Iowa Dance Calendar 2008-2009

Dance Organizers: This calendar is built entirely from information that you mail me.

Dancers: Please contact sponsors to confirm dance schedule information.

2008: July, August, September, October, November, December.

2009: January, February, March, April, May, June and beyond.

2008


July

July 5 (Saturday) Flynn Barn Dance at Living History Farms' Flynn Barn, Urbandale, Iowa. Sponsored by Flying Pig Fiddle & banjo. Dance 8-11 PM, admission $6.00. Caller Dot Kent from Grayslake, Illinois with Live Southern Old-time Music by The Talking Fiddleheads and fiddler Chirps Smith. Contact by e-mail or call (515) 325-6349 or (515) 689-1434 for further info.

July 18 (Friday) Iowa City. Dance 7-10pm at the Iowa City Rec Center on Gilbert St. Caller Tim Jenkins with The Ridgerunners.

July 19 (Saturday) Fairfield. Contradance at Morning Star Studio, 51½ S Court. Beginners' lesson 7:30, dance 8:00-11:00. Caller Roger Alexander, music by The Barn Owl Band.


August

August 2 (Saturday) Flynn Barn Dance at Living History Farms' Flynn Barn, Urbandale, Iowa. Sponsored by Flying Pig Fiddle & banjo. Dance 8-11 PM, admission $6.00. Caller Shawn Glidden from St Paul, Minnesota with Live Southern Old-time Music by The Talking Fiddleheads. Contact by e-mail or call (515) 325-6349 or (515) 689-1434 for further info.

August 2 (Saturday) Fairfield. Contradance at Morning Star Studio, 51½ S Court. Beginners' lesson 7:30, dance 8:00-11:00. Caller Gail Hintze, music by Tim Britton. More info: send e-mail to Sally Quinn.

August 23 (Saturday) Ames. Central Iowa Barn Dance, 8:00 at The Annex, 130 S Sheldon, Ames. Caller Roger Alexander; music by The Barn Owl Band.

August 23 (Saturday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $6, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller Tim Jenkins of Gays Mills, WI, with The Gilded Bats.


September

September 5 (Friday) Rock Island, Illinois. Illowa Community Dance 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Donation requested for admission. Singing Bird Nature Center, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 15th St. off of Black Hawk Rd., Rock Island, Illinois. Dance leaders Drew & Maura McGrath Nagle, live music by Lost in the Weeds- Joe Nobiling and Pat Walke on many instruments, primarily fiddle and banjo. For information ring 788-8986 or 788-5143, or e-mail Illowa Folk Dance.

September 6 (Saturday) Flynn Barn Dance at Living History Farms' Flynn Barn, Urbandale, Iowa. Sponsored by Flying Pig Fiddle & banjo. Dance 8-11 PM, admission $6.00. Caller Jim Thaxter from Columbia, Missouri with Live Southern Old-time Music by The Talking Fiddleheads. Contact by e-mail or call (515) 325-6349 or (515) 689-1434 for further info.

September 6 (Saturday) Fairfield. Contradance at Morning Star Studio, 51½ S Court. Beginners' lesson 7:30 PM, dance begins at 8:00. Caller Jennifer Hamilton, music by The Gilded Bats.

September 12-14 Ames: 12th Annual Central Iowa Traditional Dance and Music Festival.

Featuring Ron Buchanan calling contras and squares; and Brooke Friendly leading English and Scottish country dance.

Music by Phantom Power, featuring Lissa Schneckenburger on fiddle and Bruce Rosen on piano.

Location: the Collegiate United Methodist Church Annex, 130 S Sheldon Ave, Ames.

Registration $85 ($75 before 1 September) at the website or Central Iowa Traditional Dance c/o Gayle Hoepner, 413 10th St, Ames, IA 50010. Contact lindasuzan@aol.com.

September 13 (Saturday) Decorah. Barn Dance at Highlandville School (follow link for directions). Dancing begins at 8:00 pm, with instruction for beginners at 7:30. Admission $7, children under 12 free. Caller Bill Deutsch, live music by Western Home String Band.

September 19 Hey for Forty dance, Scattergood School, West Branch, 8 PM. Caller Nikki Herbst, live music by The Good Old Way.

