Craig Meltzner

Craig Meltzner (Santa Rosa, CA) began contra dancing in the late 1980s. Craig and his wife, Elaine, met international folk dancing and later took up contra dancing with a passion. They raised their daughters dancing and value how this community embraced their family. Craig now attends CDSS summer family camp with his wife, daughter, and grandkids. Craig began English country dancing 12 years ago and enjoys sharing ECD with his contra dance friends. He is also an avid modern western square dancer and a newcomer to morris dance.

Craig has been a board member of North Bay Country Dance Society (NBCDS) in California’s Bay Area for about 20 years, serving several terms as president. He manages a local contra dance series and helps organize special events.

Craig leads a small affordable housing finance group, working extensively with nonprofit organizations. He has also worked as a nonprofit executive director and senior program director.

Craig previously served on the CDSS Board from 2015-2018, including as Treasurer. “Participation – that’s what’s gonna save the human race,” said Pete Seeger. That’s how Craig sees our local dance and music communities functioning and that’s what CDSS is here to encourage and support. Craig is honored to participate on the CDSS Board. Let’s spread the joy we share singing, dancing, and making music together!