Chance Dance
CHANCE DANCE 2026
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CHANCE DANCE CONTRA DANCE:
Saturday, 2/28/2026
Location: Christ Episcopal Church, 101 N. Fountain Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- Mound City Slickers)
- Money Back Guarantee (for inclement weather)
- Old Jawbone
- Potluck
Chance Dance Guarantee: If we have snow or ice, call John or Kathy Coffman at (573) 271-0643 to see if the dance has been cancelled. If you have snow or ice along your route, you may need to cancel. Either way, we will refund your money.
Potluck Dinner: We plan to have a potluck dinner on Saturday evening.
Contra Dance Help: We will ask your help with tasks such as moving tables and setting up and cleaning up the meal.
Chance Dance Questions: Contact John or Kathy Coffman at (573) 271-0643 johndcoffman55@gmail.com
Bands: Mound City Slickers play old time string band music with passion, drive, and humor. The band features Sean Belt (fiddle, ukulele), Lindell Blackford (fiddle, mandolin), Rich Hibbs (banjo), Rich Egan (keyboard), and Keith Dudding (guitar, mandolin). Old Jawbone is a three piece band that plays toe tapping, traditonal music with heart and soul. The band stars Dedo Norris (fiddle), Jeremiah Evans (banjo), and Jim Nelson (guitar).
Contra Dance Open Calling: Bring your calling cards.
More Contra Dancing: Dance in St. Louis Sunday evening from 7 - 9:30 p. Google "Childgrove Country Dancers" or go to www.childgrove.org for directions and details.
Planned Schedule:
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Contra Dance to Mound City Slickers
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Potluck Dinner
6:oo p.m. to 9:00p: Contra Dance to Old Jawbone
Chance Dance 2026 Location: Christ Episcopal Church, 101 North Fountain Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Look for the Red Door.
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Registration:
Take advantage of early registration prices and our money back guarantee for inclement weather. We will send you a confirming e-mail when we receive your registration.
Name(s): _________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________
E-Mail Address: __________________________________________________
Entire Day (postmarked on or before 2/21/26): $20 X ________ = $________
*Individual Session (Afternoon or Evening) - Pay at Door. Price is $15 per session and includes Potluck
Students 1/2 price ($7/session at door, or $10 for entire day if registered in advance)
Make checks payable to: Cape Friends of Traditional Music and Dance
C/O John Coffman
656 Highland Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4727
Chance Dance Housing: Requests for (sleeping bag) space will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited, so make your request early. Please submit housing requests with your registration, postmarked on or before 2/21/26. I request sleeping bag space for ________ number of dancers. (Bring an air mattress or mat.) Please indicate special needs, such as smoking, allergies, etc.:
Special Needs: ________________________________________________________________________
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