ABOUT US
The Merry Mixers Square Dance Club is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that supports and promotes the activities of square and round dancing. Both of these types of dancing are offered at our regular dances, which are held on the 2nd Saturday, September through May. The club also offers beginner square dance lessons in order to keep our membership fluid and enthusiastic.
The club was founded in 1952, by Frank and Maxine Simpson. They taught between 8 and 12 coupes how to square dance in their basement for years. Frank also became a caller and taught many other callers throughout his career. The club has gone through many changes and many, many dancers in these past 60 years, and our current membership reflects a wide variety of ages, professions and personalities, which is what makes it FUN!
Square dancing is a world-wide activity, so no matter where you are--new area, state or country-- you can find a dance and meet new people. Here in this area, there are clubs in Fort Morgan, Loveland, Fort Collins and Longmont (just to name a few) so it is possible to dance several times a week, if you want!
Today, modern square dancing is NOT just what you learned in school--a do-si-do, a left allemande and promenade. There is much more to it which makes it much more fun, especially since now that we don't mind holding hands with another person! Women are not required to wear full skirts with petticoats; dancers today wear a variety of clothing. In addition, callers use songs from almost every genre of music, so it's not just for country music lovers.
We hope you will make an effort to try something new and healthy. If you want to know more, please email us at
The Merry Mixers Board
The Merry Mixers is guided by an executive board comprised of 5 positions. Each position may be held by a couple or an individual. Each board members service a 2-year term. Terms are staggered for continuity:
Even years: elections for President, Secretary, Communications/Marketing
Odd years: elections for Treasurer, Vice President
Mountains and Plains Square Dance Council (MAPSDC) Representatives are not elected separately from the 5-member board. One or two board members attend MAPSDC meetings depending on their availability.
Current Merry Mixers Board Members
President - Sheree Angus (Term: July 1, 2026 - July 1, 2028)
Vice-Presidents - Christine Simpson (Term: July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2027)
Treasurer - Eric Angus (Term: July 1, 2026 - July 1, 2028)
Secretary - vacant
Marketing - Tracy Hume (Term: July 1, 2026 - July 1, 2028)
Club Members
Of course, the Merry Mixer club members are the most important part of this club. Without their enthusiastic participation in club activities, there would be no club for the board to serve. We thank all our members for making this such a great club and the photo to the left demonstrates this fact a thousand fold!
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About Lessons Merry Mixers invites you to take part in our next session of beginner lessons so you can join us on the dance floor! No previous experience is needed, and you don't need a partner to participate. Current club members serve as "angels" during lessons, meaning they partner with new dancers to help them learn the calls. Square dancing is not difficult--if you can follow directions (the caller always tells us what to do) and walk, you can square dance. Coming to lessons is like coming to your own little dance every week and that is a lot of fun, right there! Come have some fun with us and meet some new friends on the dance floor! |
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