What we’re about
Social dance is a way to exercise and connect with other people. Triangle Social Dance offers a calendar of contra dances and waltzes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro.
Be sure to read the COVID protocols for each dance. RSVP is not required to attend.
Join our group if....
- you want to meet new people in a low intensity setting
- you want to learn to dance
- you want to have fun
- you want to keep up to date on social dance opportunities
Contra Dancing
Contra is a community dance with a caller explaining the moves of each dance. It’s a great way to get started with dancing. No partner is required.
Wear comfortable shoes with a low heel. Leather soles are preferred. Be prepared for lots of movement.
Waltzing
Waltzing is a couples dance with a standard step. Feel free to come alone or with a partner. I think this is one of the easier dances to learn as a couple.
Questions?
Send a message to Russ if you have questions about the dances or the Meetup.
Upcoming events
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Dancing Folk Red and Green Dance
Jubilee Baptist Church, 2025 Ephesus Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, USDancing Folk is an early-evening contra dance community. We welcome people of all generations including new comers, experienced dancers, families and people who enjoy building connections.
You are invited to wear something red or green or red and green to this dance.
Music: Jared Kirkpatrick (fiddle & mandolin) and Jim Fownes (keyboard)
Caller: Emily Rush
Schedule:
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Gather and set up dance hall. Bring finger foods for a light potluck.
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dance Lesson
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dancing for all
8:30 pm Closing Song Circle
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Socialize while cleaning up and enjoy refreshing refreshments.
No cost to attend. Donations accepted at the door.
www.DancingFolk.com2 attendees
Second Friday Carrboro Contra Dance
Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC, USThe second Friday Carrboro Contra Dance is held the second Friday of each month at the Carrboro Century Center presented by the Triangle Country Dancers.
Lessons start at 7:30 pm with the dance running from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.
If you're not feeling well, please stay home. Proof of vaccination is no longer required and masks are optional. See the Triangle Country Dancers website for details.
Price is a choose your own option between $12 and $25.
Please see the Triangle Country Dancers website for current details.3 attendees
Dancing Folk Scarf & Scone Dance
Jubilee Baptist Church, 2025 Ephesus Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, USDancing Folk is an early-evening contra dance community. We welcome people of all generations including new comers, experienced dancers, families and people who enjoy building connections.
You are invited (not required) to wear a scarf for the dance. You are also invited to bring scones (purchased or home baked) to share with our refreshing refreshments after the dance.
Music: Rolling Tones - David DiGiuseppe (accordian) and Jared Kirkpatrick (piano)
Caller: Emily Rush
Schedule:
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Gather and set up dance hall. Bring finger foods to share for a light potluck.
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dance Lesson
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dancing for all
8:30 pm Closing Song Circle
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Socialize while cleaning up and enjoying refreshing refreshments.
No cost to attend. Donations accepted at the door.
www.DancingFolk.com2 attendees
Fourth Friday Durham Contra Dance
Reality Ministries, 916 Lamond Ave, Durham, NC, USThe fourth Friday Durham Contra Dance is generally held the fourth Friday of each month at the Reality Ministries in Durham and presented by the Triangle Country Dancers.
Lessons start at 7:30 pm with the dance running from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a bottle of water.
If you're not feeling well, please stay home. Proof of vaccination is no longer required and masks are optional. See the Triangle Country Dancers website for details.
Price is a choose your own option between $12 and $25.
Please see the Triangle Country Dancers website for current details.1 attendee
Past events
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