The calendar adjusts based on the time zone you're in. For example, if you're in the eastern time zone, it will look like our 7:30pm dances happen at 8:30pm. Some people also see the wrong times when daylight saving time is not in effect, i.e., November to March. In any case, the Tuesday dances are always at 7:30pm central time.
Please do not attend if you are having symptoms of respiratory illness. We encourage all to keep up-to-date on vaccinations.
On Tuesday (execpt for election days) dancing begins promptly at 7:30 to about 9:30 pm, at the Wil-Mar Center.
The first Tuesday of each month has an open band. If you're interested in playing, we encourage you to review the Madison Open Band sheet music.
To rent the hall and pay our bands and callers fairly, our breakeven cost is $7 per person, but we offer a sliding scale. When out-of-town bands and callers perform, we'd appreciate you chipping in a little more to cover their travel expenses.
News articles about Tuesday dances:
Pride on the Floor, published in Curb Currents - December, 2025
Circle Left, published in the Isthmus - January 2, 2020
Madison's Tuesday Night Dances: Fostering Talent for More Than Twenty Years, published in CDSS News - spring 2014
This season will feature five Saturday dances on the third Saturday of the month. These dances are also held at the Wil-Mar Center from 7:30pm to 10:00pm. Optional, but recommended, is the beginner lesson at 7:00pm.
November 21st | Rare Privilege (Amy McFarland and Maria Terres) with Steve Pike calling
We hope to see you at Squirrel Moon, September 18-20, 2026! Held at the beautiful Folklore Village in Dodgeville, WI.