Sunday, May 12

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Family Dance at the ECM Building, 1204 Oread, Lawrence, Kansas at the northeast end of the KU campus. 4 pm dance with music by Natural Causes and Jill Allen calling; 5:30 pm potluck. Family dances feature dances that are fun and easy for everyone in the family. For potluck: bring two dishes per family, drinking cups, and tableware. Drinking water is provided. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 16. For more info, phone Lauralyn at 785/842-7149 (or see link at left).

Due to a facility scheduling conflict there will be no International Folk Dancing this evening at Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays)

Friday, May 17

Mid-Missouri Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by Bucket Brigade with Marilee Karmanski calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a walk-through at 7:00. Admission: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, May 18

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Barn Dance 8:00-11:00 pm at the Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, Lawrence, Kansas. Mike Rundle calling with music by Jim and Kim Lansford. For more info see link at left.

Sunday, May 19

Terpsichore will perform at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays)

Friday, May 31

Mid-Missouri Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by The Bellwethers with Jim Thaxter & Paula McFarling calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a walk-through at 7:00. Admission: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, June 1

Sarsaparilla Dance Hall 109 West Lexington Road, Independence, MO 816/252-2625. Contra Dance with Kim and Jim Langsford playing! Marilee Standifer Karmanski calling! For more information, visit the Sarsaparilla Dance Hall.

Friday, June 7

Mid-Missouri Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by WhoopUp Holler with Sandy Strand calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a walk-through at 7:00. Admission: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, June 8

25th Annual Scottish Highland Games at Wyandotte County Fairgrounds, I-435 and I-70 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Events and activities include music, dance, athletics, food and drink, and much more. Admission is $8 for adults, $3 for children 7-12. For more information visit www.kcscottishgames.org.

Greek Festival 2002 at St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church, 8100 W. 95th Street in Overland Park, KS, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Admission is free. Entertainment includes the band Ta Zorbas of Omaha and three dance groups from the church. Food and other items will be available for purchase. For more information call 913/341-7373.

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Penn Valley Community College in the Physical Education Building (SW corner of campus, 33rd and SW Trafficway). This is the 2nd Annual Crazy Clothes Contra Prom. Jim Thaxter calling. Live music by The Atchisons. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Sunday, June 9

Greek Festival 2002 at St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church, 8100 W. 95th Street in Overland Park, KS, from noon to 8:00 pm. Admission is free. Entertainment includes the band Ta Zorbas of Omaha and three dance groups from the church. Food and other items will be available for purchase. For more information call 913/341-7373.

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Family Dance at the East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th Street. 4 pm dance featuring local callers and musicians. This month calling by Mike Rundle and music by Natural Causes. 5:30 pm potluck. Family dances feature dances that are fun and easy for everyone in the family. For potluck: bring two dishes per family, drinking cups, and tableware. Drinking water is provided. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 16. For more info and new summer location, phone Lauralyn at 785/842-7149 (or see link at left).

Saturday, June 15

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Barn Dance 8:00-11:00 pm at the Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, Lawrence, Kansas. Lisa Harris calling with music by Fox on the Run (Greg and Jill Allen). Adults $6. Kids under 16 $2. For more info see link at left.

First Anniversary Party for Topeka Folk Dancers 7:00-9:00 pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1821 SW 37th St., Topeka, Kansas. Cake and ice cream will be served. For more information see Weekly Dances, Saturday.

Friday, June 21

Mid-Missouri Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by TBA with Paula McFarling & Sandy Strand calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a walk-through at 7:00. Admission: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, June 22

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Penn Valley Community College in the Physical Education Building (SW corner of campus, 33rd and SW Trafficway). TBA calling. Live music by Natural Causes. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Saturday, June 29

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Bloo Moon Advanced Dance 8:00-11:00 pm at the Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, Lawrence, Kansas. Terry Rouse calling with music by All Night Fiddlers. Adults $6. Kids under 16 $2. For more info see link at left.

Thursday, July 4

First Annual Topeka Folk Dancers Independence Day Picnic 2:00 pm-??? at 2530 NW 62nd St., Topeka, Kansas. Live music by Terpsichore, Grillables will be provided, so please bring a side dish, salad, beverage, or dessert. Please RSVP by June 30 if you think you might be coming. For more information call 785/286-0761 or email Bob or Elaine.

