Dance - Community Organizations

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Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group (BOTMDG)

Websitehttp://bloomingtoncontra.org/
Description

BOTMDG is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of Old Time musicians, callers, and dancers in a nurturing and friendly atmosphere. It is a non-profit organization that is run entirely through the efforts of volunteers — your help is always needed and welcome! BOTMDG is one of the oldest groups of its kind in the country. Every Wednesday evening (no exceptions!) they convene for live Old Time fiddle, New England, and Irish dance tunes. Callers lead contra, square, and occasionally English set dancing. This type of dance has a devout and enthusiastic following around the world.
Community Organizations Subjects
March 9, 2023

Bloomington Quarry Morris Dancers

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Bloomington-Quarry-Morris/207461709287573
Address1243 E. Matlock Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47408
Description

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Morris dancing is a traditional village festival dance from England. The dances Bloomington Quarry Morris performs are from the Cotswold area of England, as well as some Midwest American dances. Bloomington Quarry has performed at dawn on Mayday at the Courthouse over 25 years, the Shipshewana May festival and ethnic and renaissance festivals in Terre Haute, Indianapolis and South Bend.

Will perform for groups. Looking for new dancers and musicians. Requires once a week commitment October through Memorial Day.
ContactJim Morgan (Squire)
812-322-7172
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January 19, 2023

Indiana State Association of Middle Eastern Teachers and Dancers (ISAMETD)

Websitehttp://www.isametd.com/
AddressIN
Description

Non-profit association for persons interested in Middle Eastern dance or belly-dance instruction. From website: "The Indiana State Association of Middle Eastern Teachers and Dancers (ISAMETD)...works to promote shows which will display the talents of the members, creates and supervises classes which educate and train those persons interested in Middle Eastern Dance as an art form, and organizes and promotes educational seminars devoted to gaining historical perspective of Middle Eastern Dance."
ContactBette Lucas (Bloomington Contact)
donna [at] allaboutbellydance.com
812-330-1831
Community Organizations Subjects
October 31, 2017

Windfall Dancers

Websitehttps://windfalldancers.wordpress.com/
AddressWindfall Studio
101 N. Dunn St.
Bloomington, IN 47408
Description

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Windfall Dancers is Bloomington's oldest community modern dance collective. We are a fully qualified 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization governed by a board of directors. Windfall is comprised of a community of people who love to dance. Windfall Dancers is always working to make sure that Bloomington has a space where the community can come together to create, learn, and enjoy dance
ContactKay Olges (President)
school [at] windfalldancers.org
812-334-0506
Additional Contactwindfall [at] windfalldancers.org
Community Organizations Subjects
January 19, 2023