Agoura, CA: Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest (53 rd annual)
— Sponsored by: Topanga Banjo*Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival, INc.
Description: A folk dance and bluegrass, folk and old-time music festival, featuring contestants, professional bands, jamming musicians and children’s music and activities. Dance Barn will feature English Country, Family, Contra and Square Dancing with all live music.
Dance styles include: Celtic Contra English Family Square Dance
Venue: Paramount Movie Ranch 
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: $Purchase discount tickets in advance at http://www.topangabanjofiddle.org
For more information: (818) 382-4819; (Email): de("publicity", "org", "topangabanjofiddle");
Web: www.topangabanjofiddle.org
Date for 2013: Sunday, May 19
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Ballston Spa, NY: Gottagetgon Festival (annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, May 24, 2013 — Monday, May 27, 2013
Description: Concerts, workshops. Sat. night family dance
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Venue: Saratoga County Fairgrounds
For more information: (518) 882-6809; (Email): de("betsyfry", "com", "aol");
Web: www.pickingandsinging.org
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High View, WV: Almost Heaven Dance Camp (26 th annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, May 24, 2013 — Monday, May 27, 2013
— Sponsored by: Annapolis Traditional Dance Society
Featuring: Anna Patton ~ David Cantieni ~ Elixir ~ Ethan Hazzard-Watkins ~ Gaye Fifer ~ George Marshall ~ Jesse Hazzard-Watkins ~ Nils Fredland ~ Owen Morrison ~ Ron Grosslein ~ Swallowtail ~ Tim Van Egmond ~ 
Timm Triplett ~ Wayne Albright
Description: Three nights and three days of dancing, jamming, singing, swimming, canoeing, and children’s program. Singles, couples, and families all welcome. Gender balanced. Rural environment on the banks of the Cacapon River. Many workshops including Play With Swallowtail, Salty Dog Rag, Waltz, Tango, Dutch Crossing. Contras and squares called by Nils Fredland, George Marshall, Tim Van Egmond, and Gaye Fifer.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Swing Tango Waltz Dance
Note: Advanced registration required. Beginners welcome.
Venue: Timber Ridge Camp (www.trcamps.com) : 1 White Mountain Rd 
Price: $269 (two days) $325 (three days) before April 25. Less for ages 0-21.
For more information: (240) 304-9468; (Email): de("A.H.DanceCamp", "com", "gmail");
Web: sites.google.com/site/ahsince1988/home
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Washington, CT (United States): Spring Fling Community Dance
— Sponsored by: Patricia G. Campbell
Description: Community Dance held on a quarterly basis - includes contra-style, square, and folk dances. Family friendly! Musician workshop an hour earlier for those interested in playing for some of the dancing.
Dance styles include: Family Square Multiple_style Dance
Note: Music by Guy Wolff, Friso Hermans, Dan Pacuk. 6 PM pre-dance workshop for all interested musicians who are then invited to play with the band for some of the dancing.
Venue: First Congregational Church Parish Hall: 6 Kirby Road
Time: 7:00 Pm
Price: $Admission: $10 ($5 for children, (nuclear) family max is $25)
For more information: (203) 364-4554; (Email): de("countrydancecaller", "com", "gmail");
Web: www.countrydancecaller.com
Date for 2013: Friday, May 31
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Albuquerque, NM (United States): Albuquerque Folk Festival (15 th annual)
— Sponsored by: Albuquerque Folk Festival
Description: Over 100 events in one day including 16 dance workshops, performances, jam sessions, music, song and workshops and demonstrations, storytelling and children’s activities. Plus 2 evening dances (swing dance and contra dance). Free dry camping May 31- June 2nd
Dance styles include: Balkan Celtic Contra English Family International Israeli Folk Dance
Venue: Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum: 9201 Balloon Museum Drive Northeast
Time: 10:00 am-11:00 pm
For more information: (505) 301-2822; (Email): de("info", "org", "abqfolkfest");
Web: www.abqfolkfest.org
Date for 2013: Saturday, June 1
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Hindman, KY: Appalachian Family Folk Week (36 th annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Sunday, June 9, 2013 — Saturday, June 15, 2013
— Sponsored by: Hindman Settlement School
Description: Workshops, crafts, folk dancing, music, storytelling, jamming. Includes children’s programs and nightly concerts.
Dance styles include: Family Dance
Note: Advanced registration required.
Venue: Hindman Settlement School
Price: $Varies depending on age and lodging
For more information: (606) 785-5475; (Email): de("info", "org", "hindmansettlement");
Web: www.hindmansettlement.org
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Independence, VA (United States): PeachBottomFarmFiddle&StringsCamp (10 th annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Monday, June 10, 2013 — Friday, June 14, 2013
— Sponsored by: Peach Bottom Farm
Description: Our goal is an ”intimate family-feel” camp. Students receive personal attention and why we limit the size of our camp to 30. Local, National and world class instructors offer Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo and dance, (Buck Dancin’ and Clogging). a rare opportunity to experience Appalachia while receiving some of the best instruction anywhere.
