Balance the Wave Events

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Balance the Wave Events 3rd Friday contra series at the Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield, MA. All dances taught, no partner needed.

Featuring: local & touring bands, Community Code of Conduct, gender-free calling, and a fun inclusive environment that supports new dancers.

09/19/2026

Tonight!!! Kristen Planeaux and The Moving Violations filled the dance hall with joy! Thanks also to all the volunteers who keep the gears working, the many new dancers, and the Friends of Greenfield Dance for your support and yummy cider donuts! 🍎🍩

09/19/2026

Tonight!!! Kristen Planeaux and The Moving Violations filled the hall with joy! Thank you to all the volunteers who keep the gears working, and to Friends of Greenfield Dance for your support and those yummy cider donuts!

SUMMER UPDATE: No dance in July. August will feature Liz Nelson calling with Rebecca Weiss, Charlie Pilzer, and Andy Dav...
06/25/2026

SUMMER UPDATE: No dance in July. August will feature Liz Nelson calling with Rebecca Weiss, Charlie Pilzer, and Andy Davis

No Tea in August. Tea Time returns in September!

06/20/2026

SO MANY THANKS to all the dancers (experienced and new) who came out on this cool, breezy summer evening. Thanks to our 12+ volunteers who helped make the magic happen. Thanks to the folks who welcomed and danced with newcomers. Thanks to those who brought treats and iced tea to our tea party. Thanks to sound tech work from George Marshall and Rose Jackson. Cojiro and Ben were a delightful team up on stage! A perfect night!! 🎉🌊☕️💃🏼🕺🏽🎼

05/16/2026

Another epic night of fun, inclusive community dance!! Anadama and Mary Wesley rocked it last night, with three full lines of joy-filled dancers welcoming new folks into the fold. Anadama Mary Wesley

Wondering what to expect at Balance the Wave Contra? So many smiling dancers, friendly volunteers, experienced dancers ...
05/13/2026

Wondering what to expect at Balance the Wave Contra? So many smiling dancers, friendly volunteers, experienced dancers helping the new ones, excellent music, calling, and sound. Join us this Friday, May 15, for another fun dance with Anadama playing and Mary Wesley calling!
More details and to join the event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18QTaE43vx/

We Did It!!! Joy Factor, Hannah Johlas, guest caller Mo Brachfeld, 3 sets with the Back Row Band and Gumby Falk on sound...
04/18/2026

We Did It!!! Joy Factor, Hannah Johlas, guest caller Mo Brachfeld, 3 sets with the Back Row Band and Gumby Falk on sound helped us to honor his legacy of "traditions and innovations" in true David Kaynor fashion! This JOY-filled community dance raised over $1,660 to support Grange repairs. Thanks to every volunteer, dancer, musician, caller and baker! Joy, Joy, Joy!!

Drop your baked donations off before the dance and we will sell them at the break! April 17th dance
04/07/2026

Drop your baked donations off before the dance and we will sell them at the break! April 17th dance

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401 Chapman St
Greenfield, MA
01301-1734

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