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From the Director of Programs, by Joanna Reiner Wilkinson
Born in a Barn, by Clara Byom
Tell Me More: Prince Rupert’s March, by Graham Christian
News From Canada: It’s Our 10th Anniversary!, compiled by Bev Bernbaum and Rosemary Lach
Remembering Marie Armstrong, by Bill and Kris Litchman
Remembering Philippe Callens, by Graham Christian
Remembering Laura Stein, by Katy German
Remembering David Kaynor, by CDSS
Remembering Bob Keller, by CDSS
Cecil Sharp: A View From England, by Brian Peters

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Balance and Sing: Online Store Update
Announcements
Stories from the CDSS Legacy of Joy Society: Peg Duthie
Pandemic Panaceas: Some Alternative Roots, by Anna Alter
Pandemic Panaceas: One Couple English Country Dances, by Don Bell
Crossword, by Anne Campbell
Sudoku
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Poem: Dance through the Dark, by Cathy Hollister
From the Director, by Katy German
Letter to the Editor: Re: Contras in the COVID Era, Spring Issue 2021, by Colin Hume
Finding the Silver Lining, by Susan English
Pandemic Contras, by Daniel Clark
CDSS Grants Support Equity Trainings, by Linda Henry and Kelsey Wells
Tell Me More: Whitney’s Farewell, by Graham Christian
Using Inclusive Language, by Kelsey Wells and Ben Williams

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Balance and Sing: Online Store Update
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CDSS Sings: A Song Through the Darkness: Let the Lower Lights Be Burning, by Nicole Singer
Stories from the CDSS Legacy of Joy Society: Rick Szumski
Pandemic Panaceas: This Part of the World, by Rachel Bell
Pandemic Panaceas: The Portland Megaband 2021 Virtual Concert, by Sue Songer
Puzzles and Fun, by Kelsey Wells and Julie Brodnitzki
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Poem: The Dance Floor, by Beth Harvey
From a Board Member, by Avia Moore
The CDSS Affiliate Ambassador Project, by JoLaine Pokorney, Gaye Fifer, and Wendy Graham
Accordion Hugs: Love in the Time of COVID, by Wendy Graham
Contras in the COVID Era: The Lesson of “Becket Reel” and the Triplet Project, by Penn Fix
Marlboro Ale Archive Project, by Pat MacPherson, with Susan Creighton
CDSS 2020 Grants Make an Impact: English Dancing Goes Virtual in MD, by Donna Rogall
Grants at Work During the Pandemic, by Linda Henry
Remembering Glenn Bannerman, by Bob Dalsemer

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Balance and Sing: Online Store Update
Announcements
Stories from the CDSS Legacy of Joy Society: Sharon McKinley
CDSS Sings: “Supplication in a Nation’s Calamity:” A Shaker Song for a Nation in Turmoil, by Saro Lynch-Thomason
Tell Me More: St. Catherine, by Graham Christian
Pandemic Panaceas: Birth in the Time of the Pandemic, by Rodney Miller
Pandemic Panaceas: Dance It Yourself, by Robbin Marcus
Triplet: Ted’s Triplet #7, by Ted Sannella
Triplet: Our Maine Man, by Penn Fix
News from Canada: Out of the Silence, by Lael Whitehead, The Dancehall Players
Puzzles and Fun
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Anti-Racism and the Folk Revival, Part Two, by Ezra Fischer
Zoomington: Traditional Dance in a Non-Traditional Medium, by Randall Cayford
Check out CDSS’s new podcast, Contra Pulse!
New Community Resources Highlights, by Emily Addison
Tell Me More: Count Tallard, the French Ambassador, by Graham Christian
Delicately Chosen Pixels, by David Frantz

