Capital City Contra
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Visit our "About" section for more information about contra dancing and what to expect at our dances. Introducing Capital City Contra, a volunteer-run organization building community relationships and hosting public contra dances with live old-time music jamming in the Springfield, IL area! What is contra dancing? Contra is an American folk dance that is danced socially today around the world by f
05/10/2026
Join us Saturday 5/16/2026 for fun on the dance floor with Capital City Contra Dance!
Saturday, May 16, from 7-9 pm
1st Presbyterian Church
321 S. 7th Street
Springfield, IL
corner of Capitol and 7th Streets
LIVE MUSIC by Peaches and Bacon
Caller Keith Tuxhorn
All dances start with a beginners’ lesson and simple dances. Dances are then selected for the dancers in the hall.
No partner or costumes are required - dress casual and comfortable.
Water and snacks are provided, and dancers are welcome to bring a snack to share.
Admission is free, with donations encouraged to help defray costs. We suggest $5-10, but whatever you can do is fine; we want you to be here to enjoy the dance.
Parking and Entry
Some parking is available behind the church (enter off Capitol Avenue), and also on and across the street. Enter through the back door of the church, where someone will direct you to the dance in the basement.
Please invite friends to come with you and join us; more dancers add to the fun!
04/16/2026
Join us Saturday 4/18 for fun on the dance floor with Capital City Contra Dance!
Saturday, April 18, from 7-9 pm
1st Presbyterian Church
321 S. 7th Street
Springfield, IL
corner of Capitol and 7th Streets
LIVE MUSIC by Peaches and Bacon
Caller Keith Tuxhorn
All dances start with a beginners’ lesson and simple dances. Dances are then selected for the dancers in the hall.
No partner or costumes are required - dress casual and comfortable.
Water and snacks are provided, and dancers are welcome to bring a snack to share.
Admission is free, with donations encouraged to help defray costs. We suggest $5-10, but whatever you can do is fine; we want you to be here to enjoy the dance.
Parking and Entry
Some parking is available behind the church (enter off Capitol Avenue), and also on and across the street. Enter through the back door of the church, where someone will direct you to the dance in the basement.
Please invite friends to come with you and join us; more dancers add to the fun!
03/15/2026
🌱🌱🌱Come dance in the beginning of Spring with us! Next
Saturday, 3/21 at First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Illinois, at 7PM. Come solo or bring family and friends! All levels of ability welcome. Live old-time music!🎻🪕🎻
02/16/2026
🎶🎻🪕🎶Let's heat up the hall this Saturday, 2/21/26! All ages and abilities are welcome. Come solo or bring family and friends. Hope to dance with you soon!
01/15/2026
Come dance away the cold THIS SATURDAY at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL! All ages and abilities welcome, bring friends or come alone!
01/15/2026
Let's dance in the new year! People of all ages and abilities are welcome! Come solo or with family and friends! Dancing starts at 7PM--all dances are taught and you will catch on quicker and have more fun if you are there from the beginning of the dance. Thanks to First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Illinois for sharing this great space with us!
12/31/2025
Start out the new year on the right (or left!) foot! Join us for a community barn dance at First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Illinois on January 17th. All ages and abilities welcome!!
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