titanic centennial ragtime dance weekend · of time, ragtime dance was coming to prominence....

On April 10, 1912, the world’s largest passenger steamship set sail from Southampton, England, bound for New York City. She carried some of the most prominent people of her day, millionaires and tycoons,

including John Jacob Astor IV and Benjamin Guggenheim, and of

course, Denver’s own – Margaret (Molly) Brown – as well as teeming numbers of the lower classes, seeking new lives and

opportunities across the Atlantic Ocean. This luxurious liner embodied the

latest in technology and opulence. And the Titanic has continued its allure for

the past 100 years.

In the same period of time, Ragtime dance was coming to prominence. Marilyn Chartrand, Watch Your Step, and American Vernacular Dance will co-sponsor a weekend to commemorate the optimism and history of both the famous ocean liner and the joy of Ragtime dance, Friday, April 13-Sunday, April 15, 2012.

A host of special events will make this an unforgettable weekend. The weekend’s festivities open Friday

evening at Denver’s Temple Events Center, with the screening of two silent films accompanied by Rodney Sauer. Irene Castle will make an appearance in the person of Susan Marie Frontczak, reflecting on the famous Ragtime dancer’s life, and a taste of Ragtime dance will follow in the Temple’s spacious ballroom.

Featured guest teachers, Richard Powers and Angela Amarillas of California, will teach Ragtime era dance and waltz workshops during the day on Saturday

Titanic Centennial Ragtime Dance Weekend

On April 10, 1912, the world’s largest passenger steamship set sail from Southampton, England, bound for New York City. She carried some of the most prominent people of her day, millionaires and tycoons,

including John Jacob Astor IV and Benjamin Guggenheim, and of

course, Denver’s own – Margaret (Molly) Brown – as well as teeming numbers of the lower classes, seeking new lives and

opportunities across the Atlantic Ocean. This luxurious liner embodied the

latest in technology and opulence. And

evening at Denver’s Temple Events Center, with the screening of two silent films accompanied by Rodney Sauer. Irene Castle will make an appearance in the person of Susan Marie Frontczak, reflecting on the famous Ragtime dancer’s life, and a taste of Ragtime dance will follow in the Temple’s spacious ballroom.

Featured guest teachers, Richard Powers and Angela Amarillas of California, will teach Ragtime era dance and waltz workshops during the day on Saturday

Titanic CentennialRagtime Dance Weekend

Richard Powers and Angela Amarillas of California, will

The Village Arts Coalition Folk Arts Dance & Music Calendar

www.villageartscoalition.org

Vol. 23, No. 2 • March–April 2012

VILLAGE ARTS BOARD:

•American Vernacular Dance (AVD)•Argentine Tango•Arkansas Valley Music & Dance• Blue Moon Dance Company• Boulder Hungarian Workshop• Boulder International Folk Dancers (BIFD)• Boulder Israeli Dancers• Boulder Scandinavian Dancers (BSD)•Calico & Boots Square Dancers•CMDance•Celtic Steps School of Irish Dance•Colorado Friends of Cajun/Zydeco Music

and Dance (CFCZ)•Colorado Friends of Old Time Music & Dance

(CFOOTMAD)

•Colorado Morris Dancers•Colorado Sacred Harp•Columbiners Square Dance Club•CSU Scottish Arts Club•Dancin' Divas•Denver Area Folk Dancers (DAFD)• Folk Dancers Investor Group• Friends of Traditional Dance (FoTD)• Hoofin’HighCountryCloggers• Hora Romaneasca Romanian Dancers• Keaka O Kalani• The Moon Festival• Little London Assembly• Pikes Peak Scottish Country Dancers• Pikes Peak Traditional Dance

• Planina: Songs of Eastern Europe• Postoley Dance Ensemble• Scandinavian Monday Dance• Scootbacks Square Dance Club• Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado• Snowhawk Productions• Storm Mountain Folk Dancers• Storysmith• Swingin’Seven• Tango Colorado• Tom Masterson/Danceophile Studio•Waltz Classes/Barbara Roach•Westminster Old Time Community Dance•Winter Solabration Society•Watch Your Step

PERFORMING GROUPS• BoulderScandinavianDancers:Erica Rice 303.442.7689• Calico&Boots,Amer'nFolkDancers: Jim Barnett 303.651.0797• HalauHulaONaMaunaKomohana: “Pumehana” Paisner

303.447.9772 www.oconnor.gs/halau.html• Hoofin’HighCountryCloggers: Ken Horwege 303.364.2278• HoraRomaneasca–DancesofRomania:Mihail Codrescu

303.494.5640• MaroonBellsMorrisDancers:Robin Smith 303.651.0909

www.maroonbellsmorris.org• OneWorldFolkDancers: Sheila Sharpe 303.377.4111• Planina:SongsofEast'nEurope:Julie Lancaster 303.733.1120• PostoleyDanceEnsemble: Dances from Eastern Europe:

Tom Masterson 303.499.6363 www.postoley.org• ScottishCountryDancersofColorado:Bob Burnham,

303.431.6870 [email protected]• Sherefe:MusicoftheMiddleEast&EasternEurope:

James Hoskins 303.939.8702• SilkRoadMiddleEasternDanceTheater: Natasha Cargill

303.772.4267, [email protected]• StormMountainFolkDancers:Wendi Kiss 720.514.0544• StorySmith: Susan Marie Frontczak 303.442.4052• Trolls:Scandinavian musicians, Erica Rice 303.442.7689• VillageDancers: multi-ethnic folk dancers: Anne Vickery

303.499.3001• Swingin’Seven:Big Band Swing and Traditional Jazz.

Dave McLoughlin 303.413.0037 (day), 3.443.9673 (eve.)• WatchYourStep!Vintage Dance Vignettes. Susan Reisser

720-ONE STEP (720.663.7837)

VILLAGE ARTS COALITION OFFICERS: Larry Utter – President; Willard Crary– Vice-President; Deborah Howard – Treasurer; Susan Reisser – Secretary; CarolineStepanek–STOMP!Editor,303.544.0881,[email protected]

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: For inclusion in the May/June STOMP! issue, submissions are due by April 6th, 2012. The VAC board policy limits newsletter mailings to VAC members & member groups.

BOOKINGS:•TheBallroomattheAvalon(6185ArapahoeAve;Boulder): •Hermine Higgins, 303.440.8303, [email protected], or [email protected]•ThePearlStreetStudio(2126PearlSt;Boulder):303.443.7538,[email protected]

GENERAL INFORMATION:• VAC Festival: Hermine Higgins, 303.440.8303, [email protected].• JoinVAC:LarryUttermembership@villageartscoalition• VAC’scentralphoneandfax:303.440.8303(Avalon). • Visit www.boulderdancespace.com for facility availability information.

