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 vaccination, masks (surgical or better), and waivers are required. Read the details.

3rd Saturday contra dances and Allons Danser Cajun and Zydeco dances have also resumed, and may have different rules.

Community members should assess their own risk in attending any dance.

Some dances listed here were 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!

At CBC, 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.)

At CBC: The Orphans: Peter Buchak (accordion), Ben Kennedy (piano), Miranda Weinberg (fiddle)

At CBC: 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

At CBC: 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

At CBC: Flamingo Sketches: Tom Krumm (fiddle, mandolin), Jared Kirkpatrick (piano, mandolin, feet)

Called with Larks and Robins.

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

At CBC: 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

At CBC: 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

At CBC: 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

At CBC: 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.

At CBC: SPUDS: Philly's phabulous open contradance band!

Called with Gents and Ladies.

At CBC: Alias: Adam Oleksa (violin), Kirsten Erwin (flute, whistle), Adlai Waksman (piano)

Called with Larks and Robins.

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

Called with Gents and Ladies.

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

Called with Larks and Robins.

Managing: Rich and Laura
Sound: Trisha

At CBC: Jovial Beggars: Helene Speer (fiddle), Ben Kennedy (keyboard), Peggy Leiby (recorders, feet), Rachel Hall (concertina)

Called with Gents and Ladies.

Managing: Alex and Karey

At CBC: BASS: Bill Quern (mandolin, banjo, fiddle, melodeon), Adlai Waksman (keyboard), Sarah Gowan (guitar, concertina), Steve Epstein (clarinet, sax)

Called with Larks and Robins.

Managing: Donna and jess

At CBC: Instant Ensemble +/-: Roberta Goren (flute), Adlai Waksman (piano), with guest musician Bill Quern (melodeon and stringed things)

Called with Gents and Ladies.

Managing: Rich and Dave

At CBC: Wissahickon Bridge: Rick Mohr (fiddle), Chloe Mohr (piano), Evan Mohr (cajon)

Called with Larks and Robins.

Managing: Adlai and Alex

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

Called with Gents and Ladies.

At CBC: SPUDS: Philly's phabulous open contradance band!

Called with Larks and Robins.

At CBC: Caravan: Ben Kennedy (piano), Kirsten Erwin (flute & whistle), Adam Oleksa (violin), Thane Glenn (mandolin)

Called with Gents and Ladies.

At Summit Church: TWeLve: Nathalie Levine (fiddle), Miranda Weinberg (fiddle), Kathy Talvitie (piano)

Called with Larks and Robins.

At CBC: Allemande: Christopher Germain (fiddle), Heidi Germain (bass), Paul Sidlick (banjo), Greg Loux (guitar), Palmer Loux (fiddle)

Called with Gents and Ladies.