2026 Calendar
Thursday Contra dances are every week (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) at the Irish Center (Commodore Barry Club), Up-to-date COVID vaccination is strongly encouraged. Masks are optional, and are welcome. (This policy is subject to change. Read the details.)
3rd Saturday contra dances and Allons Danser Cajun and Zydeco dances may have different COVID precautions. See their pages for details, as well as for their most up-to-date schedule information.
Community members should assess their own risk in attending any dance.
The All Hands In partnership has been presenting games nights and other community-led events, along with some fun online dances with fantastic live calling. Tune in most Tuesday nights. (Page requires Facebook login.)
Stay healthy, safe, and connected!
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| Jan. 1 | Greg Frock | Spintuition: Silas Hamilton (guitar, piano, fiddle, vocals, feet), Willy Clemetson (fiddle, vocals, feet), and Samuel Foucher (accordion, piano, vocals) | |
| Jan. 8 | Donna Hunt & Justin Kauker | Allemande: Chris Germain (fiddle), Kellie Allen (guitar), Pete Petersen (banjo), Paul Sidlick (mandolin), Heidi Germain (bass) | |
| Jan. 15 | Alyssa Adkins | Live Wire: Sarah Gowan (guitar), Ben Kennedy (keyboard), Laura Alexander (cello), Jared Bishop (fiddle), Bill Quern (mando/banjo/melodeon) | |
| Jan. 17 | 3rd Saturday at Summit Church |
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| Jan. 17 | (Saturday) Allons Danser presenting Corey Arceneaux and The Zydeco Hot Peppers Location: Holy Saviour Club, 436 E Main St., Norristown, PA 19401 Note new times for Allons Danser: lesson 7:00, live music and dance 7:30. |
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| Jan. 22 | Dave Rupp coordinating other callers | TWeLve: Nathalie Levine (fiddle), Miranda Weinberg (fiddle), Kathy Talvitie (piano) | |
| Jan. 29 | Perry Shafran | Torrent: Nadia Gaya (accordion), Sarah Parker (fiddle), Ross Parker (piano) | |
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Feb. 5 |
Sue Gola coordinating | SPUDS: Philly's phabulous open contradance band! | |
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Feb. 12 |
Jan Alter coordinating | Raise the Roof: Mat Clark (fiddle), Judi Stellar (hammered dulcimer), Bob Pasquarello (bass), Kathy Talvitie (guitar) | |
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Feb. 19 |
Alexandra Deis‑Lauby | Kingfisher: Jeff Kaufman (piano), Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) | |
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Feb. 21 |
3rd Saturday at Summit Church | ||
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Feb. 21 |
(Saturday) Allons Danser presenting Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble for a Mardi Gras party. Costumes welcome. Venue has a full bar. Stay tuned for details! Note this month's location: Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center) |
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Feb. 26 |
John Krumm coordinating | Joy Factor: Gianna Marzilli Ericson (fiddle) Rebecca Rose Weiss (fiddle), Henry Yoshimura (guitar) | |
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| Mar. 5 | Michael Karcher coordinating | Wissahickon Express: Rick Mohr (fiddle), Cecelia Tannous-Taylor (fiddle), Evan Mohr (percussion, guitar), Chloe Mohr (piano) | |
| Mar. 12 | Bob Isaacs | Stomp Rocket: Glen Loper (mandolin), Dave Langford (fiddle), Bethany Waickman (guitar, piano) | |
| Mar. 19 | Rick Mohr coordinating | Caravan: Kirsten Erin (flute, whistles), Thane Glenn (mandolin), Ben Kennedy (piano), Adam Oleksa (fiddle) | |
| Mar. 21 | 3rd Saturday at Summit Church | ||
| Mar. 21 | (Saturday) Allons Danser presenting Rose & The Bros Location: Holy Saviour Club, 436 E Main St., Norristown, PA 19401 |
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| Mar. 26 |
Scott Higgs coordinating |
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| Apr. 2 | Too Hot Mommas | Dead Sea Squirrels: Cathy Mason (fiddle), Henry Yoshimura (guitar), Craig Edwards (fiddle, banjo, mando) | |
| Apr. 9 | Alex Burka coordinating | Yesterday's Pierogies: Kate Saylor (fiddle), Charles Stockdale (mandolin), Laura Alexander (cello), Alec Charon (guitar) | |
| Apr. 11 | (Saturday) Allons Danser presenting Mo’ Mojo Location: Holy Saviour Club, 436 E Main St., Norristown, PA 19401 |
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| Apr. 16 | Ridge Kennedy coordinating | BASS: Steve Epstein (clarinet), Bill Quern (mando, banjo, fiddle, melodeon), Sarah Gowan (guitar, concertina), Adlai Waksman (keyboard) | |
| Apr. 18 | 3rd Saturday at Summit Church | ||
| Apr. 23 | Liesl Jandrey coordinating | Forge Mountain Ramblers: Mark Schwartz (piano), Jansen Wendell (fiddle/mandolin), Cal Cizek (banjo), Rich Gilligan (bass) | |
| Apr. 30 | Sam Rotenberg coordinating | Broadside Kinetic: Rachel Hall (piano), Amy Ksir (accordion, whistle), Tom Rhoads (guitar, concertina), Helene Speer (fiddle), Jim Speer (bass guitar) | |
| Dancing continues every Thursday night (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). Watch this space for more fantastic callers and bands! |
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