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DETAILS
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Fall Contra Dance
Saturday, Oct 4 - Music by Skippin A Groove
Elks Lodge (2nd floor), Calling by Bev Young
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.
St Pats/Heritage Contra Dance!
Beginners, Singles, Couples, & Families are welcome!
All dances are taught from scratch & called!
Support dance in Missoula.
Join the Missoula Folklore Society!
Fri, Oct 10 | Elks Lodge, 2nd floor | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Elks Lodge, 2nd floor
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)
Contra Dance
Saturday, Oct 18 - Music by Swing Away*
Elks Lodge - (2nd floor) - Calling by Roy Curet
7:30 - 10:30 PM
* Swing Away is Phil Carlos, Steve Dagger and Carla Green
Come join us for a fun evening of Contradancing at the Elks Lodge 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.
College students and MFS members are $5! High School students and kids 18 & under are FREE! Regular admission is $10.
Beginners, Singles, Couples, & Families are welcome! All dances are taught from scratch & called!
Support dance in Missoula. Join the Missoula Folklore Society!
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Last updated June 21, 2025