What’s New

• Rise Up Singing!: An Online Celebration of Song

  Save the date!
  Sunday, January 25
  4:00 p.m. ET (1:00 p.m. PT)
  Join us for rousing community singing led by the creators of Rise Up Singing, Annie Patterson and Peter Blood, and a screening of We Began to Sing, a documentary about Peter and Annie and Pete Seeger by Polly Wells and Candida Paltiel.

• Now Hiring for Summer Camps

  Support staff positions are now open at all of our camp locations. Most jobs are for single camp sessions, which are 4-7 days long. If you’re interested in a longer commitment, check out the two 6-week positions at Pinewoods.
  We’d love to have you join our 2026 camp team! Learn more about open positions and apply here.

• From the Mic Episode 33: Bill Olson

  This episode of From the Mic features Bill Olson, a contra and square dance caller, guitarist, and dance composer. It’s a fascinating look into the mind of someone who has dedicated himself to keeping these traditions alive in Maine and everywhere.

• The Flying Shoes Radio Hour Episode 4: Genticorum

  Episode 4 of the Flying Shoes Radio Hour involves chatting (and laughing) with the Quebecois band Genticorum. Listen and subscribe!

• 2026 Lifetime Contribution Award Recipient

  We are delighted to announce that David Millstone of Lebanon, NH, is the recipient of the 2026 CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award. David is a dancer, caller, teacher, historian, and leader specializing in contra dance, New England squares, and English country dance.
  

• Submit a Song of the Month!

  We’re excited to announce that our long-running song sharing archive is now accepting submissions! Have a favorite song that works at pub sings, song circles, and other community singing events? Share it here!