Last updated 02/25/2010

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.

2009/ 2010 Season
BST Calendar of Events

October 10, 2009


Jamboree: 4:30-6:30 P.M. - come share a tune with others. Contact Chris Williams for more information 231-421 1278 or 231 645 2446
Dance to the music of Fog Harbor with instruction and calling by Patricia Hoekje.
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 14, 2009
Jamboree:
Workshop: 7-7:45pm Continuing basic skills workshop We plan on building on skills taught at the October's dance.
Dance 8:00-1100PM Music provided by Tanglemere Instruction and calling by Daniel Gorno.

December 12, 2009
Holiday Party and Dance
Potluck begins at 6p.m.
7-8 p.m. Program
8-11 Dance - to The Rhythm Billes
We usually have a variety of callers to round out the night.


January 9, 2010
4:30-6:30 P.M. Jamboree
7:00-7:45 P.M. basics workshop
8:00-11:00 P.M. Dance band is Harbor Hoedown featuring John Richey, Ron Fowler and Jan Fowler
Mark Hillegonds from Ann Arbor will be our caller
Housing available for folks who are traveling some distance. Please call Barb Disborough at 231-275-0029

January 30, 2010

SPECIAL 5TH SATURDAY DANCE - a More Advanced dance than our regular 2nd Saturday Dances
C MIKE CLARK will be calling to the music of TANGLEMERE!
7-10:30 p.m. $10

February 13, 2010
4:30-6:30 P.M. Jamboree
7:00-7:45 P.M. Basic skills workshop.
8:00-11:00 P.M. Music by Marlarky and dances called by Pat Hoekje
Housing available for folks who are traveling some distance. Please call Barb Disborough at 231 275-0029
Any questions call Julie at (231) 313 2596

February 26-28, 2010
Here is an out of town dance opportunity!
Ann Arbor Dawn Dance FRIDAY NIGHT, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DANCING!!!!!
http://www.aactmad.org/sa/ddw/ddw_home.html


March 13, 2010
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Special- 2 dances, afternoon dance with less walk throughs for more experienced dancers
and the regular dance in the evening for everyone.
Lisa Joy Ornstein from Chicago will be calling
Music by Schryer/O’Gorman/Lefebvre clan, otherwise known as the O’SCHRAVES
2-5 p.m. More challenging dance. Need to know the basics.
7 p.m. Basics Workshop
8-11 p.m.Regular dance

**********PRICING IS DIFFERENT THIS MONTH ONLY
Afternoon / Evening
Adult - $12/ $10
Members - $10 / $8
Student w/ID $10/ $6
Housing available for folks who are traveling some distance. Please call Barb Disborough at 231 275-0029.


April 10, 2010


4:30-6:30 P.M. Jamboree
7:00-7:45 P.M. Workshop
8:00-11:00 P.M. Dance - Music by Hammer Heads and dance calling by Pat Hoekje and Dave Goodwin.



May 8, 2010
4:30-6:30 P.M. Jamboree
7-7:45 P.M. Workshop
8-11 P.M. Dance- Music by Hammer Heads
Calling by Ken Gall from Indiana

May 22nd
ANOTHER 5TH ADVANCED SATURDAY DANCE IN SUMMIT CITY
Music by Rhythm Billies, caller yet to be determined
Dancing from 2-5:30 p.m. $10
If you wish to stay, the Grange Hall has their regularly scheduled dance the same evening with a dinner prior to dancing.
Grange dinner - suggested donation $5, Grange dance - suggested donation $5

Housing available for folks who are traveling a long ways, contact Barb Disborough at 231 275 0029


June 12, 2010 Last Dance of our Season!!!!!!
Note: Location change-Empire Townhall-downtown
7:00-7:45 P.M. Workshop
8:00-11:00 P.M. Dance - Music by Aunt Lou and the Oakland County All-Stars
Dances called by Glen Morningstar.

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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