Contra Dancing

Black Rose members Danna Moore and Bill Schmitz and their band “Blueberry Hill” often play at a local contra dance, put on by Pikes Peak Traditional Dance (PPTD).

  • When: First Sundays, 2:00 - 4:30 pm - with beginning lessons at 1:30 pm.

  • Where: International Dance Club 2422 Busch Ave.

  • Cost: $10 adults, $5 students, and children under 13 free with a paying adult.

  • No partner needed and no special dress. 

  • Bring a snack to share if you like, but please no peanut products!

See pptdcontra.com for more information.

Contra Dance Showcase

On 5th Wednesdays of the month, there is a donation-based contra dance at the Buffalo Lodge led by Black Rose member Reid Miller, caller and teacher for PPTD.

  • When: Wed., April 30th (tentative) from 6:00-8:00 pm

  • Where: Buffalo Lodge, 2 El Paso Blvd., Colorado Springs

  • Music by Black Thorne Ceili Band

  • No experience needed

  • Instruction provided

  • Suggested donation: $10+

  • Watching and listening are free

  • Bar open and n/a beverages available

See the Showcase page for the exact schedule for this and other Showcase events.

This is a FUN event you won’t want to miss!