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

Contra Dance Saturday March 2nd, 2019

Michael Karcher
calling to
Potent Brew

Note starting times!: Workshop starts at 7:00pm, Dance is 7:30 – 10:30.

Michael Karcher has been having the time of his life calling around the Pacific Northwest and beyond since 2011. He has honed a warm and concise style of teaching and calling to delight dancers across North America.

Potent Brew is a wonderful band made up of members: David Bartley, George Paul, and Brandon Vance. This trio will be bringing a fun set of tunes sure to keep your feet flying though the night.

There is a workshop at 7:00pm. The dance begins at 7:30. All other dance details are on the “About Our Dance” page on this website. Hey

Contra Dance, February 2, 2019

Joe Michaels calls with Kate Powers and David Rivers playing

Kate Powers was first introduced to the violin through a scholarship from the Washington Old-Time Fiddlers in 2010. Some of her most recent paths include becoming part of the PC College Jazz Ensemble. Kate enjoys composing and writes much of the music she plays. She teaches herself fiddle and also takes Classical lessons with Ronald Patterson in Seattle.

David Rivers has been playing guitar with Kate at our dance for several years. He studied at Berkeley School of Music and developed stunning guitar skills to keep dancers’ feet moving with joy.

Joe Michaels has called at numerous dances, parties, and classes throughout the Pacific Northwest, California, and Canada.

He particularly enjoys seeing people who have never participated before, dancing within a couple of minutes. He is always happy to discuss the fellowship and community building aspects of traditional dance.

Contra Dance Saturday January 5th 2019!!!

Lindsey Dono

Calling to

Countercurrents

A Massachusetts transplant, Lindsey Dono began dancing in high school and calling in college. With her calm teaching, careful programming, and sunny demeanor, she can coax even the most skittish beginner onto the dance floor. Lindsey also leads workshops for intermediate and advanced dancers that focus on safety, creativity, and community. When not involved with contra, Lindsey conducts immunology research, practices lindy hop, and crews on a racing yacht.

Countercurrent is a contra band from Western Washington made up of two band members: Alex Sturbaum and Brian Lindsey who’ve both been immersed in music most their lives. Their energetic music will have your feet flying in moments. This winter the two have be on tour in the Bay Area after creating an awesome album successfully funded by Kickstarter.