Last updated 01/27/2012

The BAYSIDE TRAVELLERS 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. 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 s p.m

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
Take W Front St from Division (US31/M37) in Traverse City, west 4.5 miles. Camp is on an 'S' curve. Look for a marquee on the north side of the road, turn in anbd follow it to the main lodge.
If you wish to contact someone, call Julie Brown at 231 313 2596 or send an email to Patricia Reeser 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).

2011/ 2012 Season
BST Calendar of Events

October 8, 2011
First dance of the season. Location at Twin Lakes Camp
7 P.M. Basic Skills workshop
8 P.M. Dance to Aunt Lou and the Oakland County Allstars with caller Glen Morningstar


November 12, 2011
7 P.M. BASIC SKILLS WORKSHOP
8 P.M. FOG HARBOR AND CALLER TO BE ANNOUNCED

December 10, 2011
Holiday Potluck and Dance
6 P.M. POTLUCK AND WHITE ELEPHANT DANCE followed by a short program
8 P.M. DANCING TO Rhythm Billies with multiple callers!


January 14, 2012
7 P.M. BASIC SKILLS WORKSHOP
8-11 P.M. HAMMERHEADS AND CALLER TO BE ANNOUNCED

February 11, 2012
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7 P.M. BASIC SKILLS WORKSHOP
8-11 P.M. WOODLAND CELTIC AND CALLER IS KEN GALL
FROM INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA

March 10, 2012
7 P.M. BASIC SKILLS WORKSHOP
8-11 P.M. BAND IS HARBOR HOEDOWN WITH TIM JENKINS
FROM WISCONSIN


April 14 2012
7 P.M. BASIC SKILLS WORKSHOP
8-11 P.M. BAND IS DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT AND CALLER TO BE ANNOUNCED

May 12, 2012
7 P.M. BASIC SKILLS WORKSHOP
8-11 P.M.BAND IS TANGLEMERE WITH DRAKE MEADOWS
AS THE CALLER.


June 09, 2012 Last Dance of our Season!!!!!!
7 P.M. BASIC SKILLS WORKSHOP
8-11 P.M. BAND IS AUNT LOU AND THE OAKLAND COUNTY ALLSTARS
WITH GLEN MORNINGSTAR CALLING

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 Patricia Reeser Hoekje at : Pat@DanceTC.com

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