Brigham Young University International Folk Dancers are part of City of Independence July 4 celebration. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Community of Christ Auditorium, 1001 W. Walnut. Free.

Saturday, July 6

Sarsaparilla Dance Hall 109 West Lexington Road, Independence, MO 816/252-2625. Contra Dance with Bellweathers playing! Jim Thaxter calling! For more information, visit the Sarsaparilla Dance Hall.

Saturday, July 13

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. Terry Rouse calling. Live music by Summer Lightning. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Sunday, July 14

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Family Dance at the East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th Street. 4 pm dance featuring local callers and musicians. This month Jill Allen will be calling and Natural Causes will be playing. 5:30 pm potluck. Family dances feature dances that are fun and easy for everyone in the family. For potluck: bring two dishes per family, drinking cups, and tableware. Drinking water is provided. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 16. For more info and new summer location, phone Lauralyn at 785/842-7149 (or see link at left).

Terpsichore will perform at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays)

Tuesday, July 16

An After-Hours Event at Tiger Tales Bookstore in Columbia, Missouri. Guitarists at Large - An Acoustic Evening will take place 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the corner of Nifong Blvd. and S. Providence Rd. Lee Ruth and Thom Howard will emcee. Lee Ruth, Otto Palmer, Thom Howard, Claud Crum, Brad Roby, Jon Hockenbury and Kyle Brown are featured. For information and directions call Tiger tales at 573/449-5996.

Friday, July 19

Mid-Missouri Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by Tom Verdot, Nate Kemperman, Thom Howard, Jim Ruth with open-mike calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a walk-through at 7:00. Admission: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, July 20

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Barn Dance 8:00-11:00 pm at the Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, Lawrence, Kansas. Jill Allen calling with music by Dusty Clog Hogsloppers. Adults $6. Kids under 16 $2. For more info see link at left.

Saturday, July 27

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Penn Valley Community College in the Physical Education Building (SW corner of campus, 33rd and SW Trafficway). TBA calling. Live music by Natural Causes. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Friday, August 2

The Missouri Town Dancers do a mixture of English country and slow contras in Lee's Summit on the first and third Fridays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. No fee, although if you come to practice and enjoy our historic style of dancing we encourage you to join our club ($10 a year). Perform the dances of long ago in period costume (1855). For more information, call Mavis Gippner at 816/373-9147.

Saturday, August 10

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. Jill Allen calling. Live music by Alferd Packer Memorial Band. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Sunday, August 11

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Family Dance at the East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th Street. 4 pm dance featuring Jill Allen calling and local musicians. 5:30 pm potluck. Family dances feature dances that are fun and easy for everyone in the family. For potluck: bring two dishes per family, drinking cups, and tableware. Drinking water is provided. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 16. For more info and new summer location, phone Lauralyn at 785/842-7149 (or see link at left).

Friday, August 16

Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park, Meyer Blvd. & Swope Parkway in Kansas City, MO from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Great food, crafts, music and dance from around the world. $1 per person donation at the gate for 12 yrs and over. For more information call 816/513-7593 or visit Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

The Missouri Town Dancers do a mixture of English country and slow contras in Lee's Summit on the first and third Fridays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. No fee, although if you come to practice and enjoy our historic style of dancing we encourage you to join our club ($10 a year). Perform the dances of long ago in period costume (1855). For more information, call Mavis Gippner at 816/373-9147.

Saturday, August 17

Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park, Meyer Blvd. & Swope Parkway in Kansas City, MO from noon to 10:00 pm. Great food, crafts, music and dance from around the world. $1 per person donation at the gate for 12 yrs and over. For more information call 816/513-7593 or visit Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Barn Dance 8:00-11:00 pm at the Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, Lawrence, Kansas. Sandy Strand calling with music by Bob & Melissa Atchison. Adults $6. Kids under 16 $2. For more info see link at left.

Sunday, August 18

Terpsichore will perform at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays). Terpsichore will also be performing at the Ethnic Enrichment Festival today at 4:30 pm. (see following entry).

Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park, Meyer Blvd. & Swope Parkway in Kansas City, MO from noon to 6:00 pm. Great food, crafts, music and dance from around the world. $1 per person donation at the gate for 12 yrs and over. For more information call 816/513-7593 or visit Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

Saturday, August 24

22nd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships Weekend in Lawrence, Kansas. Activities this evening include Contra Dance Basics Workshop, Contra Dance, and Old Timey Jam. For more information visit the website www.fidpick.org, e-mail info@fidpick.org or call 785/842-7149.

