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Bayou Bedlam, the contra dance weekend in Houston, Texas Bayou Bedlam, the contra dance weekend in Houston, Texas

Bayou Bedlam

2026 Schedule

Updated 01/25/2026.

Friday, February 20
7:00–8:00 pm Registration
8:00–11:00 pm Dance with Cis and Eloise & Co.
Saturday, February 21
9:30–10:00 am Coffee, continental breakfast, and registration.
10:00–11:00 am Go with the Flow with Cis and The Laughing Lizards
Smooth, flowing contra dances, with some pointers on how to use music and momentum to make the most of them.
11:00–Noon Mindbending Contras with Cis and The Laughing Lizards
For those who want a little more spice in their dancing experience, we’ll explore some contras with tricky moves, unexpected twists, and challenging timing.
 
12:15–1:30 pm Lunch by Alice, Marcy, and the All Star Chefs
 
1:30–2:30 pm Bal Folk with Eloise & Co.
Rachel, Becky, and Bethany will teach and play one of their specialties: a huge variety of French and European dances that range from meditative to energetic, done in lines, circles, spirals, and couples.
2:45–4:30 pm Open Callers Session (limited slots) with Eloise & Co.
 
4:30–7:30 pm Dinner on your own
 
7:30–10:30 pm Dance with Cis and Eloise & Co.
11:15 pm After Party at a local dancer's home (with a dog).
Sunday, February 22
9:30–10:30  am Chair yoga with Lisa McQuade
10:30–Noon Brunch by Marcy, Alice, and the All Star Chefs
Noon–2:00 pm Intercontinental Contras & Farewell Dances with Cis and Eloise & Co.
Intercontinental Contras: American contra and square dancing are popular outside the US, too. Come try some dances composed by callers from far afield.
2:00 pm Cleanup and move out. See you next year!