In addition to special events, we have three series of dances, all in Lawrence, Kansas:
Regular Dances Cost: Adult $7, Student $3, under 16 $2 Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Fall-Spring) When: May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16
(Third Saturdays monthly.) Where:Woodlawn School
at 508 Elm Street in North Lawrence
Join us at 6:45 (sharp!) before regular dances for a Contradance Basics
Workshop: Learn the basic steps and movement patterns you will be using
that evening. Even if you can't attend the workshops, beginners are always
welcome. Please come early in the evening as we begin with comfortable dances
for newcomers.
Bloo Moon Advanced DanceCost: Adult $7, Student $3, under 16 $2 Time: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Summer) When: May 31, August 30
(Fifth Saturdays of the month.) Where: Usually at Woodlawn School,
508 Elm Street in North Lawrence
Advanced dances are like our regular dances, but with minimal walkthroughs
and faster, more challenging dances for our experienced dancers. We encourage
beginners to try our beginner-friendly regular dances instead of this series.
Family Dances Cost: No admission, but donations happily accepted in order to pay the musicians When and Where:
May 3 at the
Lawrence Public Library,
7th & Vermont in downtown Lawrence. 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Join us promptly at 3:30pm for easy to learn traditional dances for all ages
and abilities followed by a quick potluck. Dance/Potlucks at the library end by 6pm,
when library closes. Bring one food item per adult for the potluck. Get more info at
www.yippeecoyote.com/familydance/,
or by phoning Jill at 785-841-5759.
General Notes:
No Partner Necessary. Please wear soft-soled shoes!
All dances are taught and prompted and feature live music.
Dress cool and casual - dancing is energetic activity!
Community Friendly:
Most dancers switch partners throughout the evening.
Please be sure to dance with newcomers as well as
your friends. Look for folks sitting out on the sides
who haven't had a chance to dance. They'll be happy you did!
For more information e-mail or phone (785) 749-1356.
Summer 2008 LBDA Dances
Don't forget - These dances start at 8:00 p.m.!
May 3 Saturday
Family Dance at the Lawrence Public Library3:30-6:00 p.m. Jill Allen calls, with music by Mark Franke and Greg Allen.
May 17 Saturday
Regular Dance at Stony Point Barn 6:30 p.m. Potluck 8:00-11:00 p.m. Dance Caller: Jerome Grisanti Music: Fox on the Run (Jill and Greg Allen and Mark Franzke)
Please join us for the regular dance at a different location –
Stony Point Barn, south of Lawrence. This will be a special dance and
generous donations will be most helpful. Click here for a map.
Bring your favorite foods to share at the potluck – no kitchen facilities on site.
May 31 Saturday
Bloo Moon Advanced Dance at Woodlawn School8:00-11:00 p.m. Caller: Wesley Brown Music: Peghead (Doug DuBois, Pat Dickey, Reva Nimz, Lisa Harris, Nick Gardner)
Continue the fun after the dance with a potluck and jam session -
maps available at the dance. Bring a treat to share.
June 21 Saturday
Regular Dance at Woodlawn School8:00-11:00 p.m. Caller: Jerome Grisanti Music: Fox on the Run (Jill and Greg Allen and Mark Franzke)
July 19 Saturday
Regular Dance at Woodlawn School8:00-11:00 p.m. Caller: Lisa Harris Music: Marc Rennard, Jim Nelson, Robert Freeman
August 16 Saturday
Regular Dance at Woodlawn School8:00-11:00 p.m. Caller: Jim Williams Music: Big Limber (Kim and Jim Lansford w/Jim Nelson)
August 30 Saturday
Bloo Moon Advanced Dance at Woodlawn School8:00-11:00 p.m. Caller: Jill Allen Music: Natural Causes (Lauralyn Bodle, Pam Sherrod, Mike Yoder)
Plan ahead for our 14th Annual Dance Weekend...
November 14, 15 & 16, 2008
Come dance to the calling of Tom Hinds and music by Lit Splickety with Mark Simos on fiddle, Brendan Doyle on 5-string banjo,
Jody Platt on tenor guitar, Jere Canote on guitar and banjo-uke,
Stuart Kenney on bass, and special guest Maxine Gerber on banjo & guitar
Some non-LBDA music and dance events of likely interest...
Our spiffy t-shirts are usually available at the dances. For details, inquire at the dances, or email
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Help celebrate 24+ years of LBDA dances: If you have a fond recollection or favorite moment from a past LBDA
dance, jot it down and email it to: .
See what some people have shared...
Lost and Found:
Missing something since the last dance? Claim your lost items at the dances.
Currently in the lost and found:
Merrell slip-on shoes
Women's heeled "character shoes"
4 men's silk ties
hot plate
sunglasses
grey kids sweat shirt 6/6X with "charm" and butterfly
black XL Nascar hoodie
black loose-knitted scarf
Abandoned items will be held for 60 days and then be donated to charity.
The items above will be redeemable until our regular dance June 21, then will be donated.
