Meet Me in St Louis 2026
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When:
Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25, 2026
Music by:
PLAYING WITH FYRESteve Kemble, George Paul & Rob Zizette
And by:
THE ARCOTONESRinn Netherton, Alyssa Catlin & Coleen Heine
Calling by:
SARAH KAISERAlso calling:
This is an experiment. We have had such great calling from the top national callers we have used in the past - but we also have a lot of great callers who attend the weekend to dance who have expressed and interest in calling - so why not have both?
Location:
Webster Groves Masonic Hall Friday thru Monday
MMiSL Schedule
| MAIN HALL | CLASSROOM & PORCH | |
| FRIDAY | 6:30 Hall Opens | |
| 7:30-10:30 Contra Dance: | ||
| Arcotones & Regional Caller Showcase Sign Up with Mac McKeever | ||
| 10:30-11:30 Swing Dance w/Georges Augustin | ||
| SATURDAY | 10-11: Waltz Workshop | 10- Stretching for Dancers w/Sean Everson |
| Greer Hanan & Brian Rabek w/ Playing with Fyre | ||
| 11-12 Open Waltz | 11 - Song Circle w/Lo Peckman | |
| Playing with Fyre | ||
| LUNCH 12-1 | ||
| 1-3 Complex Contras | 1-3 Blues Dance Basics w/Lenny Sharlet | |
| Arcotones & Sarah Kaiser | ||
| 3-5 Dutch Crossing | 3-5 Smooth Flourishes w/Lo Peckman | |
| Arcotones & Sarah Kaiser | 3-5 Old Time Jam on the Porch w/Ray Gude | |
| DINNER BREAK 5-8pm | ||
| 8-11 Evening Contra | ||
| Playing with Fyre & Sarah Kaiser | ||
| 11-12:30 Swing & Blues Dance w/Lenny Sharlet | ||
| SUNDAY | 10-12 English Country Dance | 10-11 Open Stretch |
| Zephyrs & Flora | ||
| with Jill Horn Calling | 11-12 Two Step w/Georges Augustin | |
| Lunch 12-1 | ||
| 1-3 Square Dance | 1-3 Dance Writing w/Moose Flores | |
| Arcotones and Jerome Gristanti | ||
| 3-5 Smooth Flowy Contras | 3-5 Caller's Workshop w/Jerome Gristanti | |
| Playing With Fyre & Sarah Kaiser | 3-5 Old Time Jam on the Porch w/Rinn Netherton | |
| DINNER BREAK 5-8pm | ||
| 8-11 Evening Contra | ||
| Playing with Fyre Sarah Kaiser and Open Calling | ||
| Sign up at Registration | ||
| MONDAY | 10-11:30 Open Waltz | |
| Playing with Fyre | ||
| Break 11:30-12:30 | ||
| 12:30-3:30 Farewell Contra | ||
| Playing with Fyre & Sarah Kaiser |
MMiSL Workshop Details
| Day Location |
Time | Title Band Instructor/Caller |
Description |
| Friday Main Hall |
7:30-10:30 | Contra Dance Arcotones Regional Callers |
MMISL Kickoff Contra with a selection of local and regional callers and our phenomenal local band the Arcotones with Rinn Netherton, Alyssa Catlin & Colleen Heine. Caller Coordinating by Mac McKeever |
| 10:30-11:30 | Swing Dance Recorded Georges Augustin |
Late Night Partner Dancing with Recorded Music hosted by Georges Augustin | |
| Saturday Main Hall |
10:00-11:00 | Waltz Workshop Playing with Fyre Greer Hanan & Brian Rabek |
Learn to waltz, freshen up your skills, and maybe even learn something new for your waltzing with Greer Hanan & Brian Rabek |
| 11:00-12:00 | Open Waltz Playing with Fyre |
The floor is yours for an open waltz session with legendary waltz composer George Paul at the helm of Playing with Fyre | |
| 1:00-3:00 | Complex Contras Arcotones Sarah Kaiser |
Complex, challenging, unusual and fun contra dances | |
| 3:00-5:00 | Dutch Crossing Arcotones Sarah Kaiser |
Are you a fan of Rube Goldberg Machines? If the answer is yes, Dutch Crossing may be your new favorite dance! It's a double length set dance for supersets of 16 dancers. You'll do best in this workshop if you can do a hey without guidance. | |
| 8:00-11:00 | Contra Dance Playing with Fyre Sarah Kaiser |
It's Saturday Night and We've got a fever.....for more contra dance! | |
| 11:00-12:30 | Swing & Blues Dance Recorded Lenny Sharlet |
Late Night Partner Dancing hosted by Lenny Sharlet | |
| Saturday Classroom |
10:00-11:00 | Stretching for Dancers Sean Everson |
Stretches specifical targeted for dancers to keep you going strong for the long weekend with Physical Therapist, Dancer, and Distance Runner Sean Everson |