Dance styles include: Family Square Waltz Otherstyle Multiple_style Dance
Note: Limited to the first 30 students
Venue: Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle&Strings Camp
Price: $450.00
For more information: (Email): de("peachbottomfarm", "com", "yahoo");
Web: PeachBottomFarm.com
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Montville, ME: Maine Fiddle Camp June Weekend I (19 th annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, June 14, 2013 — Sunday, June 16, 2013
— Sponsored by: Maine Traditional Music Association
Description: Multi-generational camp teaching traditional dance music in Scots-Irish, French Canadian, Maritime Canadian & Scandinavian traditions as they’ve evolved in Maine. All ages, levels, and families welcome. Staff of scores of musicians offering fiddle, piano, guitar, cello, banjo, mandolin, flute and tin whistle, bass and accordion classes and workshops with performances, jams, ”special guests”, song swaps, plus old time country dancing every evening. Local organically grown food, beautiful lakeside setting with bonfires, swimming, bunkhouse cabins and tent sites.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Venue: Camp NEOFA: 219 Trotting Park RD
Price: $200/ person, $150 for each additional family member
For more information: (207) 443-5411; (Email): de("protsik", "net", "gwi");
Web: www.mainefiddle.org
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Montville, ME: Maine Fiddle Camp June Week (5 th annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, June 16, 2013 — Friday, June 21, 2013
— Sponsored by: Maine Traditional Music Association
Description: Multi-generational camp teaching traditional dance music in Scots-Irish, French Canadian, Maritime Canadian & Scandinavian traditions as they’ve evolved in Maine. All ages, levels, and families welcome. Staff of scores of musicians offering fiddle, piano, guitar, mountain dulcimer, cello, banjo, mandolin, flute and tin whistle, bass and accordion classes and workshops with performances, jams, ”special guests”, song swaps, plus old time country dancing every evening. Local organically grown food, beautiful lakeside setting with bonfires, swimming, bunkhouse cabins and tent sites.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Venue: Camp NEOFA: 219 Trotting Park RD
Price: $400/ person, $350 for each additional family member
For more information: (207) 443-5411; (Email): de("protsik", "net", "gwi");
Web: www.mainefiddle.org
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Altamont, NY: Old Songs Festival (33 rd annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, June 21, 2013 — Sunday, June 23, 2013
— Sponsored by: Old Songs, Inc.
Description: Contras, squares, couple dancing, step-dancing, English country dancing, African Gumboot dancing, clogging and flat foot, and more.
Dance styles include: Contra English Family International Waltz Folk Dance
Venue: Altamont Fairground
Price: $advance: $90, gate $105
For more information: (518) 765-2815; (Email): de("oldsongs", "org", "oldsongs");
Web: www.oldsongs.org/festival
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Montville, ME: Maine Fiddle Camp June Weekend 2 (1 th annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, June 21, 2013 — Sunday, June 23, 2013
— Sponsored by: Maine Traditional Music Association
Description: Multi-generational camp teaching traditional dance music in Scots-Irish, French Canadian, Maritime Canadian & Scandinavian traditions as they’ve evolved in Maine. All ages, levels, and families welcome. Staff of scores of musicians offering fiddle, piano, guitar, mandolin, flute and tin whistle, bass, button and piano accordion classes and workshops with performances, jams, ”special guests”, song swaps, plus old time country dancing every evening. Local organically grown food, beautiful lakeside setting with bonfires, swimming, bunkhouse cabins and tent sites.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Venue: Camp NEOFA: 219 Trotting Park RD
Price: $200/ person, $150 for each additional family member
For more information: (207) 443-5411; (Email): de("protsik", "net", "gwi");
Web: www.mainefiddle.org
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Sonora (just outside), CA: BACDS Family Week (21 st annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, June 30, 2013 — Saturday, July 6, 2013
— Sponsored by: Bay Area Country Dance Society
Description: Two dance floors. Contras, squares, English, longsword, rapper, Morris, clogging, family dances. 7-14 Dance & music classes, swimming, storytelling, crafts, singing. Age-specific & community sessions. Programs for familes, children, musicians, callers.
Dance styles include: Contra English Family Dance
Venue: Foothill Horizons,: 21925 Lyons Bald Mtn Road
Price: $670
For more information: (Email): de("familyweek", "org", "bacds");
Web: www.bacds.org/familyweek
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Peacham, VT: Peacham 4th of July Dance on the 3rd of July!! (3 rd annual)
(unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Peacham 4th of July Committee
Description: A family contra dance, open to all levels of dance experience. Beginners are especially encouraged to give this exciting traditional dance style a try.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Note: Open to all levels of dance experience. This is a smoke and alcohal free venue.
