Country Dance & Song Society
Individuals nourished and communities strengthened by dancing, singing, and making music together
We connect and support people in building and sustaining vibrant communities through participatory dance, music, and song. We steward the living traditions of English country dance, contra and square dance, morris and sword dance, and the music that is an integral part of these traditions. Learn more
What’s New
Winter 2021 CDSS NewsThe Winter 2021 CDSS News is now available! Learn about Ignatius Sancho, a country dance composer who started life on a slave ship; dance the Pandemic Waltz; get some tips for weathering the winter together; and remember that “Songs Stay Sung.” Plus much more!
2022 Lifetime Contribution Award Recipient: Ed SternThe Country Dance & Song Society is proud to announce that Ed Stern of Minneapolis, MN, is the 2022 recipient of the CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award.
In our history, CDSS has…
fostered 109 years of tradition
bestowed 31 Lifetime Contribution Awards
sold well over 50,000 morris bells
published 114 hours of podcasts
In the past year, CDSS has…
awarded 34 grants for local communities and special projects
added over 60 repertoire resources for callers
published over 600 calendar events
hosted over 1,093 campers
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Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.