2026 Contra Dancing Schedule



Dances will occur on the first Saturday of the month and be in the evening from 7 pm to 9:30 pm, unless otherwise noted below.

Location: Brazos Ballroom, 501 Graham Road, College Station (at the rear of the property).

If you are new to contra dance, we recommend coming promptly at 7 pm for more detailed teaching.

Local callers (Rosie & Stan Swanson), if unspecified.
The leader of our local band has moved away. We can't always get an out-of-town band. If you are an interested musican, contact us.

Upcoming dances and bands and callers:

Detailed schedule for BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION (TEXAS) CONTRA DANCE

January 10, 2026, Live Music: Laughing Lizards Band.

February 7, 2026, Lively traditional music.

March 7, 2026, Live Music: Laughing Lizards.

March 28, 2026, Lively traditional music. [avoids Easter]

May 2, 2026, Live Music: Roby, Hartman, and Brand from San Antonio and Houstion.

>> Our local contra dance will be on vacation until September <<

June 6, 2026, NO dance.

June 25,26,27: Contra dancing at the National Square Dance Convention in Waco.

July ?? , 2026, NO dance.

August 1, 2026, NO dance.

September 5, 2026, Band: Contra Dan's Quartet from Houston. Diego Brand calling.

October 3, 2026, Lively traditional music.

November 7, 2026, Laughing Lizards will play.

December 5, 2026, Lively traditional music.


Upcoming special dances and events in (and near) Texas:


Fire Ant Frolic (weekend), Austin, November 13-15, 2026, Will Mentor with Nimbus.

Bayou Bedlam (weekend), Houston, February 19-21, 2027, Lindsey Dono with Root System.

When in Doubt Swing (weekend), Dallas, May 7-9, 2027, Emily Rush with Spintuition.

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