Upcoming Contra Dance Events:

Please note our updated COVID policies, which are in force for every in-person event put on by the Monterey Country Dance Community:
  • Open to vaccinated dancers only. ​Proof of vaccination will be checked at the door (photos of vaccination card ok), and will be noted for easy admission to future dances. Please note that we will not be checking for boosters.
  • Well-fitting masks must be worn throughout the dance whenever indoors, except briefly while taking a drink.  Acceptable masks: N95, KN95, KF94, or P1000 with exhaust filter. Masks will be available at the door for those who need them. 
  • Water will be offered outdoors during the break. 
​PRICES: $12 General/$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations;
​$5 active military & full-time students, with ID. 
  • Can you help us out? We need volunteer help to put on our dances. Sign up here!
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GREAT NEWS! Our beloved
Foggy Moon Weekend is BACK!
Friday night - Sunday night, Nov 3-5, 2023
Music by Elixir and The Free Raisins
Calling by Nils Fredland and Lindsey Dono
Put the dates on your calendar now! Registration opens July 1st
Meanwhile, it definitely takes an entire community to put on this wonderful event,
so please consider volunteering to serve on our Foggy Moon Committee.
We especially need your help as a: 
* Volunteer Coordinator
* Silent Raffle Manager
Please EMAIL US to sign up now! 
UPDATE: June 3rd- Contra Dance CANCELLED!
June 17th- Contra Dance,
Performers tba
July 1st- Contra Dance,
Performers tba
For more dance dates, see our Dance Calendar...
It takes a community to put on a great contra dance!
Please sign up to help: Dance Volunteer at Signup Genius
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays (in December, our dances may vary due to the holiday season) at the YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, at 600 Camino El Estero in Monterey, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars.  Come alone or bring a friend – beginners are always welcome!  If you'd like to support MCDC, please consider becoming a Member (a minimum $25/year sponsorship helps us to continue these wonderful dances).
   
Copyright (c) 2020 Monterey Contra Dance Community, a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable corporation. 
Address: MCDC, PO Box 1734, Monterey, CA 93942. Email: info@montereycontradance.org
Schedule: 6:40pm Newcomers' Orientation
  • 7pm to 10pm Contra Dance
Admission Prices for regular dances:
  • $12 for nonmembers (of any sister organization)
  • $10 for members of MCDC or sister organization (including BACDS & CDSS)
  • $5 for full-time students and active military, with ID
Check out our Calendar for details and dates. 
Not sure what Contra Dance is?
See videos and learn more by checking out our About Contra Dance page. If you're feeling nervous about learning how to contra dance, we even have links to beginning dancers' training videos on YouTube – they are a wonderful help, though nothing replaces dancing as a way to learn.
Please be aware that some of our dancers are sensitive to fragrances – we respectfully request that everyone please be thoughtful and not use products with fragrance prior to a contra dance.  Thank you!
Click on upcoming dates on our Google Calendar below for more information about bands and callers...