This page presents a list of Michigan folk dance groups which hold weekly, biweekly, monthly or irregularly scheduled folk dances featuring ballroom dance, Balkan folk dance, Cajun dance, clog dance, contra dance, English country dance, international folk dance, Irish dance, Israeli dance, Morris dance, ritual dance, Scottish country dance, swing dance, tap dance, traditional square dance, vintage dance, western square dance, Zydeco dance and all other forms of traditional and ethnic dance. You'll also find links to web sites providing information about folk dancing in all or part of the state.
This page covers the following topics:
You can learn about classes and sessions in any of the following localities by clicking on the locality's name:
You can learn about classes and sessions in any of the following regions by clicking on the region's name:

Copper Country Ethnic Dancers Calendar |
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(906) 337-5529 Emily Newhouse & Mark Jindrich, P.O. Box 8, Calumet, MI 49913, (906) 337-5650, housenew@pilot.msu.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI · 8:00-10:00 · INT'L |
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| Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy St, Hancock MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Oct 10, 1999; (1) - Nov 11, 1999; (2) - Jun 23, 2001 |
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Marquette Folk Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(906) 226-9617, bobandyvonne.railey@ecunet.org Joyce Niessen, 1215 Cleveland Ave, Marquette, MI 49855, (906) 226-7864, jvniessen@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI · 8:00-12:00 · INT'l |
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| Taekwon Do Studio, 3 St & Bluff St, Marquette MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
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None (2) - Feb 25, 2001 |
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Bayside Travellers Country Dance Society Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(231) 228-6149, spb6@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (2) · 7:30-11:30 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| Traverse City Opera House, 112½ East Front St, Traverse City (Oct-Jun) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Mar 1, 2001 |
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Northwoods Folk Troupe Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(231) 947-6675 Exp 12/31/02 |
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WED · 7:00-9:00 · EASTERN EUROPEN, ISRAELI, INT'L |
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| Fitness Center, 425 Boardman St, Traverse City MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
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None (2) - Feb 25, 2001 |
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Traverse-On-Boardman Morris Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(231) 947-7926, zephyrs5@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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? · ?-? · MORRIS |
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| Traverse City | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Feb 25, 2001 |
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Folk Music Society of Midland Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(517) 832-2157, alvie@mdn.net Jerry Hickman, 5805 Highland Dr, Midland, MI 48640, (517) 631-7153 Kap Siddall, 3308 Hubbard Rd, Midland, MI 48642, (517) 636-7682 Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (1/3) · 7:30-10:30 · CONTRA, SQUARE, ENGLISH COUNTRY |
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| Midland Community Cent, 2001 George St, Midland MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Mar 1, 2001 |
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Hole-in-the-Bog Mummers & Morris Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(810) 622-8695, alschlichting@hotmail.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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THU · 7:30-9:00 · MORRIS |
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| Port Sanilac Township Hall, Ridge St & 46 St, Port Sanilac MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Mar 1, 2001 |
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Saginaw Valley Folkdancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(517) 793-8768, stewartjmam@juno.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI (3) · 8:00-10:30 · INT'L |
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| Privati Home, 6410 Normandy, Saginaw MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Feb 25, 2001 |
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Ann Arbor Cajun & Zydeco Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(734) 213-5209, cajunzydeco@yahoo.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI (3) · 7:00-11:00 · CAJUN, ZYDECO |
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| Pittsfield Grange Hall, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SAT (1/3) · 2:00-5:00 · CAJUN, ZYDECO |
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| Pittsfield Grange Hall, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
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None (1) - Feb 28, 2001; (2) - Jun 23, 2001 |
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Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music & Dance Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(734) 769-1052, hellmann@umich.edu Southeast Michigan Dancephone, (734) 332-9024 Exp 12/31/02 |
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TUE (1/3/5) · 7:15-9:45 · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
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| Ann Arbor | ||||||||||
SAT (1) · 8:00-11:00 · CONTRA |
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| Pittsfield Grange Hall, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Feb 28, 2001 |
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Ann Arbor International Folk Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(734) 327-3636, sagan@math.msu.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (4) · 8:00-11:00 · INT'L |
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| The Barn at Gretchen's Daycare House, 2625 Traver Road, Ann Arbor MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (3) - Apr 11, 2002 |
