SWING and SET Double English and Contra Dance

Schedule

Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:15 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

The Church of the Village | New York, NY

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Get ready to swing and set your feet moving at our Double English and Contra/Ceilidh Dance event - it's gonna be a blast!
About this Event

SWING and SET Double English and Contra Dance

Come join us for another fun-filled evening of dancing at The Church of the Village! Treat yourself to a double feature on the dancefloor - come experience the wonders of both English and Contra dancing Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this event is perfect for everyone. So grab your dancing shoes and get ready to swing and set the night away!

Time: 3:15PM-10:30PM

  • Calling by Margaret Bary and TBA
  • ECD Music by Music: Lydia Becker, Jimmy Dranscak, TBD.
  • Contra Music by TBA
  • This will be a Mask Optional Dance.

Agenda

🕑: 03:15 PM - 06:15 PM
English Country Dancing

Info: Starting off our Swing and Set festivities with an English Country dance set. Whether you're a veteran of the style or brand new to ECD, all are welcomed on the dancefloor. Our callers and dancing community will have you moving like a seasoned professional in no time.


🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
BYO Dinner

Info: At 6:15 PM, the hall will take a dinner break so that the dancers and musicians can fuel up and relax while our wonderful volunteers work on helping to reset the hall for the next set of dances! Please take advantage of the many wonderful restaurants that Lower Manhattan has to offer alongside some of the dancers!


🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Contra Dance Lesson

Info: Trying Contra dancing for the first time? Give us thirty minutes and we'll have you set with the basics; ready for the rest of the evening. If you can walk, you can Contra!


🕑: 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Contra Dance

Info: Prepare for a wonderful night blended with Contra dances as our callers guide you through the steps and our bands play live music for you to tear up the dance floor to. We're looking forward to seeing you!


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Where is it happening?

The Church of the Village, 201 West 13th Street, New York, United States

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Tickets

USD 10.00 to USD 35.00

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