September 20 (Saturday) Nevada. Community Dance sponsored by The Onion Creek Cloggers & Onion Creek Band with special guests The Eclectic Cloggers from Seattle, and the Boneyard Creek Cloggers from Champaign, Illinois. Potluck supper 5:00 pm. Clogging demonstrations 6:30 pm. Barn Dance 7:15 - 10:30 pm. Free admission; donations welcome. Info: Nancy or Merlin, (515) 232-3319; Von or Mary, (515) 292-5537, or e-mail Nancy & Merlin or Mary.

September 21 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

September 27 (Saturday) Ames. Central Iowa Barn Dance, 8:00 at The Annex, 130 S Sheldon, Ames. Caller Lonna Nachtigal with music by The Porch Stompers.


October

October 4 (Saturday) Flynn Barn Dance at Living History Farms' Flynn Barn, Urbandale, Iowa. Sponsored by Flying Pig Fiddle & banjo. Dance 8-11 PM, admission $6.00. Caller Corey Mohan from Bayport, Minnesota with Live Southern Old-time Music by The Talking Fiddleheads, along with fiddler Lee Guthrie and guitarist Dave Furniss. Contact by e-mail or call (515) 325-6349 or (515) 689-1434 for further info.

October 4 (Saturday) Fairfield. Contradance at Morning Star Studio, 51½ S Court. General admission $10; $5 for students, MUM and seniors (65 or older). Beginners' lesson 7:30, dance 8:00-11:00. Caller Jennifer Hamilton, music by The Stones in the Field.

October 5 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

October 17 Hey for Forty dance, Scattergood School, West Branch, 8 PM. Caller Tim Jenkins, live music by The Porch Stompers.

October 19 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

October 24 (Friday) Davenport. Ceili Dance sponsored by Quad Cities Ceili Club, 7:30 pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1111 W. 35th Street, Davenport. Admission $5 for ages 12 to adult. No partner or experience is necessary. Dancing will include céilí, set and 2-hand dances to taped music. Contact: Gerry 563-386-7551.

October 25 (Saturday) Ames. Central Iowa Barn Dance, 8:00 at The Annex, 130 S Sheldon, Ames. Callers Roger Alexander and Nate Kemperman, with live music by The Barn Owl Band.

October 25 (Saturday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $6, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller John Stimson, music by The Goosetown String Band.


November

November 7 (Friday) Rock Island, Illinois. Illowa Community Dance 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Donation requested for admission. Singing Bird Nature Center, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 15th St. off of Black Hawk Rd., Rock Island, Illinois. Dance leaders Drew & Maura McGrath Nagle, live music by The Gilded Bats. For information ring 788-8986 or 788-5143, or e-mail Illowa Folk Dance.

November 16 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

Special Iowa Tour
Caller Lonna Nachtigal with The Barn Owl Band

November 21 (Friday) Hey for Forty dance, Scattergood School, West Branch, 8 PM.

November 22 (Saturday) Ames. Central Iowa Barn Dance, 8:00 at The Annex, 130 S Sheldon, Ames.

November 22 (Saturday) Decorah (Note new date!). Barn Dance at Fairgrounds Community Building, 900 East Main St., 1 1/2 blocks east of Montgomery St. Dancing begins at 8:00 pm, with instruction for beginners at 7:30. Caller Bill Deutsch, live music by Western Home String Band.

November 22 (Saturday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $5, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller Nikki Herbst, music by The Stones in the Field.

November 30 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.


December

December 5 (Friday) Rock Island, Illinois (in Greater Iowa). Illowa Community Dance 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Donation requested for admission. Singing Bird Nature Center, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 15th St. off of Black Hawk Rd., Rock Island, Illinois. Dance leaders Drew & Maura McGrath Nagle, live music by music by "Lost in the Weeds + 1"-- Joe Nobiling, Pat Walke and Pat Oliver. For information ring 788-8986 or 788-5143, or e-mail Illowa Folk Dance.

December 6 (Saturday) Fairfield. Morning Star Studio Ballroom, mid-block on the East side of the Square, 2nd floor, 51 S. Court. Beginners' lesson 7:30pm. The dance starts at 8pm. Live Irish music by Fairfield's own master piper Tim Britton. Caller: Nikki Herbst from Iowa City. Admission: $10 General, $5 students, MUM, I-A participants, & seniors (65 or older) . Out-of-town dancers: feel free to contact Jack to request home-hospitality (overnighting at a Fairfield dancer's house). engstrom@lisco.com.

December 31 (Wednesday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $5, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller Kat DiFoxfire, music by The Ridgerunners.


2009


January

January 4 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

January 16 Hey for Forty dance, Scattergood School, West Branch, 8 PM. Caller Roger Alexander, live music by The Gilded Bats.

