Country Dance & Song Society

Efficient Contra Dance Walkthroughs

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Calling Without Cards

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Programming an Evening of Contra

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On Squares at a Contra Dance

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On Her Personal Style

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Working with the Band

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New and Noteworthy

CDSS Responds to COVID-19

Updated May 21, 2020

It’s time for us to do what we do best: take care of each other. Here are our recommendations for participants and organizers, as well as helpful links.

June 2020 Song of the Month

Travel back in time to the banks and braes of 18th-century Scotland with "Braw Lads of Galla-Water."

Contra Pulse

In this new podcast, host Julie Vallimont interviews prominent contra dance musicians. Episodes 1 and 2, with Dudley Laufman and Charlie Pilzer, are now up.

Spring 2020 CDSS News

This season's issue is now available to read as PDFs or view as a flipbook.

New Additions to the Online Library

New Addition to the Online Library

A Barn Dance Repertoire by Thomas Green and Colin Hume features over 140 dances, plus resources and tips.

2020 Camp Programs Update

Unfortunately, all CDSS camp programs for 2020 have now been cancelled. Campers can claim a full refund or defer their registrations to 2021. Please email us if you have any questions.

Shared Weight

Introducing the renewal of the Shared Weight listservs!

Check out the brand new Shared Weight website or read more about the renewal.

CDSS Grants Available

Now accepting grant applications for publishing instructional materials and related endeavors. Check out our grant guidelines and application, and email us with questions.

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