Upcoming Dances 2024 to 2025

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Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Gallatin Labor Temple

Community Contra Dance at 7:30 starting with a beginner’s lesson. Music by Bebe LeBoeuf, calling by Christa Torrens. No experience or partner necessary, friendly and welcoming dancers. Please no smoke or alcohol.

Please note there is NO family dance at this event!

Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Eagle Mount Community Room

Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Eagle Mount Community Room

Dance Information:

Admission:
Family dances
$15/family (family dance and potluck)
$25/family (combined family & community dances)

Community contra dances
$10 BFS member
$12 non-member
$5 students

For all dances we provide live music and callers, all ages are welcome, and partners are not required. Please wear grit free, non-marking shoes to protect the dance floor. Please respect the health needs of many dancers and come fragrance–free, thanks.

Community Contra Dances: Beginner’s workshop 7:30-8:00 pm // Dance 8:00 pm
Come early and ask a beginner to dance!

Family Dance 5:30pm // Potluck 6:30pm
Family Dances are kid-friendly events held seasonally and are followed by a potluck and a Community Dance.

Dance Parties: Dancing 8:00-11:00 pm
Dance parties are for experienced dancers who already know the basic moves such as balance & swing, allemande, do-si-do, ladies chain, stars and Hey for 4. There will be no lesson, minimal instructions, and quick walkthroughs, allowing for more energetic and complex dances.

Locations:

• Community room at the Eagle Mount campus located at 6901 Goldenstein Ln, Bozeman
• Bozeman Senior Center at 807 N. Tracy Ave (corner of Tamarack and N. Tracy)
• Gallatin Labor Temple at 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman

BFS Event Schedule (includes non-dance events):

Got space on the fridge? Download printable schedule.

Also check out the online video series created by the Chattahoochee Country Dancers (CCD) in Atlanta — Information for New Dancers. They have great basic information guaranteed to make your first dances more enjoyable and they are FREE! Go to www.ContraDance.org

More fun videos:
Contra Dance
Why We Contra Dance
Contra Dance Weekend Video
Contra Dance Music Clips
Especially for Beginners