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! July 4^th – Yes! We are Dancing! - Music by Julie Henigan, fiddle; and friends; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott July 18^th - Music by Snorty Horse: Mike Fraser, fiddle; Tenley Fraser, piano; Dave Para, guitar & banjo; Erika Gerety, bass; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott August 1^st - Music by David Scrivner, fiddle; & Friends; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott August 15^th - Music by The Russel Branch Folk Band: Elissa Dodson, fiddle; Clay Dodson, bodhran; Ameilia Dodson, fiddle; Susannah Dodson, fiddle; William Dodson, guitar; Margaret Dodson, cello; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott August 29^th - Special 5^th Saturday ADVANCED DANCE for experienced contra dancers only! Music by One More Dollar: Jeremy Myers, fiddle; Alisha Thomas, guitar; Rob Adkison, cello; caller Mike Bolin. Check with Mike Bolin for more details on this dance. September 5^th - Music by Emily Boldman, fiddle; Hawken Boldman, guitar; & Friends; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott September 19^th - Music by ScottsAreOut!: Steve Scott, fiddle; Lynn Scott, tenor guitar; John Sommerer, mandolin; Mark Carr, bass; caller Mike Bolin October 3^rd - Music by Emily Boldman, fiddle; Hawken Boldman, guitar; & Friends; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott October 17^th - Music by Jim Nelson, guitar; & Friends; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott October 31^st - Special 5^th Saturday ADVANCED DANCE for experienced contra dancers only! Music by ScottsAreOut!: Steve Scott, fiddle; Lynn Scott, tenor guitar; John Sommerer, mandolin; Mark Carr, bass; caller Mike Bolin. Check with Mike Bolin for more details on this dance. November 7^th - Music by Alisha Thomas, fiddle; David Scrivner, fiddle; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott November 21^st - Music by The Russel Branch Folk Band: Elissa Dodson, fiddle; Clay Dodson, bodhran; Ameilia Dodson, fiddle; Susannah Dodson, fiddle; William Dodson, guitar; Margaret Dodson, cello; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott December 5^th - Music by Shortleaf Band & River Ridge Band: Mike Fraser, fiddle; Tenley Fraser, guitar & piano; Cliff White, hammered dulcimer; Molly White, banjo & cello; callers Mike Bolin & Lynn Scott December 19^th - Music by Jim Nelson, guitar; & Friends; 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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