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EVENTS & WORKSHOPS DANCES CLASSES
Dance Team Showdown
 
6th Annual Michigan DANCE FUN WEEKEND 2002  MAY 17-19 @ CMU - Line, Partner & Couple Workshop/open dancing Friday & Saturday evenings.
  
May 5, & June 2, 2002 Open Dance at Lansing Eagles $3 admission donated to American Kidney Foundation

 

 

 

The LAMPLIGHTER
Kalamazoo, MI
Hastings Knights of Columbus Hall
Kal Creek Kickers Dance Club
Haslett Honky Tonk
Middle School
Haslett, MI
Studio 110
Clio, Michigan
Bootscooters Dance Club
Michigan Center, Michigan
Wolverine Silverspur Dancers
Warren, Michigan
Blackberry Creek
Warren, MI
SPURS TOO
Midland,  Michigan
Omer City Hall
Omer, Michigan
GONE COUNTRY

DANCE INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

 

Tips: Check the local Fraternal Order of Eagles, Elk, and Moose
for public dance nights...also American Legion, VFW Halls.
Community Education Programs are a good resource for lessons.

PARISH COUNTRY ~ 517-676-3531
Dale & Jackie Parish
879 N College Rd
Mason Michigan 48854-9325

 

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Special Thanks to all the dancers and Instructors that attended MDFW 2001. We enjoyed meeting you and look forward to seeing you at MDFW 2002!

American Cancer Society Tri-County Jublilee 2002 

 

Note: There is a table at the bottom of this page with contact information to Past & Present Michigan Dance Fun Weekend Staff Members. We are grateful for their willing participation toward keeping the event a fun and informative weekend.

  We both look forward to seeing all of you at the 6th Annual Michigan Dance Fun Weekend at the Central Michigan University Student Activity Center in Mt. Pleasant,  Michigan, May 17, 18, & 19th, 2002 with Special Guest Instructors Brian Barakauskas,  Lou Ecken, & Barry & Dari Anne Amato. 

Most common question asked when we are out dancing is "Where to dance in the Lansing area?" Quick answer, "The days of a dance lesson in every local bar are gone but dancing is available almost every night of the week if you are willing to do a little driving
Sundays: Milt & Mary Simmons teach line & couples in Charlotte.
Tuesday: Perry City Hall Intermediate-advanced line dance lessons with Denise Stone
Thursday
: Lansing Metro Bowl Line Dancing contact Gene Norton
Jackson Moose - Couples & Line with Sharon Baker 517-750-3358

Friday: Lamplighter in Kalamazoo, Country Fever in Assyria, Masonic Temple in Michigan Center 
These are just a few of the places available for dancing along with weekend dances at your local Eagles, Moose, American Legion, & VFW's. Yes, there are places to dance. Please check out the listings below.

 

The Lamplighter
5301 Comstock Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Dances every Friday night!

Directions: From I-94, take the Sprinkle Rd Exit. Turn North. Look for M&M Auto Dealership and turn Right (East) onto Comstock. Look for Lamplighter Sign on Left side of road and parking and entrance is on the back side.

Wood Dance Floor - DJ'd music - Requests honored
Open dancing every Friday evening 7pm.

Questions Contact: Dawn Snyder 616-963-9584 email
: dawnsnyder@attbi.com

 

NEW LOCATION!!

Open dance sponsored by KAL CREEK KICKERS DANCE CLUB will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall, State Rd. in Hastings MI 
(no longer using Barlow Lake facility)
Come & Join The FUN!!
May 4th & 18th

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES - Dances held the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month. You do NOT have to be a member of the Kal Creek Kickers Dance Club to attend these dance dates.
Bring Your Own Drinks and Snacks
7-8:00 REVIEW
8-8:30 TEACH A DANCE
8:30-11:00 OPEN DANCE

For nore information please call: Barb Pierce 616-382-6158 or Deb Wisniewski 616- 795-9373

WEEKLY DANCE LESSONS Wednesday evenings 7-9:30pm FOR LINE & COUPLES: Community On Aging (Next to the Moose Lodge) in Hastings. $3.00 per person. For further information please call: Barb Pierce 616-382-6158 or Deb Wisniewski 616- 795-9373

 

NEW DATE!  
OPEN DANCING 
Date: June 9, 2002. (Sunday)
Place: LANSING EAGLES, 4700 W. GRAND RIVER, LANSING, MICHIGAN.
Time: 5:00 - 10:00.
Cover Charge: $3.00 per person (Members and Non-Members).
Cash Bar.
Bring your own CD's.
Bring your own snacks.
Cover charge will be donated to the American Kidney Fund.

QUESTIONS: DO NOT Call the Eagles
QUESTIONS: CALL MIKE BECK 
(home) 989-834-5518 (work) 517-885-9083

DIRECTIONS: The Lansing Eagles is located at 4700 W. Grand River in Lansing, approximately 1/3 mile West of the Capitol City
Airport and just East of Waverly Rd.