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Penn Valley Community College in the Physical Education Building (SW corner of campus, 33rd and SW Trafficway). TBA calling. Live music by TBA. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Sunday, August 25

22nd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships Weekend at South Park, between 11th and 13th on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, Kansas. Activities from noon to 5:00 pm include Contests and Concerts, Shape Note Singing Workshop, Children's Activities, Jamming in the Park, Food vendors, T-shirts, and Memorobilia. For more information visit the website www.fidpick.org, e-mail info@fidpick.org or call 785/842-7149.

Saturday, August 31

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Bloo Moon Advanced Dance 8:00-11:00 pm at the Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, Lawrence, Kansas. Wesley Brown calling with music by Euphoria Stringband. Adults $6. Kids under 16 $2. For more info see link at left.

Friday, September 6

2002 Greek Festival 6:00-11:00 pm at 120th and Wornall, Kansas City, MO sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Authentic Greek Food, Gifts, Live Greek Band, Church Tours, Carry-out, Dance Performances, Free Admission, Free Parking, Great Prizes. For more information call 942-9100 or 491-1990.

Saturday, September 7

2002 Greek Festival noon-11:00 pm at 120th and Wornall, Kansas City, MO sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Authentic Greek Food, Gifts, Live Greek Band, Church Tours, Carry-out, Dance Performances, Free Admission, Free Parking, Great Prizes. For more information call 942-9100 or 491-1990.

Boone's Lick Country Folk Festival Arrow Rock, Missouri. Concerts from 1:00-5:00 pm in the Old Schoolhouse. Dance at 7:00 pm. $7 admission to the whole thing. Afternoon music by Cathy & Dave, Howard Marshall, Thom Howard, and Curtis and Loretta (Celtic music from Minnesota). The fire department sponsors a pig roast supper, complete with homemade pie, between the concert and the dance.

Sunday, September 8

2002 Greek Festival noon-8:00 pm at 120th and Wornall, Kansas City, MO sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Authentic Greek Food, Gifts, Live Greek Band, Church Tours, Carry-out, Dance Performances, Free Admission, Free Parking, Great Prizes. For more information call 942-9100 or 491-1990.

Friday, September 13

Squirrel Moon Festival at Folklore Village in Dodgeville, WI from 6:00 pm - ???. A Wonderful Weekend of Contras and Squares with Ron Buchanan, Amy McFarland & Maria Terres, and Contratopia. For more information e-mail Cassie or call 608/273-1055 or visit the Festival website. For more about Folklore Village visit Folklore Village.

Saturday, September 14

Flint Hills Barn Dance Douglass Community Center Annex, 9th & Yuma, Manhattan, KS. Enid Cocke calling. Live music by Barnswallows. Basic instruction at 7:00 pm, dance 7:30 to 10:30 pm. $5 donation from adults appreciated (children free!). For more information, visit Flint Hills Barn Dance.

Old-Time Community Contra Dance Bethel College Memorial Hall, North Newton, KS. Sharon Penner calling. Live music by Flatland String Band. Basic instruction at 6:30 pm, dance 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students $4, Children $2. For more information, visit Newton Contra Dance Association.

Squirrel Moon Festival at Folklore Village in Dodgeville, WI from 8:00 am - past midnight. A Wonderful Weekend of Contras and Squares with Ron Buchanan, Amy McFarland & Maria Terres, and Contratopia. For more information e-mail Cassie or call 608/273-1055 or visit the Festival website. For more about Folklore Village visit Folklore Village.

Sunday, September 15

Squirrel Moon Festival at Folklore Village in Dodgeville, WI from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. A Wonderful Weekend of Contras and Squares with Ron Buchanan, Amy McFarland & Maria Terres, and Contratopia. For more information e-mail Cassie or call 608/273-1055 or visit the Festival website. For more about Folklore Village visit Folklore Village.

Friday, September 20

Prairie Festival XXIV Contra Dance, The Land Institute, Big Barn, 2440 E. Water Well Road, Salina, KS from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Mike Rundle calling. Live music by Calliope with Ann Zimmerman. Admission $5. For more information, call 785/823-5376 or visit Praire Festival.

Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by The Gray Squirrels with Jim Thaxter calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a lesson at 7:00. Donation: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, September 21

UnPlaza Art Fair 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO on the lawns of All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, featuring 40 artists displaying a wide variety of media.

International Taverna (Beer Garden) 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm at 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO in Conover Hall in All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, featuring International Folk Dancing to recorded music and live performance by Terpsichore.

Old-Time Square Dance, Boone County Heeritage Festival, Nifong Park, Columbia, MO. Dancing around 6:00 pm.

Sunday, September 22

Terpsichore will perform at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays)

UnPlaza Art Fair noon - 5:00 pm at 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO on the lawns of All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, featuring 40 artists displaying a wide variety of media.

Saturday, September 28

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Penn Valley Community College in the Physical Education Building (SW corner of campus, 33rd and SW Trafficway). Jill Allen calling. Live music by Kelly and Diana Wertz. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Friday, October 4

Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by Green Corn with Janine gordon and John Quint calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a lesson at 7:00. Donation: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, October 5

Wichita Contra Dance Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of Maple and Martinson, Wichita, KS. Barb Kirchner calling. Live music by Flatland String Band. Beginners' class at 6:30 pm, dance at 7:00 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students with ID $4, under 16 free. For more information, visit Wichita Contra Dance.

Friday, October 11

Gerald Trimble, Bird Fleming, Clark Jamison and Julia Thro will be featured on Emmanuel Cleaver's radio show "Under the Clock" on KCUR FM 89.3 at noon. Listen or join the audience at City Center Stage in Union Station. Admission is free.

Lawrence Barn Dance Association First Friday Dance 7:30-10:30 pm at the Carnegie Library Building, 9th and Vermont, Lawrence, Kansas. Enid Cocke calling with music by Fox on the Run. Adults $6. Kids under 16 $2. For more info see link at left.

Saturday, October 12

Swedish Dance Workshop hosted by the Scandinavian Dancers of Kansas City. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO. Workshop 9:00 am - 4:00 pm followed by Potluck and Dance Party with live music from 6:00 pm - ??? For more information call 816/444-4253 or email Tom Jongeling.

The Gerald Trimble Ensemble featuring guest artist Bird Fleming will present a concert titled "Cubaroque" at 8:00 pm at the Community Christian Church, 4601 Main, Kansas City, MO. Call 816/960-4636 for ticket information.

Flint Hills Barn Dance Douglass Community Center Annex, 9th & Yuma, Manhattan, KS. Jill Allen calling. Live music by The Atchison Family. Basic instruction at 7:00 pm, dance 7:30 to 10:30 pm. $5 donation from adults appreciated (children free!). For more information, visit Flint Hills Barn Dance.

Sunday, October 13

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Family Dance at the ECM Building, 1204 Oread, Lawrence, KS. 4 pm dance featuring local callers and musicians. 5:30 pm potluck. Family dances feature dances that are fun and easy for everyone in the family. For potluck: bring two dishes per family, drinking cups, and tableware. Drinking water is provided. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 16. For more info and new summer location, phone Lauralyn at 785/842-7149 (or see link at left).

Friday, October 18

Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by The Bellwethers with Paula McFarling calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a lesson at 7:00. Donation: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, October 19

Bob Shapiro and Elaine O'Gara are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a folk dance party at the Topeka Folk Dance Center. 2:00 pm-??? at 2530 NW 62nd St., Topeka, Kansas. Live music by Terpsichore. This will be potluck, so please bring an entrée, side dish, beverage, or dessert to share. Please RSVP by October 12 if you think you might be coming. For more information call 785/286-0761 or email Bob or Elaine.

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Barn Dance 7:30-10:30 pm at the Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, Lawrence, Kansas. Enid Cocke calling with music by Natural Causes. Adults $6. Kids under 16 $2. For more info see link at left.

Old-Time Community Contra Dance Bethel College Memorial Hall, North Newton, KS. Jim Williams calling. Live music by Lilting Banshee. Basic instruction at 6:30 pm, dance 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students $4, Children $2. For more information, visit Newton Contra Dance Association.

Friday, October 25

Lawrence International Folk Dancing will not take place October 25th. Please join us again next Friday, November 1st at the Dance Academy.

