FolkMADS participated in the University of New Mexico International Festival on Apr 14, 2016 from 10:10-10:30. Caller Erik Erhardt led the dance with student band Rusty Tap.  The ensemble includes Juliana Huestis (fiddle), Russell Berman (guitar/mandolin), Kyle Dee (guitar), Ryuichi Nakayama (bass/vocals) and Clara Byom (piano/accordion/clarinet). Students and staff joined this participatory “street style” dance.

Special thanks to Cicely Ann Schuring, FolkMADS-UNM President, for arranging our participation in the event, for being there early to hand out business cards, and for pulling in dancers.

We’re continuing to build our presence at the University.  We’re looking for more student officers for the next year, as well as volunteers to help advertise and make connections for joint activities with other student organizations.

See the FolkMADS-UNM page for more details.

Erik Erhardt calling with Rusty Tap four Fridays 7:30-10:30 PM during the Spring 2015 semester:
January 22, February 26, March 25, and April 15.

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

Fall 2014 series

Date: Fri Sep 5th, 7-10:30 PM
Location: UNM Student Union Building (SUB), 2nd floor South mall, parking map
Caller: Erik Erhardt
Band: Adobe Brothers: Jacoby, Moby, Pierogi, and Toby!
Details: Lesson 7-7:30, dance 7:30-10:30, includes contra dances and waltzes, all dances are taught
Cost: All Students Free with ID, $8 FolkMADS members, $9 regular (caller and band are volunteers, hall rental subsidized byFolkMADS.org, the New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society)
Facebook Event

Date: Fri Oct 3rd, 7-10:30 PM
Location: UNM Student Union Building (SUB), 2nd floor South mall, parking map
Caller: Erik Erhardt
Band: Adobe Brothers: Jacoby, Moby, Pierogi, and Toby!
Details: Lesson 7-7:30, dance 7:30-10:30, includes contra dances and waltzes, all dances are taught
Cost: All Students Free with ID, $8 FolkMADS members, $9 regular (caller and band are volunteers, hall rental subsidized by FolkMADS.org, the New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society)
Facebook event

Date: Fri Nov 7th, 7-10:30 PM
Location: UNM Student Union Building (SUB), 2nd floor South mall, parking map
Caller: Erik Erhardt
Band: Adobe Brothers: Jacoby, Moby, Pierogi, and Toby!
Details: Lesson 7-7:30, dance 7:30-10:30, includes contra dances and waltzes, all dances are taught
Cost: All Students Free with ID, $8 FolkMADS members, $9 regular (caller and band are volunteers, hall rental subsidized by FolkMADS.org, the New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society)

Date: Fri Dec 5th, 7-10:30 PM
Location: UNM Student Union Building (SUB), 2nd floor South mall, parking map
Caller: Kris Jenson
Band: Adobe Brothers: Jacoby, Moby, Pierogi, and Toby!
Details: Lesson 7-7:30, dance 7:30-10:30, includes contra dances and waltzes, all dances are taught
Cost: All Students Free with ID, $8 FolkMADS members, $9 regular (caller and band are volunteers, hall rental subsidized by FolkMADS.org, the New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society)