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Balance and Sing: Online Store Update
From the Director: Good Gracious, What a Year, by Katy German
Announcements
Poem: I Miss Camp, by Jennie Inglis
News from Canada: Virtual Dancing & the All Hands In Initiative, by Drew Delaware
Stories from the CDSS Legacy of Joy Society: Remembering Ruth Sylvester, by David Millstone
CDSS Web Chats Continue to Grow, by Linda Henry
CDSS Sings: Considering Dives & Lazarus for Christmas, by Joel Mabus
Pandemic Panaceas: In the Moment, by Karen Axelrod
Pandemic Panaceas: Tunes ‘n’ Stuff, by Audrey Knuth
Puzzles and Fun
Crossword: Find a Partner, by Maia McCormick
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Letter from the President, by Gaye Fifer
2021 Lifetime Contribution Award Recipient: David Kaynor
The Clootie Wall: Processing a Pandemic, by Sarah Gowan
Adapting Solo Dances: Precepts and Preferences, by Sharon Green
Mystic Garland Celebrates 40 Years, by Mystic Garland Dancers
Pandemic Panaceas: Rushfest Workouts, by Emily Rush
Pandemic Panaceas: Stars in the Rafters, by Julie Vallimont
Anti-Racism and the Folk Revival: Part One, by Ezra Fischer
More Resources in the Time of COVID-19, by Linda Henry, Emily Addison, and Ben Williams

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Balance and Sing: Online Store Update
Announcements
Stories from the CDSS Legacy of Joy Society: Sam & Sandy Rotenberg
Contra Dance: We’ll Dance Again, by David Smukler
ECD: Cloistered Gardens, A Solo Dance Adaptation, by Sharon Green
ECD: Winter Waltz, A Solo Dance Adaptation, by Bernadette Culkin
CDSS Sings: There Was a Fair Maid Dwelling, by Elizabeth DiSavino
Community Resources Highlights, by Emily Addison
Tell Me More: Czar of Muscovy, by Graham Christian
FolkLoveGrams
Puzzles and Fun, by Kelsey Wells, Emily Troll, and Sue Hulsether
Crossword: Find a Partner, by Maia McCormick
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CDSS Pivots to Provide COVID–19 Tools, by Kelsey Wells
Affiliates Spoke, We Acted, by Kelsey Wells and Ben Williams
Letter from the Executive Director, by Katy German
Contra Pulse Doesn’t Skip a Beat, by Ben Williams
All Join Hands: The Many Joys of Community Dancing, by Marian Rose
Remembering Sarah Gregory Smith, by David Smukler
Welcome to My World, by Mark Matthews
Comic: Excerpts from a Dance Musician’s Life, by Sam Bartlett
New Old Songs: Writing Within the Tradition, by Alex Sturbaum
CDSS Executive Committee Meets in Cincinnati, by Diane Silver & Pam Paulson
An Annual Meeting Like No Other, by Doug Plummer
Connecting YOU to Community Resources, by Emily Addison
Alaska in Wintertime: Contra Warmth Abounds, by Kim Thompson

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Balance and Sing: Online Store Update
Letter from the Editor, by Kelsey Wells
Announcements
ECD: “The Road Not Taken,” by Anna Rain
Stories from the CDSS Legacy of Joy Society: Michal Warshow & Joel Bluestein
Contra Dance: “City of Light,” by Susan Kevra
CDSS Sings: Songs for Woman Suffrage, by Steve Woodbury
“Reuben and Rachel Up to Date,” notated by Lorraine Lee Hammond
News From Canada: Online Dancing in Toronto and Beyond, by Cathy Campbell
Puzzles, by Kelsey Wells, Brendan Taaffe, and Bob Peterson
FolkLoveGrams
Puzzle Solutions
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Announcing the Ed and Marjorie Potter Family Scholarship Fund, by Daniel Potter
Extra Magic Awaits: Week-long Intensive Courses at 2020 Summer Camp Weeks
Crankies in the Music Classroom, by Eleanor Lincoln
Dance Across the Divide, by Marty Albini
Song Organizers Connect Online! Shared Weight Hosts New Discussion Group, by Amanda Witman
Contra Pulse Kickoff, by Ben Williams
CDSS Supports FIRST Contra Weekend in France!, by Laurette Tuckerman
Roots Contra: Celebrating the Traditional Roots of Modern Contra Dancing, by Diane Silver, Laura Lengnick, and Karen Gaughan
Remembering Barbara Hicks Harding, by Katy German
The Greatly Expanded CDSS Resource Portal: A Community Resource for All, by Emily Addison & Linda Henry
Connecting YOU to Community Resources

