Balance the Wave Events

Balance the Wave Events New 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.

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

03/22/2026

WHAT A NIGHT last night!!! Northwoods' music and Adina Gordon's calling filled our hearts and feet with JOY!! Dedicated travelers came from far and wide to dance, visit with friends, make new ones, and sip tea to help us celebrate the 3rd dance of our new series. 🎻🎹🎸☕️🍪

On April 17th come dance to Hannah Johlas calling with Joy Factor!! Guiding Star Grange fundraiser in honor of David Kaynor's birthday. 🗓️🎉😊

03/16/2026

Intro lesson 7pm. Bring a friend who’s new to contra and you both get your next dance free!

02/25/2026

❄️❄️❄️ Another tune from our snowy Friday night dance on Feb 20th! We're thrilled that so many folks braved the elements to celebrate our 2nd dance. Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin, Rose Jackson, Helen Kuhar, with Alyssa Adkins. Oliver Scanlon on sound.

Some more local musicians and callers dropped by. 🎉🎻🪗🎹🪈 See you on March 20th Northwoods Contra w/ Adina Gordon calling!🌲🌲

02/22/2026

❄️❄️❄️ You showed up for us on a snowy Friday night!! 🎻🪗🎸 Expert music from Rose Jackson, Helen Kuhar & Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin, calling by Alyssa Adkins, sound by Oliver Scanlon, kept two lines of dancers happy til the end! ☕️🫖🧁 Hot tea and cupcakes kept our energy up. 🌲🌲Join us March 20th for Northwoods Contra w/ Adina Gordon calling!

Our volunteers and dancers create the setting for the performers to work their magic! We can’t wait for Friday February ...
02/16/2026

Our volunteers and dancers create the setting for the performers to work their magic! We can’t wait for Friday February 20th to do it again!!
event info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GRcpjCbAU/

02/16/2026

The first dance of our new series was AMAZING because of EVERYONE who came to dance and help out! Come dance THIS FRIDAY to the music of Guillaume, Rose, and Helen, with Lyss Adkins calling!!!

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