Schedule

Contra & English Country Dances, 2012

First, third, and fifth Fridays

  • 7:30–10:30 p.m. (beginners’ lesson at 7:00)
  • First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri
  • $7.00 ($4.00 ages 16–25 or with student ID)

January

6 – Nine Mile Band with Paula McFarling calling
20 – River Ridge String Band with Jim Thaxter calling

February

3 – WhoopUp Holler with Paula McFarling calling
10 – English Country Dance with Jim Thaxter calling
17 – The Shortleaf Band with Jim Thaxter calling

March

2 – Cathy Barton & Dave Para with Paula McFarling calling
9 – English Country Dance with Jim Thaxter calling
16 – Doc Tyler & the Hoosier String Ticklers with Will Mentor calling
30-April 1 – Spring Breakdown Weekend

April

6 – New Two Cents with Krishna Fogle calling
20- Nine Mile Band with Paula McFarling calling

May

4 – River Ridge String Band with Janine Gordon calling
18 – Prairie Acre with Janine Gordon calling

June

1 – Mound City Slickers with Jim Thaxter calling

Beginners and experienced dancers of all ages are welcome. No partner needed. We always dance to live music, and an experienced caller will provide instruction and calling throughout the evening.

Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the wooden dance floor. Contra dancing can be vigorous exercise. Wear light-weight, comfortable clothes. Non-smoking, non-alcoholic event. Good exercise! Fun for the whole family.

If you are new to contra dancing, we encourage you to come to the beginners’ workshop at 7:00 p.m. for an introduction to the basic figures.

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