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Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange
2026-04-12 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-10 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-14 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-12 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-09 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-09-13 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-10-11 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-11-08 14:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange
2nd Sundays: Newcomers’ intro 2:30pm, dance 3 – 5:30pm
4th Fridays: Newcomers’ intro: 6:30pm, dance 7 – 10pm
Come kick your heels up contra dancing at Live Oak Grange with some amazing local talent and fun and friendly dancers!

Caller: Tanya MerchantBand: Corwin & Grace!
Event by Dakota Hult, Klaus Krull and Contra Dancing in Santa Cruz County
Note: There will be no pot luck going forward. Feel free to bring snacks to share!
Overflow parking: If you can’t find room at the Grange, try the Harbor Light Church, at 2008 17th Ave., less than a block up the street (towards Hwy. Ignore the “your car will be towed” signs – they have a deal with the Grange for extra parking

Check out our website at: https://www.santacruzcontra.com/
Signing in at the desk indicates your agreement with these policies:

The dance is an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free environment.
The dance is a scent-free event. In order to protect those with chemical sensitivities, please refrain from using scented products on your body, clothes, and belongings.
We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable at our dance and we value and expect consent, communication, community mindedness, and safety.
Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. If someone’s behavior is offensive or harassing during the dance, you should endeavor to speak up for yourself. If you need help, talk with one of the managers, sound tech or caller.
You should not come to the dance if you have health concerns for yourself or a close contact, test positive for COVID 19, have symptoms of illness, or do not feel well.
We each understand and accept the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19 or any other illness at this dance.By participating in this event, you take full responsibility for your health and well-being.
We appreciate and rely on your generous donations to pay for our dance hall and the excellent staff. We suggest $15 to $30 per person, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Only the caller, musicians, and sound tech will be paid. All other staff and helpers will be volunteering their time. Please bring cash to the dance hall. BUT: it is *pay as you can* – we need you dancing more than we need your money, so please come, even if you feel like you need to put in less than $15. If you can put in over $30, that would be great, too! In a pinch, we can take Venmo or Paypal.
Please help out wherever you can (setting up chairs, cleaning up the kitchen or the dance hall, sitting out one dance at the door, etc.).
Please bring friends and tell them to wear light, comfortable clothing and bring comfortable shoes with clean, non-marking soles

Upcoming dances every second Sunday and fourth Friday!Sunday, Feb. 9 Caller: Zack; Band: Slick’s Picks No. 6 – Mike “Slick” Lewinski (fiddle), Jordan Prieto, Olive Mathison, Mathew HarmonFriday, Feb. 21 – Caller: Kelsey Hartman, Band: Mike Lewinski (fiddle), Daniel Steinberg (piano, flute), Ezra Warren Steinberg (percussion)Sunday, Mar. 9 – Caller: Tanya Merchant; Band: Lucas Lawson & FriendsFriday, Mar. 28: Caller: Sarah Trop; Band: Corwin & GraceSunday, April 13 – Caller: Alan Winston; Band: Rodney Miller (fiddle), Daniel Steinberg (piano, flute), Ezra Warren Steinberg (percussion)

Friday Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange
2026-04-24 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-22 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-26 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-24 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-08-28 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-25 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-10-23 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-11-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States

GroovaRoo Dance
2026-04-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-23 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-27 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-26 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-11-28 13:30 - 14:30 | RC Fam Center, 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
GroovaRoo Dance
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance is fun for mamas, dadas, babies, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and family friends, too! You’ll find us at RC Fam on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month!

Swing Dancing by the Sea
2026-05-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-08 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 95060
Swing Dancing by the Sea
2nd Saturdays: 2-5pm through January 10; 2:30-5:30pm on February 14; 3-6pm through July 11
Swingout Santa Cruz invites you to the Wharf Stage every second Saturday to participate in Swing Dancing by the Sea!

Whether you dance East Coast, West Coast, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jitterbug, Balboa, Collegiate Shag or Blues you will find music, friends, and food while you improve your dancing digs!
All levels, and various styles plus a social dance with great ambiance are welcome!

Come Join our fun community on Second Saturday evenings at the Santa Cruz Wharf stage (weather permitting)!
