Oct 2024
CFOOTMAD has been a member of the CDSS, the Country Dance & Song Society, since its founding. CDSS provides a broad range of resources and support to traditional dance organizations throughout the country. CDSS’s annual board meeting is being held in Boulder in 2024, and to welcome the board to Colorado, we are hosting a free dance. Avourneen will be playing for the contra dance portion, with Sam Smith calling; and the CDSS board will provide a cavalcade of callers…
Full Details »Swing Rueda is back! Come learn this fun dance where couples exchange partners in sync with each other following moves from a caller. Swing Rueda uses classic Lindy Hop moves as well as fun, playful moves adapted from Salsa Rueda
Full Details »Halloween Dance with Live Music by Rodney Sauer and Sandra Wong! Come Dance! Wednesday Waltz Etc. is an evening of social couple dancing every 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of the month. Our DJs play a variety of music including waltz, foxtrot, swing, Latin, and more! We welcome dancers of all levels. No partner necessary. Our Dance Ambassadors are here to help you get dancing and enjoy the evening. Classes: On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays we offer two simultaneous classes:…
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Wednesday Waltz Etc Halloween Dance with Live Music!
Wednesday Waltz Etc. Halloween Dance with live music by Rodney Sauer and Sandra Wong It's Halloween! Wear your favorite costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween music and fun! Rodney and Sandra's piano-violin duet will delight you as they play special Halloween waltzes, swings, foxtrots and more. Everyone is welcome! No experience or partner necessary. Our evening lessons include beginning and intermediate waltz. Lessons start at 6:30, dancing from 7:30-9:30. Bring your friends and make new ones as we dance…
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Rescheduled due to snow storm! See you on January 10th! 🕺🎶 Jump into the groove with us for an unforgettable evening of dancing to the GREATEST DISCO HITS OF THE 70'S! Join our vibrant community as we relive the era of disco fever! Show off your grooviest 70's Threads! Hustle lesson by Joseph Snowhawk at 7pm Followed by electrifying beats spun by DJ Jerzy from 8pm to 10:30pm. Let's dance the night away! Disco music is known for its infectious energy, and…
Full Details »Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the 2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music. The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance. There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely.
Full Details »This is an English/Scottish Country Dance with Denver English Country dance, Colorado Scottish Dancers, JASNA, local contra dancers- hosted by Chris Kermiet, Teri Rasmusson and volunteers-. Not a CFOOTMAD event- but all are welcome all dances taught by Kay Horne and Chris Kermiet. Alternating English and Scottish Country dances thorughout the evening. A special one time event at The Avalon Tango Studio Friday November 22nd.
Full Details »Join Boulder Swing Dance for a social dance party from 8-11 pm in Sodal Hall. No partner necessary! Take a drop-in beginner Lindy Hop lesson before the dance from 7-8 pm for just $5. Admission (sold separately) is $10, $5 for students, accepted via cash, credit card, and Venmo. www.boulderswingdance.com
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Come join our Scandinavian Basics Dance class series (beginning Nov. 4). This is the time to get started doing Scandinavian (primarily Swedish) couple dance. "Learn to Pivot and Perfect Your Hambo". No partner needed, just low-friction, hard-soled shoes so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is necessary for fast-turning Polska and Pols dancing. These classes build skills from week to week so one should try and attend regularly. Come…
Full Details »Swingin' Saturdays! Embark on an exhilarating evening of Swing Dancing with LIVE MUSIC! Put on your dance shoes and invite your friends for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or an enthusiastic novice, this event promises to set your feet tapping and elevate your spirits. Lessons 7-8pm: Beginning Swing with Becky & Art Intermediate Swing with Joseph Dancing 8-11pm: The hottest LIVE Swing bands (See schedule below). Delectable snacks will be on hand to keep your energy levels…
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Get ready to ring in the New Year in style at an unforgettable night of dancing, music and celebration! This event sold out last year! Buy your tickets now! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS MAIN BALLROOM: LIVE MUSIC WITH LAPOMPE AND AFTER MIDNIGHT JAZZ BAND!!! East Coast Swing Lesson with Emory - 7:15pm-8pm LAPOMPE kicks off the night! LAPOMPE has been entertaining and delighting audiences in Colorado with their eclectic combination of gypsy swing, blues, and soulful originals for over a decade!…
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Join Boulder Swing Dance for a social dance party from 8-11 pm in Sodal Hall. No partner necessary! Take a drop-in beginner Lindy Hop lesson before the dance from 7-8 pm for just $5. Admission (sold separately) is $10, $5 for students, accepted via cash, credit card, and Venmo. www.boulderswingdance.com
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