Welcome!

First Friday of the Month, October through May
Michael Solomon Pavilion, Kettering
**New Times for the 25-26 Season**
7:00 PM – Instruction
7:30 – 10:30 PM – Contra dancing
PRICE UPDATE: $10 adults, $7 students with a valid I.D., children 12 and under free.        Ask at the door about family pricing.

October 3, 2025 – Root Cellar Old-Time String Band with caller Beth Mastgendered language

November 7, 2025 – Old Possum’s Dance Band with caller Kim Thompsonnon-gendered language

CANCELLED – December 16th, 2025SPECIAL DANCESquare dancemixed language

January 2, 2026 – The Hollertones with caller Gaye Fifer – non-gendered language

January 6, 2026 – SPECIAL DANCE Square dance mixed language

February 6, 2026 – Gem City Revelers with caller Michael Hamilton

March 6, 2026 – Trillium with caller Darlene Underwood – gendered language

April 3, 2026 – The Corndrinkers and caller Margaret Ann Goodman – non-gendered language

May 1, 2026 – TBD and caller Open Mic – mixed language

You might have heard us talk about starting a new series focused on square dances. If this is interesting to you, fill out this quick Survey to help us plan: Survey 

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