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THREE DAYS OF Contra DANCE, Music & SONG in NYC

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2026 Artists

We’re joined this year by some of America’s best contra talent, including the incomparable Countercurrent, Mr. Will Mentor, the big band of trad pop goodness, Bubblegum Society, and more! Together they’re spanning genres with funky modern contra sounds, classic New England tunes, and everything in between.

Plus we’ll have Sunday morning workshops, live break music, and more!

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2025 Schedule (2026 Coming Soon)

This year’s schedule will features three days of contra dancing at our beautiful venue plus a community sing, workshops, afterparties, and more!

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Housing, Venue, Volunteering, and More

Our venue for all three days of dancing is the beautiful Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew (263 W 86th St) on NYC’s exciting Upper West Side. Click through for housing options, hotels, restaurants, and more.

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