Saturday, October 26

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Penn Valley Community College in the Physical Education Building (SW corner of campus, 33rd and SW Trafficway). Pam Sherrod, Otis Watson, and Laura Bogue calling. Live music by Fox on the Run. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Friday, November 1

Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by Jim and Kim Lansford with Jim Thaxter calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a lesson at 7:00. Donation: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, November 2

Wichita Contra Dance 1st United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway, Room 106/110, Wichita, KS. TBA calling. Live music by Two Old Dogs. Beginners' class at 6:30 pm, dance at 7:00 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students with ID $4, under 16 free. For more information, visit Wichita Contra Dance.

Saturday, November 9

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. Lisa Harris calling. Live music by Euphoria Stringband. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Flint Hills Barn Dance Douglass Community Center Annex, 9th & Yuma, Manhattan, KS. John Turner calling. Live music by Sunday Night Stringband. Basic instruction at 7:00 pm, dance 7:30 to 10:30 pm. $5 donation from adults appreciated (children free!). For more information, visit Flint Hills Barn Dance.

Friday, November 15

Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by The Bellwethers with Janine Gordon and John Quint calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a lesson at 7:00. Donation: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, November 16

Kansas City Aidas Lithuanian Folkdancers will perform at Lenexa Community Center, 13420 Oak Street, Lenexa, KS (2 blocks north of 95th & Pflumm) at 1:30 pm. This is part of the Margarita’s Muge Lithuanian Holiday Marketplace from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Muge has been held annually since 1998. Muge (pronounced moo-gay”) is a Lithuanian word meaning marketplace. Dine in our European cafe or pick up some take out food. Enjoy the Aidas Lithuanian Dancers. Have your photo taken with Father Frost. Browse among Lithuanian imports including Baltic amber jewelry, wood carvings and hand-woven linens. Shop for gifts made by a variety of local crafters.

Sunday, November 17

Kansas City Aidas Lithuanian Folkdancers will perform at Lenexa Community Center, 13420 Oak Street, Lenexa, KS (2 blocks north of 95th & Pflumm) at 1:30 pm. This is part of the Margarita’s Muge Lithuanian Holiday Marketplace from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Muge has been held annually since 1998. Muge (pronounced moo-gay”) is a Lithuanian word meaning marketplace. Dine in our European cafe or pick up some take out food. Enjoy the Aidas Lithuanian Dancers. Have your photo taken with Father Frost. Browse among Lithuanian imports including Baltic amber jewelry, wood carvings and hand-woven linens. Shop for gifts made by a variety of local crafters.

Saturday, November 23

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at a new location - City in Motion Dance Studio, 3925 Main, Kansas City, MO. Jill Allen calling. Live music by Paul & Win Grace. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Sunday, November 24

Terpsichore will perform at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays)

Friday, November 29

Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by Cathy Barton and Dave Para with open mike calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a lesson at 7:00. Donation: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Friday, December 6

Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by Paul and Win Grace with Mac McKeever calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a lesson at 7:00. Donation: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, December 7

Wichita Contra Dance Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of Maple and Martinson, Wichita, KS. TBA calling. Live music by House Band (musicians welcome). Beginners' class at 6:30 pm, dance at 7:00 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students with ID $4, under 16 free. For more information, visit Wichita Contra Dance.

Saturday, December 14

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. Terry Rouse calling. Live music by All Night Fiddlers. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Flint Hills Barn Dance Douglass Community Center Annex, 9th & Yuma, Manhattan, KS. Lisa Harris calling. Live music by The Atchison Family. Basic instruction at 7:00 pm, dance 7:30 to 10:30 pm. $5 donation from adults appreciated (children free!). For more information, visit Flint Hills Barn Dance.

Sunday, December 22

Terpsichore will perform at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays)

Friday, December 27

Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by F-150 Pickup Band with Jim Thaxter and John Quint calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a lesson at 7:00. Donation: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, January 4

Wichita Contra Dance Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of Maple and Martinson, Wichita, KS. TBA calling. Live music by Two Old Dogs. Beginners' class at 6:30 pm, dance at 7:00 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students with ID $4, under 16 free. For more information, visit Wichita Contra Dance.

