Southeastern Michigan is fortunate to have many active dance organizations which sponsor an endless choice of high-energy dances every weekend and lessons throughout the week. This page lists only a selection of these dances; for more complete listings, check out these sources:
Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance Events Calendar:
http://www.aactmad.org/cal/allevents.html
Oakland County Traditional Dance Society (OCTDS):
http://www.octds.org
Old World Dance Club:
http://www.detroitfolkdancing.com
To add your dance events to this page, e-mail them to the Webmaster (judydyki@cs.com).
This page last updated 02-03-10
AACTMAD Tuesday English Country Dance
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse
3350 Green Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734-665-7704
http://aactmad.org/sa/tuesdayecd.html
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance. Dan Blim and Bronwen Gates lead to live music by Childgrove (Debbie Jackson, Anne Ogren, Martha Stokely). Informal; no partner or experience needed. All dances taught and prompted.
International Folk Dancing
Friday, February 5, 2010
8:30-11:30 p.m.
St. James Church Gym
Hazelhurst at Woodward (one block south of the St. James Church marquee, EDEN Club on corner)
Ferndale, MI
248-376-6992
http://www.detroitfolkdancing.com
Sponsored by the Old World Dance Co-op. Ethnic, traditional, mixers, group or line dances to recorded music. Teaching during first half hour.
AACTMAD First Saturday Contra Dance
Saturday, February 6, 2010
8:00-11:00 p.m.
Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734-769-1052
Ed Vincent calls to live music by Picks and Sticks. No partner needed; all dances taught.
AACTMAD Tuesday English Country Dance
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse
3350 Green Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734-665-7704
http://aactmad.org/sa/tuesdayecd.html
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance. Bronwen Gates and Don Theyken lead to live music by David West and Donna Baird. Informal; no partner or experience needed. All dances taught and prompted.
AACTMAD Advanced English Dance
Friday, February 12, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road
Ann Arbor, MI
248-288-4737
Tom Siess, from London, Ontario, leads to music by Childgrove (Debbie Jackson, Anne Ogren, Martha Stokely). For experienced English country dancers ready for no-walkthrough dances and other challenges.
International Folk Dancing
Friday, February 12, 2010
8:30-11:30 p.m.
St. James Church Gym
Hazelhurst at Woodward (one block south of the St. James Church marquee, EDEN Club on corner)
Ferndale, MI
248-376-6992
http://www.detroitfolkdancing.com
Sponsored by the Old World Dance Co-op. Ethnic, traditional, mixers, group or line dances to recorded music. Teaching during first half hour.
Second Saturday Contra Dance
Saturday, February 13, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Webster Church Community Building
Webster Church Road and Farrell Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734-996-8359
Don Theyken calls contras to live music by the Sharon Hollow String Band. No partner needed.
Starry Night for a Ramble
Saturday, February 13, 2010
8:00-11:00 p.m.
Hunter Community Center
509 Fisher Ct.
Clawson, MI
248-967-1055
http://www.octds.org
Annual joint Oakland County Traditional Dance Society and Paint Creek Folklore Society benefit dance. Dances taught and called by Drake Meadows and Glen Morningstar. Live music by the Paint Creek Country Dance Orchestra. Beginners welcome; all dances taught. No partner needed but bring one if you can. Fantastic refreshments at the break. Bring your old dancing stuff too -- silent auction sales support Public Radio.
AACTMAD Tuesday English Country Dance
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse
3350 Green Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734-665-7704
http://aactmad.org/sa/tuesdayecd.html
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance. Ray Bantle and a potpourri of callers lead to live music by Childgrove (Debbie Jackson, Anne Ogre, Martha Stokely). Informal; no partner or experience needed. All dances taught and prompted.
International Folk Dancing
Friday, February 19, 2010
8:30-11:30 p.m.
St. James Church Gym
Hazelhurst at Woodward (one block south of the St. James Church marquee, EDEN Club on corner)
Ferndale, MI
248-376-6992
http://www.detroitfolkdancing.com
Sponsored by the Old World Dance Co-op. Ethnic, traditional, mixers, group or line dances to recorded music. Teaching during first half hour.
Third Saturday Contra Dance: Cobblestone Farm Dancers
Saturday, February 20, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734-426-0241
Robin Warner and Peter Baker prompt dances to live music by The Millers. Beginners are welcome; no partner needed.
Family Dance
Sunday, February 21, 2010
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734-769-1052
John Freeman, Ed Vincent, and David Park Williams call dances suitable for children with (grand)parents. Live music by David West and Donna Baird. Followed by cocoa and Grange-baked cookies.
AACTMAD Tuesday English Country Dance
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse
3350 Green Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734-665-7704
http://aactmad.org/sa/tuesdayecd.html
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance. Arlene and Greg Meisner lead to live music by Brad Battey, Judi Morningstar, and Susie Lorand. Informal; no partner or experience needed. All dances taught and prompted.
International Folk Dancing
Friday, February 26, 2010
8:30-11:30 p.m.
St. James Church Gym
Hazelhurst at Woodward (one block south of the St. James Church marquee, EDEN Club on corner)
Ferndale, MI
248-376-6992
http://www.detroitfolkdancing.com
Sponsored by the Old World Dance Co-op. Ethnic, traditional, mixers, group or line dances to recorded music. Teaching during first half hour.
Dawn Dance Weekend
Friday, February 26: 8:00 p.m.-midnight
Saturday, February 27: Noon-midnight
Sunday, February 28: 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
All events held at Clague Middle School
2616 Nixon Road
Ann Arbor, MI
248-255-2713
http://aactmad.org/ddw
A weekend of contra and English country dancing and more. Visit http://aactmad.org/ddw for the full schedule.
