December 2018
| DATE | VENUE | CALLER & BAND & OTHER DETAILS |
| The schedule is tricky this month !!! the 1st Friday is after the 1st Saturday!!! |
Fort Collins |
FOTD contra, Tina Fields, Ed Hall w/ Sandra Wong
and Jon Sousa |
| Fort Collins |
CROMA Community Barn Dance –
Larry Edelman w/ TBA.
Venue: Everyday Joe's Coffee House,
144 S Mason St |
| Carbondale / Glenwood Springs |
TBA w/ Wooden Nickel String Band. 7-7.30pm lesson, then dancing to 10pm |
Colorado Springs English |
6.45-9pm (Mondays), International Dance Club's upper ballroom,
2422 Busch Ave, $6 |
Boulder |
Family Dance 6-7.30pm, live music, dances taught and led |
| Chris Kermiet calls with music by Avourneen |
Durango |
American and English Folk Dance: 4-6pm, Smiley Building, 1309 East 3rd Avenue,
TBA w/ TBA |
| Zesty! |
Paul Somlo w/ Andy Reiner
and Rodney Sauer. Dance is 7-10pm |
Cortez |
Local callers and band, 3-5.30pm, Legacy Dance Studio, 20 W Main St, Cortez. Enquiries: (970) 739‑4383, $10, $5 students, special family pricing |
Buena Vista |
Caller(s) from the area w/ Randy Barnes, Carole Barnes and local musicians. Enquiries: (719) 395‑6704 |
| Denver |
Helle Hill w/ the Coffee People |
| Denver ECD |
Early American and English, 7.30pm, venue: H i g h l a n d s U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t , 3 1 3 1 O s c e o l a S t |
Colorado Springs |
Sam Smith w/ Boulder Bogtrotters, lesson 7pm and dance 7.30 |
| Fort Collins |
Peter Johnson w/ Avourneen |
Boulder |
Viki Lawrence w/ Rodney Sauer & friends |
Winter Solabration
| 6-11.30pm, Joyful Ballroom, 3695 W 72nd Avenue, Westminster.
Mummer's play, singing, storytelling, performance dance (Morris, rapper sword, Indian classical)
and participatory dance (calling by Chris Kermiet, Patricia Danscen, Tina Fields)
upon the occasion of the Winter Solstice. Further details and ticket pricing on wsolstice.org |
Fort Collins |
Holidance, 6-9pm, 6-11.30pm, Helle Hill w/ Balance & Swing |
Denver |
Paul Somlo w/ New Rhythm Rangers |
Colorado Springs |
TBA w/ the Toe Dusters. Zesty dance, quick walkthroughs and no lesson beforehand |
Fort Collins |
NYE: Christa Torrens w/ Continental Drift , 9pm-12.30am, at
Club Tico in City Park, Fort Collins |
January 2019
| DATE | VENUE | CALLER & BAND & OTHER DETAILS |
Boulder |
Next Family Dance in February |
| Tina Fields
calls with music by Adam Agee & Jon Sousa |
Fort Collins |
TBA w/ TBA |
| Grand Junction |
Family dance 5-6.30pm, live music, dances taught and led, fun and simple dances for everyone |
| TBA calls with music by the Fifth Reel |
Colorado Springs English |
6.45-9pm (Mondays), International Dance Club's upper ballroom,
2422 Busch Ave, $6 |
Buena Vista |
Caller(s) from the area w/ Randy Barnes, Carole Barnes and local musicians. Enquiries: (719) 395‑6704 |
| Denver |
Christa Torrens w/ Avourneen |
Fort Collins |
CROMA Community Barn Dance –
Patricia Danscen w/ TBA.
