Come Dance With Us!
Elks Lodge, 2nd floor
Friday, Nov 14
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Bev Young teaches and calls.
Live music by
More the Merrier*
* Bridgette Hendrix, violin; Phil Carlos, concertina; Jo Ellen Carlos, recorder;
Mike Sweet, accordion; Mary Jo Quinn, piano; Robert Logan, hammered dulcimer.
Elks Lodge, 2nd floor
Saturday, Nov 15
7:30 - 10:30 PM
Joseph
Erhard-Hudson teaches and calls
Music by Swing Away*
* Phil Carlos, hammered dulcimer & concertina; Steve Dagger, whistle and Uilleann pipes;
Carla Green, piano; Pam Hilligus, fiddle
Support dance in Missoula.
Join the Missoula Folklore Society!
Videos from last month's Bear Hug Contra Dance & Music weekend! Great music, calling, workshops, and fun. All on the shores of beautiful Flathead Lake.
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EVENT DETAILS
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Contra Dance
Saturday, Nov 15 - Music by Swing Away
Elks Lodge (2nd floor), Calling by Joseph Erhard-Hudson
7:30 - 10:30 PM
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Come join us for a fun evening of Contradancing at the Elks Lodge in the upstairs ballroom with lively fiddle music!
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No partner or experience is necessary. All dances are taught by experienced callers and are easy-to-learn.
We'll help you! If you're new to contra dancing, we encourage you to arrive by 7:15 so you can be ready for the beginner's workshop at 7:30 PM.
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College students and MFS members are $5! High School students and kids 18 & under are FREE! Regular admission is $10.
All dances are taught from scratch & called!
Beginners, Singles, Couples, & Families are welcome!
Support dance in Missoula.
Join the Missoula Folklore Society!
(Not in date order ~ Use above links)
Fri, Nov 14 | Elks Lodge, 2nd floor | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
We will teach fun, easy-to-learn, English country dances to live music.
The figures in English Country Dancing are very similar to contra dancing and square dancing.
Everyone welcome. No experience necessary. No dance partner required. Come join us. Donation sliding scale ($5 - $10)
Live music by "More the Merrier" (Bridgette Hendrix, violin; Jo Ellen Carlos, recorder; Mary Jo Quinn, piano; Mike Sweet, accordion; Phil Carlos, concertina; Robert Logan, hammered dulcimer.)
(Not in date order ~ Use above links)
Contra Dance
Saturday, Dec 6 - Skippin a Groove & Grouse in the House
Elks Lodge (2nd floor),
Calling by Sky Cova
7:30 - 10:30 PM
Come join us for a fun evening of contradancing and lively fiddle music at the Elks Lodge.
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No partner or experience is necessary. All dances are taught by experienced callers and are easy-to-learn.
Regular admission: $10. Students and MFS Members: $5. High school students and age 18 and under are free!. Cash or card. No Venmo at this time.
Beginners, Singles, Couples, & Families are welcome! All dances are taught from scratch & called!
Support dance in Missoula. Join the Missoula Folklore Society!
(Not in date order ~ Use above links)
Swing & Social Dance Party
1st Wed, Dec 3 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Elks Lodge, 2nd floor
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Please join us for a fun evening of Swing Dancing at the Elks Lodge in the upstairs ballroom!
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We'll start with a short introductory SWING lesson (15 min).
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We will spin music suitable for triple -step, single- step, lindy, west coast, and cowboy swing dance. We may even have a Latin dance, tango, or waltz in our mix!
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No partner or experience is necessary. All ages. Suggested minimum donation of $10.
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You can email questions or 1-2 favorite songs you'd like to hear to Susan Morgan at globaldanceparties@gmail.com
Event co-sponsored by Missoula Folklore Society and Global Dance Parties Missoula.
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Last updated November 4, 2025