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Balance and Sing: Online Store Update
Letters and Announcements
CDSS Sings: Singing Together, Past and Present, by Reggie Harris
CDSS Sings: Wade in the Water
Stories from the CDSS Legacy of Joy Society: Craig Meltzner & Elaine Walter
News From Canada: AlgomaTrad Keeps Living Traditions Growing, by Julie Schryer & Pat O’Gorman
Little Sir Isaac: Tune, by Debbie Jackson
English Country Dance: Little Sir Isaac, by Sharon Green
All Join Hands: Adapting for Young Dancers, by Marian Rose
Poetry Contribution: The First Camp, by Alexandra Christine Steffan
Contra Dance: New-Age Petronella, by Diane Silver
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Poetry & Painting: Orbit, by Sarah Hirsch
Great Start, Right Direction, More to Do! A CDSS Year-End Review and 2020 Preview, by Katy German
CDSS Supports Local Communities in Addressing Safety, by Diane Silver and Nikki Herbst
CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award 2020 Recipient: Kate Barnes
Shared Weight: A Powerful Networking Tool for Traditional Dance, Music… and Very Likely Song!, by Emily Addison
It’s Time to Plan for 2020 Summer Camps!
A Place to Be: Margaret MacArthur’s Gift to Vermont, by Nora Rodes
Traveling Exec Goes to Camp: CDSS and the Lady of the Lake Forum, by Doug Plummer and Penn Fix
Puzzling Out Ease and Elegance, by Paul Ross
Celebrating CDSS Scholarships, by Linda Henry

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Balance and Sing (Store Update)
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Letters and Announcements
Contra Dance: Half Mad, by Beadle
CDSS Sings: MacArthur’s “Single Again”
News From Canada: Celebration of Callers—A Workshop at Hands Across the Water 2019, by Peggy Roe and Rosemary Lach
Stories from the CDSS Legacy of Joy Society: David Millstone & Sheila Moran
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Published Study Shows Dance Helps Veterans with PTSD, by Deborah Denenfeld
Remembering Arthur Munisteri, by Nikki Herbst
Response to: “A Figure by Any Other Name: Exploring Alternatives to Gypsy,” by Dragan Gill
Remembering My Mentor, Legendary Caller Ralph Sweet, by Nils Fredland
David Kaynor: “A truly triumphant evening,” by Keith Murphy
Affiliate Network Speaks: A preliminary look at the first annual CDSS Affiliate Survey, by Emily Addison & Katy German
Thirty and Thriving: The Birth and Long Life of Capital English Country Dancers, by Nancy Yule
Remembering Joan Carr Shimer, by Brad Foster
Contra: Homegrown in Saskatoon, by Liz James
A Beloved Voice Stilled, a Folk Legacy Preserved: Remembering Caroline (Swenson) Paton, by Kathy Westra

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Balance and Sing (Store Update)
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Letters and Announcements
Stories from the CDSS Legacy of Joy Society: Nancy Boyd & Arthur Munisteri
News From Canada—True North Music and Dance Takes Its Final Bow, by Sheila Scott, Chair, TNMD
All Join Hands: Organizing a Family/Community Dance Series, Part 2, by Marian Rose
Contra Dance: Danny’s Red Shoes, by Bob Dalsemer
CDSS Sings: A Timeless Song Remains, by Lorraine Lee Hammond
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Tracing the Historical Threads from an Old Maypole Photo, by David Roodman
Calling All Callers, Old and New, by Douglas A. Singleton
Contra: Square Dancing for Hippies, by Keegan Hempill
CDSS Maps Future Direction at Annual Board Meeting, by JoLaine Jones-Pokorney
Traditional Dance, Music, and Song Groups: Is Your Community on the Map?
Grants Far and Wide: Ashland Community Dance and Song Weekend, by Brooke Friendly
A Figure by Any Other Name: Exploring Alternatives to Gypsy, introduced by Katy German; contributions from Sue Stanton, Jeff Kaufman, and callers nationwide
Organizer Discussions at Regional Events: A Great Remedy for Stagnation, Burnout, and Stress, by Emily Addison and Linda Henry

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Balance and Sing (Store Update)
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Letters and Announcements
Stories from the CDSS Legacy of Joy Society: Jane Srivastava
All Join Hands: Organizing a Family/Community Dance Series, Part 1, by Marian Rose
Contra Dance: The Lowdown, by Alan P. Winston
CDSS Sings: The Bluebird Songs of Summer, by Lorraine Lee Hammond
English Country Dance: A Trip to Provence, by Susan Kevra (to “Voyage de la Diabline” by Rachel Bell)
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