)/Musician(s): Contrarians and The Avant Gardeners; Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 6, 2012

Saturday, May 5, 2012  Dance Series: Whitewater Whirl Location: Beckley Caller(s): Shawn Brenneman and Gaye Fifer; Band(s)/Musician(s): Contrarians and The Avant Gardeners; Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 6, 2012

Saturday, May 5, 2012  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): Robbin Shaffer Marcus; Band(s)/Musician(s): Frog Hammer; Note:

Sunday, May 6, 2012  Dance Series: Whitewater Whirl Location: Beckley Caller(s): Shawn Brenneman and Gaye Fifer; Band(s)/Musician(s): Contrarians and The Avant Gardeners; Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 6, 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Dance Series: Morgantown - Contras and Squares Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Joyce Rossbach; Band(s)/Musician(s): A. P. And The Banty Roosters; Note:

Friday, May 18, 2012  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Elftones (Roger Gold, Mara Shea); Note:

Friday, May 25, 2012  Dance Series: Almost Heaven Dance Weekend Location: Capon Bridge Caller(s): Shawn Brenneman, Greg Frock, George Marshall, Jim Morrison and Tim Van Egmond; Band(s)/Musician(s): Morrison Brothers Band, Swallowtail and The Bold Weevils (Marc Glickman, Alexander Mitchell, Orrin Star); Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 28, 2012

Friday, May 25, 2012  Dance Series: Vandalia Gathering Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Music (mostly) and dance weekend; greater possibility of squares than contras; event ends on May 27, 2012

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Dance Series: Almost Heaven Dance Weekend Location: Capon Bridge Caller(s): Shawn Brenneman, Greg Frock, George Marshall, Jim Morrison and Tim Van Egmond; Band(s)/Musician(s): Morrison Brothers Band, Swallowtail and The Bold Weevils (Marc Glickman, Alexander Mitchell, Orrin Star); Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 28, 2012

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Dance Series: Vandalia Gathering Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Music (mostly) and dance weekend; greater possibility of squares than contras; event ends on May 27, 2012

Sunday, May 27, 2012  Dance Series: Almost Heaven Dance Weekend Location: Capon Bridge Caller(s): Shawn Brenneman, Greg Frock, George Marshall, Jim Morrison and Tim Van Egmond; Band(s)/Musician(s): Morrison Brothers Band, Swallowtail and The Bold Weevils (Marc Glickman, Alexander Mitchell, Orrin Star); Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 28, 2012

Sunday, May 27, 2012  Dance Series: Vandalia Gathering Location: Charleston Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Music (mostly) and dance weekend; greater possibility of squares than contras; event ends on May 27, 2012

Monday, May 28, 2012  Dance Series: Almost Heaven Dance Weekend Location: Capon Bridge Caller(s): Shawn Brenneman, Greg Frock, George Marshall, Jim Morrison and Tim Van Egmond; Band(s)/Musician(s): Morrison Brothers Band, Swallowtail and The Bold Weevils (Marc Glickman, Alexander Mitchell, Orrin Star); Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 28, 2012

June 2012

Saturday, June 2, 2012  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): No dance today; Band(s)/Musician(s): No dance today; Note: See you in September

Friday, June 15, 2012  Dance Series: Charleston - WV Location: Charleston Caller(s): Phoebe Williams; Band(s)/Musician(s): Coffee Zombies; Note:

Friday, June 22, 2012  Dance Series: Morgantown - June Moon Dance Weekend Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Kathy Anderson and Ron Buchanan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Contrarians and Hotpoint String Band; Note: Dance weekend; event ends on June 24, 2012

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Dance Series: Morgantown - June Moon Dance Weekend Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Kathy Anderson and Ron Buchanan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Contrarians and Hotpoint String Band; Note: Dance weekend; event ends on June 24, 2012

Sunday, June 24, 2012  Dance Series: Morgantown - June Moon Dance Weekend Location: Morgantown Caller(s): Kathy Anderson and Ron Buchanan; Band(s)/Musician(s): Contrarians and Hotpoint String Band; Note: Dance weekend; event ends on June 24, 2012

July 2012

Saturday, July 7, 2012  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): No dance today; Band(s)/Musician(s): No dance today; Note: See you in September

Sunday, July 22, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Celtic Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on July 27, 2012

Monday, July 23, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Celtic Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on July 27, 2012

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Celtic Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on July 27, 2012

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Celtic Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on July 27, 2012

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Celtic Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on July 27, 2012

Friday, July 27, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Celtic Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Numerous; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on July 27, 2012

