Everyone is welcome to these community social events. The evening begins with easy dances for newcomers, and all dances are taught. You don't need experience or a partner. Join us at 7:00 sharp to learn the basics. Dance starts at 7:30 and ends at 10:30. Adults $6 Students $4 Members $4 For more info, call: 417-864-6238, or email: springfieldcontra@hotmail.com

Springfield, Missouri Dances July-December, 2010 All Dances: First and Third Saturday at Franciscan Villa (unless otherwise noted) 620 W. Scott (Corner of Scott & North Main), Springfield 7:30-10:30 pm Please wear soft soled shoes July 3rd: No Dance Due to July 4 Holiday July 17th: The Shortleaf Band: Mike Fraser, fiddle; Tenley Hansen, piano; Joe Conklin, guitar; Debra Harpe, caller August 7^th: Jim Lansford, fiddle; Kim Lansford, piano; Gloria Johnson, caller August 21^st : Big Limber: Jim Lansford, fiddle; Kim Lansford, piano; Jim Nelson, guitar; Debra Harpe, caller September 4^th : The Shortleaf Band: Mike Fraser, fiddle; Tenley Hansen, piano; Joe Conklin, guitar; Gloria Johnson, caller September 11& 12: Ozarks Celebration Festival: September 11^th – 2 to 3pm September 12^th – 1:30 to 2:30 pm Click link for event details Ozarks Celebration Festival Bill Mathews, fiddle; Other musicians, TBA, Gloria Johnson and/or Debra Harpe, caller(s) September 18^th : The Shortleaf Band: Mike Fraser, fiddle; Tenley Hansen, piano; Joe Conklin, guitar; Debra Harpe, caller October 2^nd: Fall Potluck & Dance at Camp Shawio! Join us for the Potluck at 5 pm, Dance Basics - 7 pm, Let the Dancing Begin at 7:30 pm! Adults $7, Students $5, Members $5 (map & driving directions to Camp Shawio) Pet Howard, fiddle; Matt Cartier, banjo; Gretchen Schlump, guitar; Gloria Johnson, caller October 16^th : Bill Mathews & Friends: Bill Mathews, fiddle; Other musicians-TBA; Debra Harpe-caller October 22^nd through 24^th – Solefest 2010 See our Solefest page for event details & sign up to dance! Click here for the 2010 SoleFest Registration Form November 6^th : Fork and Knife: Pete Howard, fiddle; Matt Cartier, banjo; Gretchen Schlump, guitar, Gloria Johnson, caller November 20^th : Mound City Slickers: Bob Clark, banjo, mandolin; David Crossley, fiddle; Roy Farwell, guitar; Sean Ruprecht-Belt, banjo uke, mandolin; Bill Steward, fiddle; Debra Harpe, caller December 4^th : Fork and Knife: Pete Howard, fiddle; Matt Cartier, banjo; Gretchen Schlump, guitar, Gloria Johnson, caller December 18^th : Baled Green & Wired Tight: Lee Ann Sours, fiddle; Jack Sours, guitar; Brandon Wooden, banjo; Brandy Wooden, bass, Debra Harpe, caller Join the Traditional Dance and Music Society of the Ozarks on our Traditional Dance and Music Society Facebook page. Join us there to get Facebook invites to all TDMSO hosted events.

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