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Ann Arbor Israeli Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(734) 973-6324, tskss@yahoo.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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MON · 7:30-10:00 · ISRAELI |
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| Hillel, U of Michigan, 1429 Hill St, Ann Arbor (Sep-May) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
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None (1) - Apr 4, 2000; (2) - Jun 23, 2001 |
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Ann Arbor Morris & Sword Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Jill Baker, (734) 677-1498, sjbaker@umich.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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? · ?-? · MORRIS, SWORD |
| Ann Arbor |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Balance and Swing Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Susan English, (734) 995-5872, senglish@umich.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI (3) · ?-? · COUNTRY |
| Ann Arbor |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Cobblestone Farm Country Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(734) 426-0241, robin@ic.net, Peter Baker, Ann Arbor, MI, (734) 665-8863 Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI (1) · 8:00-11:30 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| Pittsfield Grange Hall, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor (Sep-Jun) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SAT (3) · 8:00-11:30 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| Pittsfield Grange Hall, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Feb 23, 2001 |
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English Country Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Don Theyken, (313) 996-8359, dtheyken@mindspring.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (4) · ?-? · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
| Ann Arbor |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Grand Traditions Vintage Dance Academy Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Arlynn Hacker, (734) 429-0014 Exp 12/31/02 |
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? · ?-? · VINTAGE |
| Ann Arbor |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Monday Night More Than a Contra Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Erna-Lynne Bogue, (734) 995-5872, senglish@umich.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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MON (Alt) · ?-? · CONTRA |
| Ann Arbor |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Scandinavian Dancers Of Ann Arbor Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(734) 327-3636, sagan@math.msu.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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MON (2/4) · 8:00-10:00 · SCANDINAVIAN |
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| Gretchen's House, 2340 Oak Valley Road, Oak Valley | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 24, 2001, (3) - Apr 11, 2002 |
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Second Saturday Contra Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Don Theyken, (313) 996-8359, dtheyken@mindspring.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (2) · 2:00-5:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
| Michigan League Ballroom, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (Sep-May) |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Swing Dance Jam Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Sandy Hubar, 3601 Partridge Path (7), Ann Arbor, MI 48108, (734) 973-2654, Cyndy, cyndyc@umich.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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TUE · 8:00-9:30 · SWING |
| Gretchen's Barn, Ann Arbor (Sep-May) |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Lovett Hall Contra Dance Calendar |
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(248) 698-2848, gmorning@aol.com Henry Ford Museum, (313) 982-6055 Exp 12/31/02 |
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SUN (1) · 1:30-4:30 · CONTRA |
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| Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Greenfield Village, Dearborn (Oct-Apr) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Mar 1, 2001 |
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Detroit Folkdance Club Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(248) 335-4747, smithy1@mediaone.net Christine Keragis, 526 Webster, Royal Oak, MI 48073, (248) 585-1824, ckeragis@netzero.net Ben Chang, 2690 Hunter's Bluff, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, (248) 338-0524, bencmchang@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI · 8:00-11:00 · INT'L |
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| First Congregational Church, 1314 Northwood Corner, Crooks Road & Webster, Royal Oak MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
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Weekend Fall Folkdance Camp (Sep), Weekend Spring Folkdance Camp (May) (1) - Feb 27, 2001; (2) - Mar 1, 2001 |
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Oakland Country Traditional Dance Society Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(248) 968-3565, sig@umich.edu Robin & Larry Kaufman, 5846 Red Coat Lane, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, (248) 851-0463, rckaufman@juno.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (4) · 8:00-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| First Baptist Church, 309 North Main St (11 Mile Road), Royal Oak MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Feb 25, 2001, (1) - Nov 4, 2001 |
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Greenwood Morris Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Sarah Gilmour, (517) 676-1524, gilmour@pilot.msu.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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? · ?-? · MORRIS |
| East Lansing |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Lansing International Folk Dancers Calendar |
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(517) 351-2158, zaleta@msu.edu Daralyn Brody, 2726 Fontaine Trail, Holt, MI 48842, (517) 694-2396 Exp 12/31/02 |
