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CrossCurrents Barn Dance sponsors
TWO great monthly dances!

Merriam Barn Dance on the 2nd Saturday of every month:
Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive,
just northwest of I-35 and Johnson Drive. (directions)
AND
Midtown Barn Dance on the 4th Saturday of every month:

Jack-o'-Lantern Ballroom, Westport Road & Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri
(directions)
This lively type of dancing is done to live fiddle-style music. Great exercise and good fun, it enjoys a wide popularity around the world, including right here in Kansas City!
It only takes a few minutes and one simple lesson to learn the basics--then you can dance the night away!

 

Beginner class: 7:00 PM; Dance: 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Dance FREE! Bring 2 beginners by 7:00 (in time for the lesson) and your admission is FREE!
Admission - $7 - includes lesson! All dances are taught and called.
Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor - no flipflops, please.
Non-smoking, alcohol-free event.
For information, call Laura at 816-516-1876, Linda at 816-523-4865, or e-mail lbogue@kc.rr.com.

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Upcoming Dances:
Date Location Band Caller Comments
May 10 Merriam Community Center Peghead
(formerly Altamont)
Jim Thaxter

FREE DANCE!
Sunday, May 18, Flash Waltz at Loose Park, 51st & Wornall,- 2-4 PM, west of the pavilion, east of the rose garden.

May 24 Jack-o’-Lantern Ballroom The Shortleaf Band Jerome Grisanti
June 14 Merriam Community Center Euphoria String Band Jill Allen
June 28 Jack-o’-Lantern Ballroom Jim & Kim Lansford Caller TBA
July 12 Merriam Community Center The Shortleaf Band Jim Williams  
July 26 Jack-o’-Lantern Ballroom TBA Jim Williams  
Locations:

Jack-o'-Lantern Ballroom (aka Morton Hall) - Kansas City, Missouri
(Round building just northwest of Main & Westport Roads, next to First Calvary Baptist Church.
Look for “Westport Ballet” or "Barn Dance" signs.)

DIRECTIONS, MAP & PHOTO OF BUILDING

Merriam Community Center - Merriam, Kansas
5701 Merriam Drive, Merriam (just northwest of I-35 and Johnson Drive)

DIRECTIONS, MAP & PHOTO OF BUILDING

Other Area Barn Dances:
(All dances start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted.)

Lawrence, Kansas:

  • 3rd Saturdays of the month at Woodlawn School, 508 Elm
  • 2nd Sunday of the month - Lawrence Barn Dance Association’s Family Dance, 4:00 PM dance, 5:30pm potluck,
    ECM Building, 1204 Oread. Call 785.842.7149 for information.
  • 5th Saturdays of the month - Lawrence Barn Dance Association’s Bloo Moon Advanced Dances.

Visit their website for information or contact 785.749.1356 or e-mail info@lawrencebarndance.org.

Columbia, Missouri:
On the first, third, and fifth Fridays of the month, First Christian Church, Tenth and Walnut.
Visit their website for information.

Wichita, Newton and Manhattan, Kansas:
Visit the Mid-Kansas Contra Dance website at for information about dances in communities.

St. Louis area dances:
Visit their website for information about St. Louis and Carbondale, Illinois dances. This is also where you'll find info about the Kimmswick dance weekend.

Springfield area dances:
Visit the Springfield Traditional Dance and Music society at their website for information Springfield dances - including the Solefest dance weekend.

Maryville, Missouri:
Dance on the second Sunday of every month, in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church, 211 South Main St., Maryville, Missouri
Directions:
The church is located on the southeast corner of Main and Jenkins, one block south of First Street. Enter through the south basement door.
From the university, head east on Fourth, turn right on Main and go four blocks. Just after passing Jenkins, turn left into the church parking lot.
From the south, take US-71 business route (Main St.) north past Kawasaki and Wal-Mart. The blocks leading up to Jenkins are Edwards, Cooper then Thompson. First Presbyterian is on the right between Thompson and Jenkins.
For more information, contact Jerome Grisanti at 660-528-0858 or Alice Foose at 660-528-0714. Visit their webpage for information.

Dance Resources:

Visit these sites to find out more about Contra Dance:

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