March 15-17, 2024
In Kimball Ballroom (Stephens College campus), 6 N. College Ave., Columbia, MO 65201
Plan now for a full weekend of dancing, workshops, after-dance receptions, Sunday morning brunch, and more!
Featuring:
Nova and Emily Rush!
Nova is a neo-trad trio hailing from New England featuring Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest Witman on guitar and mandolin, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion and piano. Nova draws from both traditional repertoire and original compositions to create high energy music for concerts and dancing..
Emily Rush is one of the most sought-after callers in the business, calling with energy and skill: “contra dancing has always been about connection, inclusivity, joy, and play; as a caller I make that my goal for each gig.”
Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-breakdown-contra-dance-weekend-2024-tickets-786810971797?aff=oddtdtcreator
Registration Flyer: https://mmtd.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/2024-spring-breakdown-registration-form-2.pdf
If you are seeking home hospitality accommodations, or live in the Columbia area and can offer home hospitality accommodations (spare bedroom, couch, floor space for a sleeping bag) please contact us at: mmtdhousing@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE OUR COVID POLICY: All attendees are required to present a negative COVID test for admittance upon arrival for the weekend. A photo of the test on your phone or the test strip may be used. Please take a rapid home test within the 24 hours prior to your arrival. You will only need to show your test result once. Then you will pick up a dance button at the registration desk and show this button for all other events you attend. We will have some tests available at the door, but testing at the door will slow down registration for everyone. Please test before you arrive to help us make this a great experience for everyone! Thank you in advance for helping make this the safest weekend possible.
Questions? https://mmtd.wordpress.com/contact/
Spring Breakdown 2024 Schedule
All dances & workshops at Kimball Ballroom (Stephens College), 6 N. College Ave, Columbia, MO; other event locations as noted.
Friday, March 15
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Registration – at Kimball Ballroom
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Opening Contra Dance – Nova and Emily Rush
11:15 pm – 12:45 am – Social and jam session – at Bethany Hall, 125 N. 10th St in the back parking lot of First Christian Church, 101 N. 10th St. -bring drinks and instruments, plus snacks to share
Saturday, March 16
10:00 am – 11:30 am – Contra to Pop Music Workshop – Emily Rush
11:45 am – 1:15 pm – Blues Dancing Workshop – Emily Rush
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Flourishes Workshop – River Ridge String Band with Jerome Grisante
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm – Challenging Contras Workshop – Nova/Jerome
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Evening Contra Dance – Nova/Emily
11:15 pm – 12:45 am – Social and jam session – at Bethany Hall, 125 N. 10th St, in the back parking lot of the First Christian Church at 101 N. 10th St)
Sunday, March 17
10:00 am – Noon – Potluck Brunch – address will be provided at the registration desk.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Open Waltzing – Nova
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Closing Contra Dance – Nova/Emily
Schedule is subject to change.
All dances & workshops are at Kimball Ballroom, 6 N. College Ave., Columbia, MO.
Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and the City of Columbia, Office of Cultural Affairs.
Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers 