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, March 22

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Yoyo Zhou
Band: Raven & Goose with Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows, Lacy Schifflette

Saturday, March 29

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

Monday, April 7

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Susan Petrick
Band: Engine Room with Alex Sturbaum, Noah Van Norstrand, Kelsey Wells
The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Special Monday Night dance with Susan Petrick and Engine Room! 7-10pm

Saturday, April 12

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton at Byron, Palo Alto.
Caller: Alan Winston
Band: Daniel Steinberg, Rodney Miller