Venue: Peacham Town Hall (Gym upstairs in the Peacham Town Hall) : 79 Church Street
Price: $By donation: Recommend $5 individual, $10 family
For more information: (Email): de("frank.miller", "net", "charter");
Web: www.peacham.net/fourthofjulyindex.php
Date for 2013: Tuesday, July 2
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Port Townsend, WA: The Festival of American Fiddle Tunes (37 th annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Sunday, July 7, 2013 — Sunday, July 14, 2013
— Sponsored by: Centrum
Description: Daily workshops offer coaching in fiddle, guitar, banjo, piano, singing, string bass, mandolin, and social dance. Evenings will feature intimate showcase concerts and social dancing, and plenty of jamming opportunities with faculty and festival participants, often lasting deep into the night. the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes also includes main stage performances at McCurdy Pavilion, including a “Fourth at the Fort” matinee, a Cajun dance on Friday night, and a culminating show on the final Saturday. Performance schedule to be determined.
Dance styles include: Cajun Celtic Contra English Family Scandinavian Scottish Sq Folk Dance
Note: Open to and appropriate for all ages.
Venue: Fort Worden State Park
Price: $555
For more information: (360) 385-3102; (Email): de("info", "org", "centrum");
Web: www.centrum.org/fiddle
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Baileys Harbor, WI (United States): 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival (34 th annual)
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Multi-day event: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 — Sunday, July 14, 2013
— Sponsored by: Door County Folk Festival
Description: The 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) is one of the most fun-filled, enjoyable and educational dance weekends held in the Midwest. Each year, the DCFF attracts hundreds of participants from all around the U.S., Canada and often other countries to the beautiful Door Peninsula in North East Wisconsin – often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest. the Festival continues a tradition of enjoyable, extended July weekends where you can dance late into the night, sing, play, learn, share experiences, eat, party and make new friends in a congenial, relaxed, community atmosphere. the Festival is staffed by some of the best local dance leaders, teachers and callers in the Midwest. the festival also features musicians and orchestras from around the Midwest and on occasion, guests from the east and west coasts. the Festival offers workshops in Balkan, International, Israeli, Contra and Square Dance; Singing Workshops; Leader/Teacher Discussion Forums; Mini-Concerts, Youth Activity Programs; a Pot-Luck Picnic Dinner in Garden of the Voyager Inn Motel; a Traditional Fish Boil Dinner and Dancing on the Pier in Sister Bay Waterfront Park.
Dance styles include: Balkan Contra English Family International Israeli Square Folk Dance
Note: No shoe restrictions in Baileys Harbor Town Hall. Soft-soled shoes only in Sister Bay Village Hall.
Venue: Baileys Harbor Town Hall: Hwy 57
For more information: (847) 846-8139; (Email): de("pcollins", "net", "dcff");
Web: www.dcff.net
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Ephraim, WI (United States): 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival (34 th annual)
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Multi-day event: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 — Sunday, July 14, 2013
— Sponsored by: Door County Folk Festival
Description: The 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) is one of the most fun-filled, enjoyable and educational dance weekends held in the Midwest. Each year, the DCFF attracts hundreds of participants from all around the U.S., Canada and often other countries to the beautiful Door Peninsula in North East Wisconsin – often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest. the Festival continues a tradition of enjoyable, extended July weekends where you can dance late into the night, sing, play, learn, share experiences, eat, party and make new friends in a congenial, relaxed, community atmosphere. the Festival is staffed by some of the best local dance leaders, teachers and callers in the Midwest. the festival also features musicians and orchestras from around the Midwest and on occasion, guests from the east and west coasts. the Festival offers workshops in Balkan, International, Israeli, Contra and Square Dance; Singing Workshops; Leader/Teacher Discussion Forums; Mini-Concerts, Youth Activity Programs; a Pot-Luck Picnic Dinner in Garden of the Voyager Inn Motel; a Traditional Fish Boil Dinner and Dancing on the Pier in Sister Bay Waterfront Park.
Dance styles include: Balkan Contra English Family International Israeli Square W Folk Dance
Venue: Ephraim Village Hall
For more information: (847) 846-8139; (Email): de("pcollins", "net", "dcff");
Web: www.dcff.net
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Sister Bay, WI: 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival (34 th annual)
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Multi-day event: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 — Sunday, July 14, 2013
— Sponsored by: Door County Folk Festival
Description: The 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) is one of the most fun-filled, enjoyable and educational dance weekends held in the Midwest. Each year, the DCFF attracts hundreds of participants from all around the U.S., Canada and often other countries to the beautiful Door Peninsula in North East Wisconsin – often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest. the Festival continues a tradition of enjoyable, extended July weekends where you can dance late into the night, sing, play, learn, share experiences, eat, party and make new friends in a congenial, relaxed, community atmosphere. the Festival is staffed by some of the best local dance leaders, teachers and callers in the Midwest. the festival also features musicians and orchestras from around the Midwest and on occasion, guests from the east and west coasts. the Festival offers workshops in Balkan, International, Israeli, Contra and Square Dance; Singing Workshops; Leader/Teacher Discussion Forums; Mini-Concerts, Youth Activity Programs; a Pot-Luck Picnic Dinner in Garden of the Voyager Inn Motel; a Traditional Fish Boil Dinner and Dancing on the Pier in Sister Bay Waterfront Park.
