Dance with Us

Join our vibrant community of traditional American dancing and music in Kalamazoo!

October 5 - Our first Just for Fun Dance of the season. A mashup of contras, squares, and whatever the volunteer callers think you'll enjoy. Dancing to recorded music in a relaxed atmosphere.

Saturday, October 11 - Contra and Squares 7:30 - 10:30 pm. Free skills workshop at 7pm. Tunes by Chicazoo Rovers, calling by Laurie Pietravalle

Wednesday, October 15 - English Country Dance 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Free skills workshop at 7pm. Wonderful English dances from Elizabethan to Jane Austen to Modern. Thorn Among the Roses playing live music and the English callers team will lead the dances.

Saturday, October 25 - Contra & Squares 7:30 - 10:30 pm. Free skills workshop at 7pm. Tunes by The JAES, Open Mic Night, various callers. If you want to call a dance, contact us.

Donation based admission is $5.00 to $20. Pay what you can, cash or check only.

Wear comfortable clothing and smooth soled shoes. Bring a water bottle and, if you want, a snack to share.

Join us at the Oshtemo Grange Hall 3234 North 3rd Street at the corner and 3rd st and H ave. Kalamazoo, Mich. Park in the Grange Lot or at the church across the street. Please don't block the fire station.

Everybody's Welcome! You don't need to bring a partner because everybody dances with everybody. You don't need to know how to dance! Beginner's lessons start a half-hour before the dance.