This page tries to keep track of all contra dances in Missouri including dance camps and weekends along with other events in Missouri which include contra dancing. Because most of the information is gathered from web sites and the listings are not updated as frequently as the web sites, dancers should visit the web sites for up-to-date information. If you are aware of any dances, dance series or other events that should be included on this list, please e-mail me.

August 2010

Sunday, August 1, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Deborah Hyland; Band(s)/Musician(s): Marc Rennard and friends; Note:

Saturday, August 7, 2010  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Banjovi; Note:

Saturday, August 7, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO Location: Springfield Caller(s): Gloria Johnson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Jim Lansford and Kim Lansford; Note:

Saturday, August 7, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - 1st Saturday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Callers' Choice; Band(s)/Musician(s): Smugglers Cargo (Dan Higgins, Roger Netherton, Alice Sanvito, Dale Wilson); Note:

Sunday, August 8, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Mac McKeever; Band(s)/Musician(s): Banvard's Folly; Note:

Saturday, August 14, 2010  Dance Series: Hallsville - Squares Location: Hallsville Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, August 14, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - 2nd Saturday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): John and Kathy Coffman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Matt Turino and friends; Note:

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Flash Dance Location: Various locations Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Location: Missouri Botanical Garden

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Waltz Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): No dance today; Band(s)/Musician(s): No dance today; Note: Look for a Flash Dance at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Friday, August 20, 2010  Dance Series: Columbia - MO Location: Columbia Caller(s): No dance listed ; Band(s)/Musician(s): No dance listed; Note: See you in September

Saturday, August 21, 2010  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Old Cornlickers; Note:

Saturday, August 21, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO Location: Springfield Caller(s): Debra Harpe; Band(s)/Musician(s): Big Limber (Jim Lansford, Kim Lansford, Jim Nelson); Note:

Sunday, August 22, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Dale Wilson with Martha Edwards; Band(s)/Musician(s): Mound City Slickers; Note:

Saturday, August 28, 2010  Dance Series: Kansas City - MO Location: Kansas City Caller(s): Jerome Grisanti; Band(s)/Musician(s): Euphoria String Band; Note:

Sunday, August 29, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Judy Bass and Mac McKeever; Band(s)/Musician(s): Jim Nelson and friends; Note:

September 2010

Friday, September 3, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - High Tea & Whiskey Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Joanna Reiner and Jim Thaxter; Band(s)/Musician(s): Pam Carson, Martha Edwards and Kendall Rogers; Note: Dance (contras, English) weekend; strongly recommend registering in advance; event ends on September 5, 2010

Saturday, September 4, 2010  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Banjovi; Note:

Saturday, September 4, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO Location: Springfield Caller(s): Gloria Johnson; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Shortleaf Band (Joseph Conklin, Mike Fraser, Tenley Hansen); Note:

Saturday, September 4, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - High Tea & Whiskey Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Joanna Reiner and Jim Thaxter; Band(s)/Musician(s): Pam Carson, Martha Edwards and Kendall Rogers; Note: Dance (contras, English) weekend; strongly recommend registering in advance; event ends on September 5, 2010

Saturday, September 4, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - 1st Saturday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): No dance listed ; Band(s)/Musician(s): No dance listed; Note: See you at High Tea and Whiskey

Sunday, September 5, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - High Tea & Whiskey Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Joanna Reiner and Jim Thaxter; Band(s)/Musician(s): Pam Carson, Martha Edwards and Kendall Rogers; Note: Dance (contras, English) weekend; strongly recommend registering in advance; event ends on September 5, 2010

Sunday, September 5, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Jim Thaxter; Band(s)/Musician(s): Contraband Whiskey; Note:

Saturday, September 11, 2010  Dance Series: Hallsville - Squares Location: Hallsville Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, September 11, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO - Ozarks Celebration Festival Location: Springfield Caller(s): Debra Harpe and/or Gloria Johnson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Bill Mathews & TBA; Note: Dances as part of this weekend festival; event ends on September 12, 2010

