Contra Dance (most at the Elks Lodge)
1st and 3rd Saturdays, Oct - May
See Contra Dance Calendar below!
Halloween Contra Dance!
Hosted by UM Folklore Society, MFS campus partner. We will be collecting nonperishable food for the Can the Cats ⚞^. .^⚟ food drive.
Dance starts at 7:30 PM on the UM campus in the University Center Ballroom (3rd floor) and features the "Roots Band" and "Death Camas" with Sky Cova calling. Donations admired but not required.
Please bring a water bottle. We're trying to phase out paper cups
English Country Dances happen on the 2nd Friday of every month. More info here.
1st and 3rd Saturdays | Oct - May
Elks Lodge (2nd floor)
112 N Pattee St.
Easy Dances/Beginners' Workshop - 7:30 PM
Dance - 8:00 PM
Suggested Donation = $10
No experience necessary -- dances are taught from scratch and prompted by a "caller" to live fiddle music! Callers and band vary; see schedule below.
Singles, couples, students (K - college), and families are all welcome!
Join MFS 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; masks are suggested but neither is required.)
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.
Contra Dance Calender
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LOCATIONS
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 (south of Elks) above the "Market on Front" cafe.
COST
Suggest Donation = $10
SCHEDULE (contras, in town)
1st and 3rd Saturdays, Oct - May
Last updated Sept 25, 2026
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