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!
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 N95, KN95 or an equivalent grade mask in order to dance with us. 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.
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.
Feb 7 – Caller: Gene Murrow
Feb 14 – Callers: Orly Krasner & Elizabeth Freedman
Feb 21 – Caller: Daniel Popowich
Feb 28 – Caller: Orly Krasner
Mar 7 – Caller: Paul Ross
Mar 14 – Callers: Dorothy Cummings & Helen White
Contra Dances are held on most Saturday evenings at 8 – 10:45pm, with a beginner session at 7:30pm.
Feb 4 – Caller: Alex Deis-Lauby, Band: Jaybird
Feb 25 – Caller: Michael Karcher, Band: Larry Unger & George Wilson
Mar 4 – Caller: Paul Morris, Band: Cake Jam
Mar 11 – Caller: Jacob LeGrone, Band: TBA
Mar 18 – Caller: Liz Nelson, Band: Anne Beal & Co.
Mar 25 – Caller: Emma Gorin, Band: Starling
Special Events
2023 CDNY Playford Ball with Masters of Ceremony
Dorothy Cummings & Margaret Bary
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Supporting Our Musicians
With voluntary contributions from the CDNY community, the Board of Directors has established a special fund to support the musicians of CDNY who have lost income in the time of COVID-19. If you are a musician who’s been on our calendar and is interested in doing an online performance for pay, or if you would like to donate to such a fund please click HERE for more information.