NM FolkMADS is a non-profit organization which promotes and teaches traditional music and dance. Our reach includes Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos.
Call for Board of Director Candidates!
Are you passionate about folk music and dance?
Do you have plans for how to improve FolkMADs organization and events?
Consider joining the FolkMADS Board of Directors!
Apply for the Board of Directors here! The form will be open until December 4, 2024!
Board of directors are elected by FolkMADS members, elections will happen during the month of December online and in person at the Santa Fe and Albuquerque dances.
Regularly Scheduled Music and Dance Events
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Contra Dances: Santa Fe
2nd & 4th Saturdays at Odd Fellows Hall, 7:30-10:30pm.
Contra Dances: Albuquerque
1st Saturdays at Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 7:30pm-10:00pm.
Family Dances: Albuquerque
3rd Saturdays at Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 10:30AM-12:30PM
English Country Dances: Albuquerque
2nd Sundays at Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 7:00pm-9:30pm.
Albuquerque Megaband Jam/Practice
3rd Saturday at High and Dry Brewing, 529 Adams St NE, 3pm-5pm, Free.
Santa Fe Megaband Jam/Practice
1st & 3rd Thursdays at Odd Fellows Hall, 6:30-8:30pm, Free.
New Family Dance Series
FolkMADS is now hosting a monthly Family Dance in Albuquerque!
Join us on third Saturdays for family focused fun including dancing, singing, and live music for all ages and experience levels!
When: Third Saturdays, 10:30AM to 12:30PM
Where: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, (Large Hall on the Left) 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Who: Everyone! This is a family event with dances and songs for kids, people of all ages and skill levels are welcome, no experience necessary to have fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For August only, the family dance is at Bandelier Elementary (3309 Pershing Street SE) in partnership with the PTA!
MUSIC
Music is the founding principle of FolkMADS. Find out more about local bands, practices, concerts, and jams on the Music page.
DANCE
Contra, English Country, and Family Dances are our most frequent dances. More information and a complete calendar of events can be found on the Events page.
CALLING
Callers are the bridge between the musicians and the dancers. Navigate to the Callers page to find out more about regional callers and how to learn to call.
NEWS
FolkMADS creates many opportunities for music and dance. See what we’re up to!