August 2012

Wednesday, August 1, 2012  Dance Series: Appalachian String Band Festival Location: Clifftop Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Five day music festival with square dancing (no contras); event ends on August 5, 2011

Thursday, August 2, 2012  Dance Series: Appalachian String Band Festival Location: Clifftop Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Five day music festival with square dancing (no contras); event ends on August 5, 2011

Friday, August 3, 2012  Dance Series: Appalachian String Band Festival Location: Clifftop Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Five day music festival with square dancing (no contras); event ends on August 5, 2011

Saturday, August 4, 2012  Dance Series: Appalachian String Band Festival Location: Clifftop Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Five day music festival with square dancing (no contras); event ends on August 5, 2011

Saturday, August 4, 2012  Dance Series: Shepherdstown Location: Shepherdstown Caller(s): No dance today; Band(s)/Musician(s): No dance today; Note: See you in September

Sunday, August 5, 2012  Dance Series: Appalachian String Band Festival Location: Clifftop Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Five day music festival with square dancing (no contras); event ends on August 5, 2011

Sunday, August 5, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Sunday, August 5, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Monday, August 6, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Monday, August 6, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Tuesday, August 7, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Tuesday, August 7, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Wednesday, August 8, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Wednesday, August 8, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Thursday, August 9, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Thursday, August 9, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Friday, August 10, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Friday, August 10, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Friday, August 10, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Augusta Festival Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of traditional dance, crafts and music; event ends on August 12, 2012

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Augusta Festival Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of traditional dance, crafts and music; event ends on August 12, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on August 12, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Augusta Festival Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of traditional dance, crafts and music; event ends on August 12, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Gaye Fifer, Nils Fredland, Adina Gordon, DeLaura Padovan, Joseph Pimental, Ralph Sweet and Bill Wellington; Band(s)/Musician(s): Sam Bartlett, Daniel Beerbohm, John Devine, Barbara Greenberg, Steve Hickman, Abby Ladin, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, Andrew VanNorstrand, Noah VanNorstrand and Dave Wiesler; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge - Singing Squares Callers Course Location: High View Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Ralph Sweet; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long callers course on singing squares; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Monday, August 13, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Gaye Fifer, Nils Fredland, Adina Gordon, DeLaura Padovan, Joseph Pimental, Ralph Sweet and Bill Wellington; Band(s)/Musician(s): Sam Bartlett, Daniel Beerbohm, John Devine, Barbara Greenberg, Steve Hickman, Abby Ladin, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, Andrew VanNorstrand, Noah VanNorstrand and Dave Wiesler; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Monday, August 13, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge - Singing Squares Callers Course Location: High View Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Ralph Sweet; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long callers course on singing squares; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Gaye Fifer, Nils Fredland, Adina Gordon, DeLaura Padovan, Joseph Pimental, Ralph Sweet and Bill Wellington; Band(s)/Musician(s): Sam Bartlett, Daniel Beerbohm, John Devine, Barbara Greenberg, Steve Hickman, Abby Ladin, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, Andrew VanNorstrand, Noah VanNorstrand and Dave Wiesler; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge - Singing Squares Callers Course Location: High View Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Ralph Sweet; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long callers course on singing squares; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Gaye Fifer, Nils Fredland, Adina Gordon, DeLaura Padovan, Joseph Pimental, Ralph Sweet and Bill Wellington; Band(s)/Musician(s): Sam Bartlett, Daniel Beerbohm, John Devine, Barbara Greenberg, Steve Hickman, Abby Ladin, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, Andrew VanNorstrand, Noah VanNorstrand and Dave Wiesler; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge - Singing Squares Callers Course Location: High View Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Ralph Sweet; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long callers course on singing squares; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Gaye Fifer, Nils Fredland, Adina Gordon, DeLaura Padovan, Joseph Pimental, Ralph Sweet and Bill Wellington; Band(s)/Musician(s): Sam Bartlett, Daniel Beerbohm, John Devine, Barbara Greenberg, Steve Hickman, Abby Ladin, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, Andrew VanNorstrand, Noah VanNorstrand and Dave Wiesler; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge - Singing Squares Callers Course Location: High View Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Ralph Sweet; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long callers course on singing squares; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Gaye Fifer, Nils Fredland, Adina Gordon, DeLaura Padovan, Joseph Pimental, Ralph Sweet and Bill Wellington; Band(s)/Musician(s): Sam Bartlett, Daniel Beerbohm, John Devine, Barbara Greenberg, Steve Hickman, Abby Ladin, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, Andrew VanNorstrand, Noah VanNorstrand and Dave Wiesler; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge - Singing Squares Callers Course Location: High View Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Ralph Sweet; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long callers course on singing squares; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Gaye Fifer, Nils Fredland, Adina Gordon, DeLaura Padovan, Joseph Pimental, Ralph Sweet and Bill Wellington; Band(s)/Musician(s): Sam Bartlett, Daniel Beerbohm, John Devine, Barbara Greenberg, Steve Hickman, Abby Ladin, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, Andrew VanNorstrand, Noah VanNorstrand and Dave Wiesler; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge - Singing Squares Callers Course Location: High View Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Ralph Sweet; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long callers course on singing squares; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Sunday, August 19, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge Location: High View Caller(s): Gaye Fifer, Nils Fredland, Adina Gordon, DeLaura Padovan, Joseph Pimental, Ralph Sweet and Bill Wellington; Band(s)/Musician(s): Sam Bartlett, Daniel Beerbohm, John Devine, Barbara Greenberg, Steve Hickman, Abby Ladin, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, Andrew VanNorstrand, Noah VanNorstrand and Dave Wiesler; Note: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

