Promoting traditional English and American music and dance

Palo Alto Contra Dance

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto

Role Names: The role names usually used at this series are "Larks" and "Robins".



We suggest/request that you:
  • wear comfortable, light­ clothing.
  • bring comfortable shoes with clean, non-marking soles.
  • avoid using alcohol or drugs before the dance.
  • not wear any artificial fragrances.

For more information, visit paloaltocontradance.org

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, May 31

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Jean Gorrindo
Band: Little Big Band with Bob Silberstein, Marta Lynch
The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Saturday, June 14

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Jeremy Korr
Band: Daniel Steinberg, Paul Kotapish, Rodney Miller

Eric Black's 70th Birthday contra - free admission to all dancers.

Saturday, June 28

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Band: TBA

Friday, July 4

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Band: Jeffrey Spero, Ben Jackson

Saturday, July 12

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Sarah Trop
Band: Magic Reelism with Sue Jones, David Wright, Cheryl McKinney, Del Eckels
The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Saturday, July 26

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Susan Petrick
Band: Raven & Goose with Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows
The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Saturday, August 9

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Dane Wallinga

Monday, August 18

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Will Mentor
Band: River Road with Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball
The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Special Monday dance - keep the fun of Balance the Bay going!

Saturday, August 23

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Kelsey Hartman

Saturday, August 30

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Tanya Merchant

Saturday, September 13

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Band: Valerie Rose…and friends

Saturday, September 27

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Band: Little Big Band with Bob Silberstein, Marta Lynch

Saturday, October 11

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Saturday, October 25

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Band: Daniel Steinberg, Rodney Miller, Ezra Warren Steinberg

Saturday, November 8

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Isaac Banner
Band: Hayden Stern, Patrick Gunning
The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Exciting contra dance with great PNW talent!

Saturday, November 22

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Saturday, November 29

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

Saturday, December 13

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Frannie Marr

Wednesday, December 31

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.

The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Special New Year's Eve Contra dance - sparkling cider toast at midnight