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
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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…
sold well over 50,000 morris bells
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published 121 hours of podcasts
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fostered 110 years of tradition
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bestowed 34 Lifetime Contribution Awards
In the past year, CDSS has…
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published over 700 calendar events
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awarded 20 grants for local communities and special projects
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hosted over 1,174 campers
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added 7 resources for callers and organizers
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.