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
(** The special Square nights are at different times, check the Square page for more info**)
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 Mast – gendered language
November 7, 2025 – Old Possum’s Dance Band with caller Kim Thompson – non-gendered language
CANCELLED – December 16th, 2025 – SPECIAL DANCE – Square dance – mixed 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 – non-gendered language
February 24th, 2026 – SPECIAL DANCE – Square dance – Free – mixed language *Time is different than the contra dances, see details on the Square dance page
March 6, 2026 – Trillium with caller Darlene Underwood – gendered language
March 17, 2026 – SPECIAL DANCE – Square dance – Free – mixed language *Time is different than the contra dances, see details on the Square dance page
April 3, 2026 – The Corndrinkers and caller Margaret Ann Goodman – non-gendered language
April 21, 2026 – SPECIAL DANCE – Square dance – Free – mixed language *Time is different than the contra dances, see details on the Square dance page
May 1, 2026 – TBD and caller Open Mic – mixed language
May 19, 2026 – SPECIAL DANCE – Square dance – Free – mixed language *Time is different than the contra dances, see details on the Square dance page
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