Venue: Everyday Joe's Coffee House,
144 S Mason St |
| Zesty! |
TBA w/ TBA . Dance is 7-10pm |
Cortez |
Local callers with Devil's Dram,
3-5.30pm, Legacy Dance Studio, 20 W Main St, Cortez. Enquiries: (970) 739‑4383, $10, $5 students, special family pricing |
Boulder |
Ed Hall w/ Prairie Dog Picnic |
Colorado Springs |
TBA w/ TBA , lesson 7pm and dance 7.30 |
| Fort Collins |
TBA w/ TBA |
Denver |
Peter Johnson w/ Deb & the Pariahs |
Durango |
American and English Folk Dance: 4-6pm (TBR), Smiley Building, 1309 East 3rd Avenue,
TBA w/ TBA |
February 2019
| DATE | VENUE | CALLER & BAND & OTHER DETAILS |
Boulder |
Family Dance, live music, dances taught and led. Family dance is free, i.e. no charge |
| Patricia Danscen calls with music by Half Pelican |
Fort Collins |
TBA w/ TBA |
| Carbondale / Glenwood Springs |
TBA w/ Wooden Nickel String Band. 7-7.30pm lesson, then dancing to 10pm |
| Grand Junction |
English Country Dance, led by TBA w/ Fifth Reel |
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Colorado Springs English |
6.45-9pm (Mondays), International Dance Club's upper ballroom,
2422 Busch Ave, $6 |
Buena Vista |
Caller(s) from the area w/ Randy Barnes, Carole Barnes and local musicians. Enquiries: (719) 395‑6704 |
| Denver |
Tina Fields w/ Adam Agee & Jon Sousa |
Fort Collins |
CROMA Community Barn Dance –
Chris Kermiet w/ TBA.
Venue: Everyday Joe's Coffee House,
144 S Mason St |
| Zesty! |
TBA w/ TBA . Dance is 7-10pm |
Cortez |
Local callers and band, 3-5.30pm, Legacy Dance Studio, 20 W Main St, Cortez. Enquiries: (970) 739‑4383, $10, $5 students, special family pricing |
Boulder |
Helle Hill w/ New Rhythm Rangers |
Colorado Springs |
TBA w/ TBA , lesson 7pm and dance 7.30 |
| Fort Collins |
TBA w/ TBA |
Denver |
Rick Smith w/ the Offbeats |
Durango |
American and English Folk Dance: 4-6pm (TBR), Smiley Building, 1309 East 3rd Avenue,
TBA w/ TBA |
| Grand Junction |
Ron Young w/ Don Paine and
Connie Smith. 7pm workshop and dance 7.30-10.15pm
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March 2019
| DATE | VENUE | CALLER & BAND & OTHER DETAILS |
Boulder |
Family Dance, live music, dances taught and led |
| TBA calls with music by the Rhythm Raptors |
Carbondale / Glenwood Springs |
TBA w/ Wooden Nickel String Band. 7-7.30pm lesson, then dancing to 10pm |
| Fort Collins |
TBA w/ the Rhythm Raptors |
Denver |
Sunday afternoon: 1pm waltz, contra 2-5pm, Paul Somlo w/
the Rhythm Raptors.
Special venue: Highlands Masonic Temple
3550 Federal Blvd |
Colorado Springs English |
6.45-9pm (Mondays), International Dance Club's upper ballroom,
2422 Busch Ave, $6 |
Buena Vista |
Caller(s) from the area w/ Randy Barnes, Carole Barnes and local musicians. Enquiries: (719) 395‑6704 |
| Denver |
TBA w/ String Key Incident |
Fort Collins |
CROMA Community Barn Dance –
Bob Zuellig w/ TBA.