BOARD NEWS – JAN. AND FEB. 2012The Membership Committee is restructuring and streamlining membership. Look for increased website & Facebook presence. VAC's Public Documents are now available online at villageartscoalition.org. Click on links, then click Public Documents. We've added 2 new email addresses: [email protected] and [email protected].

VAC BOARD MEMBERS:Larry Utter (P), Willard Crary (VP), Susan Reisser (S), DeborahHoward(T),JimBorzym,WillardCrary, Steward Hartman, Chuck Palmer, Melba Shepard, Susan Smith , Caroline Holmes Stepanek, and Rick Thompson.

VILLAGE ARTS COALITION MEMBER GROUPS

BOULDER•AV-BALLROOMATTHEAVALON, 6185

Arapahoe Ave., Unit B• CDC-COMMUNITYDANCECOLLECTIVE,

2020B 21st St.21st & Pearl, behind futon store)•DS-DANCEOPHILESTUDIO, 250 31st Street, • EBCC-EASTBOULDERCOMM.CENTER,

5660 Sioux Drive•GC-GRACELUTHERANCHURCH• KaKS-KAKESSTUDIOS,2115 Pearl St., (21st

& Pearl, behind the Kwal Paint and Futon store)• KCH– Knights of Columbus Hall: 1741 Walnut St.• PEH-PREEMINENCEHALL, 323 Walnut St. • PSt-PEARLSTREETSTUDIO,2126 Pearl St.,

Boulder (E. of 21st St, S. side of street)

DENVER• BCC-BERKELEYCOMMUNITYCHURCH,

3701 W. 50th Ave. (near Regis)•DT-DENVERTURNVEREIN,1570 Clarkson St.,

(8 blocks E & 1 block N of Capitol Building)•HEA-HEBREWEDUCATIONALALLIANCE,

3600 S. Ivanhoe St., (SW of Hampden & I-25)•HIC-HERITAGEIRISHCENTER,1946 S.

Quebec•HMC-HIGHLANDSMASONICCENTER,

3550 N. Federal Blvd•MC-MERCURYCAFÉ,22nd & California• SCC-SCHEITLERCOMMUNITYCENTER,

Berkley Park• SHM-SWALLOWHILLMUSICASSN

71 E. Yale (Between Broadway & Lincoln)

• SRC-SCHEITLERRECREATIONCENTER, 5031 W 46th Ave. WMC-WARRENUNITEDMETHODISTCHURCH,1630 E. 14th Avenue

•WPMC-WASHINGTONPARKUNITEDMETHODISTCHURCH, 1955 E. Arizona Ave., (corner of South Race & East Arizona)

FORT COLLINS• EG-EMPIREGRANGE, 2306 W. Mulberry• FCSC-FORTCOLLINSSENIORCENTER,

1200 Raintree Drive• TICO-CLUBTICOINCITYPARK,

1599 City Park Dr; (North Shore of City Park Lake)

OTHER LOCATIONS• CCC-CLEMENTSCOMMUNITYCENTER

1580 Yarrow, Lakewood (1 block North and West of Colfax & 16th)

•DN–DNOTE7519 Grandview, Arvada• GD–GLENN'SDEN10178 Empire Dr. Lafayette •HCC-HILLSIDECOMMUNITYCENTER

925 S. Institute, Colorado Springs• IDC-INTERNATIONALDANCECLUB

2422 Busch Ave., CO Springs•MGG-MAPLEGROVEGRANGE

3130 Youngfield, Golden•NCC-NEDERLANDCOMMUNITYCENTER•OFH-ODDFELLOWSHALL

North of 4th & Main, Lyons• SRS-SILKROADSTUDIO

59th St. Near Hygiene Rd, Longmont•WGH-WESTMINSTERGRANGEHALL

3935 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster

LOCATIONS

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and Sunday at Avalon. At the height of the weekend on Saturday night, dancers will don period attire for a fancy ball. Optional events will include a tour of the Molly Brown House Friday afternoon, and a Sunday afternoon tea buffet at the Hotel Boulderado for those who need a nibble and a little more dance to round out their fabulous weekend.

For further information, visit:

www.mchartrand.com/titanic2012

Weekend HighlightsFriday Daytime ...............................................Workshops & Tour

• Daytime Ragtime era dance and waltz workshops will feature guest teachers Richard Powers and Angela Amarillas

• An optional afternoon event will include a tour of the Molly Brown House in Denver

Friday Evening .......................Denver’s Temple Events Center

• Screening of two silent films accompanied by Rodney Sauer

• Irene Castle will make an appearance in the person of Susan Marie Frontczak, reflecting on the famous Ragtime dancer’s life

• Followed by a taste of Ragtime dance

Saturday Events ...........................................................The Avalon• Evening dancers will don period attire for a fancy ball

Sunday Afternoon ....................................The Hotel Boulderado

• Join us for a tea buffet for a nibble and a little more dance to round out the fabulous weekend

ONGOING CLASSES & EVENTS

AMERICAN TRADITIONAL

Arkansas Valley Music & Dance Contra Dances in Buena Vista, Salida & Leadville. Monthly old-time music jams; Classes in swing, salsa, waltz, & tango and more! Event schedule: www.avmad.org.

Calico & Boots Square Dance Club Calico and Boots are on a hiatus for the summer. Info: Cathy Schlein 303.424.3472.

Columbiners Square Dance Club 1st and 3rd Saturdays square dancing on the at the E. Boulder Community Center (5660SiouxDr.)Rounddancingat7:30pmand squaresat8pm.$6/non-members,$5/member. Membership $12.50 year. Thursday lessons – Columbiners sponsors lessons at 7:30 pm at Calvary Bible Church (CBC) on Kalmia. Dancers with some experiencecanjointoreviewstepsandcalls before attending regular dances. All welcome – come see why we say, "Square dancing is friendship set to music".Contact info. –DennisBolitho303.827.3506(h) or 970.631.2918(mobile).

Community Dances by CFOOTMAD (Co. Friends of Old Time Music & Dance)Live music. 303.592.3972, www.cfootmad.org • Westminster Old-time Community Dance:

1st Saturday of the month at 7 pm.• Community Dance Boulder: 1st and 3rd

Fridays at 7:15 pm at the Avalon. • Denver Contra Dance: 2nd ¸4th Fridays

7:15 pm, Highlands Masonic Center.• Zesty Contra Dance: Forexperienced

dancers, no pre-dance instruction. CFOOTMAD Zesty dances Scheitler Com.Center in Berkeley Park, Lakewood.

