2022 Calendar

In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the PATMAD board canceled indoor in-person dances from March 2020 through March 2022.

In-person Thursday Contra dances have resumed at the Irish Center (Commodore Barry Club), every two weeks for now. Full, up-to-date vaccination (including a booster if eligible), masks (surgical or better), and waivers are required. Read the details. Community members should assess their own risk in attending any dance.

Some dances listed here are online virtual dances hosted from the Philadelphia area as part of the international All Hands In partnership, now presenting dances on first and third Tuesdays at 8:00 Eastern time.

SPUDS, Philly's phabulous open contradance band, hosts online tune swaps, usually on first and third Thursdays.

Stay healthy, safe, and connected!

In person, Thursday Contra at Summit Church (location for this dance only)!

Live Wire: Sarah Gowan (guitar, concertina), Ben Kennedy (piano), Tom Krumm (fiddle), Bill Quern (mandolin, banjo, accordion, etc.)

In person: The Orphans: Peter Buchak (accordion), Ben Kennedy (piano), Miranda Weinberg (fiddle)

In person: Allemande: Christopher Germain (fiddle), Pete Peterson (banjo), and Kellie Allen (guitar), with special guests from Chicago: Charlie Walden (fiddle) and Patt Plunkett (piano).

Called with Larks and Robins.

Managing: Karey, Rich, Dave

In person: Coracree: Jane Rothfield (fiddle), Bill Quern (mando, banjo, melodeon), Sarah Gowan (guitar), Allan Carr (bass).

Called with Gents and Ladies.

Managing: Barbara, Alex, Donna
Sound: Jan

In person: Flamingo Sketches: Tom Krumm (fiddle, mandolin), Jared Kirkpatrick (piano, mandolin, feet)

Called with Larks and Robins.

Managing: Jess, Adlai, Donna (first half)
Sound: Trish

In person: Hot Wasabi: Dave Miller (fiddle), Roberta Goren (flute), Adlai Waksman (piano), Chris Carpenter (banjo, mandolin, clarinet)

Called with Gents and Ladies.

Managing: Rich, Kirsten, Phil
Sound: Rob

In person: Mind the Gap: Adam Oleksa (fiddle), Kirsten Erwin (flute, whistle), Adlai Waksman (piano), Jane Roberts (cello)

Called with Larks and Robins.

Managing: Karey, Jess, Dave
Sound:Trish

In person: Hot Feat: Mat Clark (fiddle and mandolin), Dave Wiesler (piano and guitar), Paul Morrissett (bass)

Called with Gents and Ladies.

Managing: Barbara, Adlai, Rich
Sound: Jan

In person: Jump Fingers: Palmer Loux (fiddle) Greg Loux (guitar) Bob McCluskie (fiddle and viola) Carolee Rand (Banjo, tenor banjo, tenor guitar, mandolin) Mat Clark (bass)

Called with Larks and Robins.

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In person: SPUDS: Philly's phabulous open contradance band!

Called with Gents and Ladies.

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In person: Raise the Roof: Mat Clark (fiddle), Bob Pasquarello (bass), Judi Stellar (hammered dulcimer), Kathy Talvitie (guitar)

Called with Larks and Robins.

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In person: Sleigh for Four: Steve Epstein (clarinet, sax), Thane Glenn (mando), Laura Alexander (cello), Adlai Waksman (keyboard)

Called with Gents and Ladies.

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In person: Alias: Adam Oleksa (violin), Adlai Waksman (piano), Kirsten Erwin (flute, whistle), Thane Glenn (mandolin)

Called with Larks and Robins.

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TBA