Port Angeles Contra Dance

At the Black Diamond Community Hall

2025 Contra Dance
Black Diamond Schedule

1/4/2025
The Contraband
Lindsey Dono calling

2/8/2025
Chicken Feathers
Joe Michaels calling

3/8/2025
Na Mara
Caller TBA

4/12/2025
The Contraband
Eric Curl calling

5/10/2025
The Canote Brothers
Laura Me Smith calling

6/14/2025
Band and Caller TBA

Dances held at

Black Diamond
Community Hall

1942 Black Diamond Rd.,
Port Angeles, WA 98363

2nd Saturday of every month

Free Lesson begins at 7pm,
Dance 7:30-10:30pm

Sliding Scale Admission
Adults $10-20
Under 18 1/2 price

Upcoming Events

Special Dance with Colin Hume: Tues, Sept 16th

Special Dance: Colin Hume stops off on his international tour to call a dance in Port Angeles! (with Rosewind Country Dance Band)
http://www.colinhume.com

Tuesday, Sept 16th, 2014
7:00 to 10:00 PM
Requested Donation: $9 (under 18: $4)

Colin Hume has called at Dance courses in Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark and Canada, and for Dance Weeks in the U.S.A. at Pinewoods in Massachussetts, Mendocino in California, Brasstown in North Carolina and Buffalo Gap in West Virginia, plus a week of Dancing down the Nile in Egypt with Peter Barnes and Mary Lea.

He enjoys calling Contra, Squares, English and other forms of dance, and Americans now seem to be understanding his sense of humor better.
He hasn’t called on the West Coast since 2007, so maybe it’s time to give him another try!

The Rosewind Country Dance Band has been playing for Contra Dances and English Country Dances in Port Townsend for about 5 years. Melodies are carried by the strong twin fiddling of Libby Schnick and Dan Post; with Marsha Wiener carrying the rhythm on piano, Libby Reid on mandolin and guitar, and Dick Lynn on guitar and flute. Fred Nussbaum does a little of everything on cello and mandolin.

Perpetual Emotion Returns to Port Angeles! Monday Aug. 25, 2014

These guys were a huge hit last year — don’t miss them this year! Especially note the unusual time: 6:30 to 9:30pm, and special price (suggested donation: $10 adult, $8 seniors/teens, $5 kids).

Perpetual Emotion caused quite a buzz when they played
in Port Angeles last year. They’ll have dancers smiling and
hopping when they play at Black Diamond this November!

Captivating, passionate, propulsive and progressive are what best define the music of this power duo, perched at the convergence of traditional and electronic dance music. Perpetual e-Motion integrates technical and sonic innovations with old school traditions to create a enormous sound full momentum and groove. Lauded as a two man orchestra, this duo continues to innovate the art of traditional dance music through their use of sound sculpting and multitasking, captivating listeners and dancers with their infectious and unique sound.

Will Mentor, caller: is a contra and square dance caller from Northern Vermont, known for his clear teaching, upbeat wit, and relaxed stage presence.

June 7, 2014 dance with Country Capers and Jean Gorrindo

Country Capers will put a bounce in your step and a smile on your face

From Bainbridge Island, Jane Landstra’s fiddling has a natural swing that makes dancing a joy! The Country Capers bring traditional dance music from the Shetland Islands and Scandinavia, all the way to American tunes and Cajun music.

Caller Jean Gorrindo comes to us from California

Jean’s strong teaching and musical skills, combined with her musical and rhythmic vocal quality, help her deliver dances that are flowing, challenging, and fun! She has a particular knack for collecting dances with exceptional choreography designed to enhance the connectedness between us all.

Jean heard about the Black Diamond dance, and contacted US to ask for the opportunity to call here! (Usually we have to go seeking callers.) How flattering is that?

Check out our new web page with videos!

We have some introductory contra dance videos from excellent callers. If you have friends who are a little hesitant about trying our dance, show them these videos.

There is also some video of experienced dancers which is a lot of fun to watch.