About MMTD
We dance most first, third, and fifth Fridays (see schedule for details).
We always dance to live music. All ages and experience levels welcome. No partner needed.Contra Dance at The Ballroom Academy of Columbia, 3906 Peachtree Dr. (faces Monterey Dr.), Columbia, MO 65203
English Country Dance at Trinity Presbyterian Church 1600 Rollins Road.
7:30–10:00 pm (beginners’ lesson at 7:00)
Admission $8.00 ($5.00 for ages 16–25 or with student ID; free for children 15 and under)
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Recent Posts
- NO Dance March 1, 2019
- UPDATE: This dance has been cancelled due to the weather. Contra Dance – Feb. 15, 2019 SnorT Horse with Jim Thaxter Calling
- English Country Dance – Feb. 8th
- Contra Dance – Feb. 1, 2019 32 BarTenders with Claire Baffaut Calling
- Update: Contra Dance – Friday, Jan 18, 2018 Dave and Amber with Paula McFarling Calling
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Dance Weekends
Category Archives: Callers Jam
What’s New:
Important reminders: Due to the Chance Dance weekend in Cape Girardeau and the True/False Film Festival in Columbia, there will be no first Friday dance on March 1st. And the deadline for early-bird discount for our Spring Breakdown Dance Weekend … Continue reading
Posted in Callers Jam, Contra Dances, Cooper's Landing, Dance Weekends, English Country Dance, Family Dance, School Dance, Special Events, Square Dance
Tagged contra, contra dance, Cooper's Landing, dancing, fiddle tunes, live music, old-time music, Summer, traditional dance, traditional dance and music
2 Dance Weekend – October 17th &18th
October’s Double Dance Weekend That’s right! There is a Contra Dance on Friday and an English Country Dance on Saturday. Hope to see you there! Friday Contra Dance Band The Mound City Slickers (St. Louis) with Sean Belt-Ruprecht, Bob Clark, … Continue reading
It’s dancing time!
We have several opportunities to dance in the next few weeks. Check ’em out! MMTD CONTRA DANCE FRIDAY–MAY 30, 2013–at the Ballroom Academy of Columbia We have a very special treat this week on Friday, May 30th, 7:30-10:30! Since it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Callers Jam, Community Dance, Contra Dances, Square Dance
Tagged contra dance, MMTD, square dance
Callers’ Party–Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Dear Dancers, Come help our new callers work through the intricacies of calling dances at the next Callers’ Party, Tuesday September 3. We’ll meet at Debbie and Odell’s house at 7:00 pm and dance til about 10:00. Live music, just … Continue reading
Posted in Callers Jam, Special Events
Tagged community dance, contra dance, dance calling, old-time music, square dance
Contra Dance — Friday, May 31, 2013 — introducing our newest callers!
Don’t miss this Friday’s dance. We are very lucky to have River Ridge String Band playing for us this week. River Ridge is made up of Cliff White on hammered dulcimer, Molly White on mandolin, Charlie Nelson on guitar, and … Continue reading
Posted in Callers Jam, Contra Dances
Another Dance Opportunity—Tuesday, May 21, 2013
We have another calling party coming up on Tuesday, May 21. Our new callers are getting ready for their debut at the next Columbia dance on May 31, and they invite you to help them perfect their skills by dancing … Continue reading
Posted in Callers Jam, Contra Dances, Square Dance
Callers Party — Tuesday, February 19, 2013
We hope you will join us for our next calling party on Tuesday, February 19th from 7-10 pm, at Debbie & Odell Newkirk’s home (see directions below). Open to all levels of callers/dancers, even those who have never done it! … Continue reading
Posted in Callers Jam, Contra Dances, English Country Dance, Special Events, Square Dance