Saturday, September 11, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - 2nd Saturday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Mac McKeever; Band(s)/Musician(s): U4; Note:

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO - Ozarks Celebration Festival Location: Springfield Caller(s): Debra Harpe and/or Gloria Johnson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Bill Mathews & TBA; Note: Dances as part of this weekend festival; event ends on September 12, 2010

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Waltz Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Bob Green; Band(s)/Musician(s): Halcyon Light Orchestra; Note:

Friday, September 17, 2010  Dance Series: Columbia - MO Location: Columbia Caller(s): No dance listed ; Band(s)/Musician(s): No dance listed; Note:

Saturday, September 18, 2010  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Old Cornlickers; Note:

Saturday, September 18, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO Location: Springfield Caller(s): Debra Harpe; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Shortleaf Band (Joseph Conklin, Mike Fraser, Tenley Hansen); Note:

Sunday, September 19, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Vicki Herndon; Band(s)/Musician(s): Night Crawlers; Note:

Saturday, September 25, 2010  Dance Series: Kansas City - MO Location: Kansas City Caller(s): Debi Harpe; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Atchisons; Note:

Sunday, September 26, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Wade Pearson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Road Kill Ramblers; Note:

October 2010

Saturday, October 2, 2010  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Quittin Time; Note:

Saturday, October 2, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO Location: Springfield Caller(s): Gloria Johnson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Fork and Knife (Matt Cartier, Pete Howard, Gretchen Schlump); Note: Fall Potluck & Dance at Camp Shawio! Join us for the Potluck at 5 pm, Dance Basics - 7 pm, Adults $7, Students $5, Members $5

Saturday, October 2, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - 1st Saturday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Callers' Choice; Band(s)/Musician(s): Reel Women; Note:

Sunday, October 3, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): John and Kathy Coffman; Band(s)/Musician(s): Dave Landreth and friends; Note:

Saturday, October 9, 2010  Dance Series: Hallsville - Squares Location: Hallsville Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, October 9, 2010  Dance Series: Kansas City - MO Location: Kansas City Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Jim Lansford and Kim Lansford; Note: Dance is on a 2nd Saturday

Saturday, October 9, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - 2nd Saturday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Kathy Anderson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Euphoria; Note:

Sunday, October 10, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Waltz Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Bob Green; Band(s)/Musician(s): Halcyon Light Orchestra; Note:

Saturday, October 16, 2010  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Mound City Slickers; Note:

Saturday, October 16, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO Location: Springfield Caller(s): Debra Harpe; Band(s)/Musician(s): Bill Mathews & Friends; Note:

Sunday, October 17, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Martha Edwards and Bob Green; Band(s)/Musician(s): Boney Goat String Band; Note:

Friday, October 22, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - Solefest Location: Springfield Caller(s): Nils Fredland; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Figments (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Owen Morrison, Anna Patton); Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on October 24, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010  Dance Series: Kansas City - MO Location: Kansas City Caller(s): No dance today; Band(s)/Musician(s): No dance today; Note: Rescheduled to October 9

Saturday, October 23, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - Solefest Location: Springfield Caller(s): Nils Fredland; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Figments (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Owen Morrison, Anna Patton); Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on October 24, 2010

Sunday, October 24, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - Solefest Location: Springfield Caller(s): Nils Fredland; Band(s)/Musician(s): The Figments (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Owen Morrison, Anna Patton); Note: Dance weekend; register in advance; event ends on October 24, 2010

Sunday, October 24, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Karen Jackson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Marc Rennard and friends; Note:

Sunday, October 31, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Deborah Hyland; Band(s)/Musician(s): Kim Johnson, Jim Nelson and Bobby Taylor; Note:

November 2010

Saturday, November 6, 2010  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Banvard's Folly; Note:

Saturday, November 6, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO Location: Springfield Caller(s): Gloria Johnson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Fork and Knife (Matt Cartier, Pete Howard, Gretchen Schlump); Note:

Saturday, November 6, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - 1st Saturday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Callers' Choice; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, November 13, 2010  Dance Series: Hallsville - Squares Location: Hallsville Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, November 13, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - 2nd Saturday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Sunday, November 14, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Waltz Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Friday, November 19, 2010  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Quittin Time; Note: Dance is on Friday

Saturday, November 20, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO Location: Springfield Caller(s): Debra Harpe; Band(s)/Musician(s): Mound City Slickers (Bob Clark, David Crossley, Roy Farwell, Sean Ruprecht-Belt, Bill Stewart); Note:

Sunday, November 21, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, November 27, 2010  Dance Series: Kansas City - MO Location: Kansas City Caller(s): Jill Allen; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Sunday, November 28, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

December 2010

Saturday, December 4, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO Location: Springfield Caller(s): Gloria Johnson; Band(s)/Musician(s): Fork and Knife (Matt Cartier, Pete Howard, Gretchen Schlump); Note:

Saturday, December 4, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - 1st Saturday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): Callers' Choice; Band(s)/Musician(s): Smugglers Cargo (Dan Higgins, Roger Netherton, Alice Sanvito, Dale Wilson); Note:

Saturday, December 11, 2010  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Banjovi; Note:

Saturday, December 11, 2010  Dance Series: Hallsville - Squares Location: Hallsville Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, December 11, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - 2nd Saturday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Sunday, December 12, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Waltz Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Monday, December 13, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - New Year's Eve Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, December 18, 2010  Dance Series: Springfield - MO Location: Springfield Caller(s): Debra Harpe; Band(s)/Musician(s): Baled Green and Wired Tight (Jack Sours, Lee Ann Sours, Brandon Wooden, Brandy Wooden); Note:

Sunday, December 19, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Saturday, December 25, 2010  Dance Series: Kansas City - MO Location: Kansas City Caller(s): No dance today; Band(s)/Musician(s): No dance today; Note: Merry Christmas

Sunday, December 26, 2010  Dance Series: Webster Groves - Childgrove - Sunday Location: Webster Groves Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note:

Friday, December 31, 2010  Dance Series: Columbia - First Night/New Year's Eve Location: Columbia Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: First Night celebration with some family and old-time dancing

Friday, December 31, 2010  Dance Series: Kansas City - MO - New Year's Eve Location: Kansas City Caller(s): John Turner; Band(s)/Musician(s): Fox on the Run; Note:

February 2011

Friday, February 25, 2011  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau - ChanceDance Weekend Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): Open mic ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Euphor, New Bad Habits and Side Street Steppers; Note: Dance weekend; register in advance for a discount; event ends on February 27, 2011

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau - ChanceDance Weekend Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): Open mic ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Euphor, New Bad Habits and Side Street Steppers; Note: Dance weekend; register in advance for a discount; event ends on February 27, 2011

Sunday, February 27, 2011  Dance Series: Cape Girardeau - ChanceDance Weekend Location: Cape Girardeau Caller(s): Open mic ; Band(s)/Musician(s): Euphor, New Bad Habits and Side Street Steppers; Note: Dance weekend; register in advance for a discount; event ends on February 27, 2011

May 2011

Friday, May 20, 2011  Dance Series: Troy - Kimmswick Dance Weekend Location: Troy Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Annual dance camp weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 22, 2011

Saturday, May 21, 2011  Dance Series: Troy - Kimmswick Dance Weekend Location: Troy Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Annual dance camp weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 22, 2011

Sunday, May 22, 2011  Dance Series: Troy - Kimmswick Dance Weekend Location: Troy Caller(s): TBA ; Band(s)/Musician(s): TBA; Note: Annual dance camp weekend; register in advance; event ends on May 22, 2011

Ashland: Special dance from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the SBC Senior Center, 406 Douglas Drive. Beginners and experienced dancers of all ages welcome. We dance mostly contras and squares, with waltzes or other couple dances at the break. 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. Admission $7.00 ($4.00 for ages 16-25; free for children 15 and under). Beginners and experienced dancers of all ages. Non-smoking, non-alcoholic event. Good exercise! Fun for the whole family. Web site: http://mmtd.missouri.org/.

