Based in Dallas, Texas, NTTDS promotes understanding and appreciation of American folk dancing, its music, its history, and related folklore. We are a group affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society.
We welcome everyone to our dances:
adults, families, students, children; you get the idea.
The prices for all weekly dances are:
$10 for non-members, $7 for members, $5 for students with ID, and maximum $25 per family.
DANCE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER: 972-546-8858.
Upcoming Dances:
All dances are at the Lutheran Church, unless otherwise noted.
Sat Feb 1, 7:30 - 10:30 pm: Contra Dance
Sat Feb 8, 7:30 - 10:30 pm: *CANCELLED* Contra Dance, with open caller and open band.
Download a list of tunes for the open band.
Sat Feb 15, 7:30 - 10:30 pm: Contra Dance
Sat Feb 22, 7:30 - 10:30 pm: English Country Dance
Sat Feb 29: Sadie Hawkins Contra Dance. Wear a costume, or come as you are.
April 24-26, 2020: When In Doubt, Swing! Dance Weekend.
Non-NTTDS Events
January 24-26, 2020: Flamingo Fling Contra Dance Weekend, in Oklahoma City, featuring Sarah Van Norstrand calling to the music of Silver Sail.
February 14-16, 2020: Bayou Bedlam Contra Dance Weekend, in Houston, featuring Susan Michaels calling to the music of Pete's Posse.
English Country Dance in Fort Worth, 7:00 pm, at 4601 Frazier Ave. The schedule varies. See their Southwestern Folks - Dancing Facebook page.
For more Non-NTTDS events, see the Schedule page.
Volunteers Needed
Dances don't run on fun alone.
Every dance needs a Door Manager, someone to set up Drinks, and a Sound Tech. We'll train you!
Here is the description of volunteer duties.
Give a hand, volunteer via our SignUpGenius page.
More Things To Do
Sign up for our email Newsletter
Join or Renew your Membership
Write a Review for us on Yelp and/or Google
Join our Meetup Group and/or Facebook group
Want a quick idea of what Contra Dancing is like ? Here is a YouTube Video of one of our dances
Listen to and/or read the transcript of a recent article about Contra Dancing on Public Radio
Buy Merchandise with the NTTDS, Fiddler's Dream, and WIDS logos from our Cafe Press Store
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North Texas Traditional Dance Society is a 501(c)(3) organization with registered offices in the State of Texas.
How to contact NTTDS: 972-546-8858 OR OR PO Box 820203, Dallas, TX 75382
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