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English Country Dance is Moving!
Starting on April 11, ECD is moving to
Ridgewood Park United Methodist Church, 6445 E Lovers Ln, Dallas Directions
When In Doubt, Swing! Contra Dance 2026 Weekend
April 24-26 More Details
It's time to renew your membership!
All membership expired on Jan 31, so must be renewed for 2026.
The easiest way is to use our Online Membership page.
We welcome everyone to our dances:
adults, families, students, children; you get the idea.
Attendance at a NTTDS event indicates your agreement to comply with our Code of Conduct.
Admission is Pay What You Can, suggested $10 for adults, $5 for students with ID, and maximum $25 per family.
DANCE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER: 972-546-8858.
Upcoming Dances:
NTTDS is now holding English Country Dances on 2nd Saturdays at Ridgewood Park UMC in Dallas,
and Contra Dances on 3rd Saturdays at 2155 Ballroom in Carrollton.
COVID Vaccinations and Masks are encouraged, but NOT REQUIRED.
CANCELLED: Mon April 6, 7:30 - 10:00 pm: FREE English Country Dance at University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) in Richardson. Open to everyone, not just UTD students. [Not sponsored by NTTDS]
Sat April 11, 7:30 - 10:30 pm: English Country Dance at *NEW LOCATION* Ridgewood Park United Methodist Church, 6445 E Lovers Ln in Dallas.
Sat April 18, 7:30 - 10:30 pm: Contra Dance at 2155 Ballroom in Carrollton, with Martha Quigley calling to the music of Paradoxical Trio. Waltzing to recorded music, with instruction if desired, from 6:30 to 7 pm. New dancers should try to arrive early. The first few dances are the easiest and have the most explanation.
Tue April 21, 7:30 - 10:00 pm: FREE Contra Dance at University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) in Richardson. Open to everyone, not just UTD students. [Not sponsored by NTTDS]
April 24-26: When In Doubt, Swing! Contra Dance Weekend, featuring Will Mentor calling to the music of The Figments: Owen Morrison (guitar), Anna Patton (clarinet), Ben Schrieber (fiddle). More info and ONLINE REGISTRATION is on the WIDS Home Page
NEWS
Officers for 2026 were elected at the Dec 20, 2025 Contra Dance.
President: Dwight Bartholomew, Vice President: Zooey, Secretary: Lauren Singer, Treasurer: Glenn Manuel, Newsletter: Tim Hirsbrunner, Membership: Lee Dixon.- It is Membership Renewal time! You can renew Online, or in person at any of our dances.
Non-NTTDS Events
English Country Dance in Fort Worth, 7:00 pm, at 4601 Frazier Ave. The schedule varies. See their Southwestern Folks - Dancing Facebook page.
Flamingo Fling Contra Dance Weekend in Oklahoma City is June 12-14, 2026, featuring Adina Gordon calling to the music of Steam Packet!. For all the details, see the Flamingo Fling web page.
For more Non-NTTDS events, see the Schedule page.
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How to contact NTTDS: 972-546-8858 OR OR PO Box 820203, Dallas, TX 75382
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