CD*NY runs weekly social dances with live music in the West Village from September to mid-June.

We welcome dancers of all ages and experience levels to share in the joy and community of English Country and Contra Dancing!

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2023 Scholarship Applications Open

We are now accepting member applications for our summer dance camp scholarship grants. The deadline to apply is Saturday, Jun 10. Visit our scholarships page for more information.

Events may be added or cancelled so be sure to check here or CDNY’s Dance Calendar for any last minute changes.

English Country Dances are held every Tuesday evening 7 – 10pm.

Mar 28 – Callers: Elizabeth Freedman & Margaret Bary – Playford Ball Prep

Mar 31 – Callers: Dorothy Cummings & Margaret Bary – Playford Ball Prep Intensive (Friday night 7:30 – 10:30pm)

Apr 4 – Callers: Orly Krasner & Dorothy Cummings – Playford Ball Prep

Apr 11 – Callers: Dorothy Cummings & Margaret Bary – Playford Ball Prep Intensive

Apr 18 – Callers: Tom Amessé & Daniel Popowich

Contra Dances are held on most Saturday evenings at 8 – 10:45pm, with a beginner session at 7:30pm.

Mar 25 – Caller: Emma Gorin, Band: Starling

Apr 1 – Caller: Carl Levine, Band: David Sidman’s Elastic Band

Apr 15 – Caller: Laurel Thomas, Band: Black River Ironworks

Apr 29 – Caller: Maia McCormick, Band: Brooklyn Swing Ensemble

May 6 – Caller: Alexandra Deis-Lauby, Band: Paul, Sean and Rachel

Covid Safety for CD*NY Events

We all have a responsibility to help keep each other safe.

Full vaccination is required, including booster if you’re eligible for one. You will be asked to show proof of ID and vaccination at the door if it is your first time attending one of our dances. You may also send a picture of your vaccination info in advance to vax@cdny.org.

We are continually monitoring the status of COVID in NYC, and in order for us to maintain safe dancing, require that all dancers must wear a mask in order to dance with us, e.g. a surgical, cloth, or KN95 mask. Masks must cover the mouth and nose at all times. There will be no refreshments.

Please don’t attend if you feel sick or if you were in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID within the past week. If you do test positive for COVID within a week of attending one of our dances, please let us know by emailing vax@cdny.org.