Bozeman Folklore Contra Dances hit the floor

Bozeman Folklore Society continues its new dance season with two footwork-heavy events this month. A Dance Party for Pros is first up on Saturday, October 13th at 8pm. The gathering is meant for experienced dancers who already know the basic moves including balance and swing, allemande, do-si-do ladies chain, stars and Hey for 4. There will be no lesson, minimal instruction and quick walk-throughs, allowing for more energetic and complex dance! The music will be provided by Hypergolic with caller Derek Gallagher. This event will be held at the Gallatin Labor Temple, located at 422 E Mendenhall in Bozeman.
Following on Saturday, October 27th, enjoy a Halloween Family & Community Contra Dance at the Bozeman Senior Center. The family portion will begin at 5:30pm with caller Kristen Emmett, then stay for a potluck dinner from 6:30–7:30pm. The Contra Dance follows at 7:30pm with a 30-minute warm-up dance lesson. Live music will be provided by Chordwood Cricket.
Families, singles and couples are welcome. Family Dance admission is $15 per. Admission to all Contra Dances is $10, $8 for members, and $5 for MSU students. Please bring clean, grit-free, non-marking shoes to protect the floor. The Senior Center is located at 807 N Tracy. Visit www.bozemanfolklore.org for further details about these and other upcoming events.
The Bozeman Folklore Society (BFS) is an all volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, enjoying, and sharing the music, dance, arts, crafts, and skills of traditional cultures. It is an associate group of the Country Dance and Song Society.