Port Angeles Contra Dance
At the Black Diamond Community Hall
Fall 2026 Dance Schedule
August 20 (Thursday)
Special dance at Gardiner Community Center
The Contra Kings
David Thielk calling
September 18 (Friday)
Dawn Chorus
Lindsey Dono calling
October 3
Springtide
Victoria Beauchesne calling
November 10 (Tuesday)
Ice Cream Truckers
George Marshall calling
December 5
The Contraband
Elisabeth Monica calling
Join us at the
Black Diamond
Community Hall
1942 Black Diamond Road,
Port Angeles, WA 98363
1st Saturday of every month
(no dances in summer)
Lesson begins at 7 pm
Dance 7:30–10:30 pm
Sliding Scale Admission
Adults $10–20 (cash only)
Under 18: ½ price
Upcoming Dance:
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).
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| 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. Other Contra Dances in the Region:
- Port Townsend Community Dance: Dancing monthly Sept–June in Quimper Grange.
- Victoria: Dancing across the water in BC! See link for schedule.
- Olympia: Dancing at South Bay Grange the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.
- Bellingham: Dancing at Fairhaven Library the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays (Sept–June)
- Seattle:
- Lake City Contra Dance at the Seattle Latvian Center every Thursday
- Emerald City Contra Dance at the Phinney Neighborhood Center every Friday
Want even more contra? Check out these amazing dance weekends:
- Supersonic (February; Seattle)
- Cascade Promenade (March; dancing the I5 Corridor from Seattle to Eugene)
- Raindance (April; Portland)
- Northwest Folklife (Memorial Day weekend; Seattle)
- Star Through Seattle (September; Seattle)
- Northwest Queer Contra Camp (October; Vashon)
- Autumn Allemande (November; Victoria BC)
- Rose City Dance-A-Rama (November; Portland)
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