Dancin' DivasDancin' Divas is a group of women dance lovers dedicated to providing a fun dance venue for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgendered,Undecided (and friends of) community in Boulder.2nd Friday of the Month(exceptAprilwhichwillbeonMondayApril16th)7:00 to 10:30 pm at the Avalon. Info: www.dancindivas.org

FoTD (Friends of Traditional Dance)Always live music, free refreshments.Lessons at 7, dancing 8-11pm. Club Tico, City Park, Ft. Collins. Info: 970.493.8277, www.fotd.org.•Mar. 3: Nor'easter – Paul Somlo calling•Mar. 17: Gypsy Caravan – Viki Lawrence•Mar. 31: Eric & Rodney – Helle Hill calling•April 7: Meadowlark – Rick Smith calling•April 21: Eric & Rodney – Tina Fields calling

Hoofin' High Country Cloggers: "Alive and Kickin' Since 1979!” Wearealwayslookingforexperienced

themusic–toenjoyitmoreandfindthebeat more easily. Class is a combination ofteaching,mixers,andopendancingso everyone gets to dance. Intermediate classes: Sundays, March 4 & 25, Apirl 1 & 22, 2-4 pm. Pearl St. Studio, $7. Beginner Level & Women Learning to Lead Dates have not been set yet.For more info, to be added to our list, or for private lessons: contact Barbara [email protected].

CFOOTMAD Boulder Waltz DanceFifth Fridays of the month 8-11 pm with free lesson at 7:15 pm. Cost $10. You may come alone or bring a partner, but in this relaxedeveningpeoplegenerallydancewith a different partner for each dance. Dress can be casual to dressy, vintage to modern! Held at Avalon Ballroom, Boulder. 303.592.3972, www.cfootmad.org.

Sunday Afternoon Tea Dances Livemusic!Tango,waltz,foxtrot,one-step,or dance cheek-to-cheek to original music of American social ballroom dance. The Mont Alto Ragtime and Tango Orchestra performs a wide variety of music from the ragtime and tango craze of the 1900s thru early swing of the 1930s. Dancing 2-5 pm second Sunday of the month, dance lesson incl. 1-2 pm. No partner needed. Refreshments. Dressy attire encouraged. $15 or $10 for CFOOTMAD members & students. Avalon Ballroom. Sponsored by CFOOTMAD. Wednesday Waltz Etcetera at AvalonEvery 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday, enjoy an evening of sociable couples dancing presentedbyFrankVernon&JimX.Borzym.Traditional & contemporary dance music for Waltz, Cross-Step Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Swing,Foxtrot,One-Step,Two-Step,Blues, Tango, Polka, Schottische, Hambo, Pols, Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, and more. Fundamentals are taught at 7 pm. Intermediate Teaching at 7:30 pm. Open dancing 8-10 pm, sometimes later. $7 admission. Avalon Ballroom, Boulder. Hosted by American Vernacular Dance. Info:JimX.Borzym303.449.5962ofCFOOTMAD. For email updates, send your email address to [email protected]. www.villageartscoalition.org.

Tom Masterson’s Classes Danceophile StudioAll classes are taught by Tom Masterson at Danceophile Studio, 250 31st St. Boulder.*BALLROOM Dance Evenings 7:30–10 pm.FirstWednesdays(exceptAprilwillbe3rd):February 1, March 7, April 18, May 2… Beginners instruction: 7:30–8:20, Dancing til 10 pm. Helpful hints all evening, great chancetopractice.Noexp./partnerneeded. Swing, waltz, salsa, cha-cha,

dancers for established performance troupe. Clogging performance experiencedesirable;Tap,IrishStepOK.ContactKenHorwege,303.364.2278,[email protected].

Lyons Old-Time Square Dance First Saturdays: 3/3, 4/7 and 10/27.Odd Fellows Hall, SW corner of 4th and HighSt,Lyons.Noexperience,partnerorspecial shoes required! $7/adult, $4/children & seniors, $15/family.March 3: 7-10pm. Pat Tognoni calls with Two Thin Dimes.April 7: Chris Kermiet calls with Firing Line.More Info: pleasecontact(303)823-0816or [email protected]

Musicians’ JamsFourth Sunday each month 4-7pm, Denver. All levels of musicianship and interest in old time music are invited! Contact PattiRickman–303.796.9049,[email protected] for location & directions.

Pikes Peak Traditional DanceContra dance – 3rd Saturdays, 8-10:30 pm. Lesson at 7:30. Avanti Ballroom 1337 N. Academy Blvd. Co. Springs. Info: Adele 578.8979 or visit www.pptdcontra.com.

Scootbacks Square Dance ClubLessons: Thursdays7-9pmatGlenn’sDen,10178EmpireDrive,Lafayette.Freefirstlesson & refreshments. Class remains open forthefirst3sessions.Couples,singles,all ages. $5 per lesson. Beginner dances after 12 lessons. For more info: call Barb 303.666.8389orJune303.661.9603.Dances: 2nd, 4th, and 5th Fridays. 7:30 pm round dancing. 8-10 pm squaresatBroomfieldUnitedMethodistChurch (BUMC), 545 W. 10th Avenue, unless otherwise noted. We dance the Mainstream and Plus levels. For more info call:Steve&JanetPitts303.666.6524.

Westminster Old-Time Community DanceDances are taught. No partner needed. 1st Saturdays of the month 7-10 pm. Lesson at7pm.Cost:$6/$5member,$2childrenages6-15.WestminsterGrangeHall,parkon street or in back. Info: 303.592.3972 or [email protected].

BALLROOM

Waltz Classes with Barbara RoachCome learn the graceful waltz with its lovely music. Classes are low key and humorous, yet focus on helping you become better a dancer. Learn a variety of steps in both cross-step waltz & rotary waltz, good leading & following techniques, and clues on listening to

DanceCenter,1944/1946SouthQuebecSt., Denver. Call 303.750.3510 for more info.

English Country Dance Friday, March 16th & Saturday, April 21st Berkeley Community Church, 3701 West 50th Av; Denver (near Regis), 8-11 pm., adults $10, teens/students, $5, family $25.All are invited – no partner or previous experienceneeded.TheseexcitingandflirtatiousdancesaretheonesyousawintheJaneAustenmovies.Thereisnolesson,andfiguresaretaughtasneeded. Easierdances at the beginning of the evening lead up to more elegant and graceful dances by the end of the evening. Info: 303.321.2262,denverenglishdance.com

Little London Assembly English Country DanceMonday afternoons at the Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 N Hancock, 1-3pm.March19,26andApril2,9,16,23. Rates set by the Senior Center. Monday evenings 7-9 pm, International Dance Club, 2422 Busch Ave, $5 March12,26,April9,23. March 31st - Save the date for a ball, location TBD. April 14th - afternoon dance in conjunctionwiththeDenver'sJaneAusten Society, Berkeley Church. Info:719.494.0563,[email protected]

Irish Set Dance Class Denver, time & place TBA. Pat McCullough: [email protected], 303.777.0502

