Vision

Our vision is sharing the living traditions of community-centered American and Western European folk music and dance in New Mexico.

Mission

We accomplish our vision by:

1. Enjoying: We provide our community with fun, friendly, and inclusive weekly contra dances, monthly English country dances, annual dance and music camps, an annual English Ball, and other music and dance events that employ talented local and national musicians and callers.

2. Sustaining: We unite our local performers with opportunities for personal growth and continued skill development through safe and supportive musician mentorship in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Megabands, caller mentorship in the New Mexico Callers Collective, and sound engineering mentorship with our sound technicians.

3. Supporting: We invest in a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community by funding music- and dance-oriented scholarships, grants, and sponsorships to enrich our shared experiences and to help all members of our community participate as fully as possible.

4. Educating: We promote happiness, health, and friendship by reaching out to neighboring communities and teaching them what we love about our living traditions.

5. Cooperating: We work together and always show our appreciation for the valuable contributions of our many dedicated volunteers.