Utah Contradance Information Page

What is Contra Dancing?

Is it legal in Provo?

Do you remember having to do square dancing back in grade school?

Have you seen square dancers at the county fair?

Contra dancing is every good thing that you have heard about square dancing, with none of the bad things. We dance in longways sets like a Virginia Reel, but everybody gets to dance instead of just having one active couple. We dance to live music, teach all of the dances, and welcome newcomers. You can walk in off the street knowing nothing about contra dancing and still have a great time.

If it's outlawed in Provo, it must be fun!

Local Dances

April, 2025
??	Country Dancing Tonight, Murray
??	Country Dancing Tonight, Murray
19	Wasatch Contra, Salt Lake City, with Carrie Dayton-Madsen calling
26	Contra, Salt Lake City
30	Contra, Midway

May, 2025
10	Contra, Midway, with  calling
??	Country Dancing Tonight, Murray
17	Wasatch Contra, Salt Lake City, with Brenda Goodwin calling
??	Country Dancing Tonight, Murray
24	Contra, Salt Lake City

June, 2025
??	Contra, Midway, with Carrie Dayton-Madsen calling
??	Country Dancing Tonight, Murray
21	Wasatch Contra, Salt Lake City, with Mike Cottle calling
??	Country Dancing Tonight, Murray
??	Contra, Salt Lake City

July, 2025
??	Contra, Midway, with Carrie Dayton-Madsen calling
??	Country Dancing Tonight, Murray
19	Wasatch Contra, Salt Lake City, with Carrie Dayton-Madsen calling
??	Country Dancing Tonight, Murray

August, 2025
??	Contra, Midway, with Carrie Dayton-Madsen calling
??	Country Dancing Tonight, Murray
16	Wasatch Contra, Salt Lake City, with Mike Cottle calling
??	Country Dancing Tonight, Murray

Special Events

Wasatch Wiggle 2025

Wasatch Wiggle Contra Dance Weekend, September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025

See website Wasatch Wiggle 2025 for details.

Dance Locations and Times

Contra Dance, Salt Lake City, UT

First Unitarian Church, 569 South 1300 East

Music by Loose Shoes

Chief caller: Brenda Goodwin (usually open mic)

Usually fourth Saturday of the month, September through May.

Beginner Classes 7:30 PM, Dancing 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Cost $5.00

Contact: Richard Ebling 801-856-6209

rebling329@gmail.com

Wasatch Contras, Salt Lake City, UT

Garbett Center at the intersection of 200 West and Wall Street, Salt Lake City

Possibly also known as "The Old North Church" at 700 N 200 W in Salt Lake City

Park on 2nd West (east side only), Wall Street, or 7th North

Music by a variety of bands

Calling by various callers

Usually third Saturday of the month

Beginner Workshop 7:00 PM, Dancing 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Cost $10 General Admission, $8 (financial hardship), $5 Youth (7-15)

Contact: Brenda 801-232-2348

info@wasatchcontras.org

Midway Community Center Contra

160 W Main Street, Midway, UT

Music by Doxatunes (live)

Calling by Carrie Dayton-Madsen

5-6pm Kid's Community Dance

Ages 3-12yrs, all kids must be accompanied by an adult

Babes in arms can be worn in a sling

$5 per person under 12yrs.

6-6:30pm Beginner's Workshop for 8yrs - Adult

6:30-9:30pm Contra Dance

Ages 8yrs - Adult for Beginner's Workshop and Contra Dance.

Babes in arms can be worn in a sling

$7 for 12yrs.+ Non-dancers $5

Contact: Carrie Dayton-Madsen 435-671-2674

butterflycari@yahoo.com

Country Dancing Tonight, Murray, UT

English Country and Scottish Country (ceilidh)

Dances led by caller Kim Deacon

Live music for most dances

Location: Little Cottonwood Chapel, 1160 E Vine Street, Murray, UT

Schedule: every other Thursday evening, 7:30 pm to 9:00. (2024 sessions start January 11.)

There is no charge to come and dance. COVID vaccination within past 12 months required.

More information and dance dates found on our Facebook page (County Dancing Tonight).

Contact: Kim Deacon

countrydanceinslc@gmail.com

Contra Dance, Logan, UT

Website currently shows 2021 Dance Schedule Currently on Hold

Whittier Community Center, 290 North 400 East Logan

Music by Leaping Lulu

Chief caller: Kay Forsyth

Usually first Saturday of the month.

Dancing 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Cost $7, $4 for children under 12

Contact: Kay Forsyth 435-232-2966

forsythkay@gmail.com

Contra Dance, Rockport, UT

Rockport Old Church, Wanship, UT

Music by Loose Shoes and the Rockport Dam Band

Calling by Rob Snow

Held twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall (2019 dates: Saturday, May 4th and Saturday, October 12th)

Beginner Workshop 7:30 PM, Dancing 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cost $5.00, Proceeds benefit Friends of Rockport Old Church

Contact Dani or Sharon for more information

Awesome wood floor in a beautifully restored historic building. All dances taught; no partner or experience needed. Located in the Old Church area of Rockport State Park (below the dam), exit 155 off I-80, Wanship, Utah. Sponsored by Friends of Rockport Old Church, Utah State Parks, and Loose Shoes.

Download October flyer (PDF)

Contra Dance, Moab, UT

Moab Arts and Recreation Center (the MARC), 111 E. 1st North, Moab

Music by the Moab Community Dance Band

Various callers, including our own

Usually third Saturday of the month.

Dancing 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM, instruction at 7:30 PM

Cost: We are non-profit and the admission charge is a donation to a worthy local charity of the month (such as the Food Bank, the Youth Garden Project,the Humane Society, etc).

Contact: Miriam Graham 516-376-8003

mir.rangette@gmail.com

Contra Dance, Pocatello, Idaho

Assemble' Learning and Event Center (AKA Miss Tiffin's Dance Studio)

820 East Young, Pocatello, ID

Music by a variety of bands

Calling by various callers

Usually second Saturday of the month, September through May.

Instruction for Beginners starts at 7:00pm

Dancing 7:30 PM - 10 PM

Cost $10.00 per person, $25 per family

Contacts: Luann Claussen and Don Allen

clausslu@gmail.com

alledone@gmail.com

Dance Related Sites on the Web:

Salt Lake Scandinavian Dancing

Harp Irish Dance Company

Wasatch Tango Club

Salt Lake International Folk Dancers

Idlewild Recordings

Boise Contra Dance Society

Colorado Contra

Locations and Schedules for Colorado dances

New Mexico Folk Music & Dance Society

Country Dance and Song Society

National Grange

Seattle Folkdancing

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