Dance styles include: Balkan Contra English Family International Israeli Square Folk Dance
Note: Soft-soled shoes in Sister Bay Village Hall. No restrictions in other halls.
Venue: Sister Bay Village Hall: Bayshore Drive
For more information: (847) 846-8139; (Email): de("pcollins", "net", "dcff");
Web: www.dcff.net
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Sister Bay, WI (United States): 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival (34 th annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 — Sunday, July 14, 2013
— Sponsored by: Door County Folk Festival
Description: The 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) is one of the most fun-filled, enjoyable and educational dance weekends held in the Midwest. Each year, the DCFF attracts hundreds of participants from all around the U.S., Canada and often other countries to the beautiful Door Peninsula in North East Wisconsin – often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest. the Festival continues a tradition of enjoyable, extended July weekends where you can dance late into the night, sing, play, learn, share experiences, eat, party and make new friends in a congenial, relaxed, community atmosphere. the Festival is staffed by some of the best local dance leaders, teachers and callers in the Midwest. the festival also features musicians and orchestras from around the Midwest and on occasion, guests from the east and west coasts. the Festival offers workshops in Balkan, International, Israeli, Contra and Square Dance; Singing Workshops; Leader/Teacher Discussion Forums; Mini-Concerts, Youth Activity Programs; a Pot-Luck Picnic Dinner in Garden of the Voyager Inn Motel; a Traditional Fish Boil Dinner and Dancing on the Pier in Sister Bay Waterfront Park.
Dance styles include: Balkan Contra English Family International Israeli Square Folk Dance
Note: Soft-soled shoes in Sister Bay Village Hall. No restrictions in other halls.
Venue: Sister Bay Waterfront Park: S Bay Shore Dr
For more information: (847) 846-8139; (Email): de("pcollins", "net", "dcff");
Web: www.dcff.net
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Nancy, KY (United States): Cumberland Dance Week (annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, July 14, 2013 — Saturday, July 20, 2013
— Sponsored by: Lloyd Shaw Foundation
Description: Cumberland Dance Week is a family-friendly dance camp sponsored by the Lloyd Shaw Foundation. We are best known for our high-quality educational programming for all ages and continuous top-notch live music. the lodge is nestled in a remote section of south-central Kentucky, surrounded by beautiful Lake Cumberland.
Dance styles include: Celtic Contra English Family International Square Swing Folk Dance
Venue: Lake Cumberland Educational 4-H Center: 1c-1001
For more information: (404) 285-4498; (Email): de("kbp", "org", "cumberlanddanceweek");
Web: www.cumberlanddanceweek.org
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Nancy, KY (United States): Cumberland Dance Week (annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, July 14, 2013 — Saturday, July 20, 2013
— Sponsored by: Lloyd Shaw Foundation
Description: A dance week for all ages! Adults, teens and children all share dance time together in the tradition of our ancestors. Beginners as well as advanced dancers are welcome. Additional activities include Dance Band, Caller Workshop, Music Workshops and Crafts. a complete dance and activities program is provided for ages 5-13. the children’s program includes old-time dancing and games, crafts, storytelling, and drumming in addition to outdoor activities and nature walks. a quality program is available for children 4 and under.
Dance styles include: Ballroom Contra English Family International Square Swing Folk Dance
Venue: Lake Cumberland Educational 4-H Center: 1c-1001
For more information: (404) 285-4498;
Web: www.CumberlandDanceWeek.org
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Plymouth, MA: CDSS Family Week at Pinewoods (40 th annual)
Multi-day event: Saturday, July 20, 2013 — Saturday, July 27, 2013
— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society
Description: Family Week at Pinewoods provides an opportunity for parents and children to sing, dance, play and relax together in a wooded rustic environment between two ponds.
Dance styles include: Contra English Family Square Dance
Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd
Price: $875 (less for children)
For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");
Web: www.cdss.org/family
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Elkins, WV: Discover Augusta Week (5 th annual)
(unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Sunday, July 28, 2013 — Friday, August 2, 2013
Description: This intergenerational theme week is open to everyone of all ages from youngsters to grandparents. a talented staff will give students hands-on instruction in many traditional art forms offered at Augusta including music, singing, dancing and a wide variety of crafts. Participants of all ages will acquire new skills, gain new friends and make lasting memories. Runs concurrently with Bluegrass and Swing Weeks.
Dance styles include: Family Dance
Note: Students must register in advance (however nightly dances and Tuesday and Thursday concerts are open to the public).
Venue: Augusta Heritage Center: 100 Campus Dr.