January 18 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

January 24 (Saturday) Ames. Central Iowa Barn Dance, 8:00 at The CUMC Annex, 130 S Sheldon, Ames. Caller Roger Alexander, music by The Barn Owl Band.

January 24 (Saturday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $5, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller Nikki Herbst, music by The Stones in the Field.

January 25 (Sunday) Davenport. Dia dhuit céilí dancers - it's time for some ceol, rinc agus craic (music, dancing and good fun). So join the Quad Cities Céilí Club Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 for dancing to recorded music. Dancing will include céilí, set and 2-hand dances. We will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1111 W. 35th Street in Davenport. Admission will be $5 for ages 12 over. No partner or experience are necessary. Please do not bring food or drink into the hall. Slán, Gerry 563-386-7551


February

February 1 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

February 15 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

February 20 Hey for Forty dance, Scattergood School, West Branch, 8 PM. Caller Nikki Herbst, live music by Acoustic Mayhem.

February 21 (Saturday) Fairfield. Morning Star Studio Ballroom, mid-block on the East side of the Square, 2nd floor, 51 S. Court. Beginners' lesson 7:30pm. The dance starts at 8pm. Live music by The Café Ceili Band: David and Carol Carlisle, fiddle and guitar; Steve and Meret Giacomini, fiddle and mandolin; Torre Witherspoon, mandolin; Brenda Knox, flute; and Lauryn Shapter, violin. Caller: Jennifer Hamilton. Admission: $10 General, $5 students, MUM, I-A participants, & seniors (65 or older) . Out-of-town dancers: feel free to contact Jack to request home-hospitality (overnighting at a Fairfield dancer's house). engstrom@lisco.com.

February 28 (Saturday) Ames. Central Iowa Barn Dance, 8:00 at The Annex, 130 S Sheldon, Ames. Caller Lonna Nachtigal, music by The Barn Owl Band.

February 28 (Saturday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $5, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller Drew Nagle, music by The Gilded Bats.


March

March 1 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

March 7 (Saturday) Fairfield. Morning Star Studio Ballroom, mid-block on the East side of the Square, 2nd floor, 51 S. Court. Beginners' lesson 7:30pm. The dance starts at 8pm. Live music by The Ridge Runners from Cedar Rapids. Caller: Jerome Grisanti, from Maryville, MO. Admission: $10 General, $5 students, MUM, I-A participants, & seniors (65 or older) . Out-of-town dancers: feel free to contact Jack to request home-hospitality (overnighting at a Fairfield dancer's house). engstrom@lisco.com.

March 13 (Friday) Davenport. Grand Céilí, Friday, March 13, 8:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1111 W. 35th Street. Music will be provided by the combined talents of the Quad Cities Céilí Band plus others. There will also likely be special song and dance performances during the intermission, plus drawings for door prizes. Admission is $8.00 for ages over 18 and $5 for ages 12-18. No partner or previous experience are necessary. Please do not bring food or drink into the Hall. If you are so inclined, the Knights serve a nice lenten buffet beginning at 5:00.

March 14 (Saturday) Decorah. Barn Dance at Fairgrounds Community Building, 900 East Main St., 1 1/2 blocks east of Montgomery St. Dancing begins at 8:00 pm, with instruction for beginners at 7:30. Caller Roger Alexander with live music by Western Home String Band.

March 19 (Thursday!) Fairfield. Morning Star Studio Ballroom, mid-block on the East side of the Square, 2nd floor, 51 S. Court. Admission: $10 General, $5 students, etc. Quick beginners' lesson at 7:30pm then the dance! Live Irish music by the Café Ceíli Band: Dave Carlisle (fiddle), Carol Carlisle (guitar), Lauryn Shapter (fiddle), Steve Giacomini (fiddle) & Meret Giacomini (bodhran), Torre Witherspoon (fiddle and mandolin). Calling by former Fairfielder Will Mentor from Vermont. Out-of-town dancers: feel free to request home-hospitality (overnighting at a Fairfield dancer's house). Contact Jack Engstrom (641) 469-5243, 469-2717, engstrom@lisco.com.

March 19 (Thursday) Newton. A newly-organized family-friendly community ‘barn’ dance at the Skate Castle (1611 1st Ave. W. – just east of Hwy. 14 on south side of street) 7:00-10:00 p.m. Admission $5, family maximum $20, babies and toddlers free admission. Caller Nikki Herbst from Iowa City; music by the Side Porch Pickers from Newton. Ring Linda for more information.

