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For groups and classes that meet on a regular schedule, please see WHERE TO DANCE. Special events and notes about particular sessions of regular events (callers and bands, need for pledges to confirm a class, or cancellations, etc.) will appear here.

October 2024

October 20 (Sunday): English Country Dance
2:00pm to 5:00pm, preceded by introductory session at 1:30pm. YLI Hall, 1400 27th St. (at N St.), Sacramento.
David Newitt calling to the music of Quite Carried Away.
Contact: Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093 or info@sactocds.org
Website: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/

October 26 (Saturday): Contra Dance Halloween Contra: Costumes Encouraged!
7:00pm to 10:00pm, introductory session at 6:30pm. Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St., Sacramento.
Jean Gibson-Gorrindo calls to the music of Green Gates.
Contact: Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093, or sactocds@gmail.com
Website: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/

October 27 (Sunday): Dances of the World Halloween Party: Costumes optional
2:00pm to 5:00pm. YLI Hall, 1400 27th St. (at N St.), Sacramento. Beginning and intermediate, international line and couple. Masks encouraged, but not required.
Contact: 916-570-3482 or yvandance@surewest.net

... for more on-going dancing in the Sacramento area see WHERE TO DANCE

November 2024

November 3 (Sunday): English Country Dance
1:30pm to 4:00pm, preceded by introductory session at 1:00pm. Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678
Bruce Hamilton calling, to the music of Quite Carried Away.
Contact the group for current COVID-19 vaccination and masking requirements.
Contact: Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093 or info@sactocds.org
Website: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/

November 3 (Sunday): Winters Contra
2:00pm to 5:00pm, preceded by introductory session at 1:00pm. Winters Opera House, 13 Main St, Winters, CA 95694
Dane Wallinga calling, to the music of Sactown Revelers.
Contact: Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093 or info@sactocds.org
Website: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/

November 8 & 9 (Friday and Saturday): International Dance Arts Collective presents FESTIVALS OF LIGHT
This year's show includes a kaleidoscope of dances and songs from Ukraine, Denmark, Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, and the USA.
November 8 at 7:00pm
November 9 at 2:30pm
Del Oro High School Theater, 3301 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95677
Information and Tickets: peacethroughdance.org

November 9 (Saturday): Contra Dance
7:00pm to 10:00pm, introductory session at 6:30pm. Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St., Sacramento.
Kelsey Hartman calling, to the music of Magic Reelism.
Contact the group for current COVID-19 vaccination and masking requirements.
Contact: Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093, or sactocds@gmail.com
Website: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/

November 17 (Sunday): English Country Dance
2:00pm to 5:00pm, preceded by introductory session at 1:30pm. YLI Hall, 1400 27th St. (at N St.), Sacramento.
Gary Sandler calling to the music of Quite Carried Away. Contact the group for current COVID-19 vaccination and masking requirements.
Contact: Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093 or info@sactocds.org
Website: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/

November 23 (Saturday): Contra Dance
7:00pm to 10:00pm, introductory session at 6:30pm. Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St., Sacramento.
Talib Huff calling, to the music of Wild Goose Chase.
Contact the group for current COVID-19 vaccination and masking requirements.
Contact: Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093, or sactocds@gmail.com
Website: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/

For information on other events in California:
Folk Dance Federation of California - Events Webpage: www.folkdance.com/events/
Folk Dance Federation of California, South--Webpage: socalfolkdance.org

Virtual Dance Events

Judith's Calendar is a comprehensive calendar of virtual events available on Dale Adamson's website.