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Dancing

The Capital City Grange Hall is one of the best dance halls in New England.

The main hall features a smooth Vermont maple floor and a stage for musicians. There are weekly and bi-weekly dance events at the hall that are open to all, including Contra dances and Afro-Caribbean dance.   There are also many one-time public or private dance events (including weddings and proms), dance lessons, dance performances, dance parties and more.

Contra dancing

The Montpelier Contra Dance re-started from our COVID shutdown on Saturday, April 16, 2022! More info at the Contra Dance page.

 

To get a taste of the dance, we invite you to look at the above YouTube video that shows 
a one-minute clip of a dance. In this video you can hear the quality of the music and 
see the room is filled with enthusiastic dancers! 

Contra dancing at the Capital City Grange hall started when the dance series which started in the mid-1970s found its home at the Grange in 1983.    The Montpelier Contra Dance committee organizes this dance series, which draws an average of 150 dancers on first and third Saturdays to participate in this long-standing New England traditional dancing to live calling and music. The dance series at the Capital City Grange Hall is considered one of the best in the country and draws an intergenerational crowd.

While the majority of the dancers come from within an hour of the hall, performers travel from around the region and many an intrepid dancer will also drive two hours or more to attend these “hot” dances.

In 2023, we began offering waltzing sessions before selected dances.   Check the website Calendar listings for dates!

West African Dancing

Classes in West African dancing had a similarly long history at the Grange Hall.  Held on every Tuesday evening, they feature LIVE drumming, teachers from the region, and friendly people who welcome newcomers.  In 2024, the first “West African Intensive” dances on the weekend of April 27 & 28.   Check the Calendar for listings of the regular classes and (we hope) more large-scale events!

Afro-Caribbean Dancing

Another long-running dance class has been in Afro-Caribbean dancing, held every Thursday morning in the Grange Hall since the 1980s.   More information is on the Afro-Caribbean Dance page.


Please bring your favorite dance genre to the Grange Hall (or add more contra dances!) by starting a dance series or hosting an event. Contact the Grange Rental Agent for more information:  rentals@capitalcitygrange.org

 

 

Events Calendar

35 events found.
  • July 2025

Calendar of Events

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1 event, 29
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service
June 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

For more information, please see the Church's website:  https://montpelierchurchofchrist.com/ Bible Study:  9:00 AM Worship Service:  10:00 AM

1 event, 30
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal
June 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

This vibrant women’s chorus meets weekly at the Grange Hall to rehearse.   If you are a woman who likes to sing, please come hear us and see if you’d like […]

2 events, 1
9:00 am - 11:00 am
MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”
July 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

Member use

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL “West African Dance”
July 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

Join this friendly group engaging in authentic dance with LIVE drumming. "Beginner" classes are offered, but you can just join in...like they did at first!

1 event, 2
5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Lower Level “Westons ROC Bd Mtg”
July 2 @ 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Lower Level “Westons ROC Bd Mtg”
1 event, 3
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”
July 3 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

Join this long-running group of drummers and dancers.  All ages welcome.

0 events, 4
2 events, 5
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
MAIN HALL Set up for Contra Dance
July 5 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
MAIN HALL Set up for Contra Dance

Members of the Montpelier Contra Dance committee, along with volunteers, roll up the floor-protection mats, dust-mop the dance floor, and set up all the rest of what we need to […]

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Contra Dance: Alyssa Adkins calling to Eric Boodman, Emily Troll, Aaron Marcus
July 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Contra Dance: Alyssa Adkins calling to Eric Boodman, Emily Troll, Aaron Marcus

Contra dancing is joyful and community oriented — and it always involves some risk. Starting with our July 1, 2023, dance, the Montpelier Contra Dance will be masks optional. As with […]

2 events, 6
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service
July 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

For more information, please see the Church's website:  https://montpelierchurchofchrist.com/ Bible Study:  9:00 AM Worship Service:  10:00 AM

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
LOWER LEVEL “Monthly Potluck”–Montpelier Church of Christ
July 6 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
LOWER LEVEL “Monthly Potluck”–Montpelier Church of Christ

For more information, please see the Church's website:  https://montpelierchurchofchrist.com/ Montpelier Church of Christ

1 event, 7
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal
July 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

This vibrant women’s chorus meets weekly at the Grange Hall to rehearse.   If you are a woman who likes to sing, please come hear us and see if you’d like […]

2 events, 8
9:00 am - 11:00 am
MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”
July 8 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

Member use

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL “West African Dance”
July 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

Join this friendly group engaging in authentic dance with LIVE drumming. "Beginner" classes are offered, but you can just join in...like they did at first!

0 events, 9
1 event, 10
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”
July 10 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

Join this long-running group of drummers and dancers.  All ages welcome.

