The Dancing Bears is a contra dance community in Anchorage.

The Dancing Bears is a dance community in Anchorage, Alaska, offering contra dances that generally alternate on Fridays and Saturdays during the fall season. The group hosts events featuring live music and callers, with past and upcoming performances by musicians such as Red Cap, Fat Weasel, Arctic Turn, Jubilee, and not the legs of jake, alongside callers including Brian DeMarcus, Jess Winn, Andrew Cardella, Barbara Rowland, and David Kreiss-Tomkins. Events may occasionally include special gatherings like a Friendsgiving potluck before the dance. Attendees are asked to note that there is a new shoe policy in effect, and participants should check individual event descriptions for the most up-to-date information regarding schedules and details.