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Pittsburgh Contra Dance

Other Local Dances

Pittsburgh has a vibrant folk dance community- check out these other dance events that happen around the city.

  • Carnegie Alliance of Traditional and Social Dance, CMU Dances
  • Pittsburgh Country Dance and Song Society, English Country Dance
  • Steel City Squares

Other local dances

  • Hot Metal Blues 
  • PGH Swing Dance

Dance events

  • Pittsburgh Balfolk Blast!   October 12-14, 2018

Upcoming Dances

October 8, 2023

  • Contra @ Avonworth: Gaye Fifer + Hollertones (mask optional)
    2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

October 20, 2023

  • Contra @ Wightman: Janine Smith + GrayScale
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

October 27, 2023

  • Fall Dance Weekend: Gaye Fifer, Janine Smith + Stomp Rocket, Supertrad
    12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Other Area Dances

There are no upcoming events.

Recent News

  • Dancing in the Park: Contra on June 5th May 12, 2019
  • Dancing in the Park- June 6th Contra Dancing! April 30, 2018

Basic Information

We dance on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Fridays of the month (check the schedule above). Dances begin at 8pm, with a beginner’s lesson starting at 7:30pm.

Dances are usually held at the Wightman School (5604 Solway St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217). Check the schedule and directions pages for more information.

Dances are pay what you can ($15 recommended).

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