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.
Party time, time to finally give it a try!
A very special, Halloween-themed evening English Country Dance!
Thursday night, October 29th, 7-10pm
This time, we have a special band, Audrey Jaber and Christopher Jacoby, together with renowned caller Bruce Hamilton coming down to lead the Halloween fun! Wear your favorite costume, whether it be historical OR hysterical! We'll have potluck treats at the break, too!
St. Mary's Church Parish Hall, Central Ave & 12th St in Pacific Grove
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!
List of past dance programs in Monterey
Schedule: 4-6pm dance, Potluck snacks afterwards
A very special, Halloween-themed evening English Country Dance!
Thursday night, October 29th, 7-10pm
This time, we have a special band, Audrey Jaber and Christopher Jacoby, together with renowned caller Bruce Hamilton coming down to lead the Halloween fun! Wear your favorite costume, whether it be historical OR hysterical! We'll have potluck treats at the break, too!
St. Mary's Church Parish Hall, Central Ave & 12th St in Pacific Grove
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!
List of past dance programs in Monterey
Schedule: 4-6pm dance, Potluck snacks afterwards
FOGGY MOON Contra Dance Weekend 2026, Nov 6-8:
with Topspin & Playing with Fyre,
Gaye Fifer & Isaac Banner calling!
There are LOADS of opportunities for everyone to participate, including access by the day for volunteer trade, and FOR EVERYONE, our
SUNDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY DANCE! (details below)
with Topspin & Playing with Fyre,
Gaye Fifer & Isaac Banner calling!
There are LOADS of opportunities for everyone to participate, including access by the day for volunteer trade, and FOR EVERYONE, our
SUNDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY DANCE! (details below)
Mark your calendar NOW for:
Annual Foggy Moon Sunday Night Community Blowout Dance!
Sunday, Nov 8, 6:30 - 10pm at the Monterey YMCA
with BOTH nationally-known bands (TopSpin & Playing with Fyre)
& BOTH nationally-known callers (Gaye Fifer & Isaac Banner),
you won't want to miss the contra dance evening of the year!
SPECIAL Sunday Evening Schedule:
6:00pm Doors open - Learn How to Contra Dance
6:30-10pm Dance!
~8:15pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
Annual Foggy Moon Sunday Night Community Blowout Dance!
Sunday, Nov 8, 6:30 - 10pm at the Monterey YMCA
with BOTH nationally-known bands (TopSpin & Playing with Fyre)
& BOTH nationally-known callers (Gaye Fifer & Isaac Banner),
you won't want to miss the contra dance evening of the year!
SPECIAL Sunday Evening Schedule:
6:00pm Doors open - Learn How to Contra Dance
6:30-10pm Dance!
~8:15pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
SATURDAY EVENING DANCE
November 21st- The Contra Cats,
with Cheryl Graubart calling!
Groove to our favorite Bluegrass Contra Cats: Lee Anne Welch, Ed Criminele, Yvonne Wahlbroehl & Robert Cornelius!
Saturday Evening Schedule:
6:30pm Doors open- Learn How to Contra Dance
7-10pm Dance!
~8:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
November 21st- The Contra Cats,
with Cheryl Graubart calling!
Groove to our favorite Bluegrass Contra Cats: Lee Anne Welch, Ed Criminele, Yvonne Wahlbroehl & Robert Cornelius!
Saturday Evening Schedule:
6:30pm Doors open- Learn How to Contra Dance
7-10pm Dance!
~8:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
And now for something different...
English Country Dance!
Sun aft, November 22, 4-6pm
Kalia Kliban calling!
St. Mary's Church Parish Hall, Pacific Grove
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 aft, November 22, 4-6pm
Kalia Kliban calling!
St. Mary's Church Parish Hall, Pacific Grove
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
December 6th- The Mighty San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers return, with Chris Oshiro calling! PLUS a Scottish Country Dance dance workshop w/Sara Gratiot!
Those San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers also delight, with tunes new and old. This time, Sacramento caller Chris Oshiro debuts in Monterey, plus come learn some Scottish Country Dancing with local Scottish country dance teacher Sara Gratiot!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
1pm-3pm - Special Scottish Country Dance workshop! Just $5 (separate entry)
3:30pm- Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm- Dance! (Including a few Scottish dances from our workshop!)
~5:30pm- Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
December 6th- The Mighty San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers return, with Chris Oshiro calling! PLUS a Scottish Country Dance dance workshop w/Sara Gratiot!
Those San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers also delight, with tunes new and old. This time, Sacramento caller Chris Oshiro debuts in Monterey, plus come learn some Scottish Country Dancing with local Scottish country dance teacher Sara Gratiot!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
1pm-3pm - Special Scottish Country Dance workshop! Just $5 (separate entry)
3:30pm- Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm- Dance! (Including a few Scottish dances from our workshop!)
~5:30pm- Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
NO DANCE on Dec 18th
NO DANCE on Dec 18th
SUNDAY AFTERNOON DANCE
January 3rd- Forgery returns, with Andy Shore calling!
Forgery is Ben Jackson & Will Wheeler, and they tell us that our dance was their first big moment of alchemy, and so we are so fortunate to have them return to Monterey! Meanwhile, Andy Shore comes home again, on tour through our area. What a special afternoon!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
3:30pm- Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm- Dance!
~5:30pm- Potluck Snacks on the Porch :)
January 3rd- Forgery returns, with Andy Shore calling!
Forgery is Ben Jackson & Will Wheeler, and they tell us that our dance was their first big moment of alchemy, and so we are so fortunate to have them return to Monterey! Meanwhile, Andy Shore comes home again, on tour through our area. What a special afternoon!
Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
3:30pm- 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
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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...
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