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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.

Join us at 7:00 sharp to learn the basics. Dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:30.

Adults $6
students $4

For more info, call:
417-864-6238,
or email: springfieldcontra@hotmail.com

Springfield, Missouri Dances January-June, 2009

All Dances: First and Third Saturday at Franciscan Villa (unless otherwise noted)

620 W. Scott (Corner of Scott & North Main), Springfield

7:30-10:30 pm

Please wear soft soled shoes


January 17: From Galena: Jim and Kim Lansford
Jim Lansford-fiddle; Kim Lansford-guitar

February 7: From St. Louis: Barbara Weathers & Friends Barbara Weathers, fiddle; Matt Cartier, fiddle; Gretchen Schlump, guitar; Laura Idle, cello

February 21: From Kansas City: The Shortleaf Band
Mike Fraser, fiddle; Tenley Hansen, piano; Joseph Conklin, guitar; Gordon Bearss, bass

March 7: From Galena & St. Louis, Big Limber
Jim Lansford, fiddle; Jim Nelson, guitar; Kim Lansford, piano

March 21: “Mostly Squares” Traditional Square Dance
From Ozark, Galena & Gainesville: Ashley Hull, fiddle; Jim Lansford, banjo; Kim Lansford, guitar; Caller, Andy Elder

April 4: From Reeds Spring: Bill Mathews & Friends
Bill Mathews, fiddle; other musicians to be announced

April 18: From Kansas City: The Shortleaf Band
Mike Fraser, fiddle; Tenley Hansen, piano; Joseph Conklin, guitar; Gordon Bearss, bass

May 2: Spring Dance & Bring a Dish Supper @ CAMP SHAWIO: From Illinois and Missouri: Chirps Smith & Friends Chirps Smith, fiddle; Jim Nelson, guitar; Jim Lansford, banjo/mandolin; Kim Lansford, piano; Dot Kent, Caller
(map & driving directions to Camp Shawio)

May 16: From the Missouri Ozarks: Baled Green and Wired Tight
LeeAnn Sours, fiddle; Jack Sours, guitar; Brandon Wooden, banjo; Brandy Wooden, bass

June 6: From Reeds Spring: Bill Mathews & Friends
Bill Mathews, fiddle; other musicians to be announced

June 20: From Springfield & Galena: Julie Henigan & Friends
Julie Henigan, fiddle; Jim Lansford, banjo; Kim Lansford, guitar

Callers Debi Harp or Gloria Johnson, unless otherwise specified

 

 











 

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