Saturday, January 11

Crosscurrents Contra Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. Jim Thaxter calling. Live music by Kelly and Diana Wertz. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Flint Hills Barn Dance Douglass Community Center Annex, 9th & Yuma, Manhattan, KS. Enid Cocke calling. Live music by Barnswallows. Basic instruction at 7:00 pm, dance 7:30 to 10:30 pm. $5 donation from adults appreciated (children free!). For more information, visit Flint Hills Barn Dance.

Old-Time Community Contra Dance Bethel College Memorial Hall, North Newton, KS. John Turner calling. Live music by Flatland String Band. Basic instruction at 6:30 pm, dance 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students $4, Children $2. For more information, visit Newton Contra Dance Association.

Sunday, January 12

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Family Dance at the ECM Building, 1204 Oread, Lawrence, KS. 4 pm dance featuring local callers and musicians. 5:30 pm potluck. Family dances feature dances that are fun and easy for everyone in the family. For potluck: bring two dishes per family, drinking cups, and tableware. Drinking water is provided. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 16. For more info and new summer location, phone Lauralyn at 785/842-7149 (or see link at left).

Sunday, January 19

Terpsichore will perform at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays)

Saturday, January 25

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at the Jack-o'-Lantern Ballroom, located near the intersection of Westport Road and Main St. in Kansas city, MO just west of Eckerd Drugs and next to First Calvary Baptist Church on Baltimore. Lisa Harris calling. Live music by Kim and Jim Lansford with Jim Nelson. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Saturday, February 1

Wichita Contra Dance Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of Maple and Martinson, Wichita, KS. TBA calling. Live music by Iron Wood. Beginners' class at 6:30 pm, dance at 7:00 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students with ID $4, under 16 free. For more information, visit Wichita Contra Dance.

Saturday, February 8

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. Enid Cocke calling. Live music by TBA. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Flint Hills Barn Dance Douglass Community Center Annex, 9th & Yuma, Manhattan, KS. Frank Arthur calling. Live music by Lafferty. Basic instruction at 7:00 pm, dance 7:30 to 10:30 pm. $5 donation from adults appreciated (children free!). For more information, visit Flint Hills Barn Dance.

Old-Time Community Contra Dance Bethel College Memorial Hall, North Newton, KS. Sharon Penner calling. Live music by Lafferty. Basic instruction at 6:30 pm, dance 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students $4, Children $2. For more information, visit Newton Contra Dance Association.

Friday, February 21

Mid-Missouri Contra Dance, First Christian Church, 10th and Walnut, Columbia, Missouri. Live music by Bucket Brigade with Tom Verdot with Janine Gordon and others calling. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 with a walk-through at 7:00. Admission: $5. For more information, call 573/449-5946 or 573/874-2792 or visit the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers web site.

Saturday, February 22

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at the Jack-o'-Lantern Ballroom, located near the intersection of Westport Road and Main St. in Kansas city, MO just west of Eckerd Drugs and next to First Calvary Baptist Church on Baltimore. Jill Allen calling. Live music by Kelly and Diana Wertz. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Sunday, February 23

Terpsichore will perform at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays)

Saturday, March 1

Wichita Contra Dance Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of Maple and Martinson, Wichita, KS. TBA calling. Live music by Lafferty. Beginners' class at 6:30 pm, dance at 7:00 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students with ID $4, under 16 free. For more information, visit Wichita Contra Dance.

Saturday, March 8

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. TBA calling. Live music by TBA. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Flint Hills Barn Dance Douglass Community Center Annex, 9th & Yuma, Manhattan, KS. Jim Williams calling. Live music by TBA. Basic instruction at 7:00 pm, dance 7:30 to 10:30 pm. $5 donation from adults appreciated (children free!). For more information, visit Flint Hills Barn Dance.

Old-Time Community Contra Dance Bethel College Memorial Hall, North Newton, KS. Lisa Harris calling. Live music by Lilting Banshee. Basic instruction at 6:30 pm, dance 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students $4, Children $2. For more information, visit Newton Contra Dance Association.

Saturday, March 22

Israeli Folk Dance Party sponsored by Tikvah Dancers in the Social Hall of the Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 7:30 - 10:30 pm. There will be a mix of old and new dances of varying levels. Cost for teens and adults is $5 plus a food donation to Harvesters. Call Tobi at 913/649-5914 for more information.

