June 6, 2026, 9:00 AM
Downtown Dodge City, Kansas
Dancing is as American as apple pie, and Derrick Doty’s demonstration explores traditional dance in Kansas and its importance in social gatherings. Whether these dances were done in fancy parlors, majestic barns, in a makeshift space in a one- room school, or on a patch of grass during community festivals, participants today will have the chance to learn and experience the thrill of Kansas folk dance traditions, including quadrilles, square dances, circles, contras and more!
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