Ashland - Legion Hall: Dance at the Legion Hall. The following information is tentative and subject to change. Check web site to confirm. Beginners and experienced dancers of all ages welcome. We dance mostly contras and squares, with waltzes or other couple dances at the break. 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. Admission $7.00 ($4.00 for ages 16-25; free for children 15 and under). Beginners and experienced dancers of all ages. Non-smoking, non-alcoholic event. Good exercise! Fun for the whole family. Web site: http://mmtd.missouri.org/.

Boonville - Big Muddy: Music festival with concerts and workshops and a dance on Saturday night held in the first half of April at the Thespian Hall, Main & Vine. Web site: http://bigmuddy.org.

Cape Girardeau: Dances (Traditional Old Time Contra and Square Dancing) are held at the Christ Episcopal Church, 101 North Fountain Street on various Saturday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:30pm with a free beginners' lesson from 6:45pm to 7:00pm. Some evenings, there is a potluck before the dance and/or other activities during the evening. All dances taught, no partner necessary. Requested donation is $5; students $1. If you have questions, contact John or Kathy Coffman at (573) 334-4706, Judy Bradley at (573) 334-5289 or John Boyd at (573) 335-7315. Web site: http://www.childgrove.org/capegirardeau.html or http://sites.google.com/site/capecontradance/home.

Cape Girardeau - ChanceDance Weekend: This weekend is held in late February at the American Legion Hall, 2731 Thomas Drive and includes contras, blues and swing along with open calling. . Some evenings, there is a potluck before the dance and/or other activities during the evening. All dances taught, no partner necessary. If you have questions, Contact John or Kathy Coffman at (573) 334-4706 or johndcoffman@yahoo.com. Web site: http://chance-dance.angelfire.com/.

Columbia: Dances are on the First, Third, and Fifth Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut. Beginners and experienced dancers of all ages welcome. 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 these articles on contra dancing. We dance mostly contras and squares, with waltzes or other couple dances at the break. 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. Admission $7.00 ($4.00 for ages 16-25; free for children 15 and under). Beginners and experienced dancers of all ages. Non-smoking, non-alcoholic event. Good exercise! Fun for the whole family. Web site: http://mmtd.missouri.org/.

Columbia - Spring Breakdown: Dance weekend in March at the beautiful Kimball ballroom in Lela Raney Woods hall on Stephens College campus, near downtown Columbia, Missouri. The Kimball Ballroom has been renovated to its original 1930s splendor with fabulous hardwood floors and the original chandeliers. Web site: http://mmtd.missouri.org/.

Columbia - Family Dances: Join the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers and Lee Elementary School, 1208 Locust Street. in Columbia, Missouri, at monthly family dances for children, parents, and grandparents. Dances are fromm 2:00pm to 3:30pm with an admission charge of $5 per family. A caller will lead families through easy-to-learn traditional dances like the ones their great-grandparents did back on the farm in the old barn. Fun for all ages. Local musicians provided live music for these toe-tapping events. Web site: http://mmtd.missouri.org/.

Hallsville - Squares: Second Saturday of each month at the Hallsville Community Building. 4 p.m.: Instrumental jam sessions for any interested musicians; square dance instruction will be available; 6 p.m.: Potluck supper; 7:00pm-10:30pm (or until we've had enough): Dance. The Hallsville Community Building is located three or four blocks east of the four-way stop in Hallsville on highway OO, near the water tower. Very informal; All ages welcome; Square dance instruction available, live music. No admission charge planned at this time, but donations will be accepted to help cover costs. Carry-in food welcome for the potluck supper. No smoking in the building. No alcohol allowed. Questions: Contact John White (via the About page). http://fiddle.missouri.org/events/?type=recur.