Venue: Everyday Joe's Coffee House,
144 S Mason St |
| Zesty! |
TBA w/String Key Incident. Dance is 7-10pm |
Cortez |
Local callers and band, 3-5.30pm, Legacy Dance Studio, 20 W Main St, Cortez. Enquiries: (970) 739‑4383, $10, $5 students, special family pricing |
Boulder |
TBA w/ TBA |
Colorado Springs |
TBA w/ TBA , lesson 7pm and dance 7.30 |
| Fort Collins |
TBA w/ TBA |
Denver |
TBA w/ TBA |
Durango |
American and English Folk Dance: 4-6pm (TBR), Smiley Building, 1309 East 3rd Avenue,
TBA w/ TBA |
| Grand Junction |
English Country Dance, led by TBA w/ TBA |
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Contra / Waltz |
At the Avalon in Boulder to the music of TBA with
TBA leading the contras (58% contra with 42% waltz, swing, etc.). Waltz lesson beforehand (7pm) |
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April 2019
| DATE | VENUE | CALLER & BAND & OTHER DETAILS |
Colorado Springs English |
6.45-9pm (Mondays), International Dance Club's upper ballroom,
2422 Busch Ave, $6 |
Boulder |
Family Dance, live music, dances taught and led |
| TBA calls with music by TBA |
Carbondale / Glenwood Springs |
TBA w/ Wooden Nickel String Band. 7-7.30pm lesson, then dancing to 10pm |
| Fort Collins |
TBA w/ TBA |
Buena Vista |
Caller(s) from the area w/ Randy Barnes, Carole Barnes and local musicians. Enquiries: (719) 395‑6704 |
| Denver |
TBA w/ TBA |
Fort Collins |
CROMA Community Barn Dance –
Bob Zuellig w/ TBA.
Venue: Everyday Joe's Coffee House,
144 S Mason St |
| Zesty! |
TBA w/ TBA . Dance is 7-10pm |
Cortez |
Local callers and band, 3-5.30pm, Legacy Dance Studio, 20 W Main St, Cortez. Enquiries: (970) 739‑4383, $10, $5 students, special family pricing |
Boulder |
TBA w/ TBA |
Colorado Springs |
TBA w/ TBA , lesson 7pm and dance 7.30 |
| Durango |
American and English Folk Dance: 4-6pm (TBR), Smiley Building, 1309 East 3rd Avenue,
TBA w/ TBA |
| Fort Collins |
TBA w/ TBA |
Denver |
TBA w/ TBA |
Grand Junction |
TBA w/ Fifth Reel |
May 2019
| DATE | VENUE | CALLER & BAND & OTHER DETAILS |
Boulder |
Family Dance, live music, dances taught and led |
| TBA calls with music by TBA |
Carbondale / Glenwood Springs |
TBA w/ Wooden Nickel String Band. 7-7.30pm lesson, then dancing to 10pm |
| Fort Collins |
TBA w/ TBA |
Colorado Springs English |
6.45-9pm (Mondays), International Dance Club's upper ballroom,
2422 Busch Ave, $6 |
Buena Vista |
Caller(s) from the area w/ Randy Barnes, Carole Barnes and local musicians. Enquiries: (719) 395‑6704 |
| Denver |
TBA w/ TBA |
Zesty! |
TBA w/ TBA . Dance is 7-10pm |
Fr Sa Su
1718119 |
MoonFest |
Planter's Moon Festival,
a cooperative weekend of traditional music and dance, w of Gold Hill in the foothills near Boulder. Contra dances and other dance.
Workshops, sing-alongs, jam sessions, talent show. web page
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Boulder |
TBA w/ TBA |
Colorado Springs |
TBA w/ TBA , lesson 7pm and dance 7.30 |
| Durango |
American and English Folk Dance: 4-6pm (TBR), Smiley Building, 1309 East 3rd Avenue,
TBA w/ TBA |
| Fort Collins |
TBA w/ TBA |
FSSM
24-27 |
Long weekend - many local dancers travel to |
Seattle for days of contra dancing in the *Roadhouse* at
Northwest FolkLife |
| Socorro (NM) for
FolkMADness
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Denver |
TBA w/ TBA |
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** -- Special dances and locales.
:( -- Dance rescheduled or cancelled
:) -- Something just as fun as the regular dance
Dances with callers or bands marked TBA are resolved as
things fall into place. Regular dance schedules are filled in
monthly, more or less.
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