3 events, 11
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
LOWER LEVEL – KT&P Set up.
July 11 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
LOWER LEVEL – KT&P Set up.

Volunteers will be setting out the bins of clothes for the event on Saturday morning. For more info, please contact:   Erin Barry at birthsinnerlight@yahoo.com Erin is always happy to recruit more […]

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal
July 11 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal

Grange member music ensemble rehearsal.   NOTE:   It may be possible for this event to be moved, if another event needs to be scheduled.  Contact Merry Shernock, Grange Rental Agent […]

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MAIN HALL – Member Use
July 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MAIN HALL – Member Use

pvt dance lesson

1 event, 12
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOWER LEVEL: Kids Trade & Play
July 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOWER LEVEL: Kids Trade & Play

Take what you need/drop off your gently-used kids' clothing & toys.  Or just have coffee (or tea), socialize while the kids play and get information.  $5/family. This series is sponsored […]

1 event, 13
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service
July 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

For more information, please see the Church's website:  https://montpelierchurchofchrist.com/ Bible Study:  9:00 AM Worship Service:  10:00 AM

1 event, 14
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal
July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

This vibrant women’s chorus meets weekly at the Grange Hall to rehearse.   If you are a woman who likes to sing, please come hear us and see if you’d like […]

2 events, 15
9:00 am - 11:00 am
MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”
July 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

Member use

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL “West African Dance”
July 15 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

Join this friendly group engaging in authentic dance with LIVE drumming. "Beginner" classes are offered, but you can just join in...like they did at first!

0 events, 16
1 event, 17
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”
July 17 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

Join this long-running group of drummers and dancers.  All ages welcome.

1 event, 18
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal
July 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal

Grange member music ensemble rehearsal.   NOTE:   It may be possible for this event to be moved, if another event needs to be scheduled.  Contact Merry Shernock, Grange Rental Agent […]

3 events, 19
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
MAIN HALL Set up for Contra Dance
July 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
MAIN HALL Set up for Contra Dance

Members of the Montpelier Contra Dance committee, along with volunteers, roll up the floor-protection mats, dust-mop the dance floor, and set up all the rest of what we need to […]

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Waltz before the Contra Dance!
July 19 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Waltz before the Contra Dance!

Join us for an all-waltz session, 7:00 to 7:45! This night, we offer one of our special waltz sessions before the contra dance starts at 8:00.   The same band that […]

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Contra Dance: Steve Zakon-Anderson calling to Cojiro (Jess Newman, Mark Price, Grace Hendrickson-Jones)
July 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Contra Dance: Steve Zakon-Anderson calling to Cojiro (Jess Newman, Mark Price, Grace Hendrickson-Jones)

Contra dancing is joyful and community oriented — and it always involves some risk. Starting with our July 1, 2023, dance, the Montpelier Contra Dance will be masks optional. As […]

1 event, 20
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service
July 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

For more information, please see the Church's website:  https://montpelierchurchofchrist.com/ Bible Study:  9:00 AM Worship Service:  10:00 AM

1 event, 21
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal
July 21 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

This vibrant women’s chorus meets weekly at the Grange Hall to rehearse.   If you are a woman who likes to sing, please come hear us and see if you’d like […]

2 events, 22
9:00 am - 11:00 am
MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”
July 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

Member use

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL “West African Dance”
July 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

Join this friendly group engaging in authentic dance with LIVE drumming. "Beginner" classes are offered, but you can just join in...like they did at first!

1 event, 23
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
KITCHEN – member use
July 23 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
KITCHEN – member use
2 events, 24
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”
July 24 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

Join this long-running group of drummers and dancers.  All ages welcome.

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall: West African Dance class
July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall: West African Dance class
1 event, 25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal
July 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal

Grange member music ensemble rehearsal.   NOTE:   It may be possible for this event to be moved, if another event needs to be scheduled.  Contact Merry Shernock, Grange Rental Agent […]

0 events, 26
2 events, 27
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service
July 27 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

For more information, please see the Church's website:  https://montpelierchurchofchrist.com/ Bible Study:  9:00 AM Worship Service:  10:00 AM

1:00 pm
MAIN HALL + KITCHEN
July 27 @ 1:00 pm
MAIN HALL + KITCHEN

Private event

1 event, 28
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal
July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

This vibrant women’s chorus meets weekly at the Grange Hall to rehearse.   If you are a woman who likes to sing, please come hear us and see if you’d like […]

2 events, 29
9:00 am - 11:00 am
MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”
July 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

Member use

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL “West African Dance”
July 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

Join this friendly group engaging in authentic dance with LIVE drumming. "Beginner" classes are offered, but you can just join in...like they did at first!