Sunday, August 19, 2012  Dance Series: High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge - Singing Squares Callers Course Location: High View Caller(s): Nils Fredland and Ralph Sweet; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long callers course on singing squares; register in advance; event ends August 19, 2012

September 2012

Friday, September 7, 2012  Dance Series: Footfall Dance Weekend Location: High View Caller(s): Will Mentor and Beth Molaro; Band(s)/Musician(s): Atlantic Crossing (Viveka Fox, Tristan Henderson, Rick Klein, Peter McFarlane), London Porter (Ralph Gordon, Alexander Mitchell, Kendall Rogers) and The Latter Day Lizards (Peter Barnes, Dave Langford, Bill Tomczak); Note: Weekend dance (mostly) event; register in advance; event ends on September 9, 2012

Saturday, September 8, 2012  Dance Series: Footfall Dance Weekend Location: High View Caller(s): Will Mentor and Beth Molaro; Band(s)/Musician(s): Atlantic Crossing (Viveka Fox, Tristan Henderson, Rick Klein, Peter McFarlane), London Porter (Ralph Gordon, Alexander Mitchell, Kendall Rogers) and The Latter Day Lizards (Peter Barnes, Dave Langford, Bill Tomczak); Note: Weekend dance (mostly) event; register in advance; event ends on September 9, 2012

Sunday, September 9, 2012  Dance Series: Footfall Dance Weekend Location: High View Caller(s): Will Mentor and Beth Molaro; Band(s)/Musician(s): Atlantic Crossing (Viveka Fox, Tristan Henderson, Rick Klein, Peter McFarlane), London Porter (Ralph Gordon, Alexander Mitchell, Kendall Rogers) and The Latter Day Lizards (Peter Barnes, Dave Langford, Bill Tomczak); Note: Weekend dance (mostly) event; register in advance; event ends on September 9, 2012

October 2012

Sunday, October 28, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on November 4, 2012

Monday, October 29, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on November 4, 2012

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on November 4, 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on November 4, 2012

November 2012

Thursday, November 1, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on November 4, 2012

Friday, November 2, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on November 4, 2012

Friday, November 2, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Fiddlers' Reunion Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of concerts, jamming and dances (?); event ends on November 4, 2012

Saturday, November 3, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on November 4, 2012

Saturday, November 3, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Fiddlers' Reunion Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of concerts, jamming and dances (?); event ends on November 4, 2012

Sunday, November 4, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall) Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Week-long series of workshops, classes, concerts and dances; register in advance; event ends on November 4, 2012

Sunday, November 4, 2012  Dance Series: Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Fiddlers' Reunion Location: Elkins Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Weekend of concerts, jamming and dances (?); event ends on November 4, 2012

Venue and dance information

Beckley - Whitewater Whirl: Dance weekend in early May at Fayette County Park. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.whitewaterwhirl.org/.

Beckwith: The Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) sponsor the Fall Fling in September which features dancing, music, potluck, camping and fun at beautiful Fayette County Park/4H camp. Web site: http://www.footmad.org/_start.html.

Capon Bridge - Almost Heaven: is a Long Weekend of Contra, Swing, Waltz and More with workshops in Swing, Hambo, Waltz and a Children's Program plus plenty of contra dancing at the Timber Ridge Camp in late May. Singles, Couples, and Families are all welcome. Web site: http://www.contradancers.com/heaven/index.html.