Kansas City: Dances are held at the St. Paul's Episcopal Day School, 4041 Main Street on the 4th Saturday of every month. Beginner class: 7:00 PM; Dance: 7:30 - 10:30 PM. Dance FREE! Bring 2 beginners by 7:00 (in time for the lesson) and your admission is FREE! Admission - $8 adults, $6 students, $4 12 and under, includes lesson! All dances are taught and called. Non-smoking, alcohol-free event. For information, call Laura at 816-516-1876, Linda at 816-523-4865, or e-mail lbogue@kc.rr.com. Web site: http://www.crosscurrentsculture.org/Barn%20Dance/Barn%20Dance.htm.

Kansas City - New Year's Eve: Special New Year's Eve dance at the St. Paul's Episcopal Day School, 4041 Main Street. Check site for details. All dances are taught and called. Non-smoking, alcohol-free event. For information, call Laura at 816-516-1876, Linda at 816-523-4865, or e-mail lbogue@kc.rr.com. Web site: http://www.crosscurrentsculture.org/Barn%20Dance/Barn%20Dance.htm.

Maplewood: Occasional dances sponsored by the Folk School of St. Louis and held at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Boulevard from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Join us for a rousing, good old-fashioned barn dance! No dancing experience necessary. Great fun for all ages. Refreshments available next door at the Maya Cafe. $10 admission. All proceeds benefit the Folk School. Web site: http://folk-school.com/newfolkschool/default.php.

Neosho: Dances on various Saturdays from 7 pm to 10 pm at Crowder College in the Longwell Museum of the Elsie Plaster Bldg. Dances are held on the 4th Saturday of each month so mark your calendars! $5 donations requested to cover expenses. No prior experience necessary. Web site: http://webbcityfarmersmarket.blogspot.com.

Springfield: Dances are held at the Franciscan Villa, 620 W. Scott off Main St. Dances run from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. New dancers are asked to come at 7pm for a brief "everything you need to know" lesson. Admission: Adults $6 Students $4. Everyone is welcome: singles, couples, young and old. If you enjoy music and are enthusiastic, you can be a contra dancer. Wear comfortable clothes (layers are good-you can get very warm) and soft-soled shoes. For more information call 417-864-6238, or email springfieldcontra@hotmail.com. Web site: http://www.springfieldcontra.org/.

Springfield - Solefest: Dance weekend held in October. Web site: http://www.springfieldcontra.org/.

Springfield - Ozarks Celebration Festival: is an entertaining and educational look at the region's culture and heritage. The festival includes a range of traditional artists and craftspeople with three entertainment stages featuring music (which will include traditional, bluegrass, and gospel music), storytelling, traditional dance (including square, jig, contra and clogging), films, historical characters, exhibits, and much more. The festival is held on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Look for the festivities in front of Carrington Hall. Web site: http://ocf.missouristate.edu.

Troy - Kimmswick Dance Weekend: The Childgrove Country Dancers sponsor the annual Kimmswick Dance Weekend in the spring (usually on or near Memorial Day Weekend in May) at Cuivre River State Park. Web site: http://www.childgrove.org.

Webb City - Arts in the Park: One-day event feautring Music, Dance, Drama, the Visual Arts, workshops for kids & adults - under the market pavilions. Sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department of Webb City, the Friends of the Webb City Parks, and the Webb City Farmers Market. Events goes from 9am-7pm. Web site: http://www.webbcityfarmersmarket.blogspot.com/.

Webb City: Dance from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at The Clubhouse, 115 N. Madison. Web site: None.

