Contra Dance

Daniel Friedman leads this welcoming contra dance, calling figures to live music by William Brauneis, Sam Mihavetz, and Katie Stahl. The evening is open to dancers of all experience levels, with gender-free calling, no partner required, and an introductory lesson before the main dance.

When: Wednesday, November 04 2026

Showtimes: New-dancer lesson at 7:30 p.m.; dancing from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m.

Caller: Daniel Friedman

Music: William Brauneis on fiddle and guitar, Sam Mihavetz on cello and banjo, and Katie Stahl on piano and fiddle

Tickets: $10 for Baltimore Folk Music Society members and affiliates of FSGW or ATDS; $15 for non-members; free for people under 21 and full-time students with valid identification

Ages and experience: Dancers of all experience levels are welcome. The dance uses gender-free calling, and attending without a partner is fine.

Venue: Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, in Charles Village

Registration: Online registration is available through the event page.

Information: For questions, email contra@bfms.org. Directions to the church and current updates are available through the Baltimore Folk Music Society website and Facebook group.

Presented by: Baltimore Folk Music Society, with support in part from an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.