
Dance Calendar
Full vaccinations are requested and masks are suggested. The evolving COVID-19 situation may require the cancellation of some events.
Summer Contra Dances at Lubrecht Forest
Overview:
UM Folklore & Missoula Folklore are partnering to offer summer contra dances at UM’s Lubrecht Forest on First Fridays. Our rental includes dance pavilion & & access to bathhouse / restrooms which we have from 10 am Friday to 10 am Saturday. Due to recent rise in COVID cases -- there are these changes from the previous dance:
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No potluck, and no use of dining hall.
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BYO-DS & WB: Bring your own DS (Dance Snacks) WB (Water Bottle) (water is available)
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Be BEAR aware and store any food appropriately.
Location:
Lubrecht Forest is located 30 miles east of Missoula on Hwy 200. For directions from Missoula, please click here.
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Carpool: A sign-up page has been set up for those offering or looking for a ride. Click here.
Cost:
Costs for the venue and band/caller are about $500, so we ask that attendees donate $10 each to help with these costs.
Schedule:
Can you HELP with set up/tear down? Picnic tables must be moved out/back in. Email Julie Kahl.
Friday
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10:00am to 7:00 pm – Enjoy the area (hiking, music jams!) & set up for sound system, etc.
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Note: NO POTLUCK
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BYO-DS & WB: Bring your own DS (Dance Snacks) WB (Water Bottle) (water is available)
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7:00pm - 9:30 pm - Dance in the Pavillion.
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Saturday morning (for those who stay overnight)
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Breakfast on your own. No use of dining hall. We must be gone by 10 am. After a good cleaning!
Lodging (optional):
Tent & RV camping spaces are $10/person (pay at the dance).
A few cabins & boxcars have been reserved.
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3-person cabins cost $54; 6-person boxcars cost $65 . Beds are twin beds & bunk beds.
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Bedding is not included – bring your own sleeping bag & pillow.
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If interested in renting one of our reserved cabins, contact vicki.watson@umontana.edu . Payment required to hold reservation.
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Gather some friends to fill a cabin or boxcar.
More cabins/boxcars may be available from Lubrecht Facilities if not yet rented by others.
Email Lubrecht@cfc.umt.edu to rent one of these if available.
Last updated 7/14/22