THE PAVILLION DANCE SERIES

WEDNESDAYS JUNE 11 - AUGUST 6, 2025

6 - 7PM Dancing Lessons (swing, two-step, waltz, square dance)

7:30 - 9PM Live Music

The Almont Pavillion, built in 1921 as a dance hall, offers an authentic space for a robust dance culture rooted in the tradition of the Gunnison Valley. Over a century old, the floor of the Pavillion, built of maple meticulously laid by hand, is calling for the Dance to return. In the years that followed 1921, The Pavillion drew dancers and musicians from many ethnic backgrounds, introducing a melting pot of native sounds from around the world. “Bands came from all over to play at this great Pavillion on a warm summer night. They would all pile in someone's car and make the drive to Almont [from Crested Butte] over rough and unpaved roads after working a 12-hour shift. Attending one of these dances at the Pavillion was something everyone looked forward to, the highlight of the summer for many.” (The Low Down from the High Up by Polly Oberolser)

A Century later, the Pavillion creates space to connect, dance, enjoy live music and live in the moment. The Pavillion Dance Series invites the north and south ends of the valley together to engage in joyful dance on Wednesday evenings, June 11, 2025 - August 6, 2025. While enjoying fresh perspectives on traditional music from some of the Region's best bands, the dancers gain confidence in the lessons which foster a welcoming environment that encourages trial and error, and learning from each other.

Participants can drive or ride the RTA, and walk to the Pavillion, just one block from the Almont Stop.

FOOD and DRINKS

Place a to-go order for dinner at Three Rivers Resort's Smokehouse before the dance lessons, and have your meal ready at intermission. Enjoy food under the covered picnic tables out back. No open containers of alcohol will be allowed inside the Pavillion for a family friendly atmosphere.

Visit the Instagram Page for the musical Line-Up and dance styles.

TICKETS

A ticket with a QR Code will be emailed. Present the QR code at the event for admission.

Tickets are refundable up to one day prior to the event. Contact thealmontpavillion@gmail.com for assistance.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Thank you to the following sponsor who have made this event possible: Three Rivers Resort, Integrative Dentistry, Oh Be Joyful Church, The Gilliam Family Foundation, GCSAPP, GRASP, The Creative Communities Grant (GVCF), Decorate CB, and Gunnison Valley Dance Hall Productions.