March 20 Hey for Forty dance, Scattergood School, West Branch, 8 PM. Caller Roger Diggle from Madison, Wisconsin, live music by The Good Old Way.

March 28 (Saturday) Ames. Central Iowa Barn Dance, 8:00 at The Annex, 130 S Sheldon, Ames. Callers Roger Alexander and Lonna Nachtigal, music by The Barn Owl Band.

March 28 (Saturday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $5, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller Tim Jenkins, music by The Ridgerunners.

March 28 (Saturday) Franklin. Old-Time Country Dance (contra dance) 4:00 - 7:00 pm at St Peter's Church, 3 miles east of Highway 218, north of Franklin Centre Park. Suggested donation $5.00. Caller Jennifer Hamilton, with live music by Tim Britton. Refreshments provided. Ring (319) 561-1311 for more information.

March 29 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.


April

April 1, 8, 15 (Wednesdays) Iowa City. English Country Dance class 7-8:30 p.m. Room G13 at The Center, 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City (319 356-5220). Instructor: Nikki Herbst. Cost for each 3-week session is $20. Open to dancers of all levels. Novices are encouraged to attend; couples or singles are welcome. New dances will be introduced each week. Questions?.

April 4 (Saturday) Des Moines. Flying Pig Flooring Fling 8 pm to 11 pm at the Des Moines Social Club, 1408 Locust. A special fundraiser barn dance to contribute to the installation of a wood dance floor at the Des Moines Social Club. Caller Dave Losure will teach and lead the dances to live, rousing music by the Talking Fiddleheads old-time string band. Admission: $6. Donations encouraged. Everyone is welcome - all ages, families, couples and singles. For further information call (515) 325-6349 or (515)-689-1434, or inquire by e-mail. Sponsored by Flying Pig Fiddle & Banjo and the Des Moines Social Club.

April 4(Saturday) Fairfield. Morning Star Studio Ballroom, mid-block on the East side of the Square, 2nd floor, 51 S. Court. Beginners' introduction 7:30pm. The dance starts at 8pm. Caller Jennifer Hamilton with live music by The Gilded Bats. Admission: $10 General, $5 students, MUM, I-A participants, & seniors (65 or older) . Out-of-town dancers: feel free to contact Jack to request home-hospitality (overnighting at a Fairfield dancer's house). engstrom@lisco.com.

April 5 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

April 16 (Thursday) Newton. A newly-organized family-friendly community ‘barn’ dance at the Skate Castle (1611 1st Ave. W. – just east of Hwy. 14 on south side of street) 7:00-10:00 p.m. Admission $5, family maximum $20, babies and toddlers free admission. Caller Eleanor Fahrney from Colorado; music by the Side Porch Pickers from Newton. Ring Linda for more information.

April 17 Hey for Forty dance, Scattergood School, West Branch, 8 PM. Caller Tim Jenkins, live music by Acoustic Mayhem.

April 19 (Sunday) Ames. English Country Dance. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Hyland Ave, 3:30-5:30 pm. Live music by Cecil's Harp. Info: ring (515) 292-8590 or inquire by e-mail.

April 22, 29, May 6 (Wednesdays) Iowa City. English Country Dance class 7-8:30 p.m. Room G13 at The Center, 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City (319 356-5220). Instructor: Nikki Herbst. Cost for each 3-week session is $20. Open to dancers of all levels. Novices are encouraged to attend; couples or singles are welcome. New dances will be introduced each week. Questions?.

April 25 (Saturday) Ames. Central Iowa Barn Dance, 8:00 at The CUMC Annex, 130 S Sheldon, Ames. Caller Shawn Glidden from St Paul, Minnesota, music by The Barn Owl Band.

April 25 (Saturday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $5, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller Gail Hintze, music by The Stones in the Field.

April 25 (Saturday) Franklin. Old-Time Country Dance (contra dance) 4:00 - 7:00 pm at St Peter's Church, 3 miles east of Highway 218, north of Franklin Centre Park. Suggested donation $5.00. Caller Jennifer Hamilton, with live music by Tim Britton. Refreshments provided. Ring (319) 561-1311 for more information.


May

May 2 Ames. Eighteenth Annual Scottish Ball, "An Evening of Scottish Country Dance in Celebration of Spring." Featuring Elke Baker, fiddle with Liz Donaldson, piano. Visit the schedule for info on Friday concert; Saturday music workshop and other events leading up to the Ball; and Sunday brunch with English country dancing.

