Contra Dance at the Elks Lodge
1st and 3rd Saturdays, October - May ... plus Bonus Dance on Nov 11 at UM Ballroom!
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College students and MFS members are $5! High School students and kids under 18 are FREE! Regular admission is $10. Elks Lodge (2nd floor),
112 N Pattee St (except Nov 11 dance.)
No experience necessary -- dances are taught from scratch and prompted by a "caller" to live fiddle music!
Singles, couples, students (K - college), and families are all welcome!
MFS members receive discounted admission; join today and support Missoula contra dancing. Please bring soft soled, indoor shoes to dance in and protect the beautiful wood floor. (Full vaccinations are requested and masks are suggested but neither is required.)
After starting video, be sure to set the video resolution (Gear icon at bottom) on YouTube to 720p for high resolution or it may look blurry. (Might also revert back to 360p later in video for some unknown reason but you can reset it.) More contradance videos at youtube.com/@balanceandswing.
Please bring smooth, soft-soled, non-marking shoes to wear at the dance, i.e. not your outdoor shoes. Shoes with a leather sole work well because they slide easily.
There are folks in our community that are scent-sensitive. Please avoid heavy perfumes and heavily scented products when you are preparing for the dance.
Parents: Children are welcome at this family friendly venue but they must be supervised as we do not have dedicated childcare. Contra dancing is an activity for adults and children (6 and older) who are able to dance independently and follow the caller's instructions. For the safety and enjoyment of all, please ensure that your children under the age of 6 stay off the dance floor and remain in the designated area. We encourage you take turns with other parents to provide supervision so that all get a chance to dance some of the time.
LOCATIONS (Note: November 11 dance will be in the University Ballroom on campus)
CONTRA DANCES
Elks Lodge, 112 N Pattee St (corner of Pattee and Front)
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2nd floor Lodge room (up left staircase)
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Parking is free at the large parking garage across Front Street
COST (contras, in town)
College students/MFS members: $5
General Admission: $10
SCHEDULE (contras, in town)
1st and 3rd Saturdays, Oct - May
HS students/kids under 18 = FREE!
Last updated September 26, 2023