Charleston: The Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) sponsor dances, generally on the 3rd Friday of the month from September to June at the Columbia Gas Transmission Auditorium, 1700 MacCorkle Ave SE. Call 304.415.3668 for more information. Dances start at 8:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. Contra dance workshop for new dancers: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $7.00 Individual, $3 student, $15 Family, free for those under 13 and for VISTA volunteers. Web site: http://www.footmad.org/_start.html.

Charleston - Vandalia Gathering: The West Virginia Division of Culture and History hosts the Vandalia Gathering at the Cultural Center and State Capitol Grounds with free admission and music, dancing, stories, crafts, food and fun. Web site: http://www.wvculture.org/vandalia/.

Charleston - New Year's Eve: Special dance sponsored by The Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) at St John's Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St [corner of Leon Sullivan Way and Quarrier Street]. Call 304.415.3668 for more information. Web site: http://www.footmad.org/_start.html.

Clifftop - Appalachian String Band Festival: Five day weekend festival of music contests, concerts, workshops, square dances (no contras), camping and a hymn-sing. Web site: http://www.wvculture.org/stringband/index.html.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Dance Week: at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs during the summer. Dance workshops and classes cover a variety of dances and there can be overlap with other programs held during the week. Evenings include concerts and dances. Web site: http://augustaheritagecenter.org/.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Summer): at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs during the summer. Music workshops and classes cover a variety of instruments and styles and there can be overlap with other programs held during the week. Evenings include concerts and dances. Web site: http://augustaheritagecenter.org/.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Celtic Week: at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs during the summer. Music and dance workshops and classes cover a variety of instruments and styles and there can be overlap with other programs held during the week. No formal contra dance programming, but it may be included in some of the evening dances (along with other types of dancing and concerts). Web site: http://augustaheritagecenter.org/.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Folk Arts Week: at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs during the summer. Music and dance workshops and classes cover a variety of instruments and styles and there can be overlap with other programs held during the week. Some contra dance programming, but it may be included in some of the evening dances (along with other types of dancing and concerts). Web site: http://augustaheritagecenter.org/.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Augusta Festival: at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs during the summer. A celebration of traditional dance, crafts, and music. Web site: http://augustaheritagecenter.org/.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Week (Fall): at Davis and Elkins College as part of a series of programs. Music workshops and classes cover a variety of instruments and styles and there can be overlap with other programs held during the week. Evenings include concerts and dances. Web site: http://augustaheritagecenter.org/.

Elkins - Augusta Heritage Center - Old-Time Fiddlers' Reunion: Weekend at Davis and Elkins College in late October. Music events, classes, concerts and workshops. Evenings include concerts and possibly dances. Web site: http://augustaheritagecenter.org/.

Elkins - Wild and Wonderful Dance Weekend: is sponsored by the Randolph County Community Arts Center with assistance from Augusta Heritage Center of Davis and Elkins College and the Elkins Country Dance Society and is held at the Randolph County Community Arts Center at the corner of Park Street and Randolph Avenue in mid-January with workshops, dances and jam sessions. Registration in advance is strongly recommended. Web site: http://www.randolpharts.org.

Fayetteville - Footmad Jamboree: The Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) sponsor the Fall Fling in September which features dancing, music, potluck, camping and fun at beautiful Fayette County Park/4H camp. Web site: http://www.footmad.org/_start.html.

Glenville - West Virginia State Folk Festival: Four day folk festival in June with a variety of events including square dancing. Web site: http://www.wvfolkfestival.org/index.html.

Helvetia - Squares: Adults $5. Age 12 and under, $2. Dance starts at 8:00 p.m. Star Band (Red) Hall or Community Hall. Fund-raiser for hall renovations. 304.924.6435. Web site: http://www.footmad.org or http://www.helvetiawv.com/.

Helvetia - Helvetia Fair: Square Dance as part of this weekend fair. Web site: http://www.helvetiawv.com/.

High View - Football Dance Weekend: An annual dance weekend in mid-September at the Timber Ridge Camp, High View, West Virginia. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.footfalldance.com/.

High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge: Week-long music and dance camp for families and adults at the Timber Ridge Camp in High View held in August. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.cdss.org.

High View - CDSS Camp at Timber Ridge - Singing Squares Callers Course: Week-long callers workshop on singing squares at the Timber Ridge Camp in High View held in August. Register in advance. Web site: http://www.cdss.org.

