Juneau Contra Dance

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Juneau Contra Dance Hosting monthly Contra Dances at St. Ann's Parish Hall Downtown and the NEW ANNUAL Summer Contra Dance Weekend: The Rainforest Romp. Stay tuned for more info!

Contra dancing in Juneau is resuming in 2023! We dance every last Saturday of the month at St. Ann's Parish Hall
in downtown Juneau, 430 5th St. Follow this page for details
and events announcements.

Same great monthly dance, NOW ON FRIDAYS! 💃🕺Come see your friends, make some new ones, and dance to LIVE MUSIC with us. ...
08/14/2026

Same great monthly dance, NOW ON FRIDAYS! 💃🕺
Come see your friends, make some new ones, and dance to LIVE MUSIC with us. No partner or experience needed!
🗓 Schedule:
7:30 PM – Beginner lesson & easy warmup
Until 10:30 PM – Dancing to live music!
🎵 Featured Band: Crimpfoot
James Crimp & Lindsay Clark (Fiddle)
Dylan Proudfoot (Banjo)
Amelia Budd (Guitar)
James Cheng (Bass)
🎤 Caller: Daniel Martin
📍 Important Details:
• Shoes: No outside shoes in the hall! Please bring clean shoes or socks to change into.
• Admission: Suggested donation of $10–20 general; $5 for students, volunteers, & those in need. Kids under 12 are free!
• Payment: Cash, check, or Venmo only.
New to Contra Dancing?
* Do I need a partner? Nope! Most dancers ask a new person to dance after each song.
* Do I need experience? Not at all! The caller teaches every single dance before it begins.
* What should I wear? Comfortable clothes and clean, soft-soled shoes.

🎻💃 Join us for the Rainforest Romp Contra Dance Weekend — 3 days of dancing, music, and community for all ages and exper...
07/07/2026

🎻💃 Join us for the Rainforest Romp Contra Dance Weekend — 3 days of dancing, music, and community for all ages and experience levels! No partner? No problem! 😊

Enjoy lively contra dances, an English Country Dance, plus workshops for dancers, callers, and musicians led by fantastic guest artists. Whether you’re brand new or have been dancing for years, there’s something for everyone.

✨ Full weekend passes include all dances and workshops.
📧 Questions? Click the link in our bio or contact [email protected]

Come dance, learn, laugh, and make new friends—we can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! 🎶❤️

✨ Same great monthly dance... NOW ON FRIDAYS! ✨Come see your friends, make some new ones, and dance to **LIVE MUSIC!** 💃...
07/02/2026

✨ Same great monthly dance... NOW ON FRIDAYS! ✨

Come see your friends, make some new ones, and dance to **LIVE MUSIC!** 💃🕺 No partner or experience needed.

🕢 **7:30 PM** – Beginner lesson
🎻 **8:00–10:30 PM** – Dancing to LIVE MUSIC

🎶 **Featuring Full Circle:**
• Greg Burger – Fiddle
• Mary Desmet – Guitar
• Cecily Morris – Piano
• Art Morris – Bass

🎤 **Caller:** Elizabeth Ekins

All dances are beginner-friendly, so arrive at **7:30 PM** for an easy warm-up lesson. 🙂

👟 **IMPORTANT:** No outside shoes in the dance hall. Please change into clean shoes (or socks) before entering.

💚 **Suggested Donation:**
• $10–20 General Admission
• $5 Students, Volunteers & Others in Need
• Kids under 12: **FREE**

💵 **Cash, Check, or Venmo only.**

🎶 SAME GREAT MONTHLY DANCE — NOW ON FRIDAY! 🎶Grab your friends (or come make some new ones) and join us for an evening o...
06/12/2026

🎶 SAME GREAT MONTHLY DANCE — NOW ON FRIDAY! 🎶
Grab your friends (or come make some new ones) and join us for an evening of Contra Dancing with LIVE MUSIC! 💃🕺
✨ No partner needed
✨ No experience required
✨ All dances are beginner-friendly
🕢 7:30 PM — Beginner Lesson & Easy Warm-Up
🎻 Live Music & Dancing until 10:30 PM
This month we’re dancing to Full Circle:
🎻 Greg Burger — Fiddle
🎸 Greg Albrecht — Guitar
🎹 Cecily Morris — Piano
🎻 Art Morris — Bass
🎤 Caller: Odette Edgar
If you’re new to contra dancing, arrive at 7:30 PM for a fun, easy lesson. The caller teaches every dance before it begins, so you’ll be dancing confidently in no time!
👟 IMPORTANT: No outside shoes in the dance hall. Please change into clean shoes (or socks) before entering.
💵 Suggested Donation:
• $10–20 General Admission
• $5 Students, Volunteers & Others in Need
• Kids Under 12 FREE
💳 Cash, Check, or Venmo Only
❓FAQ
Do I need a partner?
➡️ Nope! Dancers regularly invite new people to dance throughout the evening.
Do I need to know what I’m doing?
➡️ Not at all! Every dance is taught before it starts.
What should I wear?
➡️ Comfortable clothes and clean, soft-soled shoes to change into. No street shoes, please.
Come dance, laugh, and enjoy an evening of great music and community! ❤️

🎻 SAME GREAT MONTHLY DANCE… NOW ON FRIDAY! 🎶Come see your friends, make some new ones, and dance to LIVE MUSIC! No partn...
05/15/2026

🎻 SAME GREAT MONTHLY DANCE… NOW ON FRIDAY! 🎶

Come see your friends, make some new ones, and dance to LIVE MUSIC! No partner or experience needed.

🕢 Beginner lesson at 7:30 PM
💃 Dancing until 10:30 PM

Enjoy foot-stomping tunes from *The Wharf Rats and Flats Cats*:
Tom Paul ~ fiddle
Jack Fontanella ~ banjo
Chris Meade ~ guitar
Nicole Lantz ~ bass

🎤 Caller: Daniel Martin

All dances are beginner friendly, and every dance is taught before it begins. Show up at 7:30 for an easy warmup lesson 🙂

👟 IMPORTANT: No outside shoes in the dance hall! Please bring clean shoes (or socks) to change into before entering.

NEW TO CONTRA DANCING?

❓ Do I need a partner?
Nope! Most dancers will ask a new person to dance after each song.

❓ Do I need to know what I’m doing?
Not even a little bit 🙂 The caller teaches every dance before it begins.

❓ What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes and clean, soft-soled shoes. No street shoes please.

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🌿 This is a FRAGRANCE FREE event. Please avoid perfumes, colognes, body sprays, or strongly scented products.

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See you on the dance floor!

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St. Ann's Parish Hall, 430 5th Street
Juneau, AK
99801

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