Family Dance at Lee School — Sunday, March 18, 2012

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Join the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers and Lee Expressive Arts Elementary School Sunday afternoon, March 18, from 2:00 to 3:30 for a family dance for children and their favorite grownups!

Caller Krishna Fogle will lead you through easy-to-learn traditional dances like the ones people did back on the farm in the “olden days.” Live, toe-tapping music provided by Whoop-Up Holler – Joel Chrisman on fiddle, Heinrich Leonhard on guitar, Jim Thaxter on banjo, and Kathy Gordon on bass). Refreshments served after the dance.  All ages are welcome. Suggested donation $5 per family gratefully accepted to help pay the band and caller. For more information, contact Cindy.

When: March 18, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Lee Expressive Arts Elementary School, 1208 Locust Street, Columbia, Missouri

“Financial assistance for this event has been provided by the City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs.”

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Contra Dance with Doc Tyler & the Hoosier String Ticklers, Friday, March 16, 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

We are in luck!!  Doc Tyler & the Hoosier String Ticklers, with Will Mentor calling, are on tour in the Midwest, and will be playing at our contra dance, Friday, March 16.

Will Mentor, contra and square dance caller. Photo source: http://sactocds.org/bios/will-mentor.html

Will Mentor is a contra and square dance caller from Northern Vermont known for his clear teaching, upbeat wit, and relaxed stage presence.   He loves to choreograph evenings with a variety of dances and tempos that at times surprise and always delight, all the while keeping intact his guiding principle as a caller: “It’s about the dancers!”

The all-star band from three states and a combined 90 or so years of experience includes fiddler Paul Tyler of the famed Volo Bogtrotters, St Louis’s Jim Nelson (of the Ill-Mo Boys and others) on guitar, Robert Freeman of Wabash Valley Cannonballs fame on banjo, and the Rhythm Method’s Dedo Norris on string bass.

  • Where—First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri (north entrance under the driveway canopy)
  • When—7:30–10:30 pm (beginners’ lesson at 7:00)

Admission $7.00 ($4.00 for ages 16–25 or with student ID; free for children 15 and under).

If you’re new to contra dancing, we encourage you to come to the beginners’ lesson at 7:00.

Financial assistance for this event has been provided by the City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs.

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Scholarships available for Caller’s Workshop!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

An anonymous donor is providing $10 off for the first 5 students or youth  (age 16-25 OR with a valid student ID) who register for the Caller’s Workshop, Friday, March 30. That would make the cost of this 4 hour workshop only $10. Don’t miss it!  Click here for a registration form.  For more information contact Betsy Collins at mmtdsbd@gmail.com.

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English Country Dance — Friday, March 9, 2012

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

MMTD is pleased to offer yet another opportunity to enjoy traditional dance in Mid-Missouri. On Friday evening, March 9, we will host our second English Country dance, 7:00–10:30, at the First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut, Columbia, MO.  You say you’ve never heard of English Country Dancing? You’re in good company, since many people are unfamiliar with it. But if you’ve watched Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, or Emma, you have indeed seen it.

If you are new to this form of dance, we encourage you to attend the beginners walk-through at 7:00. As with contras and squares, all dances will be taught and called throughout the evening, led by our own dancing master, Jim Thaxter.

Admission $7.00 ($4.00 for ages 16–25 or with student ID; free for children 15 and under).

We had a good turnout for the English Country Dance in February 2012. (Photo by Krishna Fogle)

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Contra Dance – Friday, March 2, 2012

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Contra dancing this Friday, March 2 , 2012, with Cathy Barton and Dave Para providing the music and Paula McFarling calling.  Everyone welcome! No partner needed. Come alone or bring your friends and family. All dances are taught and called throughout the evening.

  • Where—First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri (north entrance under the driveway canopy)
  • When—7:30–10:30 pm (beginners’ lesson at 7:00)

Admission $7.00 ($4.00 for ages 16–25 or with student ID; free for children 15 and under).

Ir you’re new to contra dancing, we encourage you to come to the beginners’ lesson at 7:00.

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Contra Dance – Friday, February 17, 2012

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Contra dancing this Friday, February 17 , 2012, with The Shortleaf Band providing the music and Jim Thaxter calling.  The band will be joined by Cathy Barton, Dave Para, and Kathy Gordon.  Everyone welcome! No partner needed. Come alone or bring your friends and family. All dances are taught and called throughout the evening.

  • Where—First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri (north entrance under the driveway canopy)
  • When—7:30–10:30 pm (beginners’ lesson at 7:00)

Admission $7.00 ($4.00 for ages 16–25 or with student ID; free for children 15 and under).

Ir you’re new to contra dancing, we encourage you to come to the beginners’ lesson at 7:00.

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English Country Dance — Friday, February 10, 2012

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

MMTD is pleased to offer yet another opportunity to enjoy traditional dance in Mid-Missouri. This Friday evening, we will host an English Country dance, 7:00–10:30, at the First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut, Columbia, MO.  You say you’ve never heard of English Country Dancing? You’re in good company, since many people are unfamiliar with it. But if you’ve watched Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, or Emma, you have indeed seen it.

If you are new to this form of dance, we encourage you to attend the beginners walk-through at 7:00. As with contras and squares, all dances will be taught and called throughout the evening, led by our own dancing master, Jim Thaxter.

What is English Country Dancing? Continue reading →

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