A guide to each dance series and its location

Contra | English Country | Waltz

Boulder contra 1st and 3rd Fridays 8pm. Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road. From Arapahoe turn north on 62nd, then left (west) into car park. Entrance is to the front. Please note - clean soft soled shoes only. [ MAP] $10 (CFOOTMAD members $8, students $7, children $2). Organised by CFOOTMAD - info line 303-592-3972

Buena Vista community dance generally 2nd Friday September - May 7-9 pm, $3. Buena Vista High School cafeteria, corner Railroad and Marquette (Dec-March) and otherwise Heritage Museum Courtroom Gallery. Enquiries and to confirm details: Randy Barnes: (719) 395-6704.

Colorado School of Mines (Golden) Contra Dance Club for CSM and other other students. Enquiries:

Colorado Springs contra 3rd (& 5th) Saturday 7:30pm - 10:00pm Avanti Ballroom [1337 Nth Academy Blvd ] east side of Academy Blvd just south of Sports Authority in shopping center Organized by Pikes Peak Traditional Dance. $8 (adult) $4 (student) (except special events) kids free

Denver contra 2nd and 4th Fridays 8pm (lesson 7.15), Highlands Masonic Lodge, 3550 N Federal Blvd. [MAP]. $10 (CFOOTMAD members $8). Organised by CFOOTMAD, info line 303-592-3972

Durango contra 1st Saturday except 2nd Saturday in September and no July dance, 7.30pm-10.30, Website. Park Elementary School, 510 E. 6th Ave with some dances at other venues Lesson at 7pm. Enquiries: (970) 259-6820 or 385-9292

Fort Collins 1st Saturday Old Time Barn Dance, 3rd Saturday - Contra Dance, 5th Saturday Contra Dance. - 8pm. Free lesson at 7pm. City Park Center building, "Club Tico", 1599 City Park Dr, north shore of Sheldon Lake, just north of Mulberry St. about two miles west of College Avenue. [ MAP] Admission $9 Organised by Friends of Traditional Dance (FOTD), enquiries: (970) 493-8277

Glenwood Springs contra: 1st Saturday 7.30 - 10.30 pm, Glenwood Springs Elementary School, 915 School Street. (One block west of the Masonic Hall) Glenwood Springs. October through June. Enquiries: or (970) 366-6213 [ MAP] Enquiries: Don (970) 945-0350.

Grand Junction contra: one Saturday select months, refer schedule. 7.00 lesson, 7.30pm dance. $7, ages 10-17 $3 The historic dance ballroom of the Margery Building, La Puerta Ballroom 523 1/2 Main St. [ MAP] Enquiries: Connie, , 970-243-6736

Pueblo 2nd Saturday Washington Children's Center, 401 Sth Prairie (cnr Prairie and Thatcher) Website fiddletoons.com with directions.

Salida community dance, contras with circles, squares and waltzes - Held four to five times a year, usually at the Salida Scout Hut in Riverside Park and from 7:30pm - 10pm . Easier dances at the beginning especially for families, slightly harder dances after the break. Dessert potluck. Cost: typically $10/person. Website with calendar of dates and times is Arkansas Valley Music and Dance. Co-sponsored by Salida Recreation.

Westminster old-time barn dance 1st Saturday Dance 7 to 10pm. Westminster Grange Hall, 3935 W. 73rd Avenue. [ MAP] From the Boulder Turnpike (US 36) take the Federal Blvd exit, go south on Federal to W 72nd Ave, turn right (west) on 72nd, at the stoplight at Lowell Blvd, turn right (north) on Lowell, then one block north to 73rd Ave, turn left (west) on 73rd about four blocks - the Grange is on the right across from the fire station. Park on the street or in the back. $8 adults ($6 for CFOOTMAD members and students with ID), $2 ages 6-16, under 6 free

Zesty! contra 2nd Saturday earlier start 7-10pm. Take I-70 to Sheridan Blvd, go south to the first stop light (which is 46th St - just across from the entrance to Lake Side Park) and turn left (East). Go a little more than a block. The Scheitler Center is on the left (North) with a parking lot out front. Enter at the second entrance to the lot. [ MAP] For experienced dancers with at most a quick walk through. No lessons. $9 (CFOOTMAD members $7). Organised by CFOOTMAD - info line 303-592-3972

Waltz

Waltz night in Boulder Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road. From Arapahoe turn north on 62nd, then left (west) into car park. Entrance is to the front. Please note - clean soft soled shoes only. [ MAP] Organised by CFOOTMAD - info line 303-592-3972

Waltz night in Denver, Highlands Masonic Lodge, 3550 N Federal Blvd. [MAP]. Organised by CFOOTMAD, info line 303-592-3972

Waltz night in Fort Collins 4th Saturday sometimes 8pm. Free lesson at 7pm City Park Center building, "Club Tico", 1599 City Park Dr, north shore of Sheldon Lake, just north of Mulberry St. about two miles west of College Avenue. [ MAP] Admission $10, $5 students. Organised by Friends of Traditional Dance (FOTD), enquiries: 970-493-8277

English Country Dance

Colorado Springs Little London Assembly English Country Dance 2nd & 4th Saturdays 1.00-3.00pm, International Dance Club, lower ballroom, 2422 Busch Ave. In March, June and September the 4th Saturday is an evening ball, 7.00-10.00pm. In December the ball is the 1st Saturday. No dance at Thanksgiving or after the ball in December. [Google map] $5 or $7 for the balls. Enquiries: (719) 494-0563. Some Mondays 1.30-3pm at Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock, 3 blocks north of Uintah [Google map] ~$2.

Denver English Country Dance Website 3rd Saturday Summer holidays, no dance June, July & August. Winter Solabration in December. 8:00 - 11:00pm. Berkeley Community Church, 3701 W 50th Ave, Denver (near Regis) [ MAP] Enquiries 303 321-2262, Chris Kermiet. Primarily Playford through Regency (Jane Austen era). Experience Sense & Sensibility, live music, all dances taught and walked through, no partner nor previous experience needed.