We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to dance!
Beginner? Come early for a lesson.
All Welcome
Anchorage Folk Festival: Cajun Dance Workshop
Beginners welcome! Our beginner-friendly Cajun Dance lesson is designed to introduce you to the spirited two-step and simple waltz that define this beloved tradition. You’ll learn the basics in a fun, welcoming environment with plenty of opportunities to practice your moves.
Anchorage Folk Festival: Barn Dance/Cajun Ball
Music by the Spit City Slickers and Sneaux Cats. Calling by Brian DeMarcus at the Spenard Rec Center.
Anchorage Folk Festival: Zydeco Dance Workshop
Zydeco combines elements of rhythm and blues with traditional Creole music to create an irresistible dance experience. Our instructors will guide you through the basics of the unique Zydeco dance. With Weasel Gras.
Anchorage Folk Festival: Corey Ledet Zydeco
Anchorage Folk Festival: Corey Ledet Zydeco at Old Man Rush Brewing
Thursday pre-camp dance
Calling by guest caller Will Mentor, music by guest musicians River Road.
Saturday Contra
Calling by Christin Swearingen, music by Jubilee, sound by Bennett Hilsgen.
Saturday Contra
Halloween dance! Spooky calling by Jess Winn. Scary music by Fat Weasel. Ghostly sound by Bennett Hilsgen.
Saturday Contra
Calling by Barbara Rowland with music by not the legs of jake and sound by Jamie Aiden Green.
Saturday Contra
Calling by Spencer Douthit, music by Whistle Pig, sound by Lucy Peckham.
Saturday Contra
Calling by David Bridgman-Packer, music by not the legs of jake, sound by Brian DeMarcus.
RushFest Contra!
RushFest is here! Contra Dancing to pop music! DJ and Calling by Emily Rush. Sound by Jaimie Aiden Green.
Saturday Contra
Calling by Jess Winn and Barbara Rowland with music by Fat Weasel. Sound by Brian DeMarcus.
Dancing Bears 2024 Dance Camp
Join us at beautiful King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla Alaska with guest callers George Marshall and Louise Siddons and guest musicians The Stringrays and Sail Away Ladies
Camp registration will open in March. Stay tuned!
COVID-safe Pre Dance Camp Contra
Negative COVID test required (please bring your own). Calling by George Marshall and Louise Siddons with music by The Stringrays. Sound by Jamie Aiden Green.
Friday Contra
Calling by Spencer Douthit with music by Jake Legs. Sound by Jamie Aiden Green.
Saturday Dance
May the fourth be with you! Calling by Brian DeMarcus with music by Ten Dollar Bet. Sound by Jamie Aiden Green.
Friday Contra
Calling by David Bridgman-Packer with music by Big Chimney Barn Dance. Sound by Jamie Aiden Green.
Saturday Contra
Calling by David Bridgman-Packer with music by Contrails. Sound by Jamie Aiden Green.
Friday Contra
Calling by Jess Winn with music by Jake Legs. Sound by Jamie Aiden Green.
Saturday Contra
Calling by Spencer Douthit with music by Boreal Notes. Sound by Jamie Aiden Green.
Friday Contra
Calling by Spencer Douthit with music by Ten Dollar Bet. Sound by Jamie Aiden Green.
