Next Event: Saturday Nov 23, 2024

Diane Hartzell Calling to Soup for the Soles

Welcome to Valley Contra Dance!
We dance twice a month, 2nd and 4th Saturdays

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Make a donation, pay admission, or become a member via PayPal

Our location is West Side Moravian Church - 402 3rd Ave.
in downtown Bethlehem (zip 18018) with lots of parking!

Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing, to protect the floor.
Sneakers are usually fine. FREE large socks with treads are provided to cover your street shoes if necessary.
We have eased our COVID protocols, all are welcome
*Vaccinations are recommended, Masks are optional.*

Save the date: Friday, November 29, 2024 for ValleyCopia Friday
Special Dance at FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2344 CENTER ST, BETHLEHEM PA 18017.
Challenging Dances in the Afternoon and Regular in the Evening

3 - 6 PM Challenging Contras with Noah VanNorstrand and Helen Kumar
Alex Deis-Lauby calling
6 - 7 PM Famous Pot Luck - bring a dish to share,
a paper or plastic plate and utensils
7 PM Lesson for new dancers
7:30 - 10:30 PM Evening Dance with Stove Dragon and Ben Sachs-Hamilton calling

*Prices: VCD only $18 each dance $35 both, Students/Low Income $13 each dance $25 both*
**Special combo price for Friday and Saturday ContraCopia $70**

Hospitality available for out of town dancers - send us an email

Announcements



  • Check out our May 2023 dance with the Last Chance Saloon House Band with Dave Rupp calling
    Tunes: Hotel California and Wizard's Walk Last Chance Saloon House Band- Dancing at 2.5 minutes
  • Sponsor a Valley Contra Dance
    Celebrate a special occasion with your dance friends Click here for information
  • VCDS's Potluck Cookbook
    A best seller - A great gift, Free with membership. Ask at the desk when you join or renew.

Dance Dates are usually:

Second and fourth Saturdays of the month unless otherwise noted.

Time:

7:30 - 10:30 PM
Dance instruction at 7:00 PM

Location:

West Side Moravian Church
402 Third Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Corner of Prospect Street in downtown Bethlehem - Use Prospect Street door





****New Prices, a Sliding scale - pay what you wish
****Suggested: $8 (student), $15 (friend of VCDS), $20+ (supporter)
****children 12 and under accompanied by a paying adult FREE
****Special Pricing for Double Dances

No partner or experience needed!
The moves in the dances are called by a caller, and the music is always live.

Please carry in clean soft-soled shoes for dancing, to protect the floor (and our reputation).

PARKING ALERT: Parking is available right next to the church or on the street. Please enter on Prospect St.

What to Expect

Pictures of our dance

Facebook Video of our dance

YouTube Video of our Anniversary dance

My Sweet Valley Contra Home Our Song by Diane Hartzell with permission from Bill Staines

Volunteer Information