Promoting traditional English and American music and dance

Palo Alto Contra Dance

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto

Role Names: The role names usually used at this series are "Larks" and "Robins".



We suggest/request that you:
  • wear comfortable, light­ clothing.
  • bring comfortable shoes with clean, non-marking soles.
  • avoid using alcohol or drugs before the dance.
  • not wear any artificial fragrances.

For more information, visit paloaltocontradance.org

Upcoming Events:

Monday, August 18

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Caller: Will Mentor

Band: River Road with Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball

The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Special Monday dance - keep the fun of Balance the Bay going!

7:00pm–9:00pm

Saturday, August 23

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Caller: Kelsey Hartman

7:00pm–9:00pm

Saturday, August 30

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Caller: Tanya Merchant

7:00pm–9:00pm

Saturday, September 13

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Band: Valerie Rose…and friends

7:00pm–9:00pm

Saturday, September 27

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Band: Little Big Band with Bob Silberstein, Marta Lynch

7:00pm–9:00pm

Saturday, October 11

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

7:00pm–9:00pm

Saturday, October 25

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Band: Daniel Steinberg, Rodney Miller, Ezra Warren Steinberg

7:00pm–9:00pm

Saturday, November 8

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Caller: Isaac Banner

Band: Hayden Stern, Patrick Gunning

The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Exciting contra dance with great PNW talent!

7:00pm–9:00pm

Saturday, November 22

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

7:00pm–9:00pm

Saturday, November 29

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

7:00pm–9:00pm

Saturday, December 13

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Caller: Frannie Marr

7:00pm–9:00pm

Wednesday, December 31

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Special New Year's Eve Contra dance - sparkling cider toast at midnight

7:00pm–9:00pm