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       $10
Youth       $5
Members  $8

For more info, call:
417-529-4526, or email: ivyandroses@juno.com

Springfield, Missouri Contra Dances
2025

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!

 

August 2nd - Music by Shortleaf Band, Mike Fraser, fiddle & mandolin; Tenley Fraser, piano & guitar; Lonnie Jones, bass; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott

 

August 16th - Music by David Scrivner, fiddle & friends; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott

 

August 30th - Special 5th Saturday ADVANCED DANCE for experienced contra dancers only!

Music by The Buffalo Creek Incident, Lee Ann Sours, fiddle & guitar; Teresa Tanner, banjo; Drew Beisswenger, guitar; Paul Fuhrmeister, bass; caller Mike Bolin. Check with Mike Bolin for more details on this dance.

 

September 6th - Music by Emily Boldman, fiddle; Hawken Boldman, guitar; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott

 

September 20th - Music by July Henigan, fiddle & friends; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott

 

October 4th - Music by 32 Bartenders, Tom Verdot, fiddle; Marcia McGuire, piano; Thom Howard, guitar & mandolin; Rebecca Logan, flute & whistle; caller Jim Thaxter

 

October 18th - Music by ScottsAreOut!, Steve Scott, fiddle; Lynn Scott, tenor guitar; John Sommerer, mandolin; Mark Carr, bass; caller Mike Bolin.

 

November 1st - Music by Emily Boldman, fiddle; Hawken Boldman, guitar; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott

 

November 15th - Music by Luke Cormier, fiddle & friends; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott

 

November 29th - Special 5th Saturday ADVANCED DANCE for experienced contra dancers only!

Music by David Scrivner, fiddle; Jim Nelson, guitar; caller Mike Bolin. Check with Mike Bolin for more details on this dance.

 

December 6th - Music by Shortleaf Band & ScottsAreOut!, Mike Fraser, fiddle & mandolin; Tenley Fraser, piano & guitar; Steve Scott, fiddle & mandolin, Lynn Scott, tenor guitar; caller Mike Bolin

 

December 20th - Music by Alisha Thomas, fiddle; David Scrivner, guitar; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott

 

 

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