Arden Contra Dances
The Folk Dancing Gild sponsors a Contra Dance at Arden Gild Hall in north-eastern Delaware. Dances are usually on the first Sunday of every month except summer, with some special dances on other days. Check the calendar below for specific dates. Dances are from 2 to 5 pm, with a free dance lesson from 1:30 – 2:00. Dances feature live bands and callers from Maine to North Carolina, a nice floor, and much more! Regular Admission is $10.00, $9.00/Arden Club members.
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Upcoming Dances:
- February 5: Larry Unger, Emily Schadd, and Brian Slattery, with calling by Donna Hunt $11/$10
- March 4: Raise the Roof, with calling by Janine Smith.
- April 1: Grand Soiree, with local callers coordinated by Donna Hunt.. Pot luck supper afterwards at Donna's and Chris' home.
- May 6: Bow Rockers, with calling by Greg Frock.
- June 3: Dr. Twamley's Audio Snakes, with calling by TBA.
Directions for traveling dancers
From Philadelphia and north:
- Take I95 south to Delaware line.
- Use I495 to take the Naamans Rd. exit.
- Head west for 1.7 miles.
- Turn left at the light on Marsh Rd/Rt 3.
- Turn left at the next light on Harvey Rd.
- Turn right at the next light Orleans Rd. The Gild Hall is 150 yds on left.
From Baltimore and south:
- Take I95 north through Wilmington.
- Exit at the Harvey Road exit 5 miles north of Wilmington.
- Turn left on Harvey Road.
- Turn left at the third light Orleans Rd. The Gild Hall is 150 yds on left.
GPS
- 2126 The Highway, Arden, DE 19810
Nearby Contra Dances
| Philadelphia | Elverson Birdsboro |
Bethlehem | Lancaster | Baltimore |