Live music is what makes the dance go. We're lucky to have the kind of great old-time string bands playing for us that lift our spirit and keep our feet moving to a solid groove.

SoleFest The Traditional Dance & Music Society hosts a dance weekend in October, an annual gathering for dancers from throughout the Midwest. 2013 SoleFest – Scheduled for October 18th – 20th, 2013. Save the Date! Featuring music by RIPTIDE and caller Nils Fredland! Ahoy all ye laddies and lassies! What do a scallywag good time and some fearsome fun have to do with dancing? Why a Pirate’s Ball of course! You don’t want to miss this, so make like a pirate and raid your closets for your best swashbuckler finery, and join us, one and all, for a Pirate’s Ball dance weekend. Schedule Friday: Dance 7:30pm – 11:30pm and then Party after Saturday: Workshops 10-12 noon and 2-4pm – topics to be announced soon Dance 7-11pm and then Party after Sunday: Yoga Class 9am, bring your yoga mat! Brunch 10-11:30am then at noon a sing-along with the band & dance ‘til we sink from 12:30-3:30pm Costs Friday night dance: $20/$15 students* Saturday workshops: $15 each/$10 students* Saturday night dance: $25/$15 students* Sunday brunch & dance: $20/$15 students* Dance after parties and yoga class are complementary All inclusive for weekend: $70 at the door; $60 before September 10^th; $50 TDMSO members/students (*21 and under) Click here for SoleFest 2013 Flier and Pre-Registration form! Treasures Galore! Don’t miss out on a chance to participate in the quilt raffle, silent auction, and skirt sale during the weekend! Questions or need more information: Lydia Lapierre - (417) 529-4526 or ivyandroses@juno.com Pre-Registration Questions: Jean Stehle - (417) 725-1904 or jestehle@gmail.com Housing Questions: Jean Hamilton – (417) 848-3664 or otrl57@yahoo.com Pictures are available on the Traditional Dance and Music Society Facebook page. Join us there to get invited to TDMSO hosted events.

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