FMDS strives to create an inclusive folk community by teaching, practicing, and promoting traditional dance and song styles both on and off campus. We will host trips to nearby dances and festivals, and with time and support, this community hopes to bring these traditions to Mount Holyoke through a regular dance series. This organization exists to provide a space that is accepting and inclusive of all people regardless of gender, race, sexuality, ability, or socioeconomic status.
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FMDS strives to create an inclusive folk community by teaching, practicing, and promoting traditional dance and song styles both on and off campus. We will host trips to nearby dances and festivals, and with time and support, this community hopes to bring these traditions to Mount Holyoke through a regular dance series. This organization exists to provide a space that is accepting and inclusive of all people regardless of gender, race, sexuality, ability, or socioeconomic status.
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Wed, Apr 15, 2026 7pm to 10pm
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Come join us for a field to the local Amherst contra dance! Free admission for the first 7 students who sign up! 7:30pm - 10:00pm dance 7:00pm intro lesson Masks are required, please wear a KN95 or...
Sat, Apr 4, 2026 7pm to 10pm
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Flourish into spring with our last contra dance of the semester! Beginner's lessons starts at 7:00 and dancing from 7:30 to 10:00pm in the Blanchard Great Room. Live folk music will be played by...
Blanch Great Room, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075, United States
Sun, Mar 8, 2026 7pm to 10pm
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Come join us on March 8th for an evening of dance and live folk music! No experience is necessary to learn contra dance this evening, come to the beginner's workshop at 7:00pm and the dance will...
Blanchard Great Room, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075, United States
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 7pm to 9pm
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Come join the Mount Holyoke Folk Music and Dance Society in a fun evening of singing, clapping along, playing your instrument, or just vibing to the music! We'll be singing a variety of sea...
Cochary Pub and Kitchen, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075, United States
Sun, Oct 5, 2025 7pm to 9pm
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The full evening of contra you've all been waiting for! We will have a beginner's workshop open to all and the rest of the evening will be newcomer friendly and intermediate dances. Or, just come...
Sun, Apr 13, 2025 7pm to 10pm
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We're hosting an easy beginner's lesson to contra dancing! Come see what the Folk Music and Dance Society is about! Contra dance is a type of traditional New England social dance. No experience is...
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