Contra Dancing is a form of traditional American dance. It is fun, energetic and always has live music. The Urbana Country Dancers hold dances at the Phillips Recreation Center in Urbana 2 or 3 Friday nights a month, as well as host special events at other sites around the area. You can find out more by checking the web page or joining the Yahoo group

Annual Events

  • January Jam ("Jan Jam"), in early January
  • Dan Jam
  • Illinois All-Weekend Barn Dance, in late September
  • C-U Folk and Roots Festival, in early November