Contra Omaha

07/15/2026

Dudley will be sorely missed. His influence and music reached all across the country.

We are saddened of the passing of Dudley Laufman. Dudley was an influential musician and caller and an integral part of the contra and folk dance communities of New Hampshire, and the broader Northeast.

He was a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow, and amazingly, called his first contra dance in New Hampshire in 1948. Eventually, he started his own group, Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra, and traveled throughout the Northeast performing and teaching these historic dances, including at the Village.

Our condolences to his family, friends, and contra communities.

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

There's always lots of energy on the floor!!! Fantastic music and good dancing! Come and join us every third Saturday in Omaha!

05/26/2026

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The Omaha Area Square Dance Council held its annual festival as dancers look to bring more interest to to the hobby.

05/11/2026

04/20/2026

Dance practice is on for tomorrow night, April 21, 2026. Come and join us to explore your Scandinavian heritage! (Join us even if you don't have any Scandinavian heritage and you just like to dance!) We meet almost every Tuesday night at Morning Star Lutheran Church, 331 S 85th St, Omaha, NE from 7 to 9 pm. In May we'll be dancing under the historic Danish windmill in Elk Horn, IA at the Tivoli Fest in Elk Horn Iowa! Come and see how much fun we have!

04/13/2026

Join us for the April Contra Dance! Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm at Seymour Elementary School, in Ralston, NE.Contra dancing is derived from Old English dancing (a la Pride and Prejudice). It is very similar to square dancing, but danced in long lines instead of squares - and it's much more active! All ages are welcome! No experience necessary, no partner necessary - all dances are taught and it's great fun! (As well as great exercise!) There are callers to walk you through all the moves and terrific live music! All you need is a smile and comfortable shoes aren't too grippy! Admission: $6.00 adults $3.00 students Live music: River Town String Band Caller: Kate McBride