Contra Dances
The Cal Dance Coop hosts several contra dance series, each held on a different night of the month.
All contra events are danced to live music, with a teacher (or caller) guiding the evening. Our monthly dances start with a beginner’s lesson, so no experience is needed. No need to bring a partner with you. Everyone is welcome to join the fun!
If you are new to contra dancing, check out our introduction to contra dancing.
The 1st and 3rd Sunday contra dances are held at Altadena Community Church:
943 E Altadena Dr
Altadena, CA 91001
The 5th Saturday advanced contra dance is held at Skandia Hal
2031 E Villa St
Pasadena, CA 91107
Location and other details subject to change. Always check the individual event page to confirm the location and time of any given dance.
California Twirl
Altadena Community Church
• Third Sundays
• calling uses “larks/robins”
• queer-friendly, role-switching welcomed
5th Saturday Contra
Skandia Hall in Pasadena
• calling can be “gents/ladies” or “Larks/Robins”
• advanced dance–no beginner lesson, fewer walkthroughs
• 4 hours of dancing!