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:
A roster of local and regional volunteers
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?
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?
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign up to call.
Location:
Webster Groves Masonic Hall Friday thru MondayWebsite: http://www.webstertemple.org/
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
or Register by Mail
Mail a check made out to Childgrove Country Dancers
to:
to:
Childgrove Country Dancers
C/O Dale Wilson
13333 Windbrooke Lane
Saint Louis, MO 63146-2223
A La Carte Pricing (at the door)
| Day | Day Rate | Time | A La Carte Rates |
| Friday | $25.00 | Evening | $25.00 |
| Late Night | |||
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Saturday |
$45.00 | Morning | $15.00 |
| Afternoon | $15.00 | ||
| Workshop | |||
| Evening | $25.00 | ||
| Late Night | |||
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Sunday |
$45.00 | Morning | $15.00 |
| Afternoon | $15.00 | ||
| Workshop | |||
| Evening | $25.00 | ||
| Late Night | |||
|
Monday |
$25.00 | Morning | $15.00 |
| Afternoon | $15.00 |
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 or use Signup Genius for Volunteering.
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.