

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Vancouver Contra Dance Saturday, January 17, 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ???????????????

Kick off the new year with an energetic, welcoming contra dance fueled by fantastic live music and friends old and new!

Saturday, January 17 at St. James Community Square, 3214 West 10th Ave. Vancouver BC.

Band: Sybaritic String Band: Leith Davis (piano), Claire McCague (recorders and saxophone), Rob McGregor (mandolin) Sheila Allan (fiddle), and Scott Alpen (bodhran and trumpet).

The Sybaritic String Band will enliven your feet with a spirited blend of Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and old-time tunes. Prepare to dance the night away to this energetic mixture of styles and sounds.

Caller: Heather Webster is known for her concise calling and attention to detail that keeps anyone and everyone dancing all night. Coming from a background in English Country Dance, she initially called dances in Vancouver but has now branched out to call dances in Seattle, Victoria and Cortes Island.

Beginner's Orientation 7:00-7:30 *NEW START TIME*

Contradance 7:30-10:30

5:30-7:00 free contra tunes jam session

Dance admission Cash ONLY at the door

Regular admission: $20 
After the break: $15
First-timers, students with ID: $15
Children: free

Dances taught on the spot, newcomers always welcome, no partner needed.

Soft-soled shoes, light clothing, and water bottles recommended. Please come fragrance-free.

Musicians welcomed for a free pre-dance contradance tunes jam 5:30-7:00pm! Relaxed tempos, tunes from the Portland Collection books plus other dance favourites.

Contact Konstantin at olchansk@triumf.ca or text 604-221-2312

All welcome. Bring your friends. Hope to see you there!

Remaining spring 2026 dance dates: Feb. 6, Feb. 21, Mar. 21, April 18, May 1, May 16, *June 20 (*Elgin Hall)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/vancouver-contra-dance-saturday-january-17-2026/200029286615858
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Vancouver
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: St. James Community Square
- **lat**: 49.26305
- **long**: -123.17652
- **full address**: St. James Community Square, 3214 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 2L2, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** St. James Community Square, 3214 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 2L2, Canada
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Vancouver Contra Dance Saturday, January 17, 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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