Scottish Country Dancing No partner needed, beginners welcome.Boulder:Sundays4:30-6:30p.m.PearlSt.Studio, Boulder. $3. Contact Bob Burnham, [email protected]: Mondays 7-9 p.m. at St. Peter & St. Mary Episcopal Church (2nd & Acoma),$3.50.Info:JamieMacKinnon,303.451.7466,[email protected]. Collins: Thursdays 7-9 p.m. at the Worthington, 900 Worthington Circle. Free.Info:[email protected],970.223.6013,[email protected] Springs:Wednesdays 7-9 pm Pikes Peak Scottish Country Dancers (PPSCD) meet at the International Dance Club (IDC), 2422 Busch Ave, Co. Springs $5 per session. Info: Brenda Crane 719.599.4344orJohnCrumlin310.1784.

foxtrot,tango,polka,mixers+requests.$5.INTRO to Ballroom DancingSunday Sessions:4-weeks5:30-6:45pm:Session A:Feb.26,March4,11,18.Session B:April15,22,29,May6.Salsa,Foxtrot,Waltz,Swing.Learnbasics,secrets of leading and following, and the joyofdancingwithapartner.Noexp./partner needed. $50/person, $95/couple per session.BALLROOM Level II & Level II ContinuingSunday Sessions: 4-weeks 8:15-9:30 pm.Session C:Feb.26,Mar4,11,18.Session D:April15,22,29,May6.Afunexplorationofintermediatestepsin Waltz, Swing, Latin, Some previous experiencehelpful.Nopartnernecessary.$50/person, $95/couple for 4-week class.General: private & group dance instruction in Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Folk, Country & Performance dance. Individuals, couples, groups, parties, wedding choreography.Contact Info: www.danceophile.com 303.499.6363,[email protected].

* Directions to Danceophile Studio: from Baseline & 27th, go S. on 27th 50 meters, turn left on Moorhead, go 4 blocks and turn right onto 31st. Studio is 10 buildings down on the left side.

CAJUN - ZYDECO

Cajun Dances sponsored by CFCZ (Colorado Friends of Cajun Zydeco Music and Dance) Saturday, March 31 at 9 pm. Dnote, 7519 Grandview avenue, Arvada. Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe. $10.Sunday, April 29 2 pm. Mercury Cafe, 2199California,Denver.GumboJetsCajun Band (from out of town). $10 .Info: www.cfcz.org, or Dan Willging at 303.745.9577 or [email protected]

CELTIC & ENGLISH

Colorado Morris Now includes three teams, all of which practice after performance season – that means beginners are encouraged. All three teams have danced at the International Festival. Practice details are:• Maroon Bells has been performing

Cotswold and occasional longsword dancesinmanyvenuessince1982.You’veprobably seen them in whites and ribbons somewhere in the state. Practice is on Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m., mostly in Northglenn. Beginners classes start each fall. Info: www.maroonbellsmorris.org or callSquireRobinSmith,303.651.0909

• Breathless in Berthoud is a Border Morris team–‘border’referringtotheone

between England and Wales – that beganin2003.Ifyou’veseendancersincolorfultattycoatsandhats,you’vewatched Border. Practice: Thursdays 7:30-9 pm; Berthoud. Info: www.breathlessbordermorris.org.

• The Tommyknockerswere started in 2002 for and by children of adults on MaroonBellsandhaveexpandedto included any interested kids. No description of the kit is needed – you recognize them by their youthful energy. PracticeismostoftenfirstSaturdaysofthe month 9:30-11:30 am in Berthoud. CallSallieat970.472.0863fordetails.TheTommyknocker’sMorriscurrentlyrangeinagefrom6-14.Beginnerswelcomeany time! More info: contact Robin, 303.651.0909,[email protected], www.maroonbellsmorris.org.

• Tommyknockers morris seeks active kids age 10 + for a beginners morris class. We generallymeetonthefirstSaturdayofthe month from 9:30-11:30 am at the Barn Owl in Berthoud. More info: contact Sallie [email protected]. Carpooling may be available from Boulder, Arvada and Thornton.

Celtic StepsCeltic Steps School of Irish Dance specializes in Traditional Irish Solo and Ceili Dancing. Students of all skill levels, ages,andexperiencewelcome!Irishstep dancing combines the entrancing rhythms of traditional Celtic music with the grace and energy of dance. Instruction centers on the fundamentals of traditional Irish dance -- timing, body position and footwork.Buildingconfidence,social,and team skills, students learn to dance inteamsoftwo,three,four,six,&eight.Students learn to dance in unison, developing spatial awareness as they dance the patterns of traditional ceili dances. Classes are held at the Knights of Columbus Hall: 1741 Walnut in Boulder. Tuesdays:• Youth & Adult Introductory & Team

Dancing Classes 4:30 PM-7:00 PMThursdays:• Youth Intermediate Solo Dancing Class 5:00PM-6:30PM

•Adult Intermediate & Advanced Solo DancingClasses6:30PM-9:00PM

Cost: $13 per class. New students may begin at any time. First class is free! More info: contact Elizabeth Barton at 303.250.9899, [email protected]. Registration information will be available atyourfirstclass.www.celticsteps.org

Denver Ceili Club Come do Irish aerobics in a social setting with instructor, Molly Bennett. Thurs. evenings at 7ish at the Friendship Irish


Notice: The Editor makes no claims as to the accuracy,inclusionorexclusionofeventssubmitted. Please contact each instructor/organizertoconfirmeachevent/class.Thank you.


INTERNATIONALBIFD Boulder Int'l Folk DancersFriday nights at the Pearl Studio, Boulder. Lesson 7:30-8:30 pm, open dance 8:30-11. Golden Oldies night on the 5th Fridays. $5. March 2-4, Annual Folk Dance Workshop. Welcoming back Yves Moreau for a wonderful dance weekend! Teaching: Friday night, Sat. morning & afternoon. SaturdayNightPartyfeaturingBarblefish.Review session Sunday morning.Info:Debby,3.692.8213,www.boulderifd.org

Denver Area Folk Dancers (DAFD)Info:720.635.4606.

Empire Grange Int’l Folk DancingTuesday 7:30-9:45 pm at 2306W.Mulberry,Ft. Collins. Teaching & open dancing. $3. Info:contactDerylKeney970.223.5362

Folkdancing in the Mountains Mondays 7-9 pm, Nederland Community Center. Folk dances from around the world - taught & danced in the mountains. Introductorylevel,nopartnerorexp.needed. Cost $5. Learn great dances, experienceculturalroots,meetnewfriends, & get in shape, all at the same time!Fabulouswooddancefloor.Bring dance shoes or stocking feet. Refreshments! All welcome, any evening. Info: 303.499.6363or303.258.3652.Car pool from DanceophileStudio,at6:15pm.

Folk Dance LessonsSheila Sharpe teaches folk dance at parties, weddings, etc. 303.377.4111

Hawaiian, Israeli & Country Western Dance teacher available for private or group lessons. More info: Miriam “Pumehana”Paisner,303.447.9772•www.oconnor.gs/mp.html.

Hawaiian Hula Classes• Beginning Hula for Seniors: Sundays 7-8

pm; $12 drop-ins; $45 for 4 weeks.• Ongoing/Advanced: Sundays 5:30-7 pm;

$15 drop-ins: $55 for 5 weeks ongoing.• Hawaiian chanting has been added as a

separate class from hula. Chanting is on Sundaysat5:30-6:15pm.Cost:$10.

Classes at Boulder Ballet Studio in the Dairy Center. Taught by HALAU HULA O NA MAUNA KOMOHANA. Info: Miriam Pumehana Paisner, (Director) 303.447.9772, miriam [email protected], 702.771.9772, www.hulamaunakomohana.org

Hora RomaneascaRomanian Folkdance Ensemble based in Boulder. Available for performances presenting the rich folk culture of Romania highlighting its dance, music, costumes, and folk arts. Rehearsals currently held on Sundays, starting at 7:15 pm at the

Grace Lutheran Church, Boulder. Contact Mihail Codrescu: [email protected] or303.494.5640ifinterestedinattendingperformances, purchasing authentic Romanian wares or joining the group.

Hungarian Dancing “Tanchaz”Held monthly in Denver. Contact DaveSchmitzat303.981.8612forinfo.International Folk Dance: Tuesdays, 7:30-10 pm Empire Grange, Ft. Collins. For info contactDarylKeneyat970.223.5362.

Maple Grove Grange FolkdancersFolk Dance Party & Potluck on 1st Sundays, 1-6pmattheMapleGroveGrange, Golden.Woodfloor,potluck.$3.Info:contactJerryAccetturaat303.763.8404.

Silk Road Belly Dance Classes TaughtbyNatasha.Info:303.772.4267,www.natashadances.com.Mondays: 5:30 pm – Beginners, 6:30pm–Interm./AdvancedWednesdays: 6pmbeginners.Silk Road Studio, 59th St. near Hygiene Rd.

Storm Mountain Folk DancersInternational Folk Dance Performance Group. Sharing the dances and music of Eastern and Western Europe through performance and teaching. Rehearsals held Thursday nights at the Empire Grange, Ft Collins. Info: [email protected], 720.514.0544 (Wendi), www.fortnet.org/smfd.

ISRAELI

Boulder Israeli Dance Sundays at the Pearl Street Studio, Boulder. Teaching 7-8 pm, open dancing 8-10pm.$5/session,firsttimefree.Info: Call Skip Ellis at 303.440.9388 or MarshallShapiroat303.641.6511.

Israeli Folk DancingBeginning, intermediate & advanced instructionandopendancingledbyJoanSaliman & Bev Michaels. Beginning classes held monthly on Tuesdays, 7-10 pm, at the HebrewEd.Alliance,3600S.IvanhoeSt;Denver. $5 or 5 classes for $20 (w/coupon). Info: 303.671.7131(JoanSaliman).

SALSA

Danceophile Studios-Intro to Salsa Classes taught by Tom Masterson at Danceophile Studio, 250 31st St. Boulder. Sundays Nights: April15,22,29,May6;6:50-8:10p.m.(4weeks) Learn this incredibly popular Latin dance! Emphasis on leading, following, really communicating with a partner. No

experienceorpartnerisneeded-justbring lots of energy and enthusiasm! $50/person or $95/couple for 4-week class.

Joseph Snowhawk ProductionsBoulder Salsa Social: Every Thursdays at the Avalon Ballroom. We have 8 instructors teachingRueda:6:30-7:30andsalsa7:30-8:30 pm. Dancing 8:30-10:30 pm. $12 for the whole night, $8 for salsa lesson & dance (7:30-10:30), $5 for dance only. Salsa Sundays at D Note: 7519 Grandview, Arvada. Lesson 8 pm, live music 9:30. $8 cover. We get 250+ people every week. Wedo5-6CharityEventseveryyear!Info:303.668.7355

SCANDINAVIAN

Fifth Saturday BygdedansHeld on the 5th Saturday of months that have them, 8-10:30 pm, Pearl St. Studio, Boulder. $5. Info: Eric Meyer, 303.415.1187

Scandinavian Dance Party2nd Saturday every month, Pearl St. Studio. Live music at most dances. Sponsored by BSD (Boulder Scandinavian Dancers). Open dancing 8-10:30 pm. Everyone is welcome: dance or listen. $5.Info:[email protected]

Scandinavian Monday Dance Monday nights, Pearl Street Studio, Boulder. Teaching 7:30-8:30, followed by open dancing. We usually have live music–fiddle,nyckelharpa&buttonaccordion. No partner nec. Hard-soled shoes req'd for smooth pivoting. $5. Info: [email protected],303.499.7262.

Scandinavian Dance Event, AvalonThis year's spring dance event will feature the well-known Swedish dancing couple Leif and Margareta Virtanen, andthefiddlersPeterWesterlundandÅke Steinholz. Sessions begin on Friday evening,March16thandcontinuethrough March 18th. Info contact: Sheila Morris [email protected]

SWING

23Skidoo! EventsAll events take place at the Mercury Café, Denver. The Mercury Café is completely non-smoking and provides a full restaurant, bar, coffee bar, and desserts. In all of our classes:nopartnerorexperiencerequired, rotation is optional, all ages allowed, wear anythingyou’dlike,comfortableshoes recommended. For more info: questions@ 23skidooland.com, www.23skidooland.com• Tuesday nights: 6pm:BeginningLindyHop,$10/lesson;

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tango social scene in the Arkansas River Valley. Saturdays: Beginners: 7-8 pm. Beyond Beginners: 8:15-9:15 pm $10 for one or both classes. $40/series of 5. Tuesday Practicas are held 2 times a month: 7-8:30 pm, call to verify. Weekend famous milongo & classes held 2 times a year: watch for Salida Tango Getaways. 7595 CR 150 in Smeltertown Info: [email protected]. 719.539.7595. www.casatangosalida.com.

Dance of the Heart (DoTH) MilongasTango Connection Classes on Mondays from6:30-8:30pmattheAvalon,Boulder.Cost $10/class, $18 for both. For more info andtoconfirmdate:303.938.0716(DebSclar), www.danceoftheheart.com

Deb Sclar & Brian Dunn Private Instruction: Available that combines dance performance, historical commentary, tango fashion/art/food and authentic music accompaniment. www.danceoftheheart.com,303.938.0716x2.

Milonga MercurioEvery Friday from 9:30 pm-2 am, Mercury Café. Beginning class-7 pm, Interm–8 pm. Info: 303.294.9281. (Marilyn Meginity)

Tango Colorado Practicas Tuesdays, Turnverein, Denver. Beginners &BeyondBeginnersclasses6:30-7:30pm. Practica and dance from 7-10:30 pm. Instructed by the best local Argentine tango teachers. TC Milongas usually occuronthefirstSaturdayofthemonth.

