Dance Information

We welcome everyone to our dances: adults, families, students, children.

New Admission Policy: Pay What You Can. Starting in May 2023, we are encouraging dancers to pay a little extra, as able, to help cover expenses for our bands, callers, and dance halls. Suggested amounts are: $10 for adults, $5 for children and students, $25 for a family. NTTDS members are welcome to pay less. Any additional donations are greatly appreciated.

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NTTDS Special Events

There will be no Fiddler's Dream Music and Dance Camp at the end of 2023. We are considering having an in-town one-day dance instead.

Dance Details

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 Vaccination and Masks are encouraged, but NOT REQUIRED.

For all our dances, NO experience is needed.
We walk through every dance before doing it to the music.
NO partners are needed. We encourage everyone to change partners for every dance.
See the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

For the latest schedule information, call our dance hotline: 972-546-8858.

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Non-NTTDS Events

Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend in Austin, Nov 17-19, featuring Bob Isaacs calling to the music of Playing with Fyre. For details, see their web page.

English Country Dance in Fort Worth, 7:00 pm, at 4601 Frazier Ave. The schedule varies. See their Southwestern Folks - Dancing Facebook page.

International Folk Dance Classes are held every Sunday afternoon at the Plaza Arts Center in Carrollton. Starting in Jan 2017, the time has changed to 2 pm. The time varies somewhat, so check the exact time before going via their web site, phone 972-446-3200 (Tue-Sat 11 am - 5 pm), or email .

Scottish Dances are held Sunday nights at the Green Space Arts Collective, 529 Malone Street, Denton, TX 76201, at 5-6 pm for intermediate dancers and 6-7 pm for beginners. The cost is $1 and you don't need a partner. NOTE: This is a NEW LOCATION, starting in Jan 2018. More Info: http://www.dentoncelticdancers.org. Contact: Becca Dickstein, .

1st and 3rd Saturdays: Old-Time Music Jam, 2-4:30 pm at the Dallas Heritage Village in Old City Park.
Free to musicians. Spouses/friends of musicians will pay a discounted admission.
Free parking at designated lots at St. Paul & South Harwood. Do not leave valuables in your car.
More Info: Kirk Hunter via , or Dean Barber via , or their Facebook group.