NEW: Our Fall/Winter 2022 Contra Dance Schedule is now available!
NEW: Updated COVID policy: We encourage mask wearing and full vaccination for dancers, but will no longer require them.
NEW: New full admission price: $10; Listener and student price: $5; 16 and under: Free
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Saturday, October 1, Doors and lesson at 7:00 pm, Dancing 7:30-10:00 pm
Columbia Independent School, 1801 North Stadium, Columbia, MO
Join us for an intoxicating cocktail of tunes from American, Irish, English, and French traditions from local favorites, 32 BarTenders. Providing our calling for the evening will be our own Jim Thaxter. With that mix, it promises to be a fantastic evening of dancing.
Come early for a contra dance lesson or refresher and be ready to join in when dancing officially starts at 7:30.
Please note changes to our COVID policies and admission charges: We are now encouraging masks rather than requiring them. We also encourage all attendees to be fully vaccinated.
New full admission price: $10
Listener and student price: $5
16 and under: Free
Contra Dance at Cooper’s Landing
Tuesday, August 9th, at 11505 S Smith Hatchery Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
7:00 – 9:00pm
Have you all seen the weather forecast for Tuesday?! Should be a perfect evening for dancing down by the river.
Join us as down by the river as MMTD continues its monthly Cooper’s Landing dances on the second Tuesday of every month through the summer. 7-9pm.
This month, River Ridge String Band will be providing the tunes. Veteran caller, Jim Thaxter, will be calling the dances.
Come for the music and dancing, stay for spectacular sunsets! The dancing and music is free. The view is priceless. Tips gladly accepted. Beverages are available for purchase from Cooper’s and Mia Taco truck will be available until 8pm. Drink, Dance, and Dine local.
Come join us down by the riverside! For this time of year, the weather forecast is looking fairly reasonable, and it’s always cooler down by the river! We are continuing our monthly MMTD Cooper’s Landing dances on the second Tuesday of every month through the summer. 7-9pm.
Come for the dancing, stay for spectacular sunsets!
The dancing and music is free. Tips are gladly accepted. Beverages are available for purchase from Cooper’s and it looks like the food truck for the evening will be Mia Taco Truck. No COVID-related requirements for this outdoor dance open to to the public.
Cooper’s Landing Dance: Tuesday, June 14th, at 11505 S Smith Hatchery Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
7:00 – 9:00pm
Sure, it’s gonna be hot, but so will the music! And the drinks will be cold.
Join us as down by the river as MMTD continues its monthly Cooper’s Landing dances on the second Tuesday of every month through the summer. 7-9pm.
This month, Paul Fotsch and friends (Cliff White on guitar and Kathy Gordon on bass) will be providing the tunes.
Come for the dancing, stay for spectacular sunsets!
The dancing and music is free. Tips gladly accepted. Beverages are available for purchase from Cooper’s and there will likely be a food truck. No COVID-related requirements for this outdoor dance open to to the public.
Contra Dance: Saturday, June 18th, at the Columbia Independent School, 1801 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202
Doors at 7, concert at 7:30 pm
Join us Saturday, June 18th, for our last dance of the season!
This one features music by The Campeau Creek Boys. Calling will be by John Petter, a veteran caller from Illinois who recently moved to Columbia and joined the MMTD fold.
After this dance, MMTD will be taking our annual summer vacation, so you don’t want to miss this one!
We ask that you follow these rules to reduce the chances of disease transmission:
We know some of this seems onerous, but we beg your indulgence as we tiptoe back into this in-person thing. All rules will be re-evaluated as conditions (hopefully) continue to improve.
Admission: $8.00 or $5.00 for students, 15 and under free.
Come at 7pm for a refresher lesson and dancing and music will begin at 7:30pm.
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