Spring Breakdown Contra Dance Weekend

2716 Plaza Drive,Jefferson City MO 65109

17 March, 2023

Description

*Please note our COVID safety plan below Featured band and caller: Elixir is a well-known and loved band that provides high energy dance music, WITH HORNS! Elixir blends driving fiddle and guitar with the rich texture and rhythmic excitement of a full horn section. Nils Fredland is one of the most sought-after callers in the business and calls with skill and infectious energy. He draws on a large and varied repertoire, from centuries-old "chestnuts" to cutting-edge contemporary dance choreography. Tickets: Weekend passes are good for all weekend events. "Early Bird" price is $90. Starting March 4th, price is $100. See our website for a la carte pricing for individual dances and workshops, and discounts for students. Registration forms can be printed from the website and returned by mail. Registration is also available at the door. Venue: Capital Ritz Banquet and Dance Center, 2716 Plaza Drive. All events are at this venue. Schedule (subject to change):Friday, March 17 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Registration 8:00 pm – 11:15 pm - Evening Contra Dance - Elixir & Nils Fredland11:15 pm – 12:45 am - Social and jam session Saturday, March 18 10:00 am – 11:30 am - Waltz Workshop 11:45 am - 1:15 pm - Morris Dancing Workshop 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm - Playing Together: a workshop for musicians, callers, and dancers - Elixir/Nils 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm - Challenging Contras Workshop - Elixir/Nils7:30 pm – 10:45 pm - Evening Contra Dance - Elixir/Nils10:45 pm – 12:45 am - Social and jam session Sunday, March 19 10:00 am – Noon - Potluck Brunch Noon – 1:00 pm - Open Waltzing - Recorded music 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm - Closing Contra Dance - Elixir/Nils*COVID safety plan (subject to change): At this time we anticipate requiring a negative home antigen test completed within 24 hours prior to your arrival for the dance weekend. We strongly urge each dancer to do their part by completing the test at home and bringing a photo of the result (or bring the test strip) with you to the dance. We will have a limited number of tests available at the door. We also encourage masks, but don't anticipate requiring them. We recognize the concerns, uncertainties, and differences of opinion surrounding COVID and safety protocols. Our COVID policy is our best effort to provide a safe and comfortable dance experience for all, especially for our dancers and band members who would benefit most from extra caution, The policy is subject to change based on current conditions. Check our website at mmtdcolumbia.org for updates or email us at [email protected]. Financial assistance has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency