St. Louis Dance Schedule for 2024
For other non-Childgrove, traditional dance events near here, see the Regional Dances page.
Masks are suggested, but now optional at the Monday Club.
KN-95 or Surgical Masks are still required at Focal Point
If you don't have your own mask, they are available for free (donations accepted) at check-in
Link to current StL County covid rates.
New Year's Eve Party and Contra
$20
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesBand: Martha & The Troublemakers
Open Calling.
Potluck snacks in the back.
Registration is currently available at the sign in desk at all regular dances,
and online at childgrove.org
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: First Sunday Open Calling
Band: Trad to the Bone (John Bolduan (guitar) & friends)
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Bob Green
Band: Krone Nuts (Greg Krone, Keith Dudding and 1 other)
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
CANCELED ** Waltz Party
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesWeather and covid status force us to cancel the Waltz Party this month.
More info at: https://childgrove.org/
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Mac McKeever
Band: Chris Talley & Friends
Calling Party
at 433 Marford Dr, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, USASocial workshop with dancing at Bob and Martha's house.
Great opportunity for first-time callers to give it a try... Contra or English Country.
We also need inexperienced dancers to come and help us.
Potluck snacks.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Keith Tuxhorn
Band: Cambia (Rinn and Alyssa)
English Country
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Peter Wollenberg & Courtney Cartwright
Band: Ragged Robin: Billy Boyer, keyboard, Martha Edwards, violin
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Jonathan Sivier(from Champaign/Urbana)
Band: 3 crooked Men (Keith, Michael, Sean)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Open Calling (Sarah Kaiser coordinating)
Band:Abby Flannigan & Friends
Waltz Party
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesWaltzes and other couple dances to live music
See covid policies at this link
6:30 Lesson: American Tango with Bob and Elyssa
Band: Martha and Friends
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Karen Jackson
Band: The Mound City Slickers
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Lo Peckman
Band: Cambia (Rinn and Alyssa)
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Calling Party
at 433 Marford Dr, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, USASocial workshop with dancing at Bob and Martha's house.
Great opportunity for first-time callers to give it a try... Contra or English Country.
We also need inexperienced dancers to come and help us.
Potluck snacks.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Callie Allison (a Larks and Robins caller)
Band: Jim Nelson and Friends
English Country
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Nick Rockstroh
Band: Ragged Robin: Billy Boyer, keyboard, Martha Edwards, violin
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Nick Rockstroh
Band: Cambia (Rinn and Alyssa)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Open Calling (Bob Green coordinating)
Band: Jim Nelson and friends
Waltz Party
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesWaltzes and other couple dances to live music
See covid policies at this link
Tango lesson at 6:30 with Elyssa and Bob
Band: Martha and Friends
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Jim Thaxter
Band:32 Bartenders
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band: Cambia (Rinn Netherton and Alyssa Catlin)
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Jerome Grisanti
Band: Rare Privilege (Maria Terres & Amy McFarland, Piano & Fiddle - Madison WI)
English Country
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Karen Jackson
Band: Cambia (Rinn and Alyssa)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Dale Wilson
Band: Aaron Albrecht & Friends (Aaron, Dave, Keith and Dedo)
Easter Sunday Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band: Abby Flannigan & Friends
Calling Party at our house
at 433 Marford Dr, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, USASocial workshop with dancing at Bob and Martha's house.
Great opportunity for first-time callers to give it a try... Contra or English Country.
We also need inexperienced dancers to come and help us.
Bring your cards, bring your questions, just come to dance and socialize. There will be snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your favorites if you like.
With the uptick in COVID rates we are asking everyone to please do at least one of these 3 things:
Thank you for helping the community stay safe.
