Bozeman Folklore’s Contra Dance season commences with upcoming events
Bozeman Folklore Society will present a special Contra Dance Party on Saturday, October 12th at 8pm. These gatherings are geared toward 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 beginner’s lesson, minimal instructions, and quick walkthroughs, allowing for more energetic and complex dances. The music will be provided by Tim & Jeremy with caller Derek Gallagher. This event will be held at the newly opened Starlite dance studio, located at 622 E Tamarack in Bozeman.
Bozeman Folklore continues its new dance season with a Halloween Family & Community Contra Dance on Friday, October 25th at the Bozeman Senior Center, located at 807 N Tracy. The family portion will begin at 5:30pm with caller Rab Cummings, then stay for a potluck dinner at 6:30pm. The Contra Dance follows at 8pm following a 30-minute warm-up dance lesson. Live music will be provided by Da Skekklers.
Families, singles and couples are welcome to all dances. Family Dance admission is $15 per. Admission to all Contra Dances is $10, $8 for members, and $5 for students. Clean, grit-free, non-marking shoes are required to protect the floor. Please respect the health needs of many dancers and arrive fragrance-free. 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. •