In-Person Contra Dances

We will be hosting indoor dances at Wightman School Community Center.  

Our indoor dances will be on the 3rd, 4th, and (if there is one) 5th Fridays at 8pm at Wightman School Community Building (5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217).

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Contra Dance Network. We dance on the third, fourth, and (if there is one) fifth Friday nights at Wightman School (5604 Solway St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217), and, during the summer (May–July), on one Sunday a month at Avonworth Pavilion (498 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237).  If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact us at contracouncil@googlegroups.com or give us a call at (412) 945-0554.

Contra dance is a fun, social activity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, genders, races, abilities, ages, and experience levels from absolute beginners to long-time dancers. Our dances feature live music and all dances are taught. Bring yourselves, bring your friends, join the fun. Dances start at 8pm, with a beginner’s lesson at 7:30pm. Our dances are pay what you can. Our recommended contribution is $15, but we don’t want the cost to keep you away; you can pay what works for you.

Still have questions? Wondering what to expect when you show up at a dance? See our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Summer/Fall 2024 Special Weekends of Music & Dance

Come check out some of the special weekend-long events of music & dance we’ve put together! May 31-June 2 Larry Unger & Elke Baker Contra (Fri), Musicians Workshop, English, House Concert (Sat), Waltz (Sun) July 26-28 Rare Privilege Contra (Fri), English (Sat), Waltz & Contra (Sun) August 23-25 Hollertones Contra (Fri), English, Jam (Sat), Waltz [...]

Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend 2025

Mark your calendars now to join us once again in the heart of Pittsburgh for our annual Fall Dance Weekend, happening Oct 17 – 19, 2025 at the Wightman School community building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood! Dance all weekend long to music by – The Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff) – [...]

Contra FAQ

Contact: General Questions: Contact the contra council at contracouncil@googlegroups.com. Pittsburgh Contradance Hotline: (412) 945-0554 Who can come to our contra dances? Everyone!  Our dances are attended by people of all ages, genders, races, backgrounds, experience levels, and fitness levels.  What should I expect when I come to a Friday night dance in Pittsburgh? An introductory pre-dance lesson is offered [...]

Volunteer

The Pittsburgh Contra Dance Network is 100% volunteer run. Volunteers sit at the desk to welcome dancers, come early to set up, stay late to clean up, help with the sound, and much more. Would you like to become one of these volunteers? We will work with you, your skills, and your availability to determine [...]

Social Media Presence

Help spread the word about our dance! Like us on Facebook, or join our Meetup.com group.  You can also RSVP to dances on these sites to help organize with other dancers for shared rides or coordination with your friends.

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us at the emails linked below if you have any questions about the dance. For general questions, contact the current Contra Council coordinator who can either answer or find the people who can.

General Questions: Contact the contra council at contracouncil@googlegroups.com

Pittsburgh Contradance Hotline: (412) 945-0554

Band & Caller Bookings: Deb Byrum and Susan Waggoner
Rides:  Ride Coordinators

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