May 2 (Saturday) Decorah. Barn Dance at Highlandville School (follow link for directions). Dancing begins at 8:00 pm, with instruction for beginners at 7:30. Admission $7, children under 12 free. Caller Robin Nelson, live music by Western Home String Band.

May 2 (Saturday) Des Moines. Flying Pig Barn Dance 8pm - 11pm at the Des Moines Social Club 1408 Locust. Caller Corey Mohan with live music by the Talking Fiddleheads. For further information call (515) 325-6349 or (515)-689-1434, or inquire by e-mail.

May 2 (Saturday) Amana. Barn Dance 7pm-10pm in the Festhall Barn in Amana, presented by Amana Heritage Society in coordination with the Amana Colonies Maifest. Caller Nikki Herbst with live music by The Gilded Bats. No partner necessary, all ages and ability levels welcome. Admission $5 per person, children under 13 free. Sponsored by Rockwell Collins. For more information call 319-622-3567.

May 2(Saturday) Fairfield. Morning Star Studio Ballroom, mid-block on the East side of the Square, 2nd floor, 51 S. Court. Beginners' introduction 7:30pm. The dance starts at 8pm. Caller Gail Hintze from Chillicothe, Illinois with live music by The Seldom Sane from Muscatine, Iowa. Admission: $10 General, $5 students, MUM, I-A participants, & seniors (65 or older); and no one will ever be turned away due to an empty purse. Out-of-town dancers: feel free to contact Jack to request home-hospitality (overnighting at a Fairfield dancer's house). engstrom@lisco.com.

May 13, 20, 27 (Wednesdays) Iowa City. English Country Dance class 7-8:30 p.m. Room G13 at The Center, 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City (319 356-5220). Instructor: Nikki Herbst. Cost for each 3-week session is $20. Open to dancers of all levels. Novices are encouraged to attend; couples or singles are welcome. New dances will be introduced each week. Questions?.

May 15 Hey for Forty dance, Scattergood School, West Branch, 8 PM. Caller Gail Hintze, live music by The Gilded Bats.

May 16 (Saturday) Franklin. Old-Time Country Dance (contra dance) 4:00 - 7:00 pm at St Peter's Church, 3 miles east of Highway 218, north of Franklin Centre Park. Suggested donation $5.00. Caller Jennifer Hamilton, with live music by Tim Britton. Refreshments provided. Ring (319) 561-1311 for more information.

May 21 (Thursday) Newton. A newly-organized family-friendly community ‘barn’ dance at the Skate Castle (1611 1st Ave. W. – just east of Hwy. 14 on south side of street) 7:00-10:00 p.m. Admission $5, family maximum $20, babies and toddlers free admission. Caller Nikki Herbst from Iowa City; music by the Side Porch Pickers from Newton. Ring Linda for more information.

May 23 (Saturday) Ames. Central Iowa Barn Dance, 8:00 at The Annex, 130 S Sheldon, Ames. Caller Roger Alexander, music by The Gilded Bats.

May 29-31 (Friday-Sunday) Fairfield. Fairfield Frolic dance weekend. Morning Star Studio, 51½ S. Court. Registration $75 ($65 before March 1). Attendance limited to 100 dancers. The weekend features dance leaders Carol Ormand, Kat DiFoxfire, Jennifer Hamilton and John Stimson, and music by Changeling and by piper Timothy Britton. Workshops will include Irish Set dances, "Sexy English Country Dances", a special Dutch Crossing workshop and Advanced Contras workshops with Carol Ormand. Register by sending e-mail to Frolic at SomaStream dot net, and then send check via snail-mail to Fairfield Folk Arts & Dance Co-op, PO Box 1321, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

May 30 (Saturday) Nevada. Community Dance sponsored by Onion Creek Cloggers & Onion Creek Band. Potluck 6:00 pm; Barn Dance 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Community Building, 4-H Fairgrounds, south end of West 1st Street. Free admission; donations welcome. All ages welcome! No experience or partners necessary. All dances are taught and called. Musicians may play with the band. Info: Nancy or Merlin, (515) 232-3319; Von or Mary, (515) 292-5537.


June

June 6 (Saturday) Des Moines. Flying Pig Barn Dance 8pm - 11pm at the Des Moines Social Club 1408 Locust. Caller Deborah Hyland with live music by the Talking Fiddleheads. For further information call (515) 325-6349 or (515)-689-1434, or inquire by e-mail.

