Event Information

Description:

Colorado Friends Of Old Time Music And Dance is a non-profit organization that
runs nearly 100 community participatory dances per year - such as contra dances
- with live music and calling in the Denver and Boulder metro area of Colorado.
No prior dance experience is necessary, and almost all of our dances are
preceded by a lesson. Community dances are very social by nature - married and
unmarried couples, singles accompanied with friends or arriving alone, and
anyone from age 9 to 109 who enjoys dancing are welcome.  See you there!

    Click here for latest changes and cancellations  or call Paul at:  720-722-1170.


  For additional info, see contact/website below.

Short Description: CFOOTMAD promotes participatory American folk dances of various genres and eras including contras, squares, English Country, waltzes, ragtime ballroom and more. All with excellent live music!

VAC Member: Yes

Contact:	Jerry Olson
	303-665-1429
	vacliaison@cfootmad.org

 

Website: http://www.cfootmad.org/

All events, both regular and special, for this group follow below:

Regular Event: Denver Community Contra Dance - Contra Dance

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Cost: $10/$8 members (varies for sp. events)

Description:

Contra dancing is participatory American folk dancing - vigorous and enthusiastic.  Contra dances feature live music every time - Irish fiddle music, Old Time fiddle music or some wild derivation. Fun and easy to do, each dance is taught before the music begins. Our typical Friday night dance is held 2nd and 4th Fridays with an easy lesson beginning at 7:15 p.m.  All are welcome and no partner is needed. 
 

 Denver's New Contra Hall, Highlands Masonic Center


 

Note: See calendar at cfootmad.org for last-minute event changes/cancellations

Contact:
Steve Ruby	720-320-7868	Steve.Ruby@cfootmad.org
Paul	720-722-1170

More Information: http://www.cfootmad.org/dances.htm#denver

Regular Event: Boulder Community Contra Dance - Contra Dance

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Cost: $10/$8 members (varies for sp. events)

Description:

Contra dancing is participatory American folk dancing - vigorous and enthusiastic.  Contra dances feature live music every time - Irish fiddle music, Old Time fiddle music or some wild derivation. Fun and easy to do, each dance is taught before the music begins. Our typical evening dance is held 1st and 3rd Fridays with an easy lesson beginning at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome, and no partner is needed.

Note: Shoes with clean soles are mandatory.
See calendar at cfootmad.org for last-minute event changes/cancellations

Contact:
Teri Rasmusson	303-499-1346	Teri.Rasmusson@cfootmad.org
Paul	720-722-1170

More Information: http://www.cfootmad.org/dances.htm#boulder

Regular Event: Boulder Waltz Night - Waltz Dance

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Cost: $10/$8 members

Description:

An evening of waltzing to live music by local ensembles playing traditional music from a variety of countries including the British Isles.  You may come alone or bring a partner, but in this relaxed evening people generally dance with a different partner for each dance.  Dress can be casual to dressy, vintage to modern!  A free lesson is provided at 7:15 p.m. for people just (or still) learning to waltz.  Light refreshments are provided during the breaks.
  2013 schedule:


Mar 29th:  Band - The Pragmatics, 7:15 lesson:  Tom Masterson


May 31st:  Band - TBA, 7:15 lesson:  Robert Warden


Aug 30th:  Band - TBA, 7:15 lesson:  TBA


Nov 29th:  Band - TBA, 7:15 lesson:  Susan Marie Frontczak

Contact:
Viki Lawrence	303-666-0561	Viki.Lawrence@cfootmad.org
Paul	720-722-1170

More Information: http://www.cfootmad.org/dances.htm#waltz

Regular Event: Westminster Old-Time Community Dance - Contra Dance

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Cost: $8/$6 members ($2 kids 6-15)

Description:

The Westminster Grange Hall dance features squares, reels, circles, contras, waltzes and other couples dances. Live American old-time music is provided with Southern, Northwest and Northeast influences. Beginning dancers are always welcome and supported. Callers and musicians seeking to gain experience should contact the dance organizers for information on calling and participating in a band at this dance. Casual dress, no partner needed, all dances are taught, beginners and well-behaved youngsters are welcome.

Note: See calendar at cfootmad.org for last-minute event changes/cancellations

Contact:
Cathy Brown	303-412-8329
Paul	720-722-1170

More Information: http://www.cfootmad.org/dances.htm#westminster

Regular Event: Zesty Contra Dance - Contra Dance

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Cost: $12/$10 members

Description:

Zesty Contras are for dancers with enough experience to successfully do contra corners, hey-for-four, half-figure-eight above, California twirl, and similar moves with only occasional explanation from the caller. Zesties are danced with little caller instruction and minimal walk-throughs. Emphasis is on good timing, good manners, and smooth moves. Dancers help each other so we can all have a great time. If you have been dancing for a while, check out the Zesty Contras - you will be in for the time of your life - fun and engaging!

Note: See calendar at cfootmad.org for last-minute event changes/cancellations

Contact:
Caroline Fuller	303-444-9801	Caroline.Fuller@cfootmad.org
Paul	720-722-1170

More Information: http://www.cfootmad.org/dances.htm#zesty