The Bozeman Folklore Society will host a Contra Dance on Friday, February 5th at Whittier School, located at 5th St and W. Peach Avenue.
The dance will feature live Celtic music by De Skekklers with caller Rosanna Finley. A half-hour beginners’ workshop starts at 7:30pm, prior to the dance at 8 pm. Families, singles and couples are welcome. Admission is $10, $8 for Bozeman Folklore Society members, and $5 for MSU students. Please bring clean, grit-free, non-marking shoes to protect the floor. A Family Valentine Dance will follow on Saturday, February 20th at 5:30pm, followed by a Contra Dance starting at 7:30pm. Live music will be provided by Catfish Nailers for the family dance and Bebe LeBoeuf for the Contra Dance featuring caller Will N. Abel. The festive evening also includes a potluck dinner at 6:30pm. A half hour dance workshop begins at 7:30pm with the dancing to continue until 11pm. Admission to the Family Dance is $15 per family.
Admission to the Contra Dance is $10, $8 for Bozeman Folklore Society members, and $5 for MSU students. Both dances will be held at Whittier School, located at 5th St and W. Peach Avenue.
The Bozeman Folklore Society (BFS) is an all volunteer, non-profit 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 (CDSS). Visit bozemanfolklore.org or call 406-581-3444 for more information about any of these events. •
