Dance Across the Bridge for the
Idaho State Festival
in 2025
June 13-14, 2025
with Trails In Dance June 12
Jerome County Fairgrounds
205 North Fir Street
Jerome, Idaho
Square Dance --- the official folk dance of the state of Idaho
Idaho State Festival
in 2025
June 13-14, 2025
with Trails In Dance June 12
Jerome County Fairgrounds
205 North Fir Street
Jerome, Idaho
Square Dance --- the official folk dance of the state of Idaho
FEATURED CALLER: Dan Nordbye
This is Dan's 54th year of calling. He has called in 44 states and six countries. He has recorded over 90 singing calls and patter songs. He has attended 32 national square dance conventions.
This is Dan's 54th year of calling. He has called in 44 states and six countries. He has recorded over 90 singing calls and patter songs. He has attended 32 national square dance conventions.
FEATURED CUER: DOUG AND LESLIE DODGE
Doug and Leslie have been square and round dancing since the 1970's in Yuma and Denver respectively. In 1981 they met at the national square dance convention in Seattle. After a long-distance courtship, they married in April 1982 (at which time Leslie found out that Doug was a cuer and teacher). They have now been teaching choreographed and social ballroom dance for more than 40 years. They have danced, cued and taught in the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Central America, at square and round dance weekends, festivals, and conventions, and on cruise ships.
Leslie and Doug love teaching and writing dances. Some of their more popular dances include: A Song in the Night (2TS), Adagio II (2WZ), Feels so Right (4BO), Feed the Birds IV (4WZ), My Cup Runneth Over (2WZ), Sukiyaki (2TS), and I Belong to You (5RB/FT).
They split their time between teaching dance in Mesa, AZ during the winter months, and summers in Bozeman MT and traveling to different dance festivals.
Doug and Leslie have been square and round dancing since the 1970's in Yuma and Denver respectively. In 1981 they met at the national square dance convention in Seattle. After a long-distance courtship, they married in April 1982 (at which time Leslie found out that Doug was a cuer and teacher). They have now been teaching choreographed and social ballroom dance for more than 40 years. They have danced, cued and taught in the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Central America, at square and round dance weekends, festivals, and conventions, and on cruise ships.
Leslie and Doug love teaching and writing dances. Some of their more popular dances include: A Song in the Night (2TS), Adagio II (2WZ), Feels so Right (4BO), Feed the Birds IV (4WZ), My Cup Runneth Over (2WZ), Sukiyaki (2TS), and I Belong to You (5RB/FT).
They split their time between teaching dance in Mesa, AZ during the winter months, and summers in Bozeman MT and traveling to different dance festivals.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE (subject to change)
FRIDAY JUNE 13 Lunch: noon - 1 pm Dinner: 4 - 6 pm
Rounds, Hall #1
9 - 10 am: Easy Round Dancing (II and III), state cuers
10 am - noon: Intro to Cha (rhythm clinic, learn steps and dance), Doug and Leslie Dodge
1 - 2 pm: Round Dancing II+, state cuers
2 - 4 pm: Intro to Waltz (rhythm clinic, learn steps and dance), Doug and Leslie Dodge
Squares, Hall #2
9 - 10 am: Mainstream Dancing, state callers
10 am - noon: Advanced (A) Workshop, Dan Nordbye
1 - 2 pm: Plus Dancing, state callers
2 - 4- pm: Plus Workshop, Dan Nordbye
Lunch: noon - 1 pm Dinner: 4 - 6 pm
Evening
6 -7 pm: Pre-Rounds II-V, Doug Dodge
7:15 GRAND MARCH
7:45 - 10 pm: Mainstream, Announced Plus, two Rounds between tips, Dan Nordbye and Doug Dodge
SATURDAY JUNE 14 Lunch: noon - 1 pm Dinner: 4 - 6 pm
Rounds, Hall #1
9 - 10 am: Round Dancing III+, state cuers
10 am - noon: Moving to Phase IV Waltz (rhythm clinic/teach), Doug and Leslie Dodge
1 - 2 pm: Round Dancing III+, state cuers
2 - 4 pm: Phase III=IV Teach, Doug and Leslie Dodge
Squares, Hall #2
9 - 10 am: Mainstream Dancing, state callers
10 am - noon: Mainstream and Dance by Definition ((DBD) Workshop, Dan Nordbye
1 - 2 pm: Plus Dancing, state callers
2 - 4- pm: Plus Workshop, Dan Nordbye
Evening
6 -7 pm: Pre-Rounds II-V, Doug Dodge
7-9:30 pm: Mainstream, Announced Plus, two Rounds between tips, Dan Nordbye and Doug Dodge
9:30 pm: After Party
FRIDAY JUNE 13 Lunch: noon - 1 pm Dinner: 4 - 6 pm
Rounds, Hall #1
9 - 10 am: Easy Round Dancing (II and III), state cuers
10 am - noon: Intro to Cha (rhythm clinic, learn steps and dance), Doug and Leslie Dodge
1 - 2 pm: Round Dancing II+, state cuers
2 - 4 pm: Intro to Waltz (rhythm clinic, learn steps and dance), Doug and Leslie Dodge
Squares, Hall #2
9 - 10 am: Mainstream Dancing, state callers
10 am - noon: Advanced (A) Workshop, Dan Nordbye
1 - 2 pm: Plus Dancing, state callers
2 - 4- pm: Plus Workshop, Dan Nordbye
Lunch: noon - 1 pm Dinner: 4 - 6 pm
Evening
6 -7 pm: Pre-Rounds II-V, Doug Dodge
7:15 GRAND MARCH
7:45 - 10 pm: Mainstream, Announced Plus, two Rounds between tips, Dan Nordbye and Doug Dodge
SATURDAY JUNE 14 Lunch: noon - 1 pm Dinner: 4 - 6 pm
Rounds, Hall #1
9 - 10 am: Round Dancing III+, state cuers
10 am - noon: Moving to Phase IV Waltz (rhythm clinic/teach), Doug and Leslie Dodge
1 - 2 pm: Round Dancing III+, state cuers
2 - 4 pm: Phase III=IV Teach, Doug and Leslie Dodge
Squares, Hall #2
9 - 10 am: Mainstream Dancing, state callers
10 am - noon: Mainstream and Dance by Definition ((DBD) Workshop, Dan Nordbye
1 - 2 pm: Plus Dancing, state callers
2 - 4- pm: Plus Workshop, Dan Nordbye
Evening
6 -7 pm: Pre-Rounds II-V, Doug Dodge
7-9:30 pm: Mainstream, Announced Plus, two Rounds between tips, Dan Nordbye and Doug Dodge
9:30 pm: After Party
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Trails In Dance June 12
Historic Mountain View Barn
392 East 300 South
Jerome ID 83338
Featured Caller: Kathy Racine-Beans
Featured Cuer: Zina Robertson Rapp
7:00 pm, $10 per person (separate from the festival registration fee
Historic Mountain View Barn
392 East 300 South
Jerome ID 83338
Featured Caller: Kathy Racine-Beans
Featured Cuer: Zina Robertson Rapp
7:00 pm, $10 per person (separate from the festival registration fee
JEROME COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (air-conditioned facility)
205 North Fir St
Jerome ID 83338
205 North Fir St
Jerome ID 83338
ACCOMODATIONS
RV Parking
Jerome County Fairgrounds
15 sites, 30 and/or 50 amp with water, $20 per night. Sewer dump nearby. Parking lot style camping, no open fires or fire pits, pets allowed on leash. Dry camping on grass, $10 per night, tents welcome. Restrooms with showers available. Availability is first come first served.
KOA Twin Falls/Jerome 9 miles from the venue, please see the KOA website for more info.
Wilson RV & Park 10 miles from the venue, please see their website for more information
Lodging Options in Jerome
Best Western Sawtooth Inn (festival motel venue)
3 miles from dance venue. Double queen or king rooms for $120 per night, pets $20 per night, To get the festival rate, call the hotel direct at 208-324-9200, extension 1, tell them you are with the Idaho State Square Dance, and reserve before June 5 (and while rooms in the block are still available). Your room can be held with a credit card, and there is 24-hour cancellation. Amenities include a made to order hot breakfast, wifi, and heated pool.
Comfort Inn & Suites
9 miles from dance venue, amenities include hot breakfast, wifi, and heated pool. Please see their website for more info and reservations.
Sleep Inn
10 miles from dance venue. Pets welcome. Please see their website for more info and reservations.
Van Wagener House/Mountain View Barn
8 miles from dance venue. The historic Van Wagener House, next to the historic Mountain View Barn Event Center (venue for the Buttons N Bows annual Valentine dinner/dance), is now available through AirBnB. Go to mountainviewbarnidaho.com/van-wagener-house for more information.
Other Options
There are many options for motels and RV parking in Twin Falls, which is approximately 12 miles from the dance venue. There are also AirBnB and VRBO rentals. Please check the internet for the options that will meet your individual needs.
RV Parking
Jerome County Fairgrounds
15 sites, 30 and/or 50 amp with water, $20 per night. Sewer dump nearby. Parking lot style camping, no open fires or fire pits, pets allowed on leash. Dry camping on grass, $10 per night, tents welcome. Restrooms with showers available. Availability is first come first served.
KOA Twin Falls/Jerome 9 miles from the venue, please see the KOA website for more info.
Wilson RV & Park 10 miles from the venue, please see their website for more information
Lodging Options in Jerome
Best Western Sawtooth Inn (festival motel venue)
3 miles from dance venue. Double queen or king rooms for $120 per night, pets $20 per night, To get the festival rate, call the hotel direct at 208-324-9200, extension 1, tell them you are with the Idaho State Square Dance, and reserve before June 5 (and while rooms in the block are still available). Your room can be held with a credit card, and there is 24-hour cancellation. Amenities include a made to order hot breakfast, wifi, and heated pool.
Comfort Inn & Suites
9 miles from dance venue, amenities include hot breakfast, wifi, and heated pool. Please see their website for more info and reservations.
Sleep Inn
10 miles from dance venue. Pets welcome. Please see their website for more info and reservations.
Van Wagener House/Mountain View Barn
8 miles from dance venue. The historic Van Wagener House, next to the historic Mountain View Barn Event Center (venue for the Buttons N Bows annual Valentine dinner/dance), is now available through AirBnB. Go to mountainviewbarnidaho.com/van-wagener-house for more information.
Other Options
There are many options for motels and RV parking in Twin Falls, which is approximately 12 miles from the dance venue. There are also AirBnB and VRBO rentals. Please check the internet for the options that will meet your individual needs.
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