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8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. CFOOTMAD Boulder Community Contra DanceChris Kermiet — New Mexico's Sandia Hots. Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe, Boulder. Lesson @ 7:15. $10/$8

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7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. CFOOTMAD Westminster Old-Time Community Dance. Caller and Band TBA. $8/$6, kids $2

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. FoTD Contra.*
Free Contra Dance — bring your friends for free and get in free too!! Paul Somlo  Eric Levine & Rodney Sauer. Fort Collins Senior Center ,1200 Raintree Dr. near Shields & Drake, Ft. Collins. Lesson @ 7. Free.

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No English Country Dance
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Scandinavian Dancing in Boulder.

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8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. CFOOTMAD Denver Community Contra DanceRick SmithSouthwind. Highlands Masonic Center , 3550 N. Federal Blvd, Denver. Lesson @ 7:15. Potluck 6-7:15. Bring something for 6-8 people, and your own table set-up. $10/$8

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1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
English Country Dance Colorado Springs. International Dance Club (IDC) (new location), 2422 Busch Ave (lower level). $5 per session.

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Beginning Waltz, a 3-class series. Pearl Street Studio in Boulder.  $10

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.   CFOOTMAD
Zesty Contra DanceEd HallViki Lawrence with The Grouchy Geezers. Scheitler Recreation Center , 5031 W 46 Ave, Denver. No lesson. $12/$10.

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.   Durango Contra Dance.  Donna Howel with the One Good Turn band from Phoenix.   Park Elementary School  510 E. 6th Ave, Durango CO. Lesson @ 7:00. Potluck 6-7:00.   community potluck that is open to all. Bring a dish to share. $10 First-timers get a pass to come back for free.

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Ragtime Tea Dance. Mont Alto Ragtime and Tango Orchestra. Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe, Boulder. Lesson @ 1:30. $18 general admission, $13 CFOOTMAD members and students.

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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
English Country Dance. Colo. Springs Senior Center 1514 N. Hancock Approx $1.50 per session.

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
No Scandinavian Dancing in Boulder. Beginning classes start Sep. 21.

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8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. CFOOTMAD Boulder Community Contra Dance. George Marshall with Wild Asparagus. Avalon Ballroom , 6185 Arapahoe, Boulder. Lesson @ 7:15. $17 gen, $7 students

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3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Beginning Waltz, a 3-class series. Pearl Street Studio in Boulder.  $10


8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. CFOOTMAD English & Early American DanceChris Kermiet with Julia Hayes & Teri Rasmusson Berkeley Community Church , 3701 West 50th Ave., Denver. $10/$8.


8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FoTD Contra George Marshall with Wild Asparagus. Club Tico still undergoing renovations so Wild Asparagus will play at the  Fort Collins Senior Center ,1200 Raintree Dr. near Shields & Drake, Ft. Collins. Lesson @ 7. $17 gen, $7 students


7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. PPTD CO Spgs Dance*. TBA —  TBA. Hillside Community Center, SE corner S. Institute & Fountain. Lesson at 7:10. $8, $4 for students with ID. For info: www.geocities.com/pptdcontra/.

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2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CFOOTMAD Dance.
George Marshall with Wild Asparagus.     Includes a bonus hour of waltzing from 1:00 - 2:00 prior to the contra. Highlands Masonic Center , 3550 N. Federal Blvd, Denver. $17 gen, $7 students


2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.   Waltz lessons. Pearl Street Studio in Boulder.  $7

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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
English Country Dance. Colo. Springs Senior Center 1514 N. Hancock Approx $1.50 per session.

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Scandinavian Dancing beginning classes in Boulder.

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Attic Windows Deadline

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8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. CFOOTMAD Denver Community DancePaul Somlo with Balance & Swing. Highlands Masonic Center , 3550 N. Federal Blvd, Denver. Lesson @ 7:15. $10/$8

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1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
English Country Dance Colorado Springs. International Dance Club (IDC) (new location), 2422 Busch Ave (lower level). $5.

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Beginning Waltz, a 3-class series. Pearl Street Studio in Boulder.  $10

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2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Waltz, Rotary and Cross-Step Class,
intermediate to advanced. Pearl Street Studio in Boulder. $7

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Old–Time Music Jam *. Musicians of all levels welcome. Info: Ned Banta, 303 933 0895.

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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
English Country Dance. Colo. Springs Senior Center 1514 N. Hancock Approx $1.50 per session.

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Scandinavian Dancing beginning classes in Boulder.

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DENVER PRE-DANCE POTLUCKS

Second Fridays - 6 pm Highlands Masonic Center, 3550 N. Federal, Denver.  Please bring a dish to share.  Table Service Provided Or bring your own tableware so we won’t be contributing to the landfill.   Your partners in food: Deb, Ned, and Steve.  Questions? 720-320-7868
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It was four years ago this fall that the Avalon first opened the doors for dancing!   The first band to grace the stage at the Avalon Ballroom was Wild Asparagus.  Come Celebrate with CFOOTMAD and dance to the exciting calling and music of Wild Asparagus again.  Make a weekend of this great music and dance.  They will be appearing in Boulder Friday September 18th, Fort Collins Saturday September 19th, and Denver for a waltz/contra afternoon Sunday September 20th.


Why TWO Prices? Because members receive reduced admission to virtually all CFOOTMAD dances & events. For a nominal annual dues, you can too! To find out how contact us today.

(Occasionally events have two prices to reflect discounts available on early ticket purchase — follow links to find out more.)


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*Non-CFOOTMAD events are subject to change without notice!  — You may wish to confirm these event before making plans. (We will correct the calendar if we can — we appreciate receiving your corrections, updates, or new events)



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