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 08-07-10
AACTMAD Tuesday English Country Dance
Tuesday, August 3, 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 Community of Traditional Music and Dance. Greg Meisner and Ray Bantle lead dancing to live music by Judi Morningstar, Brad Battey, and Susan Lazar. Informal; no partner or experience needed. All dances taught and prompted.
AACTMAD Thursday Night Contra
Thursday, August 5, 2010
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Concourse Hall
4531 Concourse Drive
Ann Arbor, MI
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance. Caller and musicians TBA. No partner needed; new dancers are encouraged to attend.
International Folk Dancing
Friday, August 6, 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 Tuesday English Country Dance
Tuesday, August 10, 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 Community of Traditional Music and Dance. Arlene Kindel and Shirley Harden lead dancing to live music by David West and Donna Baird. Informal; no partner or experience needed. All dances taught and prompted.
AACTMAD Thursday Night Contra
Thursday, August 12, 2010
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Concourse Hall
4531 Concourse Drive
Ann Arbor, MI
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance. Caller and musicians TBA. No partner needed; new dancers are encouraged to attend.
International Folk Dancing
Friday, August 13, 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 Tuesday English Country Dance
Tuesday, August 17, 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 Community of Traditional Music and Dance. Bronwen Gates and Bob Messer lead dancing to live music by Debbie Jackson, Marni Rachmiel, and Susie Lorand. Informal; no partner or experience needed. All dances taught and prompted.
AACTMAD Thursday Night Contra
Thursday, August 19, 2010
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Concourse Hall
4531 Concourse Drive
Ann Arbor, MI
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance. Caller and musicians TBA. No partner needed; new dancers are encouraged to attend.
International Folk Dancing
Friday, August 20, 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, August 21, 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; band TBA. Beginners are welcome; no partner needed.
AACTMAD Tuesday English Country Dance
Tuesday, August 24, 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 Community of Traditional Music and Dance. Don Theyken and Ray Bantle lead dancing to live music by Childgrove (Debbie Jackson, Anne Ogren, and Martha Stokely). Informal; no partner or experience needed. All dances taught and prompted.
AACTMAD Thursday Night Contra
Thursday, August 26, 2010
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Concourse Hall
4531 Concourse Drive
Ann Arbor, MI
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance. Caller and musicians TBA. No partner needed; new dancers are encouraged to attend.
International Folk Dancing
Friday, August 27, 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.
OCTDS Contra Dance: Special August Festival Dance
Saturday, August 28, 2010
2:30-11:00 p.m.
Hunter Community Center
509 Fisher Ct.
Clawson, MI
248-967-1055
http://www.octds.org
Sponsored by the Oakland County Traditional Dance Society. Kate Power (from Columbus, OH) calls to live music by Bruce Sagan, Brad Battey, and Debbie Jackson. Schedule for the day:
2:30-5:00 p.m. - Advanced dance (NOT for beginners)
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner on your own
6:30 p.m. - Learn to Hambo workshop taught by Bruce Sagan and Suzanne Schluederberg
8:00 p.m. - Evening dance (all skill levels)
