Friends of FolkMADS

May Madness 2015, AZ

May Madness 2015

The May Madness contra dance weekend is coming up in a few months,

May 15-17, 2015
Clarkdale, AZ

May Madness 2015 promises to be a great weekend full of energetic contra-dancing and lively music from Great Bear and Contra Sutra with nationally renowned callers Sarah Van Norstrand and Beth Molaro. There will also be a variety of workshops and a silent auction.

There is still space available although there is currently a short waiting list for those who dance the follow role. Those who dance the lead role are encouraged to send in your application so all can attend!

Registration and more info is available at
www.danceinaz.org, or by email at maymadnessinaz@gmail.com.

UNM events

Spring 2015 Series

 

Date: Fri Feb 13th, 7:30-10:30 PM
Location: UNM Student Union Building (SUB), 2nd floor South mall, parking info, Location Map
Caller: Erik Erhardt
Band: Adobe Brothers: Jacoby, Moby, Pierogi, and Toby!
Details: Dance 7:30-10:30, includes contra dances and waltzes, all dances are taught, learning as we go!
Cost: All Students, Staff, & Faculty Free with ID
$4 – FolkMADS members
$5 – General Community Members

Date: Wed March 25th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: UNM Science and Math Learning Center (Bldg 14), Foyer, Map, Parking Info
Details: Dance and discussion with HAPPI student organization (Happiness and Positive Psychology Initiative)
Caller: Erik Erhardt
Band: Adobe Brothers: Jacoby, Moby, Pierogi, and Toby!
Cost: FREE

Date: Fri March 27th, 7:00-10:30 PM
Location: UNM Student Union Building (SUB), 2nd floor South mall, parking info, >Location Map
Caller: Erik Erhardt
Band: Adobe Brothers: Jacoby, Moby, Pierogi, and Toby!
Details: Lesson 7pm, Dance 7:30-10:30, includes contra dances and waltzes, all dances are taught, learning as we go!
Cost: All Students, Staff, & Faculty FREE with ID
$4 – FolkMADS members
$5 – General Community Members

Date: Fri April 10th, 7:00-10:30 PM
Location: UNM Student Union Building (SUB), 2nd floor South mall, parking info,
Location Map
Caller: Erik Erhardt
Band: Cheap Shots
Details: Lesson 7pm, Dance 7:30-10:30, includes contra dances and waltzes, all dances are taught, learning as we go!
Cost: All Students, Staff, & Faculty FREE with ID
$4 – FolkMADS members
$5 – General Community Members

Date: Thurs April 16, 10am – 2pm
Location: Cornell Mall (East of SUB)
Caller: Erik Erhardt
Band: Cheap Shots
Details: Come check us out at the UNM International Festival 10am – 2pm with dancing 11:30am – 12pm. Talk to us about contra, support our group, or find out more about leadership opportunities.

Date: Fri May 1st, 7:00-10:30 PM
Location: UNM Student Union Building (SUB), 2nd floor South mall, parking info, Location Map
Caller: Erik Erhardt
Band: Virginia Creepers
Details: Lesson 7pm, Dance 7:30-10:30, includes contra dances and waltzes, all dances are taught, learning as we go! Special Border Morris Performance and Maypole dance during the break.
Cost: All Students, Staff, & Faculty Free with ID
$4 – FolkMADS members
$5 – General Community Members

New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society