  

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WOLVERINE SILVERSPUR DANCERS  
Italian American Cultural Center in the Christopher Columbus Hall
at 12 Mile & Imperial Drive (12 Mile & Hoover)
Warren, Michigan

DANCE DATES: Sat. March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14, and New Years Eve at the Italian American Cultural Center, south of 12 Mile east of Hoover, Warren. 7:30-11:30. 
Admission:$7.00 General / $6.00 WSD members
Visit club online: www.wolverinesilverspurs.org 

 

NEW!!  Blackberry Creek - Schedule for 2002
Location: Italian Cultural Center, 28111 Imperial Dr. Warren - 12 Mile Rd. Between Schoenherr & Hoover
Dance Dates: February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24

Beverage and munchies are provided
Doors open at 7:00pm
Dance lesson at 7:30pm followed by open dancing from 8 - 11:30pm

Large Wooden Dance Floor to accommodate all types of dancing for couples and line dancers. Everyone is welcome, Singles or Couples
Beginner or Advanced dancers, Join us for an evening Country Music and Dancing. Our goal is to make sure you have an enjoyable evening. So if your have a free Friday , drop by for a little Southern Hospitality and a lot of dancing to the latest hits.
For information Contact: Helen Azelio

 

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BootScooters Dance Clu
b ~ Open to the Public
Michigan Center, MI 

First Dance of the Season:
Sunday, September 9, 2001 3-7pm

A non-profit country dance club--kept simple and fun for everyone.  Meets the second Sunday of each month from 3:00 p.m. thru 7:00 p.m. September - May, at the Michigan Center Masonic Hall, 355 Napoleon Rd., Michigan Center, MI.  Music is by Dance Company DJ's and Al Daly.
Contact Information: Kathy Baldwin (517)592-8781 or Jan Woodard (517)589-9970

Dues are $10.00 per year to be paid at the September Dance. For persons joining the club in January or later the membership fee will be $6.00 per person. Price of dance per member is $4.00 /person or NON-MEMBERS $7.00 /person.
Includes snack; donation for pop. Door prizes, Non-stop music. (Set-up persons should be there by 2:30pm)

 

NEW DANCE DATES!
Haslett Honky Tonk - Haslett MI Winter Dances - Line & Couples - Wood Floor - DJ music
  January 25, February 22 and March 8.
Times 7:30 t0 11:30.
Location: Haslett Middle School on Franklin Street just off Marsh Road.
$7 per person. Jim DeForest Host-Instructor

 

NEW DANCE DATES!
DANCING
with ROOD COUNTRY

Charlie & Nancy Rood - 989-846-8331

Classes:
Omer City Hall, Omer Michigan
~ US-23 right across of Ziggy's Restaurant
Tuesday
7:00 - 9:00 Dance Class: Intermediate Line & Couples $5.00 Walk-ins Welcome

Gladwin Intermediate School - Gladwin MI 
Monday 7-9pm Beginners Line. Walk-ins welcome $5 per class 

Evening Dances at Omer City Hall:
Friday, April 25th
7:30-11:30pm,  Line & Couples $7 per person 

Bring your own snacks and drinks.

Hosted by Instructors Charlie & Nancy Rood

 

DANCE WITH ED & MARY WHITE
egma@tir.com

Studio 110, Clio Michigan
Open Dancing Every Saturday Night
Lessons at 7pm - Dance till 11pm
Studio 110 is located on the North side of M-57, the third business West of Clio Road in downtown Clio. The Studio has 2400 sq. ft. wooden dance floor and is air conditioned.
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
Admission is $7.00 at the door.

For lesson days & times please contact Ed & Mary

 

SPURS TOO! DANCE CLUB 
700 Poseyville Rd
Midland MI 48640

517-631-2930.
Owners: Gary & Janice Cudney   For information contact
Sandra
517-631-2930.
Owners: Gary & Janice Cudney   For information contact Sandra

Wood Floor

Non-Smoking

Lessons M-Th

Spurs Too
Social Dancing
Weekend Hours

Friday nights: Open dancing 8:00 until 12:00 midnight.
Saturday nights: 7:00 until 12:00 midnight. Cover charge is $5.00 at the door. The club has water for free and pop is $.75; you are welcome to bring your won snacks and drinks. Spurs Too is a non-smoking club.
Sundays: Open for rental

DIRECTIONS TO
SPURS TOO

Take I-75 to U.S. 10 to Midland.  Take the first Midland exit (Business 10), turn left on Poseyville Road (about two miles after the expressway ends).  Spurs Too is located on Poseyville Road (about 1 ½ miles on the right).

 

Dance Parties with Jim Bob & the Country Kickers

Spurs Too is the home of the Country Kickers. They invite you to join them for a birthday/potluck celebration on the first Saturday of each month. Bringing a dish to pass is optional and table service is provided. 

