Dance Schedule
January 30, 2010 Southeast Council Dance, Jackie Dole Center, 200 Front St., Hattiesburg, MS. Early rounds 7:00, Dance 7:30-10:00. Caller: Tim Marriner. Cuer: Richard and Frances Matthews. Mainstream & Plus Squares. Rounds: Phase II to IV. Free for Members of MSRDA so a good time to renew your membership! For more information Earvin Clark 601-989-2578 or earvin@tds.net.
February 5-6, 2010 Belles & Buoys 32st Mardi Gras Festival Fabulous Fifties! Woolmarket Community Center, 16320 Old Woolmarket Road, Biloxi, MS 39532 Caller: Mike Bramlett. Cuer: Pattie Wheelington. For more info Jim 228-896-7565, Tom 228-831-3127 or Tom 228-868-8684.
March 12 & 13, 2010 55th Annual Mississippi Sweetheart Festival sponsored by the Mississippi Square and Round Dance Association. Wahabi Shrine Temple, I-55 South, Exit 88 - Elton Rd, Jackson, Mississippi. Squares: Mike Bramlett, Garlard, Texas Rounds: Richard and Frances Matthews, Slidell, Louisiana For more information Ken & Bettie Millis, 601-825-1230 email rvingken@bellsouth.net .
May 15, 2010-Northeast Council Dance, Amory, MS Dance will be at the East Amory Community Center-Corner of Blvd. Drive & Hwy 25N. Caller-Robert Townsend Cuer-Gloria McMullin. For directions: call 662-871-7581 or 601-604-4452.
June 23-26, 2010 59th National Square Dance Convention Louisville, KY Louisville Again in 2010!
August 27-28, 2010 5th Annual Mississippi Clogging Extravaganza Camp Wesley Pines, Gallman, MS. Workshops, Competition and Exhibitions. For more information visit the website or contact Angie Miller at 601-906-2882.
September 2-5, 2010 Dance-A-Rama The 40th National Singles Dance, Labor Day Weekend Alexandria, VA (Washington D.C. area - train to mall)
October 15-16, 2010 48th Mid-South Square and Round Dance Festival / Night Train to Memphis, Memphis, TN St Paul United Methodist Church. 2949 Davis Plantation Rd at Hwy 64. Memphis, TN 901-494-6229 or 901-294-2399. Flyer
Old Stuff / Last Year
April 11-12, 2008 55th Annual Azalea Trail Azalea Hall, Mobile, AL Info 251-344-4688.
January 2009 January Jewel Round Dance Weekend, Shreveport, LA by pre-registration only as space is limited. 308-869-1879 (mbuck@sport.rr.com).
January 30-31, 2009 Lottie's Louisiana Hoedown, Ruston Civic Center, Ruston, LA Callers: Jerry Story, Lottie Ainsworth Cuers: Sonny & Charlotte Ezelle. Flyer For more information call 318-249-4147 or Email: lotTNray@centurytel.net
March 27-28, 2009 Alabama Jubilee, Friendship Hall, 1024 Old Walker Chapel Rd, Fultondale, AL (Birmingham), 7:00-10:30 pm.
April 3-5, 2009 Jamboree U.S.A. Pine Bluff Convention Center, Pine Bluff, AR. 4 Callers, $35 weekend, no partial sessions. Contact Tom Baker 228-831-3127 baknot@bellsouth.net
June 5-6, 2009 Mississippi 21st Annual Callers and Cuers Square and Round Dance Weekend, Roosevelt State Park, Morton, MS Featuring Mississippi Callers and Cuers. Friday Early Rounds 7:00-7:45, Dance 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. Saturday 10:00-11:30 AM Round Dance Work Shop, Plus Level Work Shop to be announced. Night: Early Rounds 7:00 - 7:45, Dance 8:00 - 10:00 PM.
July 11, 2009 Laurelaires 34th Anniversary & Ice Cream Dance, Laurel YWCO, 428 West Oak St, Laurel, MS 7:00-9:00 PM Squares and some Lines. Caller: Mark Castrcane, for more information 601-425-1151 or 601-296-0331.
August 1, 2009 Southwest Council Dance Hawkins United Methodist Church, Vicksburg, MS Caller: Lem Gravelle, Lafayette, LA Cuer: Richard Matthews, Slidell, LA 6:30 - 7:00 PM Open Mike Nite (for Callers & Cuers) 7:00 - 7:30 Early Rounds, 7:30 - 10:00 PM Dance.
October 23-24, 2009 21th Lake Tiak O'Khata Square Dance Festival, Louisville, MS. Featuring Bill Terrell & Robert Townsend on Squares and Gloria (Tom) on Rounds and Lines Main Dance (S/R/L) 8:00 -10:00, PM each night. Early Rounds before and Advanced Star Tips after Main Dance each night. Saturday includes Round & Lines, Callers Choice, Advanced, and Callerama. For more information Lee Fletcher at 80 Gibson Drive, Marion, AR 72364. Phone 870-735-2397 or email:rfletch@comcast.net. Website
October 31, 2009 Belles & Buoys, Lyman Senior Center, 14592 County Farm Road, Gulfport, MS Paul Marcum and the Shed House 3 from Nashville, TN. Dance 8:00 - 10:00. Info call 228-831-3127 or 228-868-8684.
November 7, 2009 Northwest Council Dance Stone Recreation Center, Washington St., Oxford, MS. Caller Robert Townsend, Arlington, TN Cuer: Gloria McMullin, Southhaven, MS Dance 7:00-10:00 P.M.
November 14, 2009 Laurelaire Harvest Dance, Laurel YWCO, 428 Oak St., Laurel, MS. Caller Wayne Smith, Dance is 7:00-9:00 p.m. Occasional line dance. For more info 601-425-1151.
December 19, 2009 Belles & Buoys Tony DiGeorge calling for the Christmas Dance. A free dance in appreciation of all the dancers who have supported the Belles & Buoys throught the year!
December 30-31, 2009 Year End Blast, St. Martin Community Center, Biloxi, MS Caller - Jerry Story, Cuers Richard and Francis Matthews, Two big nights! Flyer and Places to Stay.