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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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Next CDSS Web Chat!

CDSS Webchat Next CDSS Web Chat!
Connecting Community Sing Organizers
Wed., Oct. 16, 8:30-9:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
For organizers of participatory singing events primarily focused on traditional songs: song circles, pub sings, etc. Hear from guest speakers across the continent about creating thriving community sings. See videos of our five previous web chats. Questions? Contact Linda Henry.

CDSS Grants Available

CDSS Grants Available
Next Application Deadline: October 1
Got ideas for a new initiative to boost your music, dance, and/or song community? Check out our grant guidelines and application, and contact Linda Henry with questions.

2020 Camp Weeks Info Now Available

2020 Camp Weeks Info Now Available
Registration will open this winter, but you can start dreaming about next summer's camp adventures now!

Now Available - Barnes III Companion Database

Barnes Volume 3 Cover Now Available! Companion Database to Barnes III
A database of the tunes and associated dances in Volume Three of the Barnes Book of English Country Dance Tunes with links to dance instruction and further information about many of the dances. Thanks to Robert Messer for this invaluable resource.

September 2019 Song of the Month

A convict in chains en route to Australia September 2019 Song of the Month
Travel to the penal colonies of Australia with Francis MacNamara's defiant anthem, "For the Company Underground." Check out the song archive as well.

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Beth Molaro

Efficient Contra Dance Walkthroughs

Calling Without Cards

Programming an Evening of Contra

On Squares at a Contra Dance

On Her Personal Style

Working with the Band