Price: $420
For more information: (304) 637-1209; (Email): de("augusta", "com", "augustaheritage");
Web: www.augustaheritage.com
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Hillsdale, NY: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (25 th annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, August 2, 2013 — Sunday, August 4, 2013
— Sponsored by: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Description: One of the largest outdoor festivals in the North East
Dance styles include: Cajun Contra Family International Square Swing Vintage Folk Dance
Venue: Dodds Farm: 44 CR 7D
Price: $Single day, 3 day & camping tix avail
For more information: (860) 364-2138; (Email): de("info", "com", "FalconRidgeFolk");
Web: www.FalconRidgeFolk.com
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Lyman, NH: CDSS Family Week at Ogontz (15 th annual)
Multi-day event: Saturday, August 3, 2013 — Saturday, August 10, 2013
— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society
Description: Provides an opportunity for parents and children to sing, dance, play and relax together in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Dance styles include: Contra English Family Square Dance
Venue: Ogontz: 14 Ogontz Rd
Price: $875 (less for children)
For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");
Web: www.cdss.org/ogontz
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Lyman, NH: Ogontz Family Week 2 (12 th annual)
(no dance today)
Multi-day event: Saturday, August 3, 2013 — Saturday, August 10, 2013
Description: Provides an opportunity for parents and children to sing, dance, play and relax together in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Dance styles include: Contra English Family Square Dance
— (Event cancelled. Hopefully, you can try again next year.) — Venue: Ogontz: 14 Ogontz Rd
Price: $855 (less for children)
For more information: (413) 268-7426; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");
Web: www.cdss.org/ogontz
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Lyman, NH: Teacher Training Course at Ogontz (4 th annual)
Multi-day event: Saturday, August 3, 2013 — Saturday, August 10, 2013
— Sponsored by: Cdss
Featuring: Jane Miller
Description: Folk Arts of Early America and the British Isles for the Classroom
Dance styles include: Contra English Family Multiple_style Dance
Venue: Ogontz: 14 Ogontz Rd
Price: $875
For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");
Web: www.cdss.org/teachers
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Granby, CO (United States): Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp (15 th annual)
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Multi-day event: Sunday, August 4, 2013 — Sunday, August 11, 2013
— Sponsored by: Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp
Description: For fiddle, cello, bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo, piano, flute, singing and dance! ”It’s not just for fiddlers!”
Dance styles include: Celtic Contra English Family Scottish Square Waltz Dance
Note: All ages and levels of abilities
Venue: Snow Mountain Ranch: 1101 County Rd
Price: $875 Adults - $775 Youngsters under 17
For more information: (303) 596-9870; (Email): de("mfluther", "com", "aol");
Web: www.RMFiddle.com
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Elkins, WV: Augusta Festival (annual)
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Multi-day event: Friday, August 9, 2013 — Sunday, August 11, 2013
Description: Friday’s Dance will be contras and squares. Saturday’s Festival in the Park daytime events are free. Juried craft fair, dance workshops, dances, music workshops, kids’ tent, food vendors. Saturday evening’s Festival Concert will feature old-time, vocal, and dance performances. Sunday’s Gospel Sing is free.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Square Dance
Venue: Elkins and Davis College (also Elkins City Park)
For more information: (304) 637-1209; (Email): de("augusta", "com", "augustaheritage");
Web: augustaheritagecenter.org
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High View, WV: CDSS at Timber Ridge (8 th annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, August 11, 2013 — Sunday, August 18, 2013
— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society
Description: English & American Dance & Music for Adults & Families. the programs provide many opportunities to share traditional English and Anglo-American dance, music and storytelling as well as the beauty of the outdoors with adults and with families.
Dance styles include: Contra English Family Square Dance
Venue: Timber Ridge Camp (www.trcamps.com) : 1 White Mountain Rd
Price: $875 (less for children)
For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");
Web: www.cdss.org/tr
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High View, WV: Community & Classroom Dance Leaders Course at TR (1 th annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, August 11, 2013 — Sunday, August 18, 2013
Description: A week long course for classroom teachers and others leading dances for mixed groups and introducing dance to other communities.