Tango Tiempo Weekend April 7 & 8. A whole weekend of Argentine tango classes given by local teachers.

Info and calendar of area Argentine tango: www.tangocolorado.org, [email protected].


7pm: Intermediate Lindy Hop, $10/lesson; 8-12:30am:SwingDancewithDJ'dtunesoftheJazzandBigBadera$6.

• Thursday nights:7pm:Beginner'sJitterbugseries,$10/lesson;8-11pm:PracticedancewithDJ'dtunes of the Big Band & Rock & Roll era $1.

• Sunday nights:5:30pm:Teacher’sChoicebeginningswinglesson;6:30pm:BeginningJitterbug! 8-11pm: Swing dance with Live Local Swing Bands! $9 for the whole night!

Fort Collins Swing Nite2nd and 4th Fridays from 7-9 pm at City Park Center, Ft. Collins. Call Darrick Hildman 970.498.0798 for more info.

Boulder Swing DanceSwing Dance lessons, Mondays at 7 pm with a new series starting every month. TaughtbyShanaWorel,JohnDyer, Heather Ballew and Dano McKagen at Kakes Studios, Boulder. Info: www.boulderswingdance.com or 303.941.3833 check for time changes or cancellations.

Pearl Street Swing & BluesBoulder Swing Dance1st, 3rd & sometimes 5th Saturday of the month. Intro to Lindy Hop class from 7-8:30 pm. Dancing from 8:30-1 am, with blues after midnight. Admission is $5, $10 for the lesson (includes dance admission). Pearl Street Studio, Boulder. Info: www.boulderswingdance.com.

Danceophile Studio SwingClasses taught by Tom Masterson at Danceophile Studio, 250 31st St. Boulder.SWING – Level II Sundays, 4-week session. 6:50-8:10pm.Feb.26,March4,11,18; ExploreofintermediateSwingstepsincluding Charleston, Lindy patterns, classic dips: moves + techniques for great leading and following. No partner needed. $50/person, $95/couple for 4-weeksContact Info: www.danceophile.com 303.499.6363,[email protected].

Fourth Saturday Swing Live swing music! 4th Saturday of the month at the Avalon. Check VAC website for changes. Local bands such as the Swingin’Seven,FortJazzBigBand,DUClaimjumpers play music for swing dancing and related forms. Intro dance lesson from 7-9 pm Music 8 -11 pm. Light refreshments. Nodanceexp.orpartnerrequired.Allages welcome. Free parking. $15 gen. admission, $10 students. Avalon Ballroom, Boulder. Hosted by American Vernacular Dance.Info:JimX.Borzym303.449.5962.For updates, send your email address to [email protected].

Community Minded Dance (cmDance) Anon-profitorganization,creates world- class, educational dance andmusicexperiences.Our programs bring Colorado music and dance of the Americas featuring Lindy Hop, Argentine Tango,Jazz,andotherAmericanVintage& Folkloric dances such as Cueca, Swing, Charleston,Balboa,Jitterbug,andTap.cmDance offers unique and historical danceeducationandexperienceswhichfurthertheArtsandfosterthenextgeneration, as well as, inform and entertain. This is accomplished by providing school programs and youth events that bring widely-recognized instructors, musicians and dancers to students of all ages. [email protected].

STORYSMITH®

March 10: A Visit with Madame Curieby Susan Marie Frontczak; 9:30-10:30 am; CU Campus - Chem 142. Free. Ages 9+ . www.colorado.edu/physics/ Web/wizards/cuwizards.html March 12: Storytelling Class Recital;At the home of Susan Marie Frontczak, Boulder,6:30pm.Free.Reservationsanddirections: 303.442.4052.April 29: Hammering Out Human RightsEleanor Roosevelt at the United NationsbySusanMarieFrontczak.4pm•FirstBaptist Church, Boulder. Hosted by the Nibbelinks in Berthoud, CO. $12. Reservations and directions: 970.532.4387www.storysmith.org/eleanor/docs/ ERatUN_Nibbelink-e.pdf

SINGING

TheColoradoSacredHarpsingersexistto preserve and promote the music and the traditions of American shape note harmony along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and elsewhere in the state. All are welcome to come sing with us,noexperienceneeded.Bouldergroupmeets on the 2nd Friday of every month 7-9 pm. Sacred Harp/Shape Note SING 7-9pm monthly on the second Friday. Email [email protected] for location or call 303.447.9379. For info on other meetings: www.sacredharpcolorado.org

TANGO

Argentine Tango Beginner and Advanced Beginner Contact Nancy for private lessons or to verify times/venue or to get more details. 303.237.9605,[email protected].

Casa Tango – Salida Steve & Dvora have renovated a beautiful dance hall and are creating a

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STORYTELLING~ MARCH 10, 2012 ~A Visit with Madame Curie

by Susan Marie Frontczak

9:30-10:30 am • CU-Chem 142Free. For ages 9 and up.

www.colorado.edu/physics/ Web/wizards/cuwizards.html

~ MARCH 12, 2012 ~ Storytelling Class Recital

6:30 pm • At the home of Susan Marie Frontczak, Boulder

Free. Reservations & directions: 303.442.4052.

~ APRIL 29, 2012 ~

Eleanor Roosevelt at the United Nationsby Susan Marie Frontczak

4 pm • First Baptist Church, BoulderHosted by the Nibbelinks in Berthoud, CO

$12. Reservations & directions: 970.532.4387www.storysmith.org/eleanor/ docs/ERatUN_Nibbelink-e.pdf

FOLK DANCING••• MARCH 2-4, 2012 •••

BIFD's Annual Folk Dance WorkshopWelcoming back Yves Moreau

for a wonderful weekend of dance!

Teaching sessions: Friday night, Sat. morning and afternoon. Saturday Night Party with live music

from Barblefish. Review session Sunday morning

Debby [email protected], 303.692.8213

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SPECIAL EVENTS

BOULDER SCANDINAVIAN DANCERS presents Annual Spring Workshop

March 16-18, 2012 • Avalon BallroomCost: $110 by March 3rd • Pre-registration required – NO walk-ins.

Some experience with Swedish couple dancing preferred.

Dancers: Leif and Margareta Virtanen

Leif and Margareta began dancing 33 years ago and are respected for their knowledge of Swedish dance. They live in Norberg, Södra Dalarna. Since 1988 they have been the leaders of their local polska dance group. They have won numerous dance competitions including the Hälsingehambo and have each earned their big silver medal in polska dancing.

Fiddlers: Peter Westerlund and Andreas Idh

Peter plays music from Dalarna and Jämtland, as well as Bohuslän, Hälsingland, Värmland, and other smaller regions. He is a firm believer in keeping the music close to the heart of social dance, and strives for this quality in his playing.

