Please notify us at  thursdaycontras@neffa.org if you become symptomatic within 5 days of attending a dance. We will send out a general alert (no names) to the community via the Thursday Contras Facebook group.

Thursdays 7:30-10 pm at the Concord Scout House
74 Walden Street, Concord, MA. Doors open at 6:45,  introductory pre-dance workshop at 7:10pm. $10-15, sliding scale.
What Is Contra Dancing?
Check out this handy FAQ about Contra Dancing in Greater Boston with links to local dances.

We have the talent!

  • Apr 4 Cancelled!
  • Apr 18 Pre-Festival Callers’ Showcase and Stomp Rocket (Dave Langford, Glen Loper, and Bethany Waickman) – Come dance to callers who are in town for the NEFFA Festival
  • May 2 Sue Rosen and Eloise and Co (Becky Tracy, Rachel Bell, and Bethany Waickman)
  • May 16 Julian Blechner and Kingfisher (Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman)
  • May 30 Steve Zakon-Anderson and Stove Dragon (Rose Jackson, Oliver Scanlon, Max Newman, and Sam Zakon-Anderson)
  • June 6 George Marshall and Calico (Eric Boodman, Casey Murray, and Jesse Ball)
  • June 20 Harris Lapiroff with Eric Boodman and Eric Eid-Reiner
  • July 18 Dereck Kalish with Cedar Stanistreet and friends
  • No August dances: CSH floor refinishing. It will be worth the wait!
  • Sep 5 Lucia Watson and The NOB (Neffa Open Band); Julie Metcalf, conductor
  • Sep 19 Don Veino with Julie Metcalf, Cecily Mills, Ben Leddy, Dan Africk, and Max Newman
A typical evening at the Thursday Night Dance
A documentary on contra dancing by caller Doug Plummer

Diversity+

We use Larks/Robins role terms (as defined in the FAQ section above). We are a diverse community of friendly people who enjoy and promote the lively tradition of contra dance. Service animals are the only animals allowed in the building.

COVID Policy+

IMPORTANT! Masks are REQUIRED as of January 18! Please wear a properly fitting N95, KN95, or KF94.

Cancellations+

We will cancel the dance if we feel that weather conditions would make for unsafe travel, or if community COVID levels become too high. Check the NEFFA homepage for weather-related notices

Lost and Found+

All Thursday Lost and Found items will be retained at the Concord Scout House for a period of time.
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