About this Event
Enjoy great dancing and music with your friends at our annual contra dance weekend, March 14-16, 2025 at Kimball Ballroom in Columbia. We’ll be dancing to Playing with Fyre, with calling by Seth Tepfer. Plan now for a full weekend of dancing, workshops, after-dance receptions, Sunday morning brunch, and more!
Kimball Ballroom is at 6 N College Ave. (Stephens College) in Columbia, MO. For home hospitality contact [email protected].
Playing with Fyre features George Paul on keys, Rob Zisette on Fiddle , and Steve Kemble on percussion. They bring a unique blend of trad, jazz, old time, funk, and blues creating dynamic and driving dance music packed with emotionality.
Seth Tepfer Seth Tepfer calls dances for adults and children like you’ve never seen before. Since 1997, Seth has been calling dances and festivals in almost every state in the union and around the world. Known for his infectious energy, his short walk-thru’s, and his ‘hash-contras’, Seth’s warm enthusiasm is contagious, and gets everyone moving, smiling, and having a great time. Whether squares, contras, English, waltzes, Zweifachers, Cajun, Swing, or community dances, you can be certain that all involved – novices and experienced dancers alike – will amble away happy and eager to dance more!
Friday
7:30 Doors open/registration
8-11:00 Evening Dance
11:15-12:45 After-Dance Reception
Saturday
(All workshops taught by Seth Tepfer)
10:00-11:30 Flourishes Workshop
1:00-2:30 Challenging Contras Workshop
3:00-4:30 Dutch Crossing and Grand Squares
Workshop
8:00-11:00 Evening Dance
11:15-12:45 After-Dance Reception
/Jam Session
Sunday
10-12 Potluck brunch
11:30-12:30 Waltz
1-3 Closing dance
Schedule is subject to change.
All dances & workshops are at Kimball Ballroom, 6 N. College Ave., Columbia, MO.
For more details, see our website at mmtdcolumbia.org, our MMTD Facebook page, or email [email protected]. Register by March 1st for the “Early Bird” weekend pass discount!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kimball Ballroom on Stephens College Campus, 6 N. College Ave, Columbia, United States
USD 64.01 to USD 121.05
