BIG NEWS
Starting on February 15, 2026, the contra dance is at Wells Hall, 310 North K Street, Tacoma.
We dance on the third Sunday each month. Workshop at 3:00, dance 3:30 to 6:00.
This website is usually the best place for up-to-date information, and we send out an email each month a few days before the dance. You can sign up for the email list here (on the Contact page). We strive to create a fun, safe, and inclusive community. Learn more about how we care for one another.
Live bands, traditional music
Singles/couples of all ages welcome
No experience needed
Alcohol, smoke & fragrance free
$15 to $30 sliding scale
Sunday Afternoon Dance at Wells Hall
2026 Third Sunday Dance Schedule
All Dances are 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Workshop at 3:00 pm)
January 18
Odd Sock (Olympia)
February 15
Les Pieds Chaud (Seattle)
March 15
Hayden & Friends (Seattle)
April 19
Hoi Polloi (Olympia)
May 17
The Star Charters (Massachusetts)
June 21
Raven & Goose (California)
July 19
The Euphemists (Portland)
August 16
Sono Onos (Seattle & Olympia)
September 20
Dawn Chorus (Vermont)
October 18
Old Sock (Olympia)
November 15
George Marshall and Ice Cream Truckers
December 31
tbd
Upcoming Bands
Sunday, August 16
Dance: 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Learn Contra Dance: 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Sono Onos
Morna Leonard & Jonathan Bradshaw call for this dance
The Sono Onos are Sono Hashisaki and Olga Hauptman on fiddles, Laurie Andres on accordion, and Jay Finkelstein on guitar playing tunes to get you up and moving. Calling by Morna Leonard, from Bow, WA, with some dances by upcoming star Jonathan Bradshaw from Olympia.
Caller Morna Leonard with the Sono Onos. From left to right: Jay Finkelstein, Olga Hauptman, Sono Hashisaki, and Laura Andres.
Sunday, September 20
Dance: 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Learn Contra Dance: 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Dawn Chorus
Rich Goss calls for this dance
Dawn Chorus is Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle, Grace Hendrickson-Jones on flute, and Rosie O’Neil on guitar. Earlier this year, when we emailed him, Cedar was leading bird tours in Columbia! All three musicians are classically-trained and now play contra tunes to send dancers sailing through the hall.
Dawn Chorus: Rosie O’Neil on guitar, Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle, and Grace Hendrickson-Jones on flute. Caller: Rich Goss.
October 18
Dance: 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Learn Contra Dance: 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Odd Sock
Craig Wolfe calls for this dance
Odd Sock, based in Olympia, delights in weaving together old and new fiddle tunes, popular music, and original music to create an eyebrow-raising and foot-stomping contra extravaganza. Time to put on your dancin’ socks! Your caller is Craig Wolfe.
Odd Sock: Michael Arslanian on mandolin, bouzouki, and guitar; Billy Simmons on piano and electric keyboard; Kathy Frugé-Brown on fiddle; and Henry Plewa on fiddle and guitar. The caller is Craig Wolfe.
Previous Contra Dances
PLEASE DONATE
The volunteers who organize and run the dance receive no pay. The admission fee is used to pay for the hall rent, sound person, band, and caller. To make a donation, please contact Matt Temmel at (253) 278-1237 or e-mail: info@tacomacontradance.org.
Thank you!