Dance styles include: Contra English Family Square Dance
Venue: Timber Ridge Camp (www.trcamps.com) : 1 White Mountain Rd
Price: $875
For more information: (413) 268-7426; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");
Web: www.cdss.org/camp
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Montville, ME: Maine Fiddle Camp August Week I (10 th annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, August 11, 2013 — Friday, August 16, 2013
— Sponsored by: Maine Traditional Music Association
Description: Multi-generational camp teaching traditional dance music in Scots-Irish, French Canadian, Maritime Canadian & Scandinavian traditions as they’ve evolved in Maine. All ages, levels, and families welcome. Staff of scores of musicians offering fiddle, piano, guitar, cello, banjo, mandolin, flute and tin whistle, bass and accordion classes and workshops with performances, jams, ”special guests”, song swaps, plus old time country dancing every evening. Local organically grown food, beautiful lakeside setting with bonfires, swimming, bunkhouse cabins and tent sites.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Venue: Camp NEOFA: 219 Trotting Park RD
Price: $400/ person, $350 for each additional family member
For more information: (207) 443-5411; (Email): de("protsik", "net", "gwi");
Web: www.mainefiddle.org
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Owen Sound, ON: Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival (38 th annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, August 16, 2013 — Sunday, August 18, 2013
— Sponsored by: Georgian Bay Folk Society
Description: An international festival on the shores of Georgian Bay,Ontario featuring a lineup of over 50 folk music performers in daytime workshops and evening concerts. Dance Stage on site
Dance styles include: Contra Family International Scandinavian Swing Multiple_sty Folk Dance
Venue: Kelso Beach Park: 1890 - 2nd Avenue West
Price: $Weekend Earlybird $88.00
For more information: (519) 371-2995; (Email): de("gbfs", "com", "bmts");
Web: www.summerfolk.org
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
Plymouth, MA: CDSS Campers Week at Pinewoods (34 th annual)
Multi-day event: Saturday, August 17, 2013 — Saturday, August 24, 2013
— Sponsored by: Country Dance and Song Society
Description: Many of the activities are planned and led by campers, who enthusiastically initiate others in areas of their interest and expertise. Almost every day some new classes appear.
Dance styles include: Contra English Family Square Dance
Venue: Pinewoods Camp: 80 Cornish Field Rd
Price: $775 (less for children)
For more information: (413) 203-5467; (Email): de("camp", "org", "cdss");
Web: www.cdss.org/camp
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Coeur d'Alene, ID: Lady Of the Lake Family Week (annual)
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Multi-day event: Sunday, August 18, 2013 — Saturday, August 24, 2013
Description: Our goal during this week is to create a safe and caring community where families can interact in healthy, positive ways through participation in traditional arts. Our daily schedule includes three age-based workshops along with two all-community gatherings. at the end of the day, time is set aside for swimming, sailing, hiking, and just relaxing.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Note: Advanced registration required
Venue: Camp N-Sid-Sen
Price: $Adults $525 /Teens $495 (ages 13+) /Children $385 (ages 3-12) /Toddlers $150 (under 3 years old)
For more information: (360) 676-1554; (Email): de("familyweek", "org", "ladyofthelake");
Web: www.ladyofthelake.org
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Montville, ME: Maine Fiddle Camp August Week 2 (5 th annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, August 18, 2013 — Friday, August 23, 2013
— Sponsored by: Maine Traditional Music Association
Description: Multi-generational camp teaching traditional dance music in Scots-Irish, French Canadian, Maritime Canadian & Scandinavian traditions as they’ve evolved in Maine. All ages, levels, and families welcome. Staff of scores of musicians offering fiddle, piano, guitar, cello, banjo, mandolin, flute and tin whistle, bass, harmonica, accordion and singing classes and workshops with performances, jams, ”special guests”, song swaps, plus old time country dancing every evening. Local organically grown food, beautiful lakeside setting with bonfires, swimming, bunkhouse cabins and tent sites.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Venue: Camp NEOFA: 219 Trotting Park RD
Price: $400/ person, $350 for each additional family member
For more information: (207) 443-5411; (Email): de("protsik", "net", "gwi");
Web: www.mainefiddle.org
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Friday, September 6, 2013
Huntingdon (north of town), PA: Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering (annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, September 6, 2013 — Sunday, September 8, 2013
— Sponsored by: Huntingdon County Arts Council
Description: The Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering is a weekend of music with plenty of opportunities to share, jam, dance and learn. Musicians of all levels as well as non-musicians who wish to listen or experiment, or pick up a dance step or two, are invited to participate in workshops designed and led by professional instuctors. Saturday evening’s highlight will be a concert with Simple Gifts followed by a contradance.
Dance styles include: Celtic Contra Family International Folk Dance
Venue: Greenwood Furnace State Park: Route305 and Route 26
For more information: (814) 643-6220; (Email): de("huntingdonarts", "com", "gmail");
Web: www.folkgathering.com
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Friday, September 20, 2013
Flagstaff, AZ: Picking in the Pines Acoustic Music Festival (8 th annual)
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Multi-day event: Friday, September 20, 2013 — Sunday, September 22, 2013
— Sponsored by: Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music
Description: At this acoustic music and bluegrass festival, there will be daytime dancing workshops with evening dances on Friday and Saturday nights. Dancing opportunities for dancers of all abilities.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Square Swing Dance
Venue: Fort Tuthill (Pine Mountain Amphitheater) : exit 337 on I-17
Price: $Please visit website for info on ticket prices
For more information: (928) 525-1695; (Email): de("PIPINFO", "org", "pickininthepines");
Web: www.pickininthepines.org/index.html
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Saturday, September 21, 2013
Cornish, NH (United States): Square Dance in Cornish, NH
— Sponsored by: Cornish Fire Dept. Aux.
Description: Adam Boyce fiddles and calls the old singing square dances, with Sue Hunt and others.
Dance styles include: Family Square Vintage Dance
Note: All experience levels welcome.
