In episode 29 of From the Mic, host Mary Wesley speaks with Peter and Mary Alice Amidon. The Amidons have been immersed in traditional dance and song since 1975.
Succession Planning for Dance Organizations
Thursday, December 5, 2024
We held a panel discussion in which dance organizers shared their experiences with leadership and volunteer changes in their local groups. View the slides, video, and transcript.
Greer Hannan
Louisville, KY
2028
Rich Goss
Austin, TX and Vancouver, WA
2028
Rhonda Cayford
Martinez, CA
2028
Jeff Gillett introduces “The Unquiet Grave,” Child ballad number 78. In most versions, the dead lover is male and there is a suggestion of violent death as he “lies slain.” This version has a female lover who is simply dead and buried.
Save the dates for the celebrations of our 2025 CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award winners:
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John Roberts
May 10, 2025, Schenectady, NY -
David Surette
October 19, 2025, Concord, NH -
Tony Parkes
November 22, 2025, Concord, MA
Pete Coe helps us get ready to “Bring the New Year In.” The song carries on the English tradition of mummers’ plays, which have been performed at Christmas since the 17th century.
CDSS has two year-round positions open! Might you or someone you know be the perfect fit? Find more info here, and please help spread the word to folks who may be interested.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.