Country Dance & Song Society - Andrew VanNorstrand of the Great Bear Trio

Difference Between Playing for a Dance and for an Audience

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Matching a Dance Card with a Tune

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Pacing the Music and Working with a Caller

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Rhythmic Variations for Different Dance Figures

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Playing Through the Full Arc of the Dance

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Examples of Rhythmic Variations Used to Broadcast the Flow of a Dance

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Great Bear Trio with Beth Molaro

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Three Clips from the Wild to the Sublime

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New and Noteworthy

June Song of the Month

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The Song of the Month is a regular feature of our website and Judy Cook continues to curate this column throughout 2018. Check out the song archive and discover June's tune, "Earl o' Bran."

U.S. Organizers Survey

Take part in the US Organizers Survey
We want to hear from US organizers! What are your challenges? What are you proud of? How can CDSS best serve you? To let us know, take a few minutes to complete this quick survey. And thank you for all that you do to bring more dance, music, and song into the world. Survey deadline is April 13th.

Camp Scholarship Update

Camp Scholarship Update
Need financial help coming to camp this summer? CDSS will continue to offer scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds remain. You can apply as part of the online camp registration form, or fill out the separate scholarship form. For more information, see the scholarship page.

Roy Dommett's Morris Notes

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We are thrilled to announce that the treasure trove that is Roy Dommett's Morris Notes is now accessible online. Read more about this project and explore this incredible resource.

2018 Camp Registration Is Now Open!

2018 Camp Registration Is Open!
Make plans to join us at your favorite camp week, experience a new week or mini-course, or try camp for the first time... Check out our full list of summer camp programs and register today!

2018 Lifetime Contribution Award Recipient Announced

2018 Lifetime Contribution Award Recipient Announced
Dance leader, organizer, choreographer, and mentor Bill Alkire has been named the 2018 recipient of the CDSS Lifetime Contribution Award. Read more about this remarkable man and his lifelong contributions to traditional dance.

Meet Our New Executive Director

Meet Our New Executive Director
In September 2017, Katy German joined us as Executive Director, and we are thrilled to have her with us! Read more about Katy and the experience and passion she brings to CDSS.

Judson/Foster Fund Established

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CDSS has developed a new educational initiative — the Mary Judson/Brad Foster English Dancer Teachers Fund. Read more about it — including how to support the fund — here.

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