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 will be beginning our new season on October 13th, 2007. Our season runs on the 2nd Saturdays from October through June.
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 or Bill Brown 231 228 6149 or send an email to Pat Hoekje at pat@dancetc.com.


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 some of the dances. These are for anyone interested in sharing a tune or two. See the schedule below.

2007/ 2008 Season
BST Calendar of Events


October 13, 2007


Picture of Chris Williams and Ruby
4:30-6:30 Jamboree - come share a tune with others. Contact Chris Williams for more information 231-932-5484
7:00-7:45 p.m. Basics workshop
8:00-11:00 p.m. Dance to the music of Tanglemere and calling of Dan Gorno.
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 10, 2007
Jamboree: 4:30-6:30
Workshop: 7-7:45pm Beginning and Beyond! get the extra nuances with those great moves!
Dance 8:00-1100PM Music provided by The Tanglemere calling by Patricia Hoekje


December 8, 2007

The Rhythm Billies will be back again to WOW! us with their music and songs!
There will be a potluck at 6pm, folks from the Jamboree will be providing music during the dinner
hour as well as The Rhythm Billies will give a mini concert prior to dancing at 8pm.
DON'T FORGET TO BRING A WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT!
We usually have a variety of callers to round out the night.

January 12, 2008
4:30-6:30 P.M. Jamboree
7:00-7:45 P.M. Waltz Workshop
8:00-11:00 P.M. Glen Morningstar will be here to call to the music of Fog Harbor.

February 9, 2008


4:30-6:30 P.M. Jamboree
7:00-7:45 P.M. Another couples dance workshop, a continuation of waltz.
8:00-11:00 P.M. Music by The Walloons and calling by Patricia Hoekje


March 8, 2008


4:30-6:30 P.M. Jamboree,
7:00-7:45 P.M. Irish Ceili dance steps, 3's and 7's, learn a jig for St Patty's Day on the 17th!
8:00-11:00 P.M Music by Malarchy featuring Jesse Mellieux, Chris Williams, Linda Liebenaw,
Bob Saddler and Ruby John, and our caller is Mike Clark from Kalamazoo!

March 22, 2008

NOT A BAYSIDE EVENT
Summit City Grange Hall Dance located in Summit City just south of Kingsley.
7-10 P.M. Squares and Rounds
Live music with Straight Forward Bluegrass Band

April 12, 2008


4:30-6:30 P.M. Jamboree
7:00-7:45 P.M. basics workshop
8:00-11:00 P.M. Music provided by Pat O'Gorman, Julie Schyrer and family from Canada:
Dan Gorno will be our caller for the evening


May 10, 2008


4:30-6:30 P.M. Jamboree
7:00-7:45 Basics dance workshop.
8:00-11:00 P.M.Music by the Rhythm Billies from Remus Michigan with calling by Patricia Hoekje!

June 14, 2008


PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS DANCE!!
LOCATION IS IN EMPIRE. 1 BLOCK WEST OF M-22 AND M-72, WHITE BUILDING ON NORTH SIDE
OF STREET. CAN'T MISS IT!!

6:pm Potluck for everyone.

A general membership meeting will occur at this dance. Voting for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer,
If anyone is interested in becoming a part of our organazation, we welcome you.
7:00-7:45 P.M. General membership meeting will follow the potluck and may end earlier than 7:45
8:00-11:00 P.M. Roger Diggle from Madison Wisconsin will be returning to lead us through some great dances
along with Dr Grangelove from the Ann Arbor area!

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 or Bill Brown at 231-228-6149 or contact Pat Hoekje at : Pat@DanceTC.com


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