Here are some of the great dance weekends held fairly near Toronto. Many of our local dancers travel to one or more of these events each year. Registration is limited, so if you want to go, it is wise to register early.
The Flurry (2020)
A Festival of Traditional Dancing & Music
Dance Flurry Organization
Saratoga Springs, New York
Feb 14 - 16, 2020
Spring Fling Annual Dance Weekend (2018)
A weekend of Dance, Music and Food to celebrate the Spring season
Fiddlefern Country Dancers
May 4-5, 2018
Sadly for us, the Great Bear Trio is going to take a year off from hosting the Groove in 2016. They hope to bring the event back in 2017.
Great Bear Trio & Syracuse Country Dancers
Oswego, New York
This event will not happen in 2016.
June Moon Dance Weekend (2016)
Come join us for a weekend of square and contra dancing in the hills of WV.
Syracuse Country Dancers
Morgantown, West Virginia
June 24 - 26, 2016
This event is past.
Ooh La La! (2020)
One exceptional dance weekend where two cultures meet
Organized by a devoted group of volunteers spread across borders.
Richmond, Québec
Early registration is advised.
July 3 - 5, 2019
Hey Fever! (2018)
We'll have LOTS of fun, this year with a Dress Up Contra Dance on Saturday night.
Ottawa Contra Dance
Ottawa, Ontario
November 2 - 4, 2018
Thanksgiving Dance Weekend (2018)
See you on the dance floor!
Country Dancers of Rochester
Rochester, New York
November 23-24, 2018
Contradancers Delight Holiday (2018)
Five nights and four full days
Warren & Terry Doyle
Morgantown, West Virginia
December 26-31, 2018
Registration opens on March 1. Sold-out early every year since 2010.
Nearby Evening Contra Dances
- Countra Dances in Fergus (4th Fridays, 8:00-10:30pm)
- Fiddlefern Country Dancers Owen
Sound, ON (1st Saturdays, Sept to June)
- Ottawa
Contra Dances (1st & 3rd Saturdays plus 4th Tuesdays, Sept to June)
- Peterborough English Country (and Contra) Dancers (3rd Saturday, Sept to April)
- Queen City Contra Dancers Buffalo, NY (1st and 3rd Saturdays, 8:00-11:00pm)
Dancing Far and Wide
Contra Dance in Canada Website: http://www.contradancelinks.com/canada.html
Country Dance & Song Society (CDSS): global dance map