Webster Groves - 1st Saturday: The Childgrove Country Dancers sponsor these dances and the dances are part of the Hatchling Dance series. At a Hatchling Dance, you get the best of what has been practiced at the Calling Parties, and you get to dance to live music from Reel Women and the Jigelos. Some of the members of Reel Women and the Jigelos also play together in the English Country Dance band The Tu'Penny Uprights. The dances will be the ones called at the Calling Parties: Contra Dances, Square Dances, English Country Dances (ECD) and Dances in Unusual Formations. The English Country Dances will have Contra Dance subtitles, and Contra Dance moves will also be given their ECD equivalents for people more familiar with English. Short demonstrations will be interspersed throughout the dance for unfamiliar moves. The dances are on First Saturdays from 7:30-10:30 p.m. with a beginners workshop at 7:00pm at the Monday Club, 37 S. Maple Avenue, Webster Groves, MO. Admission $8; under 30, $5. Web site: http://www.childgrove.org.

Webster Groves - 2nd Saturday: The Childgrove Country Dancers sponsor dances at the Monday Club, 37 S. Maple, Webster Groves. Free workshop at 7:30. Dance runs from 8-11pm. $6. Web site: http://www.childgrove.org.

Webster Groves - Sundays: The Childgrove Country Dancers generally (check web site for official schedule and exceptions) have contra dances on the 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays of the month. Check the schedule for the dates. Free workshop at 6:30pm, dance from 7-10pm. $5. If you come on a 2nd Sunday, you'll *generally find a Waltz Party (see Waltzes below), an entire evening of waltzes and other social dances. Workshop 6-7pm. Dancing to live music from 7-9pm. $10. Occasionally we have a special dance on the 5th Sunday. Check the schedule for times, places and fees. Web site: http://www.childgrove.org.

Webster Groves - Waltz: The Childgrove Country Dancers sponsor an evening of waltzes and other social dances in a beautiful setting once a month. Each evening consists of a one-hour workshop followed by two hours of dancing to live music. About 2/3 of the dances are waltzes, with the others being a mix of polka, tango, schottisch, hambo or ragtime. For $10, you can enjoy a workshop, two hours of live music, and refreshments. No partner or experience is necessary. Please wear or bring soft soled shoes. The dances are held at the Monday Club, 37 S. Maple, in Webster Groves. Workshop from 6pm to 7pm; dance from 7pm to 9pm with live music. Web site: http://www.childgrove.org.

Webster Groves - High Tea & Whiskey: A mixed dance weekend with English and contra held at The Monday Club, 37 South Maple Avenue. Early registration is strongly recommended as space is limited for some events. Web site: http://high-tea-and-whiskey.org/.

Webster Groves - Youth Contra is a monthly folk dance geared for teens and twenties. But everyone is welcome in our family-friendly environment. We present a variety of fun dance traditions, including American Contra, English, Swing, and Waltz. Beginners welcome - No partner necessary! Dances are from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Admission: $3 for students; $5 for everyone else. To get reminders about each upcoming dance just email: stlouisyouthcontra@sbcglobal.net Questions? Call Billy (314) 277-7843. Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/youthcontra/.

Webster Groves - Flash Dance: These are spontaneous gatherings that bring people together on short notice for a brief period of time . Well, here's your chance to join dancers and musicians for a "flash dance" - an opportunity to waltz or contra in a public place. Dates, times and locations (not just in Webster Groves) to be announced. Web site: http://www.childgrove.org.

Webster Groves - Special: The Childgrove Country Dancers host a special dance on a special night Check the schedule for the dates. Free workshop at 6:30pm, dance from 7-10pm. Check for sites and admission charges on web site. Web site: http://www.childgrove.org.

Webster Groves - New Year's Eve: The Childgrove Country Dancers host a New Year's Eve dance from 9:00pm to 1:00am. Admission: $9 (2009). Check for sites on web site. Web site: http://www.childgrove.org.

West Plains - Old Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival: Weekend music and folk arts festival in June including square dancing. Web site: http://www.oldtimemusic.org/.

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Last updated on July 30, 2010