Venue: Cornish Town Hall, near fairgrounds
Time: 7:30 pm to 10pm
Price: $7 per person; $12 per couple; $20 per family
For more information: (802) 484-7719; (Email): de("adamrboyce", "com", "juno");
Date for 2013: Saturday, September 21
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
San Diego, CA: Oktoberfest (56 th annual)
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Multi-day event: Saturday, September 28, 2013 — Sunday, September 29, 2013
— Sponsored by: International Folk Dancers of Balboa Park
Description: Beginners’ Workshop on Saturday and Dance Festival on Sunday in gorgeous Balboa Park Club ballroom. Free dance lessons on Saturday. Line and couple dances on program on Sunday with some teaching. Food available. Many vendors of great crafts, gifts, and rummage.
Dance styles include: Balkan Cajun Contra English Family International Israeli Sc Folk Dance
Venue: Balboa Park Club: 2150 Pan American Rd.
Price: $Free
For more information: (619) 422-1584; (Email): de("gbsham", "com", "yahoo");
Web: sites.google.com/site/cabrillodancers/events
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Silk Hope, NC: Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival (12 th annual)
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Multi-day event: Friday, October 4, 2013 — Sunday, October 6, 2013
Description: Contras, squares, international folk, Cajun dance. Stringband, roots rock, bluegrass, African, Andean, jazz, blues. Dance tent w/wooden floor. music, plenty of on-site camping, foods, arts, crafts, dance, workshops, poetry slam, kids area.
Dance styles include: Cajun Contra Family International Swing Folk Dance
Venue: Shakori Hills Farm: 1439 Henderson-Tanyard Rd.
For more information: (919) 542-8142; (Email): de("shakorihills", "org", "grassrootsfest");
Web: www.shakorihills.org
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
Cornish, NH (United States): Square Dance in Cornish, NH
— Sponsored by: Cornish 250th committee
Featuring: Adam Boyce♫ ~ Sue Hunt
Description: Adam Boyce fiddles and calls the old singing square dances, with Sue Hunt and others.
Dance styles include: Family Square Vintage Dance
Note: All experience levels welcome.
Venue: Cornish Town Hall, near fairgrounds
Time: 7:30 pm to 10pm
Price: $7 per person; $12 per couple; $20 per family
For more information: (802) 484-7719; (Email): de("adamrboyce", "com", "juno");
Date for 2013: Saturday, October 19
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Saturday, October 26, 2013
Lawrenceville, NJ: Rum and Onions XXXIII (34 th annual)
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— Sponsored by: Princeton Country Dancers
Description: Contra Dance with Pot Luck Dinner and Halloween Costume Grand March. There will be dance instruction for beginners at 2:30pm, 1/2 hour before the start of the dance.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Square Dance
Note: Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes to wear on the dance floor.
Venue: Lawrence Intermediate School: 66 Eggerts Crossing Rd.
Price: $22/full day, $12/afternoon, $17/evening; discounts are available for students (with id) and seniors
For more information: (908) 359-4837;
Web: www.princetoncountrydancers.org
Date for 2013: Saturday, October 26
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Quaker Meeting House Jaffrey, NH: Family Contra Dance Jaffrey NH (5 th annual)
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— Sponsored by: Monadnock Quaker Meeting
Description: Contras and family fun. Mary DesRosiers calling with Carey Bluhm (fiddle), Conor Sleith (piano), & friends. 3 Davidson Rd Jaffrey NH, right off Rt 202, 2.6 mi North of Jaffrey, 3.6 mi South of 101. Proceeds support sister Quaker church in Cuba.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Note: Inside shoes please.
Venue: Monadnock Quaker Meeting House: 3 Davidson Rd — Just off 202-2.6 mi N of Jaffrey, 3.6 S of 101
Price: $5 - $10 donation
For more information: (603) 899-7574; (Email): de("klnschmdt", "com", "gmail");
Web: www.monadnockfriends.org
Date for 2013: Friday, November 8
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Morrilton (Petit Jean State Park), AR: Petit Jean Dance Weekend (20 th annual)
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Multi-day event: Friday, November 8, 2013 — Sunday, November 10, 2013
— Sponsored by: Arkansas Country Dance Society
Description: A beautiful weekend of dancing and fun on beautiful Petit Jean Mountain
Dance styles include: Celtic Contra English Family International Scottish Folk Dance
Note: soft soled shoes
Venue: The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute: 1 Rockefeller Drive
Price: $25 before November 9, 2010 al la cart after
For more information: (866) 972-7778; (Email): de("drpdrp", "net", "windstream");
Web: arkansascountrydance.org
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Saturday, November 16, 2013
Cornish, NH (United States): Square Dance in Cornish, NH
— Sponsored by: Cornish Fire Dept. Aux.
Description: Adam Boyce fiddles and calls the old singing square dances, with Sue Hunt and others.
Dance styles include: Family Square Vintage Dance
Note: All experience levels welcome.