June 27 (Saturday) Ames. Central Iowa Barn Dance, 8:00 at The Annex, 130 S Sheldon, Ames. Caller Lonna Nachtigal, music by The Porch Stompers.

June 27 (Saturday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $5, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller Roger Diggle from Madison, Wisconsin; music by Acoustic Mayhem.


July 4 (Saturday) Des Moines. Flying Pig Barn Dance 8pm - 11pm. Special location: Teachout building, Third Floor, 500 East Locust Street in the East Village area of downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Caller Dot Kent with live music by the Talking Fiddleheads joined by fiddler Chirps Smith. For further information call (515) 325-6349 or (515)-689-1434, or inquire by e-mail.

July 25 (Saturday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $5, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller TBA, music by The Goosetown String Band.


August 1 (Saturday) Des Moines. Flying Pig Barn Dance 8pm - 11pm at the Des Moines Social Club 1408 Locust. Caller Shawn Glidden with live music by the Talking Fiddleheads. For further information call (515) 325-6349 or (515)-689-1434, or inquire by e-mail.

August 22 (Saturday) Iowa City. The Ralston Creek Country Dancers present an evening of country dancing 8-11pm at "The Center", 28 South Linn Street (corner of Linn & Washington). Admission $5, ages 16 & under free. Beginners' lesson at 7:30. Caller Gail Hintze, music by The Gilded Bats.


September 5 (Saturday) Des Moines. Flying Pig Barn Dance 8pm - 11pm at the Des Moines Social Club 1408 Locust. Caller Jim Thaxter with live music by the Talking Fiddleheads. For further information call (515) 325-6349 or (515)-689-1434, or inquire by e-mail.


October 3 (Saturday) Des Moines. Flying Pig Barn Dance 8pm - 11pm at the Des Moines Social Club 1408 Locust. Caller Corey Mohan with live music by the Talking Fiddleheads, joined by Lee Guthrie and Dave Furniss. For further information call (515) 325-6349 or (515)-689-1434, or inquire by e-mail.


Dance Series Sponsors

CIBD Central Iowa Barn Dance - established for enjoyment of American country dancing and old time music, featuring American squares and contradances, music by the Barn Owl Band ... no partner necessary. (Please wear clean shoes to preserve the floor.) Info: (515) 292-5587 or (515) 292-0117.

Hey for Forty dances at Scattergood Friends School in West Branch, 12 miles east of Iowa City. Dancing begins at 8:00 p.m. Admission $5. Singles and couples, beginners and veterans welcome. All dances taught and called. Contact Dan Treadway.

Flying Pig Barn
Dance Flying Pig Barn Dances are sponsored by Flying Pig Fiddle & Banjo. Enjoy the southern string band sound of Dave, Mary, Paul and Charlie. Squares, circles, waltzes, polkas, schottisches... taught and called. Call (515) 325-6349.

Central Iowa Traditional Dance Inc. sponsors the Central Iowa Traditional Dance and Music Festival in September in Ames.

Fairfield Dances are sponsored by Fairfield Folk Arts and Dance Co-op -- e-mail: Fairfolk@SomaStream.net.

SCDCI Scottish Country Dancers of Central Iowa - traditional jigs, reels, and strathspeys of Scotland. No partner necessary. Annual Scottish Ball every spring. SCDCI participates in events throughout the midwest. Classes available -- various times and locations. Call (515) 233-6841 or (515) 292-8590

AFICInternational Folk Dancers of Iowa City meet on the 2nd Saturday every month, 6:00 PM at Wesley Center, 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City.

occ Onion Creek Band and Cloggers -- a performing group since 1977, hosts of community dances since February, 1983. Contras, squares, circles, waltzes, polkas... all taught and called. Children and families welcome. Bring your instrument, join the band. OCC meets every Sunday to play music and dance. Old-time, flat-foot style clogging. call: (515) 232-3319 or (515) 292-5537

IDC International Dance Circle -- folk dances from around the world. First and Third Sunday evenings in Ames. For more information call (515) 292-7563 or (515) 233-6244

Omaha Contradances are held on Third Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 PM at the First Central Congregational Church, 36th & Harney (in the gym on the East side of the church, Northeast door), Omaha.
(Ya, I know it's in Nebraska, not Iowa, but it's just across the river!) Admission $5 adult, supervised children free. Contact by e-mail or 551-5275 or Carol Gilbert at 391-4765.

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