Troy Queer Contra

Social dancing for LGBTQIA+ folk and allies in Troy, NY For the LGBTQIA community, friends & allies. No partner or experience necessary!

Dates: 4th Saturdays, October through April
Time: Intro lesson 2-2:30; dancing to live music 2:30-5:30
Location: Berith Sholom, 167 3rd St, Troy NY
Cost: $15-20, $8-12 with student ID; no one turned away due to lack of funds
COVID protocol: Well-fitting high-filtration mask (N95, KN95, KF94) required. Air purifiers will be present and running. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the wo

04/26/2026

A couple lost and found items. If either of these is yours, please reach out to coordinate getting it back!

04/26/2026

THANK YOU to everybody who made the first season of Troy Q***r Contra such a joyful time! We'll be back in October, and in the meantime welcome feedback about the series - what you liked and what could be better. It is so special to be able to share music and dancing with such a caring community

02/22/2026

Grab some of these at our next dance (February 28th) to hand out to friends and strangers!

12/29/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to our December dance! What a joy to move with you all this month.

Our next dance is January 24 with Ben Sachs-Hamilton calling to the music of Paper Plane (Daniel Raine, Emma Azelborn, and Rohan Weeden). See you on the dance floor!

12/04/2025

Thanks MaskTogetherAmerica for featuring our dance!! The next one is December 27th with calling by Joan Savitt and music by Eric Buddington and Seamus Connor. As always, beginner lesson at 2 with dancing from 2:30-5:30

11/23/2025

Someone left these very cute boots at the dance yesterday. If they're yours, please reach out!

11/23/2025

Thanks all for another lovely dance today!
Make sure you have our next dance, December 27th, in your calendar!

(Photos by Michal)

11/15/2025

Our next dance is November 22nd!
Would you like to be on the email list? Message TQC here, or send an email to [email protected] for reminder messages one week before the dance.