Be sure to come and join our celebration and enjoy one of Holly's famous birthday cakes!! To inquire about joining the Kickers or purchasing t-shirts, please ask at the club or email Sharps.
 
Monday - WCS
Starting Nov 5,
West Coast Swing with Lou Ecken & John Maxson. Dance Technique 7-8pm & WCS 8-9pm. For details contact: louecken@hotmail.com or phone Lou at 517-832-9328 or John at 517-631-9349.

Tuesdays 
Line & Couples

Intermediate Partner Dancing starts at 6:30 p.m. with Mike Ockert. 
Intermediate Line Dancing at 8:00 p.m. with Jim Bob Szollosi. For more information, please contact Jim Bob Szollosi at 517-631-1435.

Wednesday

No classes at this time.

Thursday Nights
with Sharp Country

Instructors: Dick & Sandra Sharp
Line Class 6:30pm
Couples: 8pm

sandra@journey.com or 517-832-7582

Visit Sharp Country Website

 

Country Fever Dance Ranch
M-66 & West Lake Rd
Assyria MI
(616) 758-3939

Please Call for Lesson Schedule information.
Friday & Saturday nights open dancing.

 

PERRY CITY HALL
3rd Floor
Perry Michigan

Tuesdays - 7 to 9 pm
$3.00 per week  (pay as you go)
Intermediate/Advanced level line dancing
with DENISE STONE
 

mailto:deestone@asiserve.net

 

Stepping Out With Maria
Maria & Steve Mayo
Muskegon MI 
Ph:231-737-9969
email: meemayo@home.com 

Teaching line dancing out of their home studio on Tuesday
nights at 5:30 and 7:00?  Couples is by appointment at this time.

 

Lansing Metro Bowl
Lansing, MI

Line dancing at Metro-Bowl on Thursday nights from 7 to 10.
Contact: Gene Norton
deltadigs@aol.com


Michigan C/W Dance Instructors (plus a couple of out-state friends)
  
Please contact them as to individual class schedules, availability for fund raisers and dance parties they may be hosting.

Sharp Country
Dick & Sandra Sharp
Midland MI
517-832-7582
sandra@journey.com

Barry & Dari Anne Amato
website

Dancin' With Maria
Maria & Steve Mayo
Muskegon MI
231-737-9969
meemayo@attbi.com 

Kelvin Elvidge
Sterling Heights, MI
810-979-0818
kelvinmich@hotmail.com

Geoffrey & Carol Dingler
St. Joseph, MI
YdanceCarol@aol.com

Barb Pierce
Kalamazoo MI
616-382-6158
DancinBoot@aol.com

Helen Azelio
Detroit MI
313-526-9432
Bberryprod@aol.com

Lou Ecken
Midland MI
517-832-9328
louecken@hotmail.com

Ken & Joyce Strand
Allegan M
616-673-6730I
strandK@allegan.net

Ed & Mary White
Columbiaville MI
810-793-8170
egma@tir.com

Denise Stone
Owosso MI
517-725-9114
deestone@asiserve.net

Ray & Mary Corde
Huber Heights Ohio
937-263-2159
CORDERF@aol.com

Dawn & Wayne Snyder
Battle Creek, MI
616-963-9584
dawnsnyder@attbi.com

Vic & Bobby Quick
Niles, MI
616-684-7772
VQuick2001@cs.com

Fran Yeager
Elkhart Indiana
219-264-3035
Fran.Yeager.B@bayer.com

Mark & Diana Merchant
517-624-4567
Mark-Diana

Charlie & Nancy Rood
Standish MI
517-846-8331
charrood@sch-net.com

Dixie &Terry Ritter
Cheboygan MI
616-625-2465
tdix5678@webtv.net

 

Holly Beamish
Midland MI
hollybob2@aol.com

Stu & Lynn Hency
Shelby Twp, MI
810-739-6971
stu.lynn.hency@juno.com
 
Dale & Jackie Parish
Mason MI 48854
517-676-3531
jpdp@parishcountry.com

Jan Robarge
Ossineke MI
(517) 471-2138 
jandwa@hotmail.com

John Maxson
Midland, MI
JDMX1221@aol.com
  Monte & Sadie Higgins
Albuquerque, NM
monsad@juno.com
 Jim DeForest
Williamston MI
517-655-2503
deforest@voyager.com
BJ Dance Company
Gerald Houghton
Betty Schwind
jerry@houghton.net
bj@linedancer.com
Patricia Gregory
Flint MI
810-235-3778
Pgregory@aol.com
Ron Kline
Ypsilanti MI
PaintCrk1@aol.com
Jo Everhart
Perry MI
517-625-3693
digitjo@tds.net
Merle & Sally Shock
Eastpointe, MI
810-772-4765
sshock9189@aol.com
Floyd & Ella Meerman
Grand Ledge MI
517-627-7876
EllieFever@aol.com

"HILLBILLY RICK"
hillbillyr@aol.com

Sandra & Rich Whip
Gawn MI
231-263-5208
richard950@juno.com