Sunday, March 23

Israeli Folk Dance Workshop sponsored by Tikvah Dancers in Waldman Hall at Ohev Shalom. Sessions from 10:00 am to noon and 12:45 to 2:45 pm followed by a review. Each seesion is $5. Call Tobi at 913/649-5914 for more information.

Sunday, March 30

Sundian New Year Celebration! at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays) This is the New Year's celebration for the enchanted land of Sundía, where every year begins on April Fools Day. Bring snacks to share and wear a Sundían "costume". Performing live: The Sundian National Orchestra which looks suspiciously like the local folk ensemble Terpsichore! Based on extensive research of the lyrics of Sundían folksongs, it appears that Sundíans sing, dance and play music all day and all night. Live music provided in the creative spirit of these wild and crazy Sundíans. Selections will include: Erev Rumba, Ivaniçamba, Ersko UnKolo, Ajnteš (guess what this is!), and many "More"!

Saturday, April 5

Wichita Contra Dance Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of Maple and Martinson, Wichita, KS. TBA calling. Live music by House Band (musicians welcome). Beginners' class at 6:30 pm, dance at 7:00 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students with ID $4, under 16 free. For more information, visit Wichita Contra Dance.

Saturday, April 12

Bob Shapiro and Elaine O'Gara invite you to the first grand continuing party at their Folk Dance Building. 2:00 pm-??? at 2530 NW 62nd St., Topeka, Kansas. Live music by Terpsichore. This will be potluck, so please bring an entrée, side dish, beverage, or dessert to share. Please RSVP if you think you might be coming. For more information call 785/286-0761 or email Bob or Elaine.

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. John Turner calling. Live music by Trinity. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Flint Hills Barn Dance Douglass Community Center Annex, 9th & Yuma, Manhattan, KS. TBA calling. Live music by TBA. Basic instruction at 7:00 pm, dance 7:30 to 10:30 pm. $5 donation from adults appreciated (children free!). For more information, visit Flint Hills Barn Dance.

Old-Time Community Contra Dance Bethel College Memorial Hall, North Newton, KS. TBA calling. Live music by Two Old Dogs. Basic instruction at 6:30 pm, dance 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students $4, Children $2. For more information, visit Newton Contra Dance Association.

Sunday, April 13

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Family Dance at the ECM Building, 1204 Oread, Lawrence, KS. 4 pm dance featuring Jill Allen calling and music by Kelly and Diana Werts. 5:30 pm potluck. Family dances feature dances that are fun and easy for everyone in the family. For potluck: bring two dishes per family, drinking cups, and tableware. Drinking water is provided. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 16. For more info and new summer location, phone Jill at 785/841-5789 or e-mail Family Dance.

Saturday, May 3

Wichita Contra Dance 1st United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway, Meredith Hall (basement south end), Wichita, KS. TBA calling. Live music by TBA. Beginners' class at 6:30 pm, dance at 7:00 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students with ID $4, under 16 free. For more information, visit Wichita Contra Dance.

Saturday, May 10

Flint Hills Barn Dance Douglass Community Center Annex, 9th & Yuma, Manhattan, KS. TBA calling. Live music by TBA. Basic instruction at 7:00 pm, dance 7:30 to 10:30 pm. $5 donation from adults appreciated (children free!). For more information, visit Flint Hills Barn Dance.

Saturday, June 7

Wichita Contra Dance 1st United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway, Meredith Hall (basement south end), Wichita, KS. TBA calling. Live music by The Atchison Family. Beginners' class at 6:30 pm, dance at 7:00 pm. Admission: Adults $5, Students with ID $4, under 16 free. For more information, visit Wichita Contra Dance.

Saturday, June 14

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. Jim Thaxter calling. Live music by TBA. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Flint Hills Barn Dance Douglass Community Center Annex, 9th & Yuma, Manhattan, KS. Jim Williams calling. Live music by Sunday Night Stringband. Basic instruction at 7:00 pm, dance 7:30 to 10:30 pm. $5 donation from adults appreciated (children free!). For more information, visit Flint Hills Barn Dance.

Saturday, June 28

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at the Jack-o'-Lantern Ballroom, located near the intersection of Westport Road and Main St. in Kansas city, MO just west of Eckerd Drugs and next to First Calvary Baptist Church on Baltimore. Terry Rouse calling. Live music by Tim and Jim Lansford. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Sunday, June 29

Terpsichore will perform at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays)

Saturday, July 5

Second Annual Topeka Folk Dancers Independence Day Picnic 3:00 pm-??? at 2530 NW 62nd St., Topeka, Kansas. Live music by Terpsichore, Grillables will be provided, so please bring a side dish, salad, beverage, or dessert. Please RSVP if you think you might be coming. For more information call 785/286-0761 or email Bob or Elaine.

Saturday, July 12

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. TBA calling. Live music by TBA. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Sunday, July 13

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Family Dance at the Unity Church at 9th Street and Madeline Lane in Lawrence, Kansas. Madeline Lane is about 3/8 mile west of Iowa on 9th Street. 4 pm dance featuring Jill Allen calling and music by Martha Haehl and Pam Sherrod. 5:30 pm potluck. Family dances feature dances that are fun and easy for everyone in the family. For potluck: bring two dishes per family, drinking cups, and tableware. Drinking water is provided. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 16. For more info phone Jill at 785/841-5789 or e-mail Family Dance.

Saturday, July 26

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at the Jack-o'-Lantern Ballroom, located near the intersection of Westport Road and Main St. in Kansas city, MO just west of Eckerd Drugs and next to First Calvary Baptist Church on Baltimore. Pam Sherrod and Otis Watson calling. Live music by Kelly and Diana Werts. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Saturday, August 9

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. Jill Allen calling. Live music by StratoCelts. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Sunday, August 10

Lawrence Barn Dance Association Family Dance at the Unity Church at 9th Street and Madeline Lane in Lawrence, Kansas. Madeline Lane is about 3/8 mile west of Iowa on 9th Street. 4 pm dance featuring Jill Allen calling and music by Martha Haehl and Pam Sherrod. 5:30 pm potluck. Family dances feature dances that are fun and easy for everyone in the family. For potluck: bring two dishes per family, drinking cups, and tableware. Drinking water is provided. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 16. For more info phone Jill at 785/841-5789 or e-mail Family Dance.

Friday, August 15

Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park, Meyer Blvd. & Swope Parkway in Kansas City, MO from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Great food, crafts, music and dance from around the world. $2 per person admission. For more information call 816/513-7593 or visit Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

Saturday, August 16

Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park, Meyer Blvd. & Swope Parkway in Kansas City, MO from noon to 10:00 pm. Great food, crafts, music and dance from around the world. $2 per person admission. For more information call 816/513-7593 or visit Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

Sunday, August 17

Ethnic Enrichment Festival at Swope Park, Meyer Blvd. & Swope Parkway in Kansas City, MO from noon to 6:00 pm. Great food, crafts, music and dance from around the world. $2 per person admission. For more information call 816/513-7593 or visit Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

Sunday, August 24

Terpsichore will perform at International Folk Dancing, Conover Auditorium, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut (one block east of Main Street), Kansas City, MO. (see Weekly Dances, Sundays)

Saturday, August 30

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at the Jack-o'-Lantern Ballroom, located near the intersection of Westport Road and Main St. in Kansas city, MO just west of Eckerd Drugs and next to First Calvary Baptist Church on Baltimore. TBA calling. Live music by Euphoria String Band. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Saturday, September 13

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. TBA calling. Live music by TBA. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Saturday, September 27

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at the Jack-o'-Lantern Ballroom, located near the intersection of Westport Road and Main St. in Kansas city, MO just west of Eckerd Drugs and next to First Calvary Baptist Church on Baltimore. TBA calling. Live music by TBA. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Saturday, October 11

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive. TBA calling. Live music by TBA. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: In order to protect the gym floor, Merriam Community Center requires that you wear shoes with non-marking soles; and no stilletto heels or cowboy boots. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.

Saturday, October 25

Crosscurrents Barn Dance at the Jack-o'-Lantern Ballroom, located near the intersection of Westport Road and Main St. in Kansas city, MO just west of Eckerd Drugs and next to First Calvary Baptist Church on Baltimore. TBA calling. Live music by TBA. Beginners welcome at 7:00 pm for lessons, dance starts at 7:30. Admission $6 (includes lesson!). NOTE: Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. For more information, call 816/353-5815 or 816/444-9686 or e-mail Laura Bogue.