Tucson Contra Dancers

Sponsored by

Tucson Friends of Traditional Music

Upcoming Contra Dances

Generally the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday of every month!

  • Tuesday – December 31st New Year’s Eve! – 7:30pm to 12:30am
    • Special time – starting one hour later.
    • Special midnight toast and then the first dance of the year!
    • Band: Mighty Open Band led by Dave Firestine
    • Caller: A cavalcade of callers!
    • Help us at this dance by clicking here!

Check below for more dance details.

John Esak, Rave Review’s drummer, passed away on 10/28/24. He was a fine musician, a great bandmate, a beloved community member and an all-around good guy. Here is a video of a song he wrote which meant a great deal to him and his bandmates.
Tucson Contra Dancers

General Dance Info

  • Location:  Southern Arizona Dance Center
    • 4801 E 29th St, Tucson, 85711
  •  Time:
    • Doors Open – 6pm
    • Beginner Lesson – 6:30
    • Dance – 7 to 10
  • Bring a Water Bottle
  • Masks optional
  • Cost: $10, or $5 if under 25 years old

“I love Contra Dance! It is a celebration of life. It lifts the spirit, vitalizes the body and nourishes the need for connection.”

-Warren Deming, Tucson Friends of Traditional Music