Morgantown - Contra and Square Dance: The Morgantown Friends of Old-Time Music invite you to come dance with us. Beginners and singles are encouraged to attend. Each dance is taught with a brief walk through before the music begins. Dances are generally a mix of old time squares, contras, circle dances and waltzes. Dress is casual and children are welcome. We dance with strangers! Dances are from 7:30 pm-10:00 pm at the Marilla Center (unless otherwise noted). Dances are held September-May. $5 Admission ~ $3 Students. For more information call Cindy at 304.296.4954. Web site: http://myweb.wvnet.edu/~mswim/sqdance.html or http://www.morgantowndance.com/.

Morgantown - Contradancers Delight Holiday: Five Nights and Four Full Days at the Lakeview Resort in late December. Comfortable accommodations at a reasonable, affordable price! Great music, fantastic callers, fine food, and friendly dancers! Truly wild and wonderful! Register in advance. Web site: http://www.warrendoyle.com.

Morgantown - Gardner Winter Music Festival: is a two-day music festival in late February with a square dance on Saturday night at the South Middle School. Web site: http://www.gwmf.org/.

Morgantown - June Moon Dance Weekend: is held annually in June with dances and workshops. Camping (hotels nearby). Friday night potluck. Web site: http://morgantowndance.com/weekend.htm.

Morgantown - Benefit for West Virginia Wilderness Coalition: Contra/square dance begins at 7:30pm at the June Moon Dance Pavilion. Cost: $10. Food and beverages will be available. In addition to the dance, activities will include a silent auction, raffle and 50/50 drawing. Web site: http://www.morgantowndance.com/.

Roanoke - Terpsichore's Holiday: The Lloyd Shaw Foundation sponsors this dance camp in late December/early January at the Stonewall Resort. Terpsichore's Holiday is a folk dance and music camp for ages *4 and up. Join us 5 days and nights of dancing, singing, music-making, crafts, nature hikes, meals and 4 star accomodations. The camp typically features classes in Contras and Squares, Waltz, Couples Dances, Longsword, Morris, English Country Dances, Dance Band and more. Our goal is to introduce, promote, and teach these unique traditional dances in a fun and engaging way so that they may be carried on for generations to come. Web site: http://www.danceholiday.net/.

Shepherdstown: This dance series is sponsored by Shepherdstown Music and Dance and is held on the first Saturday of each month and occasionally on a fifth Saturday. Unless otherwise noted below, all dances are held at 8 p.m. at the War Memorial Building at the corner of German and King Street in Shepherdstown, West Virginia (see map). Visit our contacts page to link to a real human being if you have questions. Contra dance workshops begin at 7:30. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes for the dance. Admission is: $7 for members over age 12 (become a member); $10 for nonmembers over age 12; $5 for dancers under age 12. Web site: http://smad.us/.

Shepherdstown - Upper Potomac Scandinavian Fiddle and Dance Weekend: An annual music and dance (mostly Scandinavian, but with a contra dance) with workshops in Scandinavian dance, fiddle, mixed-instrument repertoire and ensemble at Shepherd University. Register in advance. Web site: http://upmw.smad.us/scanfiddle/index.html.

Shepherdstown - Cape Breton Fiddle Fest: An annual music and dance (a mix of Cape Breton and Celtic, but with a contra dance) with workshops in dance, fiddle, mixed-instrument repertoire and ensemble at Shepherd University. Held in mid-October. Web site: http://upmw.smad.us/celticfiddle/.

Shepherdstown - Fiddle Retreat: An annual (mostly) music weekend with workshops in fiddle and a variety of instruments along with a contra dance during the weekend. Held in late January. Web site: http://upmw.smad.us/fiddleretreat/index.html.

Shepherdstown - Upper Potomac Appalachian Music Weekend: Weekend in January of music workshops and performances with some dancing. Register in advance. Web site: http://upmw.smad.us/appalachian.

Various locations - West Virginia State Parks Square Dance: Series of dances in various state parks with long-time caller Lou Maiuri. Dances are free and begin at 8pm. Check press releases for details. Web site: http://www.wvcommerce.org/travel/journal/loumaiuri.aspx.

This page is part of the Contrdancelinks.com web site. For more information about contra dancing, visit these other site pages:

*The Colorado link will bring you to Dancing on the Web. The Iowa link will bring you to the Central Iowa Barn Dance Association. The Maine link will bring you to the Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts. The New Mexico link will bring you to the New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society. The Utah link will bring you to Utah Contradance Information. These fine organizations and individuals already have complete listings for these states and there is no reason for me to duplicate their efforts.

**As far as I know, there are no regular dances or events in Louisiana, Mississippi, South Dakota or Wyoming, but I have created pages if something changes in the future.

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Last updated on January 31, 2012