REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!
Dance all weekend long! We're already two-thirds full for:
FOGGY MOON Contra Dance Weekend 2026, Nov 6-8:
Dance to Topspin & Playing with Fyre, and to the calling of Gaye Fifer & Isaac Banner!
Every year we sell out, so don't delay! There are LOADS of opportunities for everyone to participate, including young dancer pricing, work scholarship help, and even access by the day for volunteer trade. Come on out, this weekend will be sublime fun!
(If you're having problems accessing the page, hit reload to see the latest!)
Dance all weekend long! We're already two-thirds full for:
FOGGY MOON Contra Dance Weekend 2026, Nov 6-8:
Dance to Topspin & Playing with Fyre, and to the calling of Gaye Fifer & Isaac Banner!
Every year we sell out, so don't delay! There are LOADS of opportunities for everyone to participate, including young dancer pricing, work scholarship help, and even access by the day for volunteer trade. Come on out, this weekend will be sublime fun!
(If you're having problems accessing the page, hit reload to see the latest!)
Upcoming Contra Dance Events:
Contra Dance Series, 1st & 3rd Weekends
SCHEDULE:
* 1st Sunday afternoons of the month: 3:30pm doors open, 3:40pm learn how to contra dance, 4-7pm dance!
* 3rd Saturday evenings of the month: 6:30pm doors open, 6:40pm learn how to contra dance, 7-10pm dance!
NEW! Monthly English Country Dance series
SCHEDULE: 3rd or 4th Sunday afternoons most months: 3:45pm doors open, 4-6pm dance!
NEW PRICES: FREE for children under 18!
$15-$30 general admission
$10-$25 members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS & other sister organizations
$5 full-time military & students, with ID
SCHEDULE:
* 1st Sunday afternoons of the month: 3:30pm doors open, 3:40pm learn how to contra dance, 4-7pm dance!
* 3rd Saturday evenings of the month: 6:30pm doors open, 6:40pm learn how to contra dance, 7-10pm dance!
NEW! Monthly English Country Dance series
SCHEDULE: 3rd or 4th Sunday afternoons most months: 3:45pm doors open, 4-6pm dance!
NEW PRICES: FREE for children under 18!
$15-$30 general admission
$10-$25 members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS & other sister organizations
$5 full-time military & students, with ID
- Join our EMAIL LIST here!
- Email here to help manage dances! -- It's fun and easy!
- Renew your Membership
- Download our Current Schedule
- Musicians: Join our monthly jam!-- Email our programmer for more info!
**** Please note that our COVID policies have changed. ****
Although strongly recommended, we no longer require vaccination.
Also, masks are strongly recommended, but no longer required.
If you are not feeling well, please don't come to the dance.
Although strongly recommended, we no longer require vaccination.
Also, masks are strongly recommended, but no longer required.
If you are not feeling well, please don't come to the dance.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON DANCE
August 2nd- Frank Hoppe & Daniel Steinberg, with Nick Cuccia calling!
We're lucky to have SoCal long-time favorite fiddler Frank Hoppe spending half his time in Monterey these days, and he's joined by Daniel Steinberg on piano & flute!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
3:30pm Doors open
3:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm Dance!
~5:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
August 2nd- Frank Hoppe & Daniel Steinberg, with Nick Cuccia calling!
We're lucky to have SoCal long-time favorite fiddler Frank Hoppe spending half his time in Monterey these days, and he's joined by Daniel Steinberg on piano & flute!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
3:30pm Doors open
3:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm Dance!
~5:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
SATURDAY EVENING DANCE
PLEASE NOTE:
NO 3rd Saturday night Contra dance in August!
Due to a conflict with Balance the Bay, we are cancelling our Saturday night dance in August. We'll see you again in September!
PLEASE NOTE:
NO 3rd Saturday night Contra dance in August!
Due to a conflict with Balance the Bay, we are cancelling our Saturday night dance in August. We'll see you again in September!
And now for something different...
English Country Dance!
Sun, August 30th, 4-6pm
St. Mary's Church Parish Hall, Pacific Grove
Alan Winston calling!
Come and learn to dance just like in Pride & Prejudice, Emma or Bridgerton! No experience necessary!
The moves are easy and each dance will be taught
Live music! Email to join our open band, "Blythe Company"!
List of past dance programs in Monterey
Schedule: 4-6pm dance, Potluck snacks afterwards
English Country Dance!
Sun, August 30th, 4-6pm
St. Mary's Church Parish Hall, Pacific Grove
Alan Winston calling!
Come and learn to dance just like in Pride & Prejudice, Emma or Bridgerton! No experience necessary!
The moves are easy and each dance will be taught
Live music! Email to join our open band, "Blythe Company"!
List of past dance programs in Monterey
Schedule: 4-6pm dance, Potluck snacks afterwards
SUNDAY AFTERNOON DANCE
September 6th- Stringbean Serenaders! Caller tba
They don't just play for the farmers markets veggies-- why, we get to dance to their fine Old Time music, too! Come see why they're one of our favorite bands!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
3:30pm Doors open
3:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm Dance!
~5:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
September 6th- Stringbean Serenaders! Caller tba
They don't just play for the farmers markets veggies-- why, we get to dance to their fine Old Time music, too! Come see why they're one of our favorite bands!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
3:30pm Doors open
3:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm Dance!
~5:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
SATURDAY EVENING DANCE
September 19th- Rodney Miller & Daniel Steinberg, Kelsey Hartman calling!
Rodney Miller is a national treasure: he has helped define modern fiddling, also making renowned instruments and composing unforgettable tunes. Come here him with longtime collaborator Daniel Steinberg!
Saturday Evening Schedule:
6:30pm Doors open
6:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
7-10pm Dance!
~8:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
September 19th- Rodney Miller & Daniel Steinberg, Kelsey Hartman calling!
Rodney Miller is a national treasure: he has helped define modern fiddling, also making renowned instruments and composing unforgettable tunes. Come here him with longtime collaborator Daniel Steinberg!
Saturday Evening Schedule:
6:30pm Doors open
6:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
7-10pm Dance!
~8:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
SUNDAY AFTERNOON DANCE
October 4th- The OCTOBERISTS Open Band, with Sam Winter calling!
The Mighty Octoberists return each fall, with irresistible melodies and rhythm that cry out for us to find joy in the dance. Come join us!
Community Musicians: email programmer@montereycontradance.org to join the band!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
3:30pm Doors open
3:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm Dance!
~5:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
October 4th- The OCTOBERISTS Open Band, with Sam Winter calling!
The Mighty Octoberists return each fall, with irresistible melodies and rhythm that cry out for us to find joy in the dance. Come join us!
Community Musicians: email programmer@montereycontradance.org to join the band!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
3:30pm Doors open
3:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm Dance!
~5:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
For more dance dates, see our Dance Calendar...
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays (in December, our dances may vary due to holidays) 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 $30/year sponsorship helps us to continue these wonderful dances).
Copyright (c) 2026 Monterey Contra Dance Community, a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable corporation.
Address: MCDC, PO Box 1734, Monterey, CA 93942. Email: info@montereycontradance.org
Address: MCDC, PO Box 1734, Monterey, CA 93942. Email: info@montereycontradance.org
|
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...
|