Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend 2026

Join us once again in the heart of Pittsburgh for our annual Pittsburgh Fall Dance Weekend! 💃🕺 Dance all weekend long to the vibrant sounds of:

🎶 Hot Coffee Breakdown

Hot Coffee Breakdown promises to energize your dancing! Driven by traditional and original tunes from Tom Cunningham's fiery fiddle, and powered by the Latin and rock rhythms of Kate Sanders on keyboard and Luis de Leon on percussion and harmonica, get ready for a variety of contra dance music that’s sure to caffeinate your spirit!

🎵 Turnip the Beet

Turnip the Beet is a dance band duo from Nashville, Tennessee. Rooted in the traditions of Southern Appalachia, Kelsey Wells and Jeremy Lekich combine fiddle, banjo, guitar, percussion, and even the occasional mbira for an innovative and jubilant musical harvest. Expect an eclectic mix of tunes from the American South, Ireland, Cape Breton, Quebec, Scandinavia, and homegrown originals! 🌽🎻

🎤 With calling by:

• Gaye Fifer – Pittsburgh's very own and one of the nation's finest
• Seth Tepfer – Caller extraordinaire from Georgia

🎧 Sound by:

• Hanno Meingast

Register for Fall Dance Weekend: Click Here to Register!
Early Bird Registration (3/31/26 - 10/1/26):

• Full Weekend: $120
• Family Pass: $240
• Student: $75
• Financial Need: $75

Registration After 10/1/26:

• Full Weekend: $150
• Family Pass: $280
• Student: $75
• Financial Need: $75

Refund Policy: Refunds are subject to a 20% processing fee through October 1. After October 1, refunds will be 50% of your purchase price.

🏠 About the Venue:

We have a new, larger venue with more parking, better HVAC, and spacious areas for dancing, socializing, and snacking! The Kingsley Association is a community center dedicated to social justice and economic justice, located in the vibrant East End of Pittsburgh. The spacious gym will be our dance floor while workshops will be held upstairs in the beautiful yoga room.
A swimming pool is available for relaxation between dances! 🏊
Kingsley is also within walking distance of amazing restaurants and bakeries in the surrounding neighborhoods.

🤒 Illness Policy:

We kindly ask attendees to stay responsible and avoid the spread of illness. If you're experiencing symptoms related to cold, flu, or Covid, please stay home. Contact contracouncil@googlegroups.com for a refund (minus 20%).

👟 Shoe Policy:

Bring dedicated dance shoes (or sneakers) with soft leather or suede soles and non-marking heels. Dance socks will be available at the Welcome Desk.

🏩 Housing/Hotels:

As always, we will attempt to pair out-of-town dancers with locals who have extra space. Apply by October 3 if you wish to request housing. Stay tuned for updates on nearby hotels and discounts.
Check pittsburghcontra.org/fdw/ for updates and schedule.

We can't wait to dance with you again! 🎉