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 : (Usually) 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)

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What is contra dancing?

To get a feel for the essence and energy of contra dancing, read this article by Aarik Danielsen from the Columbia Daily Tribune or watch this multimedia presentation by Erin Schwartz (a graduate student at the University of Missouri).

Dancing the Night Away: Contra Dancing in Mid-Missouri from Erin Schwartz on Vimeo.

What's New!

• Community and Family Dances
• Hallsville Square Dance (second Saturday of every month)
• We are taking a break from contra dancing for August. See you on September 18 (Saturday).

Dance Weekends Across the Midwest

• Solefest—Octboer 22–24, 2010, in Springfield, Missouri
• Pilgrim's Progression—November 19–21, 2010, in Lawrence, Kansas
• Chance Dance —February 23–25 , 2011, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Spring Breakdown —March 11–13, 2011, in Columbia, Missouri
• Kimmswick—May 20–22, 2011, in St. Louis, Missouri
• and More

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