Join us for an evening of dancing!

We dance mostly contras and squares. We always dance to live music. All dances are taught and called throughout the evening.

  • Who: Beginners and experienced dancers of all ages
  • What: Non-smoking, non-alcoholic event. Good exercise! Fun for the whole family.
  • When : First, Third, and Fifth Fridays; 7:00 pm. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Where : First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut. Columbia, Missouri
  • How much : Admission $7.00 ($4.00 for ages 16–25; free for children 15 and under)

See our schedule for details.

What's New!

Barn Dance —Saturday, May 23. American Legion Hall, Ashland, Missouri. 7:00. Circles, squares, longways sets, and contras. Families welcome. All dances taught and called. Band: River Ridge String Band. Contact Jim Thaxter, 573-874-2792.

Fund Raising Opportunity May 29—Enjoy a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Main Squeeze Natural Foods Cafe on May 29 and mention Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers. The owner, Leigh Lockhart, will donate 10% of her income that day to our group. Download this flyer (pdf) and take it with you when you go to Main Squeeze—Feed Your Tummy! Feed Your Spirit!

Mark your calendar! Spring Breakdown 2010 —March 12–14, 2010.

  • Band: Bob McQuillen and Old New England.
  • Caller: Susan Kevra.

It doesn't get any more fun than this—a whole weekend of dance, workshops, after-parties, and fellowship. Make plans now to attend our 9th annual dance weekend.

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  1. Go to www.facebook.com and create a profile. (Or, if you already have a Facebook profile, just log on.)
  2. Search for Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers.
  3. Join the group.

It's easy! You'll be able to see photos, videos, our dance schedule,  receive special announcements, connect with other dancers, have an online discussion, upload your dance photos – and more!

Check out this multimedia project about Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers, developed by MU Journalism Students!

 

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Come alone (or bring a friend or two) to our next contra dance.

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