- Be vaxxed;
- Wear a mask;
- Or take a COVID test sometime on Saturday before you come.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Open Calling on First Sundays, Coordinated by Mac
Band: Chris Talley and Friends
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Lo Peckman
Band: STL Trad Players
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Waltz Party
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesWaltzes and other couple dances to live music
See covid policies at this link
Band: Martha and Friends
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Kathy Coffman from Cape G
Band: Abby Flannigan and Friends
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Rich Goss from Washington State
Band: Campeau Creek (Fred Campeau, Mitch Campeau, Jim Nelson, Dedo Norris)
English Country
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Peter Wollenberg, Bob Green, Karen Jackson, Jill Horn, and John Notgrass
Band: Ragged Robin: Billy Boyer, keyboard, Martha Edwards, violin
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Bob Green
Band: 3 Crooked Men
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Open Calling on First Sundays
Band: Blind Pig (Keith Dudding, Lukas Simpson, & Ellen Gomez)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Karen Jackson
Band:Mound City Slickers: Sean Belt (ukuleles), Lindell Blackford (fiddle & mandolin), Rich Hibbs (banjo), Rich Egan (piano), and Keith Dudding (guitar)
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band: Cambia (Alyssa and Rinn)
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band: Roger Wilco (Bill and Rinn)
Pre-MMiSL Calling Party
at 433 Marford Dr, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, USAYes, Thursday!
Social workshop with dancing at Bob and Martha's house.
Bob Isaacs will be in attendance.
Great opportunity for first-time callers to give it a try... Contra or English Country.
We also need inexperienced dancers to come and help us.
Potluck snacks.
Meet Me In St. Louis Dance Weekend
at University Center, 175 Edgar Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119, USABands:
- Audacity
- Roger Wilco (Rinn Netherton, Bill Boyer)
Caller: Bob Isaacs and a roster of others TBD
Different Location: On campus at Webster University - University Center.
See covid policies at this link
All the deets at childgrove.org/mmisl
English Country: Yes, 5th Friday!
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Keith Tuxhorn
Band: Ragged Robin: Billy Boyer, keyboard, Martha Edwards, violin
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Open Calling on First Sundays, This week: Dale organizing.
Band: Keith Dudding's Birthday Band
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: John Coffman from Cape G
Band: Cambia (Rinn and Alyssa)
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band: Techno Contra with DJ SK
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Bob Green
Band: Bob, Jim, Dedo, & Geoff Band (Bob Carlin, Geoff Seitz, Jim Nelson, and Dedo Norris)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Keith Tuxhorn
Band: Lynx Lynx (duo from Minneapolis)
English Country
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Jill Horn and Peter Wollenberg
Band: Ragged Robin: Billy Boyer, keyboard, Martha Edwards, violin
5th Sunday Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Harris Lapiroff (fm MA, uses Larks & Robins)
Band: Kingfisher (Jeff Kaufman & Cecilia Vacanti)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Open Calling wrangled by Sarah Kaiser
Band: Cambia (Alyssa and Rinn)
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Lo Peckman
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Bob Green
Band: Old Jeff City (Cliff & Molly White from Jefferson City)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Mac McKeever
Band: Abby Flannigan and Friends (Abby Flannigan, Louis Brengard & Keith Dudding)
Flash Dance at the Muny, Free
at St. Louis Muny Theater in Forest Park, 1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112, United StatesMore than free: First 30 people get tickets to Fiddler on the Roof.
Get there early!
Meet at the upper entrance, use the upper parking lot.
We will dance mostly waltzes, one contra, a hora, and a Russian children's dance, Sasha.
Wear combinations of pink and black if you can.
English Country
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Bob Green with John Notgrass opening
Band: Ragged Robin: Billy Boyer, keyboard, Martha Edwards, violin
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Keith Tuxhorn
Band:3 Crooked Men
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Qwill DuVall (A Larks and Robins caller)
Band:Mound City Slickers
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Open Calling (contact Mac to get on the roster)
Band: Rich and Famous (Rich Egan, Martha Edwards)
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Penelope Weinberger from D.C.
Band:3 Crooked Men
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Jonathan Sivier (from Champaign)
Band: River Ridge String Band (Hammered Dulcimer, Cello & Guitar, Columbia MO)
Flash Dance at the Muny, Free
at St. Louis Muny Theater in Forest Park, 1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112, United StatesMore than free: First 30 people get tickets toAnything Goes.
