Colorado Friends Of Old Time Music And Dance is a non-profit organization that runs nearly 100 community participatory dances per year - such as contra dances - with live music and calling in the Denver and Boulder metro area of Colorado. No prior dance experience is necessary, and almost all of our dances are preceded by a lesson. Community dances are very social by nature - married and unmarried couples, singles accompanied with friends or arriving alone, and anyone from age 9 to 109 who enjoys dancing are welcome. See you there! or call Paul at: 970-353-6340.
For additional info, see contact/website below.
All events, both regular and special, for this group follow below:
Contra dancing is participatory American folk dancing - vigorous and enthusiastic. Contra dances feature live music every time - Irish fiddle music, Old Time fiddle music or some wild derivation. Fun and easy to do, each dance is taught before the music begins. Our typical Friday night dance is held 2nd and 4th Fridays with an easy lesson beginning at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome and no partner is needed.
See calendar at cfootmad.org for last-minute event changes/cancellations
Contra dancing is participatory American folk dancing - vigorous and enthusiastic. Contra dances feature live music every time - Irish fiddle music, Old Time fiddle music or some wild derivation. Fun and easy to do, each dance is taught before the music begins. Our typical evening dance is held 1st and 3rd Fridays with an easy lesson beginning at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome, and no partner is needed.
See calendar at cfootmad.org for last-minute event changes/cancellations
An evening mix of contras and waltzes. Contra dancing is participatory American folk dancing — vigorous and enthusiastic. Contra dances feature “live music” every time — Irish fiddle music, Old Time fiddle music or some “wild derivation.” Fun and easy to do, each dance is taught before the music begins. All are welcome, and no partner is needed.
2019 Schedule:
Mar 29th: Caller - TBA; Band - TBA ; 7:30pm Contra lesson
May 31st: Caller - TBA; Band - TBA ; 7:30pm Contra lesson
Aug 30th: Caller - TBA; Band - TBA ; 7:30pm Contra lesson
Nov 29th: Caller - TBA; Band - TBA ; 7:30pm Contra lesson
Zesty Contras are for dancers with enough experience to successfully do contra corners, hey-for-four, half-figure-eight above, California twirl, and similar moves with only occasional explanation from the caller. Zesties are danced with little caller instruction and minimal walk-throughs. Emphasis is on good timing, good manners, and smooth moves. Dancers help each other so we can all have a great time. If you have been dancing for a while, check out the Zesty Contras - you will be in for the time of your life - fun and engaging!
**Special Contra Dance**
Presenting: The Rhythm Raptors!
(with Paul Somlo calling)
TJ Crow of "Lift Ticket" - mandolin
Rodney Miller of "Airdance" - fiddle
Jeff Spero of "The Syncopaths" - pianoYou are in for the Contra Dance Trance Ride of Your Life. TJ will drive you to mando madness and Rodney will sweep you away to new heights of fiddlistic ecstasy. You'll feel it all right away. The stage will be full of musicians who have a lot of experience Taking Your Fun Seriously.
Special thanks to Mary Headley; celebrating 40 years of Contra & Retirement!
(Waltzing from 1-2pm)
See calendar at cfootmad.org for last-minute event changes/cancellations
An evening mix of contras and waltzes. Contra dancing is participatory American folk dancing - vigorous and enthusiastic. Contra dances feature “live music” every time - Irish fiddle music, Old Time fiddle music or some “wild derivation.” Fun and easy to do, each dance is taught before the music begins. All are welcome, and no partner is needed.
Caller - TBA; Band - TBA ; 7:30pm Contra lesson
**Special Contra Dance**
Presenting: The Rhythm Raptors!
(with Peter Johnson calling)
TJ Crow of "Lift Ticket" - mandolin
Rodney Miller of "Airdance" - fiddle
Jeff Spero of "The Syncopaths" - pianoYou are in for the Contra Dance Trance Ride of Your Life. TJ will drive you to mando madness and Rodney will sweep you away to new heights of fiddlistic ecstasy. You'll feel it all right away. The stage will be full of musicians who have a lot of experience Taking Your Fun Seriously.
Special thanks to Mary Headley; celebrating 40 years of Contra & Retirement!
See calendar at cfootmad.org for last-minute event changes/cancellations
An evening mix of contras and waltzes. Contra dancing is participatory American folk dancing - vigorous and enthusiastic. Contra dances feature “live music” every time - Irish fiddle music, Old Time fiddle music or some “wild derivation.” Fun and easy to do, each dance is taught before the music begins. All are welcome, and no partner is needed.
Caller - TBA; Band - TBA ; 7:30pm Contra lesson
See calendar at cfootmad.org for last-minute event changes/cancellations
An evening mix of contras and waltzes. Contra dancing is participatory American folk dancing - vigorous and enthusiastic. Contra dances feature "live music" every time - Irish fiddle music, Old Time fiddle music or some "wild derivation." Fun and easy to do, each dance is taught before the music begins. All are welcome, and no partner is needed.
Caller - TBA; Band - TBA ; 7:30pm Contra lesson
See calendar at cfootmad.org for last-minute event changes/cancellations
An evening mix of contras and waltzes. Contra dancing is participatory American folk dancing - vigorous and enthusiastic. Contra dances feature "live music" every time - Irish fiddle music, Old Time fiddle music or some "wild derivation." Fun and easy to do, each dance is taught before the music begins. All are welcome, and no partner is needed.
Caller - TBA; Band - TBA ; 7:30pm Contra lesson