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 and a smile.

 

Pre-dance Workshop at 7:00 to learn the basics.

Dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:30.

Adults      $6
Students   $4
Members  $4

For more info, call:
417-862-8681, or email: springfieldcontra@hotmail.com

 

Springfield, Missouri Dances
January – June 2012

All Dances: First and Third Saturday at Northview Center
(unless otherwise noted)

301 E Talmage, at Doling Park, Springfield, MO

From Kearney take either N Robberson or N Booneville to Talmage. 
The entrance to Doling Park is on the north side of Talmage.

7:00-10:30 pm

Please wear soft soled shoes

January 7th: From Galena, MO – Missouri & Missouri Valley Fiddle Tunes: Kim and Jim Lansford: Kim Lansford, piano; Jim Lansford, fiddle, Gloria Johnson Scarlet, caller

January 21st: From Galena, MO – Missouri & Missouri Valley Fiddle Tunes: Kim and Jim Lansford: Kim Lansford, piano; Jim Lansford, fiddle, Debra Harpe, caller

February 4th: From Springfield, MO – Old-time Music: Julie & Drew: Julie Henigan, fiddle; Drew Beisswenger, guitar, Gloria Johnson Scarlet, caller
   
February 19th: Please note that the 3rd Saturday Dance has been moved to a Sunday afternoon dance at Northview Center.  Pre-dance Workshop at 1:30 pm.  Dance starts at 2 pm and ends at 5 pm.  
From Springfield, MO – Old-time Music: Julie Henigan, fiddle; Kim Lansford, guitar; Jim Lansford, fiddle; Debra Harpe, caller

March 3rd:  Old-time Music: Bill Mathews & Friends: Bill Mathews, fiddle; other musicians TBD;
Gloria Johnson Scarlet, caller

March 17th: Old-time Music: Scraphounds: Pete Howard, fiddle; Barbara Weathers, guitar; Jim Ruth, banjo; Debra Harpe, caller

April 7th:  From Kansas City, MO – Traditional and Original Tunes: Shortleaf: Mike Fraser, fiddle; Tenley Hansen, piano; Joe Conklin, guitar; Roger Fox, accordion; Gloria Johnson Scarlet, caller

April 21st: From Galena and St Louis, MO – Missouri & Missouri Valley Fiddle Tunes: Big Limber: Jim Lansford, fiddle; Kim Lansford, piano; Jim Nelson, guitar; Dedo Norris, guitar; Debra Harpe, caller

May 5th: Spring Potluck Dinner and Dance at Camp Shawio - From St Louis, MO – Old-time Music: Mound City Slickers: David Crossley, fiddle; Bill Stewart, fiddle; Roy Farwell, guitar; Sean Ruprecht-Belt, banjo-uke; Bob Clarke, banjo-mandolin; Gloria Johnson Scarlet, caller
Join us at 6:00 sharp for a potluck meal.  Dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:30.

May 19th: From Fayetteville, AR – Old-time Music from the Ozarks and Beyond: Fork & Knife: Pete Howard, fiddle; Matt Cartier, banjo, cello; Gretchn Schlump, guitar; Debra Harpe, caller

June 3rd: Please note that the 1st Saturday Dance has been moved to a Sunday evening dance at Northview Center.  Pre-dance Workshop at 7 pm.  Dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:30 pm.  
Traditional and Original Tunes: Shortleaf: Mike Fraser, fiddle; Tenley Hansen, piano; Joe Conklin, guitar; Roger Fox, accordion;  Gloria Johnson Scarlet, caller

June 16th: Band – to be announced; Debra Harpe, caller

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