Welcome to New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society!

NM FolkMADS is a non-profit organization which promotes and teaches traditional music and dance. Our reach includes Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos.


Upcoming Events

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Contra Dances: Santa Fe
2nd & 4th Saturdays at Odd Fellows Hall, 7:30-10:30pm. 

Contra Dances: Albuquerque
1st Saturdays at Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 7:30pm-10:00pm. 

Family Dances: Albuquerque
February 17 and March 16 (3rd Saturdays) at Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 10:30AM-12:30PM

English Country Dances: Albuquerque
2nd Sundays at Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 7:30pm-10:00pm.

Albuquerque Megaband Jam/Practice ***New Venue and time starting March ***
3rd Saturday (beginning in March), at High and Dry Brewing, 529 Adams St NE, 3pm-5pm, Free.

Santa Fe Megaband Jam/Practice
1st & 3rd Thursdays at Odd Fellows Hall, 6:30-8:30pm, Free. 


Registration for 2024 FolkMADness is now open!

29th Annual FolkMADness
Music, Song & Dance Weekend
Socorro, New Mexico
May 24-27, 2024

Music by: Amy Englesberg & Cedar Stanistreet, Toss the Possum, and more!
Calling by: Jeremy Korr, Lo Peckman, and more!
Singing led by: Jeremy Carter-Gordon and Lauren Breunig 

Register by April 7 for on-campus housing! A preliminary schedule will be released in March.


New Family Dance Miniseries 

FolkMADS is putting on a Family Dance miniseries!
On the third Saturdays of February and March we’ll have a time for family focused fun!

There will be dance, movements, songs and more to live music and a wonderful group of callers. 

When: Saturdays February 17 and March 16 – 10:30AM to 12:30PM
Where: Albuquerque Square Dance Club, 4915 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Who: Everyone! This is a family focused events with dances and songs targeted towards kids, but people of all ages and skill levels are welcome, no experience necessary. 


Sage Assembly is Back! March 30, 2024

Sage Assembly – A Southwestern English Ball – Is back on Saturday March 30, 2024.

Location: FUSION | 708 in Albuquerque

Rehearsal: 1-3 PM
Fancy* Dress Ball: 7 – 10:30 PM

Dance Master: David Macemon
Music: Panda Stomp with The Parson Sisters

Important Note: If we do not have 40 dancers registered by March 1st, we will be looking to reschedule. Please register ASAP to ensure we can hold this event!

Register now to save your spot! Full details available here!


MUSIC

Music is the founding principle of FolkMADS. Find out more about local bands, practices, concerts, and jams on the Music page.

DANCE

Contra Dance and English Country Dance are our most frequent dances. We also host cross step waltzing events and occasionally throw in some Squares and Morris dances too. More information and a complete calendar of events can be found on the Events page.

CALLING

Callers are the bridge between the musicians and the dancers. Navigate to the Callers page to find out more about regional callers and how to learn to call.

NEWS

FolkMADS creates many opportunities for music and dance. See what we’re up to!


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