Andreas has been playing the fiddle since he was ten years old, inspired by his uncle, Ulf Andersson from Föllinge. The traditional music and dances from this area are close to his heart, as is the music from Jämtland. Since 2009 he has been playing for the Uppdansning with the group Mittlat.

THE VAC MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

IS COMING UP — STAY TUNED..!

The Village Arts Coalition

VAC/STOMP

720 11th Street

Boulder, CO 80302

March 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV

7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage 7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC

7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - EG 7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - CBC9:00 PM Cajun Zydeco-Dnote

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7:00 PM Milonga Mercurio - MC7:15 PM Comm Dance CFOOTMAD Bldr - AV7:30 PM Boulder Int'l Folk Dancing-PSt

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7:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:00 PM Lyons Old-Time Sq.-OFH7:00 PM Westminster Old-Time - WGH7:00 PM Pearl St. Swing-PSt7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - EBCC

9:30 PM Tommyknockers - Berthoud

4BIFD Annual Folk Dance Wkshp-Av 55:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-

7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt

64:30 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Adult Intro–KCH6:00 PM 23Skidoo Lindy Series- MC6:30 PM Tango Colo. Practicas - DT7:00 PM Israeli Folk Dancing - HEA7:30 PM Int. Folk Dance - EG

76:00 PM Beg Belly Dance–SRS7:00 PM Scottish Country Dancing - IDC Co.Spg7:30 PM Ballroom Evenings-DS7:30 PM Maroon Bells Morris-North-glenn

85:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm

6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - 7:00 PM Scottish Country-Ft.Col.7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage 7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance -

97:00 PM Dancin' Divas-AV7:00 PM Ft. Collins Swing Night - TICO7:00 PM Milonga Mercurio - MC7:00 PM Sacred Harp/Shape Note SING7:15 PM Denver Contra CFOOTMAD - HMC7:30 PM Boulder Int'l Folk Dancing-7:30 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance -

109:30 AM Storytelling: A visit with Madame Curie-CU Chem 1427:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:00 PM Zesty Contra CFOOTMAD -SCC8:00 PM Scandi Dance Party–PSt

112:00 PM Tea Dances - AV4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM Intro Ballroom Dance-DS5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-6:50 PM Swing Level II-DS7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy 7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC

125:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV6:30 PM Storytelling Recital7:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-IDC7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt


146:00 PM Beg Belly Dance–SRS7:00 PM Wednesday Waltz - AV7:00 PM Scottish Country Dancing - IDC Co.Spg7:30 PM Maroon Bells Morris-North-glenn

155:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm/7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - 7:00 PM Scottish Country-Ft.Collins7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage 7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance -

16Scandinavian Dance Weekend-AV

7:00 PM Milonga Mercurio - MC7:15 PM Comm Dance CFOOTMAD Bldr - AV7:30 PM Boulder Int'l Folk Dancing-PSt8:00 PM Eng. Country-BCC

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7:00 PM Pearl St. Swing7:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:30 PM Salida Contra7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - EBCC8:00 PM Pikes Peak Trad. Dance-COSpgs8:00 PM FoTD Contra Ft Collins - TICO

18Scandinavian Dance Weekend-AV4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM Intro Ballroom Dance-DS5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy6:50 PM Swing Level II-DS7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy 7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC

191:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-CSSC5:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-

7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt


216:00 PM Beg Belly Dance–SRS7:00 PM Scottish Country Dancing - IDC Co.Spg7:30 PM Maroon Bells Morris-North-glenn

225:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm/7:00 PM Scottish Country-Ft.Collins

7:00 PM Scottish Country-Ft.Collins

7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage -MC7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - EG7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - GD7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - CBC 7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud

237:00 PM Milonga Mercurio - MC7:00 PM Ft. Collins Swing Night - TICO7:15 PM Denver Contra CFOOTMAD - HMC7:30 PM Boulder Int'l Folk Dancing-PSt7:30 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - Broomfield

247:00 PM Swing at the Avalon - AV7:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:00 PM FoTD Waltz Night - TICO

251:30 PM Cajun Dance - MC (ck. 2:00 PM Waltz w/Barbara Roach-PSt4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy 7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC

261:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-CSSC5:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt


286:00 PM Beg Belly Dance–SRS7:00 PM Scottish Country Dancing - IDC Co.Spg7:00 PM Wednesday Waltz - AV7:30 PM Maroon Bells Morris-North-glenn

295:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm/7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC

7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - 7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage 7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance -

307:00 PM Milonga Mercurio - MC7:30 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - Broomfield7:30 PM Boulder Int'l Folk Dancing-PSt8:00 PM CFOOTMAD Bldr. Waltz-AV

317:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:00 PM Pearl St. Swing-ck calendar8:00 PM Fifth Saturday Bygdedans-PSt8:00 PM FoTD Contra Ft. Collins -TICO

15:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm-KCH 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm. - KCH7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage-MC 7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - GD7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:00 PM Scottish Country-Ft.Collins

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4BIFD Annual Folk Dance Wkshp-Av 55:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-

7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



85:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm

6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - 7:00 PM Scottish Country-Ft.Collins7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage-MC 7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers- EG 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - CBC

97:00 PM Dancin' Divas-AV7:00 PM Ft. Collins Swing Night - TICO7:00 PM Milonga Mercurio - MC7:00 PM Sacred Harp/Shape Note SING7:15 PM Denver Contra CFOOTMAD - HMC7:30 PM Boulder Int'l Folk Dancing-7:30 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance -


112:00 PM Tea Dances - AV4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM Intro Ballroom Dance-DS5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-6:50 PM Swing Level II-DS7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy 7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC

125:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV6:30 PM Storytelling Recital7:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-IDC7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



155:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm/7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance -

7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage 7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance -



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18Scandinavian Dance Weekend-AV4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM Intro Ballroom Dance-DS5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy6:50 PM Swing Level II-DS7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy 7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC

191:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-CSSC5:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-

7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



225:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm/



251:30 PM Cajun Dance - MC (ck. 2:00 PM Waltz w/Barbara Roach-PSt4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-

261:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-CSSC5:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



295:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm/7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC

7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - 7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage 7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance -


317:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:00 PM Pearl St. Swing-ck calendar8:00 PM Fifth Saturday Bygdedans-PSt8:00 PM FoTD Contra Ft. Collins -TICO

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8:00 PM FoTD Contra Ft Collins-TICO

4BIFD Annual Folk Dance Workshop 55:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV

Denver7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



85:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm-KCH 6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm. - KCH6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - GD

97:00 PM Dancin' Divas-AV7:00 PM Ft. Collins Swing Night - TICO7:00 PM Milonga Mercurio - MC7:00 PM Sacred Harp/Shape Note SING7:15 PM Denver Contra CFOOTMAD - HMC7:30 PM Boulder Int'l Folk Dancing-PSt7:30 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - Broomfield


