Last updated 08/23/2010

The BAYSIDE TRAVELLERS COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY promotes traditional music and dance. Our goals are education, increased community awareness and participation in traditional and folk music and dance.  All ages, skills, and interest levels are welcome to participate.

We participate in SCRIP, a program where non-profits can earn money and in our case, stay active! Right now, Pat Hoekje has prepurchased gift cards that she is willing to sell these
to allow folks to try it out. A percentage of each gift card is given back through that business to a non-profit. That is how it works. Your gift card will not lose value.
You may also see what items are available through ordering if you don't find something listed here you are interested in using. www.shopwithscrip.com is the webpage
Pat will have them at the dance.
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Our dances are held at Gilbert Lodge at Twin Lakes Camp located at
6800 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684 unless otherwise noted
If you wish to contact someone, call Julie Brown 231 313-2596 or send an email to Pat Hoekje at pat@dancetc.com OR 231 946 9567.


Admission costs: 
$8.00 members
$10.00 general public
$6.00 Students ages 13-college with ID
FREE ages 12 and under
$12.00 individual membership (annual).
$17.00 family membership (annual).

Contra and Square dances are held on the second Saturday of the month, October through June.  Bands provide live music. All dances are taught, and no partner is necessary. Clean shoes are requested and a smooth bottom to the shoe is helpful for ease of movement. With our newdance floor installed it is important that we have clean shoes to change into once you have arrived at the hall. All dances start with a workshop from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.   Dances start at 8:00 p.m.
Note there will be Jamborees scheduled this year prior to the most of the dances. These are for anyone interested in sharing a tune or two. See the schedule below.

AUGUST 28, 2010 BARN DANCE!!!!
SPONSORED BY TRAVRSE COMUNITY MUSIC
LIVE MUSIC AND CALLER PATRICIA HOEKJE
TIME: 7-9 OR 10 P.M. ISH
LOCATION: 4285 E TRAVERSE HWY. TRAVERSE CITY MI
FROM TRAVERSE CITY, HEAD OUT M-72 WEST OF TOM'S WEST BAY, PAST TILTON RD AND JUST PAST WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH ON RIGHT
BIG BLUE FARMHOUSE AND RED BARN. IF YOU GET TO CO RD 651 YOU HAVE GONE TO FAR.
COST: DONATION ONLY
QUESTIONS? CALL CHRIS WILLIAMS 231 932 2227 OR EMAIL CAWILLI@CHARTER.NET

2010/ 2011 Season
BST Calendar of Events

October 9, 2010
First dance of the season. Location at Twin Lakes Camp
7 P.M. Basic Skills workshop
8 P.M. Dance to live music and caller - to be announced

Location: Twin Lakes Camp, Gilbert Lodge, 6800 N Long Lake Rd, it is west of Traverse City. Take W Front St from Division (US31/M37)west 4.5 miles.
Camp is on an 'S' curve. Look for a marquee on the north side of the road, turn in and follow it to the main lodge.


November 13, 2010
Jamboree:

December 11, 2010
Holiday Party and Dance
8-11 We usually have a variety of callers to round out the night.


January 8, 2011

February 12, 2011

March 12, 2011


April 9 2011


May 14, 2011


June 11, 2011 Last Dance of our Season!!!!!!
Note: Location change-Empire Townhall-downtown - address is 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI 49630

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP: Family $17, Individual $12, Students-college w/ID $6
Membership forms are available at dances and other "Bayside" sponsored
events. Membership entitles the holder to a discount entrance fee at all
dances, and provides much needed operating funds. Members receive a
newsletter with valuable dance information three times annually as well as.
the December dance is FREE with membership!!
Membership meetings are held twice a year, and volunteers are always needed.
Our snail mail address is Bayside Travellers Country Dance Society P.O. Box 1752, Traverse City Michigan 49685 

For further information you can contact Julie Brown at 231-313 2596 or contact Pat Hoekje at : Pat@DanceTC.com

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