Pittsburgh Contra Dance Network

04/01/2026

Fall Dance Weekend Registration is Now Open!!!
Link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CDSSP1/FallDanceWeekend2026Registration

02/17/2026

= Upcoming Dances 2026 =

Friday April 24 at Wightman 8-11 PM
Jay & Tiffany + Devilish Merry

Friday May 15 at Wightman 8-11 PM
Susan English + Toad Holler

Sunday May 17 at Avonworth 2 - 4:30
Susan English + Aubergine
Waltz 12 - 1:30

Friday May 22 at Wightman 8-11 PM
Janine Smith + Amarillis & Anders

Friday May 29 at Wightman 8 - 11 PM
Gaye Fifer + Hot Coffee Breakdown

Dances called with "Larks and Robins" except
*Traditional role labels ("Gents & Ladies")
All Contra Dances are "Pay As You Wish"; Suggested donation is $15

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01/28/2026

Callers Practice has unfortunately been canceled today due to the bad road conditions and the weather.
Hope everyone can stay safe and warm right now.

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01/19/2026

New Policy on Dance Shoes at Wightman!!
The management of Wightman has implemented a strict shoe policy which they are enforcing after refurbishing the floor over the Winter Break. Only soft-soled and suede shoes/sneakers/dance shoes are permitted.
No Cowboy Boots and no leather shoes with heels. You may be asked to dance in your socks if your shoes could damage the floor.

06/17/2025

Join Pittsburgh Contra in celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride at our two June dances on Friday and Sunday of this week. We encourage you to wear rainbow attire or anything else that proudly shows your colors!

Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Wightman School Community Building:
Beginner's Lesson at 7:30 pm
Contra Dance 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Music: AlleMonOh Stringband
Mike Reing (fiddle), Janet Reing (banjo),
Annie Trimble (guitar), Jean Getz (bass), Jeff Getz (mandolin)
Caller: Penelope Weinberger

AND

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Avonworth Community Park
(498 Camp Horne Road, 15237)
Waltz 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Beginner's Contra Lesson at 1:30 pm
Contra Dance 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Music (Waltz & Contra): Aubergine
David McLaughlin (fiddle), Deb Byrum (guitar), David Stone (keyboard)
Caller: Penelope Weinberger
Followed by even more dancing you might enjoy:
5 - 6:55 PM: 412Step (Country 2-step, Waltz, and Line Dance)
7 PM: West Coast Swing


Note there is no dance at Wightman on Friday June 27 as the hall is in use for another event.