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ECD Ball Schedule

The Ball Schedule

Pre-registration is Required | Attendance is Limited

We would appreciate volunteers that could help decorate the hall and provide refreshments.

If you can assist, please email the ball coordinators at ball@missoulafolk.org.

​PRIOR TO THE BALL (Feb 13 to Apr 24)

  • 2nd Friday English Country Dances

  • ​Classes: 4-week sessions of Beginning and Continuing Traditional English Dance classes are offered through Missoula’s Lifelong Learning Center on Wednesday evenings, 7pm – 8:15pm. Beginning starts March 4; Continuing starts April 1 (no foolin’). $25, or $20 if you register 7 days in advance.

  • ​Practice Sessions

    • Saturday, April 4, 4:30-6pm, Elks Lodge upstairs meeting room

    • Saturday, April 18, 4:30-6pm, Elks Lodge upstairs meeting room

    • Saturday, April 25, 1:00-3:00pm, Missoula Senior Center (location of the Ball)

​DAY OF THE BALL (April 25, 2026)​

  • 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Afternoon Practice Session for dancers to recorded music.​

  • 6:30 - 7:00 pm - The Gathering

    • Enjoy beverages (tea, sparkling apple cider, water), savory and sweet treats, conversation with dance friends, and live music.

  • 7:00- 10:30 pm - The Ball

    • Attire is your version of Period | Elegant | Dressy | Interesting.

    • Break at the halfway mark. Refreshments include beverages (tea, sparkling apple cider, water), and savory and sweet treats to enjoy.

Last updated March 21, 2026
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