Vancouver Contra Dance Saturday, January 17, 2026

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm UTC-08:00

St. James Community Square | Vancouver

Vancouver Contra Dance Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Kick off the new year with an energetic, welcoming contra dance fueled by fantastic live music and friends old and new!
Saturday, January 17 at St. James Community Square, 3214 West 10th Ave. Vancouver BC
Band: Sybaritic String Band: Leith Davis (piano), Claire McCague (recorders and saxophone), Rob McGregor (mandolin) Sheila Allan (fiddle), and Scott Alpen (bodhran and trumpet).
The Sybaritic String Band will enliven your feet with a spirited blend of Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and old-time tunes. Prepare to dance the night away to this energetic mixture of styles and sounds.
Caller: Heather Webster is known for her concise calling and attention to detail that keeps anyone and everyone dancing all night. Coming from a background in English Country Dance, she initially called dances in Vancouver but has now branched out to call dances in Seattle, Victoria and Cortes Island.
Beginner's Orientation 7:00-7:30 *NEW START TIME*
Contradance 7:30-10:30
5:30-7:00 free contra tunes jam session.
$20; first-timers, $15; students with ID, and after-the-break, children free; CASH only at the door
Dances taught on the spot, newcomers always welcome, no partner needed.
Soft-soled shoes, light clothing, and water bottles recommended. Please come fragrance-free.
Musicians welcomed for a free pre-dance contradance tunes jam 5:30-7:00pm! Relaxed tempos, tunes from the Portland Collection books plus other dance favourites.
Contact Konstantin at [email protected] or text 604-221-2312
All welcome. Bring your friends. Hope to see you there!
Stay tuned for upcoming dances in 2026.

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St. James Community Square, 3214 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 2L2, Canada

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