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.
Contra Dance at 2155 Ballroom
Contra Dance at 2155 Ballroom
 
English Country Dance at Apex
English Country Dance at Apex

We welcome everyone to our dances:
adults, families, students, children; you get the idea.
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 Apex Dance Studio in Dallas, and Contra Dances on 3rd Saturdays at 2155 Ballroom in Carrollton.
COVID Vaccinations and Masks are encouraged, but NOT REQUIRED.

Sat Jan 10, 7:30 - 10:30 pm: English Country Dance at Apex Dance Studio in Dallas.

Sat Jan 17, 7:30 - 10:30 pm: Contra Dance at 2155 Ballroom in Carrollton, with Zooey Baker calling to the music of Sibling Revelry.

Mon Jan 30, 7:30 - 10:00 pm: FREE Contra Dance at University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) in Richardson. [Not actually sponsored by NTTDS]

 

NEWS

 

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.

Bayou Bedlam Contra Dance Weekend in Houston is Feb 20-22, 2026, featuring Cis Hinkle calling to the music of Eloise & Co. (Rachel Bell, Becky Tracy, and Bethany Waickman). Registration is now open. For all the details, see bayoubedlam.org.

Set For Spring English Country Dance Weekend in Houston is March 13-15, 2026. This will be a special event, featuring mostly dances written by Joseph Pimentel. Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Brad Foster, Bruce Hamilton, David Millstone, and Gaye Fifer will be calling to the music of Goldcrest (Daron Douglas, Paul Oorts, Dave Wiesler) and Firecrest (Paul Oorts, Ben Schreiber, Dave Wiesler). For all the details, see setforspring.org.

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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