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Camps
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Grappelli-Django Weekend 2026
- Camps
- Concerts
- Family and Community Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
It’s happening! The Ashokan Center is proud to announce a new addition to our 2026 Music & Dance Camp lineup –Grappelli-Django Weekend. The new fiddle and guitar weekend led by Dutch gypsy jazz violin legend Tim Kliphuis, modeled on his sold-out camps in Europe. On guitar: America’s rising star Jimmy Grant, experienced tutor and international touring artist. […]
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Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend
Fayette County Park 1268 Fayette County Park Rd, Fayetteville, WV, United StatesWelcome to the 2026 Whitewater Whirl. Whether you’re a dedicated, would-not-miss-it Whirler or new to the weekend, we look forward to dancing with you! The weekend is held at the Fayette County Park 4-H camp near Fayetteville, WV. Online registration is now open. The Bands Louisville-based Hot Coffee Breakdown is one of the most popular […]
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Dancing Bears Dance Camp
Kings Lake Camp Wasilla, AK, United StatesThe Dancing Bears Dance Camp is held every Memorial Day Weekend at King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, Alaska. Our next camp will have calling by Lisa Greenleaf and Michael Karcher with music by Supertrad (Sam Bartlett, Eric Schedler, and Tadhg O’Meachair) and Steam Machine (AJ Srubas, Rina Rossi, Sam Bartlett, and Abby Ladin). Registration will open in March 2026.
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Lady of the Lake Music and Dance Week
- Camps
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Playing Music
- Square Dance
- Traditional Song
- Waltz
- Week
- Workshops and Lessons
Lady of the Lake Music and Dance Week on the shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake, 75 minutes from Spokane, WA, features a unique blend of contra and English country dance, including workshops in dancing, calling, and playing music. Our community, made of campers from 20 different states and four Canadian provinces, is welcoming and supportive. […]
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Cumberland Dance Week
- Camps
- Children's Programming
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Family and Community Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Week
- Workshops and Lessons
An intergenerational folk dance and music camp. Includes 5 nights of dancing, 4 days of classes created for each dance group, air-conditioned lodging, and meals. Staff from around the country and opportunities for campers to engage with leadership.
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Freight x Lark Youth Music Camp
The Freight 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesEarly Bird Registration open now through March 31st. The Freight x Lark Youth Music Camp is designed to strengthen foundational music and rhythm skills for youth aged 8-14 through hands-on experience in a range of global artistic traditions. Running from June 29 through July 3rd, the camp is anchored by daily harmonica lessons with the Bay […]
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Lady of the Lake Music and Dance Weekend
N-Sid-Sen Camp & Retreat Center 36395 S Hwy 97, Harrison, ID, United StatesThe 45th annual Lady of the Lake Music and Dance Weekend features a wonderful staff drawing from across the Northwest and well beyond. Callers Lindsey Dono and Jeremy Kors will lead contra dances and workshops. The Dam Beavers and the Baby Corns featuring Hayden Sterns will provide rousing music. Enjoy the falling leaves from heritage […]
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Head for the Hills
- Camps
- Contra Dance
- English Country Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
Princeton Country Dancers' getaway weekend of dance, music, and song at Camp Harlam near Kresgeville, PA in the Poconos.
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Contra Holiday in Medieval England
King's School, Ely, England Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United KingdomSeven night residential contra dance camp for 150 participants in a former monastery in Ely, near Cambridge, England, with Wild Asparagus and George Marshall and Lisa Greenleaf calling. Food and accommodations included. Dancing each evening, excursions during the days. Our tenth such event.
$1700
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira