104 Pine St.
McCloud, CA 96057
A Note from Kristin
Embarking on this incredible journey as a steward of McCloud Dance Hall is true honor. Our commitment extends beyond preserving the rich history - we aspire to enhance it by meticulously renovating and restoring the building.
- Kristin
Dance Hall History
2022-Present
Kristin Cunningham
In 2022, Kristin Cunningham acquired the McCloud Dance Hall with the intention of restoring the space to bring people together through fellowship, music and dance. The Dance Hall will shine once again!
1998-2022
John and Melissa Rickard
Owners
John and Melissa Rickard started their adventure with the Dance Country in 1998. John and Melissa continued to offer square dancing that the Abbots had started. They expanded into different kinds of music and retreats. They also rented out the space for large yoga retreats and Weddings of 200 to 500 people. The Rickards ran the Dance Hall until John passed.
1977-1998
Dave and Suzanne Abbott
Owners
After two years of renovations, Dance Country was born. Dave and Susanne Abbott purchased the building from the Masons and began offering Square and Round dancing in 1979. Dance Country grew and attracted folks from up and down the California coast, Sacramento and Oregon. The hall was filled with dancers from May through September. The Abbots enjoyed 20 years of bringing people together.
1918 - 1976
Freemasons
From 1918 - 1928 the building was used as the highschool gymnasium. The second floor was added in 1914 and used for the Masonic meeting space The stenciling was added in 1928, by a firm from San Fransisco hired by the GM of the mill. In 1933 the hall was used as a temporary cafeteria for the mill workers. In 1942 The National Guard used the banquet room to store supplies.