It is not necessary to bring a partner. Some people find the floor slick and others find it sticky, so you might bring more than one pair of shoes and see which works best. We try to have one workshop emphasizing line or circle dancing and one emphasizing couple dancing. Other special workshops may be held as opportunities arise. Some workshops include singing or instrumental techniques as as well as dancing.
Meals featuring cuisine appropriate to the workshop are usually prepared.
See Schedule of Coming Events for coming workshops. Dance music is normally from recordings, but on some occasions dancers are able to enjoy the spontaneity of live music, performed by IFDA members or outside guests. Time is allowed on a request basis for anyone wishing to play dance music. Live Scandinavian music - Usually featured during part of the Sunday Scandinavian couple dance sessions, played by the St. Louis Spellmannslag, an informal Scandinavian fiddle group. Sometimes featured at workshops, or at folk-dance sessions on special occasions.