BIG NEWS
Starting on February 15, 2026, the contra dance is at Wells Hall, 310 North K Street, Tacoma.
We dance on the third Sunday each month. Workshop at 3:00, dance 3:30 to 6:00.
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Live bands, traditional music
Singles/couples of all ages welcome
No experience needed
Alcohol, smoke & fragrance free
$15 to $30 sliding scale
Sunday Afternoon Dance at Wells Hall
2026 Third Sunday Dance Schedule
All Dances are 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Workshop at 3:00 pm)
January 18
Odd Sock (Olympia)
February 15
Les Pieds Chaud (Seattle)
March 15
Hayden & Friends (Seattle)
April 19
The Euphemists (Portland)
May 17
The Star Charters (Massachusetts)
June 21
Raven & Goose (California)
July 19
tbd
August 16
tbd
September 20
Dawn Chorus (Vermont)
October 18
Old Sock (Olympia)
November 15
George Marshall and Ice Cream Truckers
December 31
tbd
Upcoming Bands
Sunday, February 15
Dance: 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Learn Contra Dance: 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Les Pieds Chaud
Tom Wimmer calls for this dance
The band is Les Pieds Chaud (“Hot Feet”) – something new from some things tried and true. Sono Hashasaki comes to us from her band well recognized contra dance band Sono Onos. Devon Léger (from La Famille Léger) is renowned for his French-Canadian fiddle playing, Marcy Kubbs and Joe Micheals are best known as regulars from the Electrodes. Together they bring a new mixture of sounds catering to their unique talents.
Les Pieds Chaud is (clockwise) Sono Hashasaki (fiddle) and Devon Léger (fiddle) with Joe Micheals (guitar) and Marcy Kubbs (piano). Tom Wimmer is your caller.
Sunday, March 15
Dance: 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Learn Contra Dance: 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Hayden Stern and Friends
Gwen Rousseau calls for this dance
Hayden Stern has put his stamp on Seattle’s roots music scene, heading up no less than 20 different ensembles, anchored by his dynamic fiddling, ebullient energy, and devilishly complex harmonic arrangements. Drawing from multiple traditions (including Scottish, Irish, Scandinavian, French-Canadian and Appalachian), he is joined by Seattle favorites Patrick Gunning on guitar and Ali Webb on piano.
From left to right, Hayden Stern (fiddle) and Patrick Gunning (guitar), Ali Webb (piano), and Gwen Rousseau (caller).
Watch Countercurrent Performing Werewolves of London (Wells Hall, 11/19/25)
Alex Sturbaum on guitar and Brian Lindsay on fiddle. George Marshall calling.
Previous Contra Dances
PLEASE DONATE
The volunteers who organize and run the dance receive no pay. The admission fee is used to pay for the hall rent, sound person, band, and caller. To make a donation, please contact Matt Temmel at (253) 278-1237 or e-mail: info@tacomacontradance.org.
Thank you!