NM FolkMADS is a non-profit organization which promotes and teaches traditional music and dance. Our reach includes Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos.
Family Dance!
Join us for the second Family Dance of 2025, Saturday April 26th, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
We have a late breaking venue change due to circumstances outside of our control. Please join us at the Lloyd Shaw Dance Center this Saturday for the Family Dance! Find Lloyd Shaw Dance Center at 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque.
Katherine Bueler will join us for the first time to call the family dance and brings years of community and contra dance calling experience. Central Avenue String Band is our hot new dance band. Please note that Family Dances are roughly quarterly this year so don’t miss out!
All are welcome! Who: Everyone! This is a family friendly and community event with dances for people of all ages and skill levels. No experience necessary to have fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tentative dates for the remaining dances of the year are 8/9/25, and 10/18/25. All from 10:30 – 12:30.
Sign up for our family dance specific (and/or our general one) mailing list here.
30th Annual FolkMADness!
Music, Song & Dance Weekend
Socorro, New Mexico
May 23-26, 2025
Click for registration details. Registration form is now live! Registration for On-Campus Housing now closes on April 27th, Register now!
Bands and Music Workshops:
- Jeffrey Spero and Ryan McKasson (Syncopaths) and Ness Smith-Savedoff (The Dam Beavers)
- Larry Unger (Notorious) and Eric Boodman (Calico) and Emily Troll (Pine Tree Flyers and Anadama)
- Lindsay Taylor and Brian Nelson (Glorieta Pines)
- more Local musicians announced soon
Calling and Dance workshops:
Singing Workshops:
- Deirdre Murtha
Regularly Scheduled Music and Dance Events
Click here for the full schedule of events>>
Contra Dances: Santa Fe
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 7:30-10:30PM at Odd Fellows Hall
$9 for members, 10$ for non-members, children are free.
Contra Dances: Albuquerque
4th Sundays, 2:00-5pm at ABQ Square Dance Center. Lesson at 2, Dancing at 2:30.
$9 for members, 10$ for non-members, children are free.
Family Dances: Albuquerque
Approximately Quarterly at various locations in ABQ. Sign up for email list, check calendar, or check the Family Dance Page for details! Next Dance is Saturday April 26th 10:30 am – 12:30 PM with Katherine Bueler leading the dances and Turquoise Tuners playing! We have a late breaking venue change due to circumstances outside of our control. Please join us at the Lloyd Shaw Dance Center this Saturday for the Family Dance!
Albuquerque Callers Collective Practice:
Monthly Dance practice at Erik Erhardt’s House. From 2-4PM, but days vary between Saturdays and Sundays. Sign up for email list, check calendar, check the NMCC page, or contact us for details! Note Erik moved recently, so contact us for his new address. Free.
English Country Dances: Albuquerque
2nd Sundays at Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 2pm-5pm.
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.
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!