0 events, 30
2 events, 31
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”
July 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

Join this long-running group of drummers and dancers.  All ages welcome.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Main Hall: Senior Jazz Ensemble rehearsal
July 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Main Hall: Senior Jazz Ensemble rehearsal
2 events, 1
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal
August 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal

Grange member music ensemble rehearsal.   NOTE:   It may be possible for this event to be moved, if another event needs to be scheduled.  Contact Merry Shernock, Grange Rental Agent […]

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL – Private Lesson followed by Class Lesson (TANGO!)
August 1 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MAIN HALL – Private Lesson followed by Class Lesson (TANGO!)
4 events, 2
Featured 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Grange “Barbecue/Community Potluck Dinner”–outside!
Featured August 2 @ 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Grange “Barbecue/Community Potluck Dinner”–outside!

On the first Saturday of every month (with a few exceptions for holidays), we host a Community Potluck dinner, which is open to all, and free! Saturday, Aug. 2, we'll […]

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Setup for Barbecue/Potluck/Picnic!
August 2 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Setup for Barbecue/Potluck/Picnic!

Please help us set up tables, grilles, dishes, etc. for our Summer Barbecue/Potluck/Picnic, on the North end of the Grange Hall (by the ADA ramp entrance)! We'll start setting up […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
MAIN HALL Set up for Contra Dance
August 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
MAIN HALL Set up for Contra Dance

Members of the Montpelier Contra Dance committee, along with volunteers, roll up the floor-protection mats, dust-mop the dance floor, and set up all the rest of what we need to […]

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Contra Dance: Maya Roe calling to Rose Jackson, Helen Kuhar, Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin
August 2 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Contra Dance: Maya Roe calling to Rose Jackson, Helen Kuhar, Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin

Contra dancing is joyful and community oriented — and it always involves some risk. Starting with our July 1, 2023, dance, the Montpelier Contra Dance will be masks optional. As with […]

June 29
June 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

June 30
June 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

July 1
July 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

July 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

July 2
July 2 @ 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Lower Level “Westons ROC Bd Mtg”

July 3
July 3 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

Notice
There are no events on this day.
July 5
July 5 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

MAIN HALL Set up for Contra Dance

July 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Contra Dance: Alyssa Adkins calling to Eric Boodman, Emily Troll, Aaron Marcus

July 6
July 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

July 6 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

LOWER LEVEL “Monthly Potluck”–Montpelier Church of Christ

July 7
July 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

July 8
July 8 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

July 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

Notice
There are no events on this day.
July 10
July 10 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

July 11
July 11 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

LOWER LEVEL – KT&P Set up.

July 11 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal

July 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

MAIN HALL – Member Use

July 12
July 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

LOWER LEVEL: Kids Trade & Play

July 13
July 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

July 14
July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

July 15
July 15 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

July 15 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

Notice
There are no events on this day.
July 17
July 17 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

July 18
July 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal

July 19
July 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

MAIN HALL Set up for Contra Dance

July 19 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Waltz before the Contra Dance!

July 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Contra Dance: Steve Zakon-Anderson calling to Cojiro (Jess Newman, Mark Price, Grace Hendrickson-Jones)

July 20
July 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

July 21
July 21 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

July 22
July 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

July 22 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

July 23
July 23 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

KITCHEN – member use

July 24
July 24 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Main Hall: West African Dance class

July 25
July 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal

July 27
July 27 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

July 27 @ 1:00 pm

MAIN HALL + KITCHEN

July 28
July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

July 29
July 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

July 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

July 31
July 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

July 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Main Hall: Senior Jazz Ensemble rehearsal

July 27
July 27 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Montpelier Church of Christ Bible Study & Worship Service

July 27 @ 1:00 pm

MAIN HALL + KITCHEN

July 28
July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Main Hall–Barre-Tones rehearsal

July 29
July 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

MAIN HALL – “Sr. Jazz Ensemble”

July 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MAIN HALL “West African Dance”

Notice
There are no events on this day.
July 31
July 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

MAIN HALL “Afro-Caribbean Drum & Dance”

July 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Main Hall: Senior Jazz Ensemble rehearsal

August 1
August 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MAIN HALL (stage) – rehearsal

August 1 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MAIN HALL – Private Lesson followed by Class Lesson (TANGO!)

August 2
Featured August 2 @ 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm

Grange “Barbecue/Community Potluck Dinner”–outside!

August 2 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Setup for Barbecue/Potluck/Picnic!

August 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

MAIN HALL Set up for Contra Dance

August 2 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Contra Dance: Maya Roe calling to Rose Jackson, Helen Kuhar, Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin

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802-225-8921 (cell)
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