A guide to each dance series and its location

Contra | English Country | Waltz

Boulder contra Contra 1st and 3rd Fridays, 8pm, lesson beforehand (Schedule) Family dance before the1st Friday dance, October through May Venue: Avalon Ballroom, please: on the dance floors only clean soft soled shoes 6185 Arapahoe Road. From Arapahoe turn north on 62nd, then left (west) into car park, entrance is to the front [Google map] [Street View / map] $10 (CFOOTMAD members $8, students $7, children $2); family dance $15/$14 family; $5 individual. Organised by CFOOTMAD - information line: 720-722-1170 City of Boulder website

Buena Vista community dance generally 2nd Friday September - May, 7-9.30 pm $4 ($2 students). Congregational Church, 217 Crossman Avenue Enquiries and to confirm details: Randy Barnes: (719) 395-6704. Descriptive on-line article Buena Vista Visitor Center website

Colorado School of Mines (Golden) Contra Dance Club for CSM and other students. Appears to be inactive.

Colorado Springs contra 3rd Saturday 7:30 - 10pm with beginner lesson at 7pm, 5th Saturday Zesty dance 7:30 - 10pm with no lesson All About Dance, 2318 Vickers Drive $9 adults, $5 students, $0 for kids with adult Schedule Organised by Pikes Peak Traditional Dance Meetup Facebook City of Colorado Springs website

Denver contra 2nd and 4th Fridays, lesson beforehand (Schedule) 8pm (lesson 7.15), Scheitler Recreation Center, 5031 W. 46th Avenue Denver, by Berkeley Lake, across Sheridan Boulevard from Lakeside Amusement Park. From the west use the 2nd driveway. [Google map] $10 (CFOOTMAD members $8, students $7, children $2) Organised by CFOOTMAD, information line: 720-722-1170, Meetup Facebook Visit Denver website

Central Denver Hands Across contra Hands Across contra dance series 4th Saturdays, lesson 6.15pm, dance 7-10pm Inclusive, gender-neutral contra dance, calling uses the terms larks / ravens rather than gents / ladies. Each dancer selects either role as they will Venue is the United Methodist Church hall at 690 Colorado Blvd SE cnr of 7th, car park at back of buildings, enter via 7th Cost is sliding scale, from $5 to $15 Organised by CFOOTMAD, information line: 720-722-1170, Dance also affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Rainbeaus dance club

Zesty! contra For experienced dancers with at most a quick walk through. No lesson beforehand 2nd Saturdays, 7–10pm (Schedule) Scheitler Recreation Center, 5031 W. 46th Avenue Denver, by Berkeley Lake, near Lakeside Amusement Park. From the west use the 2nd entrance. [Google map] AS OF JANUARY 2020: In Boulder, at the Boulder Tango School on the east side of the Avalon Building (entrance photo), 6185 Arapahoe Road $12 / $10 members / $6 students Organised by CFOOTMAD - information line: 720-722-1170

Durango contra dance Facebook events schedule One Saturday per month, season is October through May (2018-2019) 4-6pm First floor dance studio, Smiley Building, 1309 E 3rd Ave, Durango $10 or $75 for the season Durango area information

Fort Collins contra 1st & 3rd Saturdays 7:30 - 10pm with beginner lesson beforehand Masonic Temple, 225 W Oak St, cnr S Howes, large & historic dance floor on the basement level, [ MAP] $10, $5 students Organised by Friends of Traditional Dance, 970-829-8689 Downtown Fort Collins visitor website

Carbondale contra (up valley from Glenwood Springs) 2nd Saturdays between October and May: 2019 - Oct 12 and Nov 9, 2020 - Jan 11, Feb 8 and April 11 7:30 - 10pm starting with a beginner walkthrough Central Denver Dance is in Carbondale about 15 miles up the Roaring Fork from Glenwood Springs Carbondale Community School, 1505 Satank Rd. [ MAP] $10, $8 students Enquiries: City of Glenwood Springs website

Grand Junction Contra Grand Valley Community Contra Society One Saturday per month outside of summer, schedule 7.00 lesson, 7.30pm dance Margery Ballroom, upstairs 523 1/2 Main Street $8, ages 10-17 $4 Facebook occasional English Country Dance Enquiries: Connie, , 970-243-6736 City of Grand Junction website

Montezuma County – Cortez or Dolores Montezuma Community Barn and Contra Dance Website on Facebook Organise dances at local special events Enquiries: (970) 739-4383

Salida contra dance Salida Scout Hut, east end of Riverside Park on E Sackett St between "E" and "D" Streets. 7.30-9.30pm with a lesson beforehand at 7pm. Easier dances at the beginning especially for families, slightly harder dances after the break. Dessert potluck. $7. Arkansas Valley Music and Dance arkvalleymusicanddance.org website or Facebook Salida visitor information

Westminster Final dance of this series was September 2018

Boulder Waltz and contras Many 5th Fridays (Schedule) Contras, waltzes, etc. through the evening Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road. From Arapahoe turn north on 62nd, then left (west) into car park. Entrance is to the front. Only clean soft soled shoes on the dance floors [Google map] [Street View / map] Organised by CFOOTMAD - information line 720-722-1170

Fort Collins Waltz Some 4th Saturdays, 7.30-10.30pm, lesson beforehand Admission: $15 or students $8 Masonic Temple, 225 W Oak St, cnr S Howes, large & historic dance floor on the basement level, [ MAP] or Club Tico, by City Park Lake, 1599 City Park Drive, [map] Organised by Friends of Traditional Dance (FOTD), information line: (970) 829-8689

English Country Dance

Colorado Springs “Little London Assembly” English Country Dance Mondays 6.45pm, $6 International Dance Club, upper ballroom, 2422 Busch Ave . Meetup group Enquiries: (970) 219-4627

Denver ECD and early American “Experience Sense & Sensibility” live music, all dances taught and walked through, no partner nor previous experience needed Facebook or Website, dances are primarily Playford through Regency (Jane Austen era) Monthly dance, refer to Facebook or website for which of two venues: Berkeley Community Church, 3701 W 50th Av, near Regis College and Highlands United Methodist Church 3131 Osceola St Enquiries: Chris Kermiet, 303-321-2262 The Winter Solabration is a special celebration of the solstice in December