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MON · 7:30-10:00 · INT'L |
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| Michigan State University, Lansing | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Mar 1, 2001 |
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Looking Glass Music & Arts Association Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Ulyana Maystrenko, Box 1403, East Lansing, MI 48826, (517) 371-2122, bonhanno@voyager.net Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (3) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
| Lansing (Sep-Jun) |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Looking Glass Festival (Oct) |
Ten Pound Fiddle Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(517) 337-7766, steinl@msu.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (2) · 7:15-11:00 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| Central United Methodist Church, Capitol St & Ottawa St, Lansing (Sep-May) | ||||||||||
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None (2) - Mar 1, 2001 |
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Dahmsa Uisce Ban Mor Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(616) 735-1891, ceili@attglobal.net, phred@peoplepc.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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THU · 7:00-8:30 · IRISH CEILI |
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| Sixth St Hall, 649 6 St NW, Grand Rapids MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
THU · 8:30-9:30 · IRISH SET |
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| Sixth St Hall, 649 6 St NW, Grand Rapids MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Nov 6, 2000; (2) - Jun 23, 2001 |
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Grand Rapids Reformed Morris Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(616) 452-3811 Starr Eby, 11636 Bailey St, Lowell, MI 49331, (616) 897-0250, starrglenn@peoplepc.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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WED · 7:30-9:00 · MORRIS |
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| Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 44 St & Breton St, Grand Rapids MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jan 1, 2001 |
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Grand River Folk Arts Society Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(616) 361-9219, gwarners@juno.com Roger Plaxton, 1232 Dickinson St, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, (616) 241-5018 Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (1) · 7:00-10:30 · CONTRA, SQUARE |
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| Van Andel Museum, 272 Pearl St, Grand Rapids (Oct-May) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Nov 6, 2000; (2) - Mar 1, 2001 |
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West Michigan Scottish Ceilidh Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(231) 777-3930, bobpctech@msn.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI (1/3) · 7:00-9:30 · SCOTTISH |
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| John Knox Presbyterian Church, 4150 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jan 1, 2001 |
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Allegan Woods Folk Arts Cooperative Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(616) 396-2060, pjcoray@juno.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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FRI (3) · 7:30-10:30 · CONTRA, ENGLISH COUNTRY |
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| Park Township Community Hall, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Holland (Sep-Apr) | ||||||||||
| Overisel Community Hall, 47 St, Overisel (Holland) (Jun-Aug) | ||||||||||
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Christmas Party (Dec), Workshops (?), Demonstrations (?) (2) - Mar 1, 2001 |
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Country Dancing in Kalamazoo Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(616) 375-2733 Mike Clark, 3618 Woodcliff Drive, Kalimazoo, MI 49008, (616) 372-7613, michael.clark@wmich.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
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WED (3) · 7:30-11:00 · ENGLISH COUNTRY |
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| Oshtemo Grange, 3 St & H Ave, Kalamazoo MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SAT (2) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
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| Oshtemo Grange, 3 St & H Ave, Kalamazoo MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Feb 25, 2001 |
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Whistle Stop Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Paul & Karen Allen, 1414 Flamingo, Wixom, MI 48393, (248) 669-2253 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 6:30-9:30 · CLOG |
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SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Toll Gate Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Barbara Barrett, 45175 West 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48170, (248) 698-4874 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 6:30-9:30 · CLOG |
| M |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Community School Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Kevin Butler, 1941 Willowood Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, (248) 652-3844 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 6:30-9:30 · CLOG |
| M |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Gull Creek Cloggers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Sharon Chambers, PO Box 321, Richland, MI 49083-0321, (616) 672-9995, clogging@chamberselectronics.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 6:30-9:30 · CLOG |
| M |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
M Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Kimberly Demonoca, 8401 18 Mile #27C, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, (810) 254-9476 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 6:30-9:30 · CLOG |
| M |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
M Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Lisa Durand, 26180 Stancrest, South Lyon, MI 48178, (248) 437-4405 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 6:30-9:30 · CLOG |
| M |