Sierra Contra Dance Society


Note our NEW dance location -- details below the dance schedule dates!


DANCE SCHEDULE (every second Saturday of month, unless otherwise noted).


Sep. 11 (Sat), 7:30-10:30 PM (Reno)
Music: Train Wreck
Caller: Susan Petrick
Dance Manager: David von Seggern

Oct. 9 (Sat), 7:30-10:30 PM (Reno)
Music: Ponderosa
Caller: Mavis McGaugh
Dance Manager: TBD

Nov. 13 (Sat), 7:30-10:30 PM (Reno)
Music: Coyote Thistle
Caller: Bob O'Brien
Dance Manager: TBD

Dec. 11 (Sat), 7:30-10:30 PM (Reno)
Music: Ponderosa
Caller: George Grover
Dance Manager: TBD

WHERE: Your local contra dance is at the Reno Parks and Recreation Bldg. , 190 E. Liberty, 2 blocks east of Virgiia St. Park in the lot surrounding the building. Dance is on the second floor. The dance fee is $10.00, but SCDS members get a $3.00 discount.

Contra dances are also held in Carson City, generally once a month at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada or at the Brewery Arts Center's restored 1864 Grand Ballroom. For information, check the Carson City website, or call Darla Bayer at 775-830-7939 (cell) or 775-883-9351 (home).

Also, check out the acoustic music website for lots more activities with old-time dancing, singing, and music.

New to contra dancing? Please come at 7:10 PM for beginners' session.

Contra dancing is fun, sociable, and aerobic, and is always done to LIVE music! Check out our photos with the "Photos" link on the left and also other sites under "Links" showing real clips of contra dancing. We have recently added links to a great series of instructional videos on contra dancing.