Country Dancing in Kalamazoo

Country Dancing in Kalamazoo

Country Dancing in Kalamazoo sponsors great American and English traditional dancing to live music. Local callers are at some dances, out-of-town callers at others. All dances are taught.

New dancers (singles and couples) are always welcome and should come early; dances get more challenging during the evening. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for energetic dancing. No smoking, no alcohol.

A snack or beverage to share during the break is always welcome.

Membership letter: Microsoft Word document, Adobe pdf document.
Membership and volunteer forms: Microsoft Word document, Adobe pdf document.
Schedule of Saturday dances: Microsoft Word document, Adobe pdf document.
Schedule of Wednesday and Sunday dances: Microsoft Word document, Adobe pdf document.
The Board of Country Dancing in Kalamazoo.
Links to Other Country Dancing and Folk Life in Southern Michigan.
Gallery of photographs of dancing at the Oshtemo Grange.
Current and upcoming events in list format.

Dance Callers' Workshop with veteran caller *Mike Clark* September 25, October 9 and 23, 2011 1pm to 5pm Oshtemo Grange
Registration deadline is July 31

Contra and Square Dance

Oshtemo Grange, corner of 3rd Street and H Avenue, west of Kalamazoo (exit 38B off US-131, west 3.5 miles on M-43, Big Rock Drive to 3rd Street, north 1.5 miles to H Avenue).
Dance skills workshop at 7:00pm
For more information, call Mike at 269-372-7613.

Advanced Contra and Square Dance

For dancers who dance with ease in time to the music, know all the basic figures (including heys, contra corners, grand square, etc.) and formations, and easily position and orient themselves moving from one figure to the next. If you often don't know which direction to face or have to hurry to catch up, you will find these dances too difficult to be enjoyable. Children over the age of eight who are skilled and experienced dancers are welcome. Children who usually require adult guidance will find these dances too difficult. One walkthrough for each dance. Figures will NOT be taught. No skills workshop before the dance.
Oshtemo Grange, corner of 3rd Street and H Avenue, west of Kalamazoo (exit 38B off US-131, west 3.5 miles on M-43, Big Rock Drive to 3rd Street, north 1.5 miles to H Avenue).
For more information, call Mike at 269-372-7613.

English Country Dance

Oshtemo Grange, corner of 3rd Street and H Avenue, west of Kalamazoo (exit 38B off US-131, west 3.5 miles on M-43, Big Rock Drive to 3rd Street, north 1.5 miles to H Avenue).
For more information, call Roger at 269-375-4867.

Dance Just for Fun

An afternoon of variety in couples dances and set dances. Learn style and skill in a fun, relaxed, supportive atmosphere. It's a workshop and a party!
Oshtemo Grange, corner of 3rd Street and H Avenue, west of Kalamazoo (exit 38B off US-131, west 3.5 miles on M-43, Big Rock Drive to 3rd Street, north 1.5 miles to H Avenue).
For more information, call Mike at 269-372-7613.