Everyone is welcome to these community social events. The evening begins with easy dances for newcomers, and all dances are taught. You don't need experience or a partner; bring yourself, a snack to share, and a smile. Join us a few minutes early to get signed in and ready for our workshop at 7:00 to learn the basics. Dancing starts at 7:30 and ends at 10 pm. Adults $12 Youth $8 Members $10 Music audience $5 For more info, call: 417-529-4526, or email: ivyandroses@juno.com

Springfield, Missouri Contra Dances 2026 Join us at Kings Way United Methodist, 2401 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, MO! Use the South Driveway entrance, and then look for Family Life Center entrance. Link to Google Map Directions 7:00-10 pm ATTENTION DANCERS! Save the Dates! January 3^rd - Music by Luke Cormier, fiddle; Grady Drugg, guitar; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott January 17^th - Music by Snorty Horse: Mike Fraser, fiddle & mandolin; Tenley Fraser, guitar & piano; Dave Para, banjo & guitar; Erika Gerety, bass; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott January 31^st - Special 5^th Saturday ADVANCED DANCE for experienced contra dancers only! Music by David Scriner, fiddle; Jim Nelson, guitar; caller Mike Bolin. Check with Mike Bolin for more details on this dance. February 7^th - Music by ScottsAreOut!: Steve Scott, fiddle; Lynn Scott, guitar; Julie Henigan, banjo; caller Mike Bolin February 21^st - Music by Russel Branch Folk Band: Elissa Dodson, fiddle; Clay Dodson, bodhran; Margaret Dodson, cello; Amelia Dodson, fiddle; Susannah Dodson, fiddle; William Dodson, guitar; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott March 7^th - Music by Shortleaf Band & Friends: Mike Fraser, fiddle & mandolin; Tenley Fraser, piano & guitar; Cliff White, hammer dulcimer; Molly White, cello & banjo; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott March 21^st - Music by Julie Henigan, fiddle; David Scrivner, guitar; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott Join the Traditional Dance and Music Society of the Ozarks on our Facebook page. Join us there to get Facebook invites to all TDMSO hosted events.

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