(You can reserve tickets in advance by emailing request to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . There will also be a signup sheet at the regular dance. We will also maintain a waiting list as it may be possible to get a few extra tickets.)Meet at the upper entrance, use the upper parking lot.
We will dance mostly waltzes, some contra, and a ragtime two-step or two.Wear combinations of red and black if you can.
English Country
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Peter Wollenberg and (maybe as of 5/8) Courtney Cartwright
Band: Ragged Robin: Billy Boyer, keyboard, Martha Edwards, violin
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Dale Wilson
Band: Midwestern Harvesters (Jim Nelson, Chirps Smith, Fred Campeau)
High Tea Dance Weekend
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesCaller David Millstone
Band: Ragged Robin (Martha Edwards, Aileen Murphy and Bill Boyer)
See https://childgrove.org/high-tea for details
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller:David Millstone
Band: Ragged Robin
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: 2nd Sunday Open Calling,
Band: Chris Talley & Friends
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Lo Peckman
Band: Cambia (Rinn and Alyssa)
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Dale Wilson
Band: Roger Wilco (Rinn and Bill, respectively)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Karen Jackson
Band: Colleen Heine & Friends
English Country
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Karen Jackson
Band: Ragged Robin
5th Sunday Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band: Birdhouse Hollow (Banjo & Accordion Duo from Chicago)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Open Calling on First Sundays
Band: Rich Egan and Thomas Coriel
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band:Mound City Slickers
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller:Karen Jackson
Band: 3 Crooked Men
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Band: Jim Nelson & Friends (Dedo, Jim, & Roy)
Caller: John Coffman (from Cape Girardeau)
English Country
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Peter Wollenberg
Band: Corwin and Grace
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Mac McKeever
Band:Corwin and Grace
Free! Contra Dance
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesLive band and callers
No Entry Fee - Donations are welcome.
See covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Open Calling on First Sundays
Band:Mound City Slickers
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Ian "Summer" Shay Larks & Robins caller from Madison, WI
Band: Bobby Taylor & Jim Nelson
Free Queer Contra Dance
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
Sponsored, so FREE for live band and caller
Donations cheerfully accepted.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Lo Peckman
Band: Cambia (Rinn and Alyssa)
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Free Contra Dance
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSponsored, Free evening. Donations happily accepted.
See covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Kathy Coffman (From Cape Girardeau)
Band: Cambia (Alyssa and Rinn)
Free English Country
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSomeone has sponsored this evening, so it is free! Donations are still accepted, with gratitude.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Kieth Tuxhorn
Band: Ragged Robin: Billy Boyer, keyboard, Martha Edwards, violin
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Keith Tuxhorn
Band: Southside Serenaders (Dave Landreth, Jim Nelson & Dedo Norris)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Open Calling on First Sundays
Band: Louis Brengard & Friends
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Callie Allison (Larks & Robins Caller from Louisville)
Band: Montana Bill & His Big Cowboy Dance Band (Bill Sevores, Sean Barth, Dedo Norris & Jim Nelson)
Queer Contra Dance
$10
at The Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143, USALike regular contra dances, but with gender-free calling.
See covid policies at this link
Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band: Techno with DJSK
See the FaceBook group Saint Louis Queer Contra for more information.
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30: Learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Dale Wilson
Band: Blind Pig (Keith Dudding, Lukas Simpson, & Ellen Gomez)
Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Workshop at 6:30, learn the basics, or hone your skills
Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band: Cambia (Alyssa and Rinn)
English Country
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Sarah Kaiser
Band: Ragged Robin: Billy Boyer, keyboard, Martha Edwards, violin
5th Sunday Contra Dance
$10
at The Monday Club in Webster GrovesSee covid policies at this link
Caller: Dale Wilson (last minute substitute)
Band: Roger Wilco (Rinn and Bill, respectively)
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