Venue: Cornish Town Hall, near fairgrounds
Time: 7:30 pm to 10pm
Price: $7 per person; $12 per couple; $20 per family
For more information: (802) 484-7719; (Email): de("adamrboyce", "com", "juno");
Date for 2013: Saturday, November 16
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Friday, December 27, 2013
Roanoke, WV: Terpsichore’s Holiday (annual)
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Multi-day event: Friday, December 27, 2013 — Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Description: Contras, English Country, Squares, Rapper, Singing. Kids’ programs (dance, song, nature, storytelling, arts and crafts, longsword). Nightly contras.
Dance styles include: Contra English Family Dance
Venue: Stonewall Resort: Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
For more information: (412) 731-3436; (Email): de("GayeFifer", "com", "gmail");
Web: www.danceholiday.net
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Friday, February 14, 2014
Hanover, NH (United States): Ray School Family Dance (annual)
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— Sponsored by: Ray School PTO
Dance styles include: Family Dance
Venue: Bernice a Ray Elementary School: 26 Reservoir Rd
For more information: (Email): de("kseltzer13", "com", "gmail");
Web: www.DavidMillstoneDance.com
Date for 2014: Friday, February 14
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Saratoga Springs, NY (United States): The Flurry (27 th annual)
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Multi-day event: Friday, February 14, 2014 — Sunday, February 16, 2014
— Sponsored by: The Flurry Festival
Description: Winter weekend ever for Dancers & Music Lovers of all Ages! Dances • Workshops • Singing • Concerts • Jamming Performances • Family Events • Storytelling • Crafts • and more! Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced Level Workshops and Dances Dances and Workshops in Contra, Swing, Latin, English Country, Squares, Cajun, Zydeco, Irish, Scandinavian, Middle Eastern, European, American and International Folk, Chinese, Sacred Circle, Vintage, Clogging, and more! Make Music and Sing Irish, Quebecois, Southern Old Time, African, Scandinavian, Adirondack, Gospel & Community Sings, Folk, Fiddle, Guitar, Banjo, Flute, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mountain Dulcimer, Voice, and more!
Dance styles include: Ballroom Cajun Contra English Family International Israeli Folk Dance
Note: Some soft soled shoes requested and are also sold on site.
Venue: Saratoga Hilton & City Center: 534 Broadway
Price: $Tickets vary, many options!
For more information: (518) 384-3275; (Email): de("info", "org", "flurryfestival");
Web: www.flurryfestival.org
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Lebanon, NH (United States): Lebanon PTO Family Dance (31 st annual)
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— Sponsored by: West Lebanon PTO
Description: Annual family dance sponsored by the West Lebanon Parent-Teacher Organization. Includes pie auction after dance!
Dance styles include: Family Dance
Venue: Lebanon High School: 195 Hanover Street
For more information: (Email): de("lizbschwartz", "com", "gmail");
Date for 2014: Friday, March 21
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Middlebury, VT: ACT’s Annual Contra Dance & Raffle Fundraiser (6 th annual)
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Description: Traditional style contras, with live band and callers; beginners workshop; all levels welcome; raffle prizes & dessert buffet.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Venue: Municipal Gym: 94 Main Street
Price: $5.00/ACT Registered Teen, $10.00/Person, $15.00/Couple, $25.00/Family
For more information:
Web: www.addisonteens.com
Date for 2014: Friday, March 21
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Montpelier, VT: Calling for Mud Family Contra Dance (7 th annual)
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— Sponsored by: Montessori School of Central Vermont
Description: Celebrate mud season with us at this family-friendly Contra Dance! Come hungry -- pasta dinner to follow. Entry to the dance is $5 a person, or $15 a family, dinner is $6 per person. All proceeds benefit the Montessori School of Central Vermont.
Dance styles include: Contra Family Dance
Note: Please bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing.
Venue: Capital City Grange: 6612 VT Rt. 12 — Northfield Rd.
Price: $5 per person/$15 per family
For more information: (802) 223-3320; (Email): de("info", "org", "mscvt");
Web: www.mscvt.org/contra-dance
Date for 2014: Sunday, March 23
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Norwich, VT: Marion Cross Family Dance (annual)
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— Sponsored by: Marion Cross School PTO
Dance styles include: Family Dance
Venue: Marion Cross School: 22 Church Street
For more information: (Email): de("rfrench64", "com", "gmail");
Date for 2014: Friday, April 4
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Mansfield, MA: New England Folk Festival (NEFFA) (70 th annual)
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Multi-day event: Friday, April 18, 2014 — Sunday, April 20, 2014
— Sponsored by: Neffa
Description: Dance, music, singing, workshops, International Dance Performances, crafts, and food from many lands. All performers donate their talents as volunteers. One of the largest dance festivals anywhere.
Dance styles include: Balkan Contra English Family International Israeli Folk Dance
Venue: Mansfield High and Middle Schools: East Street
Price: $See the ticket price list at the web site.
For more information: (617) 299-1590; (Email): de("neffamail", "org", "neffa");
Web: www.neffa.org
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