Come Dance With
Us And Make Joy!
Most dance events are at the Elks Lodge, 2nd floor ballroom. 112 N. Pattee St but some are at Free Cycles or UM. PLEASE check the links!
4th Fri|Feb 27|Bal Folk Dance (Location Changed for this dance to University Center Student Life Center on second floor)
Chris Cragwick rocked the TropiContra with blazing cartoon colors and a snake!
* Attending these classes and/or our 2nd Friday English Country Dances will help prepare you for our upcoming English Country Ball on April 25!
(Not in date order ~ Use above links)
~~~ 3rd Saturday Contra Dance ~~~
Saturday, Mar 21
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Elks Lodge (2nd floor Ballroom)
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112 N. Pattee St
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7:30 - 10:30 PM
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Beginner's Workshop at 7:30 PM
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Calling by Brenda Goodwin (special guest caller!)
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Music by Skippin' a Groove*
* Skippin' a Groove is Laura Lundquist (flute, penny whistle), Alan Boren (guitar), and Roy Curet (fiddle).
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.
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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.
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)
2nd Fri | Mar 13 | Elks Lodge, 2nd floor
112 N. Pattee St | 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 $5 - $10.
* Live music by "More the Merrier" (Bridgette Hendrix, violin; Robert Logan, hammered dulcimer; Phil Carlos, concertina; Jo Ellen Carlos, recorder; Mike Sweet, accordion; Mary Jo Quinn, piano; )
(Not in date order ~ Use above links)
~~~ 1st Sat Contra Dance ~~~
Saturday, Mar 7
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Elks Lodge (2nd floor Ballroom)
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112 N. Pattee St
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7:30 - 10:30 PM
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Beginner's Workshop at 7:30 PM
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Calling by Bev Young
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Music by Swing Away*
* Phil Carlos, Steve Dagger, Carla Green and Pam Hilligus
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.
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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.
In recognition of International Women’s Day, dances composed by women will be featured.
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, March 4 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Elks Lodge, 2nd floor
112 N. Pattee St
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Please join us for a fun evening of Swing Dancing at the Elks Lodge in the 2nd Floor Ballroom!
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We'll start with a short introductory SWING lesson (15 min) with a special dance lesson at the brief mid-dance break!
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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. Seating available for those wishing to listen as well! Suggested minimum donation of $10.
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Support dance in Missoula. Join the Missoula Folklore Society!
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 February 21, 2026