Understanding the Listings
Gray vs Black? Some listings appear in gray text. This is an intended difference. Gray events are not quite as important as black events. Gray events may be unconfirmed, cross-references or cancelled.
Unconfirmed: A “confirmed” event has in some way been confirmed. We don’t demand a lot for confirmation, but some sort of communication that says to us "yes, that event is taking place on that date!” This is strionger than “Well, there usually are (or used to be) events on that day.”
Cross reference: When a series moves temporarily (perhapsd their regular hall is closed), there is a cross refernce, helping find the actual listing for the day.”
Cancelled: A “cancelled event” appears in places where a dancer might reasonably expect a dance — but there is none. e.g. no dance on a holiday, summer vacation or there conflict". These listings are “lined-out”
The Map: Although the events are listed by date, the map above can be used to identify events by location. When you point at the push pin, the event name appears. Click on the pin and the window will scroll to the speciifc event
Friday, September 27, 2013
Rutledge, MO (United States): Contra Culture (2 nd annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, September 27, 2013 — Sunday, September 29, 2013
— Sponsored by: Dance Rabbit Dance
Description: At Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, together as worker-participants, everyone will help create a youth/family-friendly Contra event will feature Contra dances, Contra classes and a taste of ecovillage life. We believe that an important part of a sustainable human culture is to have fun, and dance is a big part of that. We will emphasize gender-free calling and encourage everyone to dance in both roles. Dancers will eat organic, wholesome, homemade food and will stay onsite camping or stay in a nearby town. All activities will take place on site at the ecovillage.
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Note: advanced registration required, no street shoes on the dance floor
Venue: Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage: Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage 
For more information: (510) 621-7224; (Email): de("rachel", "com", "dancerabbitdance");
Web: dancerabbitdance.com/contra-culture
(This event (festival #1849) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
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Springfield, MO (United States): Solefest (annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, October 18, 2013 — Sunday, October 20, 2013
— Sponsored by: Traditional Dance & Music Society of the Ozarks
Description: Contra Dances/Squares/Waltzes. Workshops. Concert. After-Parties. Sunday brunch
Dance styles include: Contra Square Dance
Note: No restrictions
Venue: Northview Center at Doling Park: 301 E Talmage St
Price: $70
For more information: (417) 862-8681; (Email): de("springfieldcontra", "com", "hotmail");
Web: www.springfieldcontra.org
(This event (festival #670) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
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Friday, February 21, 2014
Cape Girardeau, MO: Chance Dance (5 th annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, February 21, 2014 — Sunday, February 23, 2014
— Sponsored by: Cape Friends of Traditional Music and Dance
Description: Traditional Contra Dance weekend featuring the Mean Lids,the Mound City Slickers, and the Side Street Steppers; Two No Cook Brunches and a Potluck Dinner; Money Back Gurarantee if you need to cancel due to inclement weather along your route
Dance styles include: Contra Square Dance
Note: No Restrictions
Venue: American Legion Hall (Chance Dance) : 2731 Thomas Drive
Price: $45 for advance registration; $55 after advance registration deadline
For more information: (573) 334-4706; (Email): de("johndcoffman", "com", "yahoo");
Web: chance-dance.angelfire.com
(This event (festival #1401) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
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Columbia, MO: Spring Breakdown (annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, March 28, 2014 — Sunday, March 30, 2014
Description: Contras, squares, waltz, swing
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Venue: Stephens College (Kimball Ballroom-Lela Rainey Woods Hal) 
For more information: (Email): de("jthaxter", "org", "coin");
Web: mmtd.missouri.org
(This event (festival #364) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
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Boonville, MO: Big Muddy Folk Festival (23 rd annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, April 4, 2014 — Saturday, April 5, 2014
Description: Contras, squares, waltz, swing
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Venue: Thespian Hall: Main & Vine
Price: $35
For more information: (Email): de("jthaxter", "org", "coin");
Web: bigmuddy.org
(This event (festival #376) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
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