SAN MARCOS SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONTRA DANCE
Second Sundays
NEXT DANCE
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Band: Perfect 5th
Keith Holmes, John Bloom, Teresa Hakel, Thea Hakel, Mark
Caller: Marc Airhart
$10 + a tip for the band/caller
And!! December 12 - SATURDAY!
Mark Your Calendars for this special event!
DANCING! DISCUSSION! DANCING!
Featuring David Smukler
President of CDSS (Country Dance and Song Society) and nationally-known caller/choreographer of contras and English Country Dances.
SCHEDULE
10:00 am - Noon English Country Dancing
Noon - 1:30 pm Lunch and Discussion
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mixed ECD/Contra
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Contra
Some or all dance sessions will feature live music by
THE CONTRANYMS (same thing only different!)
Featuring: Pamela Weems on piano, Max Cappleman on fiddle and Joel Hobbs on mandolin
Location: United Campus Ministry 510 N. Guadalupe St. San Marcos, Texas
Organized by Traditional Austin Area Dance Association, San Antonio Contra Dancers, English Dance S.A. and the Country Dance and Song Society
All Dances are Prompted by a Caller... and Danced to Live Music!
Beginners Welcome! No Partner Necessary!
This is a Family Friendly Event
For more information about Contra Dance: What is "Contra Dance"?
Please attend this dance Fragrance Free... for the comfort of all our visitors.
Check Out the Dance Hall in this You Tube Video for SMCD!
All dances held at:
United Campus Ministry 510 N Guadalupe San Marcos, TX
Click Here for a List of Past Events
Remember:
You may park on the lower level of "The Tower" parking garage
directly across Guadalupe St from the UCM Wesley Center dance venue.
Dance Hall
United Campus Ministry Wesley Center
510 N GUADALUPE ST, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666-5712
Check Out the Dance Hall in this You Tube Video for SMCD!
Alice Mark and Dakota Derryberry calling to O'Malarkey
Time
1:00p - 4:00p for the Dance
(Unless otherwise noted... for "Special Events")
Cost
$10 + a tip for the band and caller
(Unless otherwise noted... for "Special Events")
Additional Information
Please use our Contact Form for any questions or comments you may have.
Find Out...
Find a Dance Near You
If you are looking for other Contra Dance Events... Especially if you are traveling...
Web Search on a City or State
For Example:
In addition to being the most comprehensive link index for dances, there are also many links here for various resources on many topics, including: Dance Camps, etc., Music, Bands, Callers, and many more.
Some Significant Organizations
These are two groups that are very important for supporting Contra Dance on a National and Global level:
CDSS - Country Dance and Song Society ... on Contra Dance
NEFFA - New England Folk Festival Association ... on Contra Dance
Please Come Join the FUN!
at the
San Marcos Second Sunday Contra Dance
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