# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MMTD Contra Dance at the First Christian Church of Columbia
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Doors and beginners lesson at 7, Dance at 7:30 pm

Location: The First Christian Church of Columbia 101 N. 10th Street, Columbia, MO.  Enter through the back basement gym door entrance indicated by the arrow in the picture.

Continue celebrating the new year by joining us at our first dance of 2026!  The River Ridge String band, with special guest, Dallas Dey, on keyboard, will be providing the tunes and Claire Baffaut will be calling the dances. This combo should make for a great evening of dancing. Don't miss it!

Never tried contra dancing before? We welcome beginners! Come at 7pm for a contra dance lesson or refresher and be ready to join in when dancing officially starts at 7:30.

Full admission price: $10
Listener and 18-25yo price: $5
17 and under: Free

You may now pay your admission via credit or debit card, Venmo, PayPal or Apple Pay!  Just use this link to pay before coming to the dance: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/VAUV54TARTVMJ
Then flash your receipt when you come in the door. Alternatively, there will be a QR code at the admissions table you can scan to go the the payment link once you arrive. A small additional fee is added to the electronic price to cover the fees we are charged for accepting electronic payments. Cash and Checks at the usual price will still be accepted at the door.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/mmtd-contra-dance-at-the-first-christian-church-of-columbia/200029400848151
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, new-year
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, Columbia, Missouri
- **lat**: 38.9528618
- **long**: -92.326828
- **full address**: First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, Columbia, Missouri, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MMTD Contra Dance at the First Christian Church of Columbia being held?
  - **A:** MMTD Contra Dance at the First Christian Church of Columbia takes place on Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm at First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, Columbia, Missouri, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MMTD Contra Dance at the First Christian Church of Columbia?
  - **A:** MMTD Contra Dance at the First Christian Church of Columbia is organized by Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MMTD Contra Dance at the First Christian Church of Columbia is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MMTD Contra Dance at the First Christian Church of Columbia sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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