112:00 PM Tea Dances - AV4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM Intro Ballroom Dance-DS5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-MC6:50 PM Swing Level II-DS7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt

8:00 PM Salsa Sunday D Note-Arvada8:15 Ballroom Level II-DS

8:00 PM Salsa Sunday D Note-Arvada8:15 Ballroom Level II-DS

125:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV6:30 PM Storytelling Recital7:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-IDC7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-Denver7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



155:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm-KCH 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm/-KCH7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - GD

7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage–MC 7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - EG7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - CBC



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18Scandinavian Dance Weekend-AV4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM Intro Ballroom Dance-DS5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-MC5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy6:50 PM Swing Level II-DS7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt

191:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-CSSC5:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC

Denver7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



225:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm–KCH 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm/-KCH



251:30 PM Cajun Dance - MC (ck. time) 2:00 PM Waltz w/Barbara Roach-PSt4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt

8:00 PM Salsa Sunday D Note-Arvada

261:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-CSSC5:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-IDC7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-Denver7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



295:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm -KCH6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm/ - KCH7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - GD 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC

7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - EG7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage0-MC 7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - CBC


317:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:00 PM Pearl St. Swing-ck calendar8:00 PM Fifth Saturday Bygdedans-PSt8:00 PM FoTD Contra Ft. Collins -TICO9:00 PM Cajun/Zydeco-Dnote

� 1:00 PM MGG Folkdancers-MGC� 2:00 PM Waltz w/Barbara Roach-PSt� 4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt � 5:30 PM23Skidoo Teacher Choice-MC � 5:30 PM Intro Ballroom Dance-DS� 5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy� 6:50 PM Swing Le vel II-DS� 7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy � 7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt � 7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC� 8:00 PM Salsa Sunday D Note-Arvada� 8:15 PM Ballroom Level II-DS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

1:00 PM MGG Folkdancers-MGC2:00 PM Cajun Zydeco–MC2:00 PM Waltz w/Barbara Roach-PSt4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-MC6:50 PM Intro to Salsa-DS7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy 7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC 8:00 PM Salsa Sunday D Note-Arvada

21:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-CSSC5:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-Den.7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



55:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm-KCH 6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm-KCH6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage-GD 7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - EG 7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - GD 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:00 PM Scottish Country-Ft.Collins7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - CBC


7Tango Tiempo Weekend

7:00 PM Westminster Old-Time - WGH7:00 PM Pearl St. Swing-PSt7:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:00 PM Lyons Old-Time Sq.-OFH7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - EBCC8:00 PM FoTD Contra Ft Collins-TICO9:30 PM Tommyknockers - Berthoud

8Tango Tiempo Weekend

2:00 PM Tea Dances - AV4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-MC5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy6:50 PM Intro to Salsa-DS7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy 7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC8:00 PM Salsa Sunday D Note-Arvada

91:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-CSSC5:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS7:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-MC7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-Denver7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



125:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm-KCH 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm-KCH7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage-GD 7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - EG 7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - GD 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:00 PM Scottish Country-Ft.Collins7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - CBC

13Titanic Centennial Ragtime Weekend

7:00 PM Sacred Harp/Shape Note SING7:00 PM Ft. Collins Swing Night - TICO7:00 PM Milonga Mercurio - MC7:15 PM Denver Contra CFOOTMAD - HMC7:30 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance-Broomfield7:30 PM Boulder Int'l Folk Dancing-PSt

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1:00 PM Little London Eng Country-BCC7:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:00 PM Zesty Contra CFOOTMAD -SCC8:00 PM Scandi Dance Party–PSt

15Titanic Centennial Ragtime Weekend

4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-MC5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy5:30 PM Intro to Ballroom-DS6:50 PM Intro to Salsa-DS7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy 7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC8:00 PM Salsa Sunday D Note-Arvada8:15 PM Ballroom Level II-DS

161:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-CSSC5:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV7:00 PM Dancin' Divas-AV7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-Denver7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt


186:00 PM Beg Belly Dance–SRS7:00 PM Scottish Country Dancing - IDC Co.Spg7:30 PM Maroon Bells Morris-North-glenn7:30 PM Ballroom Evenings-DS

195:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm-KCH 6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm-KCH7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - GD 7:00 PM Scottish Country-Ft.Collins7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage-GD 7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - EG 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - CBC


217:00 PM Pearl St. Swing7:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:30 PM Salida Contra7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - EBCC8:00 PM Pikes Peak Trad. Dance-COSpgs8:00 PM English Country Dance - BCC8:00 PM FoTD Contra Ft Collins -TICO

221:30 PM Cajun Dance - MC (ck. time) 2:00 PM Waltz w/Barbara Roach-PSt4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-MC5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy5:30 PM Intro to Ballroom-DS6:50 PM Intro to Salsa-DS7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy 7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC 8:00 PM Salsa Sunday D Note-Arvada 8:15 PM Ballroom Level II-DS

8:00 PM Salsa Sunday D Note-Arvada 8:15 PM Ballroom Level II-DS

231:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-CSSC5:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-Denver7:00 PM Lt'l London Eng. Country-MC7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt



265:00 PM Celtic Steps Youth/Intrm-KCH 6:30 PM Celtic Steps Adult Intm-KCH6:30 PM Boulder Salsa Social - AV7:00 PM 23Skidoo Beg. Vintage-GD 7:00 PM Storm Mtn Folk Dancers - EG 7:00 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - GD 7:00 PM Denver Ceili Club - HIC7:00 PM Scottish Country-Ft.Collins7:30 PM Breathless in Berthoud7:30 PM Columbiners Sq. Dance - CBC

277:00 PM Ft. Collins Swing Night - TICO7:00 PM Milonga Mercurio - MC7:15 PM Denver Contra CFOOTMAD - HMC7:30 PM Scootbacks Sq. Dance - Broomfield7:30 PM Boulder Int'l Folk Dancing - PSt

287:00 PM Casa Tango Salida7:00 PM FoTD Waltz Night - TICO7:00 PM Swing at the Avalon - AV

292:00 PM Cajun/Zydeco-MC4:00 PM Storytelling: Human Rights 4:30 PM Scottish Cntry Dancing-PSt5:30 PM Intro to Ballroom-DS5:30 PM 23Skidoo Teacher Choice-MC5:30 PM Ongoing/Adv. Hula-Dairy6:50 PM Intro to Salsa - DS7:00 PM Boulder Israeli Dance -PSt7:00 PM Beg. Hula for Seniors-Dairy 7:15 PM Hora Romanesca-GC

305:30 PM Beg Belly Dance - SRS6:30 PM Int. Belly Dance-SRS6:30 PM Tango Connection DoTH-AV7:00 PM Scottish Country Dance-Den.7:00 PM Folkdancing in Mtns-NCC7:30 PM Scandinavian Dancing - PSt

April 2012