Dance with Us
Join our vibrant community of traditional American dancing and music in Kalamazoo!
Sunday, March 1, Just for Fun Dance 2:00 -5:00-A mashup of contras, squares, English dances and whatever the volunteer callers think you'll enjoy. Dancing to recorded music in a relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for new dancers.
Saturday, March 14 afternoon, English Country Dancing 2:00 -500 The Fiddle Section playing dedicated tunes unique to each dance. Jane Austen never dies. Darlene Underwood calling.
Potluck dinner in between the dances. Bring something to share.
Saturday, March 14 evening, Contra Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Luke Panning and Myron Grant playing the tunes. Darlene Underwood calling.
Sunday, March 15 afternoon ADVANCED CONTRA!! Round Creek String Band. With Darlene Underwood calling red hot dances. Check the FAQ page to be sure you'll be comfortable at an advanced dance.
Wednedsay, March 18 7:30 -9:30. Skills workshop at 7:00. Wonderful English Dances from Elizabethan and Jane Austen to modern. Dance like you're in a costume drama to live music. We love beginners.
Saturday, March 28, Contras and Squares 7:30 -10:30. Free skills workshop at 7:00 pm. Tunes by the Vox Elders. Caller TBA
Saturday, April 11, Contras and Squares 7:30 -10:30. Free skills workshop at 7:00. Futuretime String Band, caller TBA.
Wednesday, April 15, English Country Dancing 7:30 to 9:30. Dance like Bridgerton is real. Free skills workshop at 7:00. Great live music.
Donation based admission is $5.00 to $20. Pay what you can, cash or check only.
Wear comfortable clothing and smooth soled shoes. Bring a water bottle and, if you want, a snack to share.
Join us at the Oshtemo Grange Hall 3234 North 3rd Street at the corner and 3rd st and H ave. Kalamazoo, Mich. Park in the Grange Lot or at the church across the street. Please don't block the fire station.
Everybody's Welcome! You don't need to bring a partner because everybody dances with everybody. You don't need to know how to dance! Beginner's lessons start a half-hour before the dance.