MMTD Contra Dance Schedule 2008

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Where : First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut. Columbia, MO
When : 7:00 pm. to 10:30 p.m.
How much : Admission $6.00 (half price for dancers ages 16–25; free for children 15 and under)
Non-smoking, non-alcoholic event. Fun for the whole family.

June

20 (third Friday)

Band : F-150: Caller: Jim Thaxter

July

4 (first Friday)

NO DANCE TONIGHT

18 (third Friday)

Band : Marc Rennard, Robert Freeman, and Jim Nelson; Caller : TBA

NOTE: This is also our annual "watermelon" dance and general meeting where we vote on new board members.

September

19 (third Friday)

Enjoy your summer and then come back and dance with us this fall, beginning September 19. Same time, same place. Band and caller TBA.

Other Dances in the Midwest

Two to three dances a month not enough for you? You might want to try:

Irish dancing, second Friday of the month, in Columbia. Sponsored by Central Missouri Celtic Arts Association.
Old-time square dancing, second Saturday of each month, in Hallsville. Sponsored by the Missouri Fiddle and Dance Network.

Or check out these other contra dance groups in the Midwest:

To hear old-time music streaming radio, check out Sugar in the Gourd.

Paula McFarling calls a dance in Columbia.

We always dance to live music. Here in mid-Missouri, we are fortunate to have many talented string bands to play for our dances and to keep the tradition of music and dance alive.

We dance mostly contras and squares, with waltzes, polkas, or other couple dances at the break.

Kim and Jim Lansford at their home in Galena.
Jim Thaxter calls while Fox on the Run plays a contra dance in Kansas City.

All dances are taught and called throughout the evening. If you are new to contra dancing, come to the beginners' workshop at 7:00 p.m. for an introduction to the basic figures. Also check out the articles on contra dancing.

We welcome beginners and experienced dancers of all ages. Come alone or bring a friend for twice the fun.

No costumes needed, but do please bring clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the wooden dance floor. Contra dancing can be vigorous exercise. Wear light-weight, comfortable clothes.