| 11:00-12:00 | Song Circle Lo Peckman |
Community singing session with composer, caller, and heartful singer Lo Peckman | |
| 1:00-3:00 | Blues Dance Basics Recorded Lenny Sharlet |
Learn the history and basics of blues dancing, a truly American partner dance. With blues, swing and contra dancer Lenny Sharlet | |
| 3:00-5:00 | Smooth Moves Recorded Lo Peckman |
No bumps, no bonks, all smooth moves. Flourshes and dancing tips to keep you injury free and dancing for years to come. | |
| Saturday Porch |
3:00-5:00 | Old Time Jam Ray Gude |
Bring your instruments to the front Porch for an old time jam hosted by musician and jam leader Ray Gude |
| Sunday Main Hall |
10:00-12:00 | English Country Dance Zephyrs & Flora Jill Horn |
English Country dances old and new! Rinn Netherton, Alyssa Catlin, Bill Boyer & Carol Clark will play gorgeous English Tunes to the adept calling by Jill Horn |
| 1:00-3:00 | Square Dance Arcotones Jerome Grisanti |
Community Squares with Caller Jerome Grisanti | |
| 3:00-5:00 | Liquid Contra Playing with Fyre Sarah Kaiser |
Playing with Fyre and Sarah Kaiser invite you to come float and glide through the smoothest, flowiest most liquid contras around | |
| 8:00-11:00 | Sunday Night Contra Playing with Fyre Sarah Kaiser & Open Calling |
Sunday Night Hot Contra Dancing - First Half Sarah Kaiser, Second Half Open Calling - Sign up at Registration | |
| 11:00-12:00 | Blues and Swing Dancing Recorded Lenny Sharlet |
Late night partner dance with host Lenny Sharlet | |
| Sunday Classroom |
10:00-11:00 | Open Stretch Room |
The Classroom is Open for self guided stretching, yoga, and meditation to start your day |
| 11:00-12:00 | Two Step Recorded Georges Augustin |
Two Step Dancing basics with Georges Augustin | |
| 1:00-3:00 | Dance Writing Workshop Moose Flores |
Learn what really makes a dance tick, get into the mechanics of dance writing with Moose Flores of the Chicago Guinea Pig Dance Group | |
| 3:00-5:00 | Dance Calling Workshop Jerome Grisanti |
Learn to call and share skills and tips | |
| Sunday Porch |
3:00-5:00 | Old Time Jam Rinn Netherton |
Bring your instruments to the front Porch for an old time jam hosted by musician and jam leader Rinn Netherton |
| Monday Main Hall |
10:00-11:30 | Open Waltz Playing with Fyre |
The floor is yours for an open waltz session with legendary waltz composer George Paul at the helm of Playing with Fyre |
| 12:30-3:30 | Farewell Contra Dance Playing with Fyre Sarah Kaiser |
Close out MMISL 2026 with a farewell contra with Playing with Fyre & Sarah Kaiser |
Registration
Register online up to a week before the event,
or at the door for the weekend or for individual dances.
- Full weekend - $120
- Student full price - $60
- Children 9 & under - free
- Early Bird price thru May 1 - $100
- Student early bird - $50
Contact
Need a discount? Ask us about volunteer discounts! Send a request email to Mary at
Note: Names are just for our check-in log; we no longer pre-print name buttons.
or Register by Mail
to:
Childgrove Country Dancers
C/O Dale Wilson
13333 Windbrooke Lane
Saint Louis, MO 63146-2223
Fill out this form, and we'll work to match your information with willing hosts
You can try to connect with StL friends on the local FaceBook group: St. Louis Contra Dancers
Or email
Hosts for visiting dancers wanted!
If you can host a dancer or two (or ten!) PLEASE let us know.
Click here for an online form to send in your info to become a host.
Meanwhile, one can email
Volunteers needed, please help out.
There are plenty of opportunities to help us put on this event. Contact Mary Gross.
Potluck snacks.
To contribute a snack, here is a Snacks signup Genius (this link) list/form to coordinate snacks. Or contact Jeanne Lane.
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Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the
Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.