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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Fall 2025 Appeal for Support—please give by December 31!
Together we can make a real difference in the lives of those who are nurturing the living traditions we love.
All donors are entered automatically in a drawing for fabulous prizes!
Photo by Laura Lewis, Cleveland Butterfly Twirl, CDSS Community Grant recipient.
What’s New
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…
bestowed 34 Lifetime Contribution Awards
fostered 110 years of tradition
sold well over 50,000 morris bells
published 121 hours of podcasts
In the past year, CDSS has…
hosted over 1,174 campers
awarded 20 grants for local communities and special projects
added 7 resources for callers and organizers
published over 700 calendar events
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.