Dance, Music, & Song Camps“It’s a soul-nourishing reminder of the power of music and dance to connect people and bring joy.”
–Ellen Saltonstall
Family Week at Pinewoods
Camp Weeks
Early Music Week at Pinewoods
“Fabulous music and dance in a magical setting.”
–Lorraine Graves
August 9-16, 2025 // Plymouth, MA
Renaissance, baroque, and medieval music for players and singers of all levels
Cascade of Music & Dance at Kweebec
“We started by bringing our children; now, our teens bring us.”
–Tom Cole
August 11-17, 2025 // Schwenksville, PA
For Adults & Families
Your community is here
Campers’ Week at Pinewoods
“I mused over the last year that re-starting the music and dance scene would involve more kitchen junkets and porch gatherings than big dances and festivals.”
–Andy Davis
August 16-23, 2025 // Plymouth, MA
Where YOU are the defining ingredient
American Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods
“It will be, without a doubt, the most fun you’ve had in a long time.”
–Helen Whitty
July 19-26, 2025 // Plymouth, MA
Dance, sing, play, repeat: contra party in the woods!
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The information below is from last summer’s camp session. We’ll post for program and staff information for next summer early next year. We expect to open camp registration on or about January 15,
Square Dance History Series
“It’s a soul-nourishing reminder of the power of music and dance to connect people and bring joy.”
–Ellen Saltonstall
February 10, 17, & 24
8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT)
Led by David Millstone
ECD Choreography
“Great choreography is not a bunch of tricks strung together. Great choreography is unexpected and unique movement that stirs emotion.”
–Rhee Gold
August 14, August 21, August 28
Three consecutive 2 hour online classes, 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT
Virtual Kaleidoscope: Online Camp 2021
“It’s a soul-nourishing reminder of the power of music and dance to connect people and bring joy.”
–Ellen Saltonstall
Online events July 18 – July 25!
Common Time
Third Mondays, 7:30 p.m. ET
A monthly measure of exploration, inspiration, and conversation for the CDSS community
Celebrate May!
”Hail! Hail! The First of May-o!
For it is the first summer’s day-o!
Cast your cares and fears away,
Drink to the old ‘oss on the First of May!”
-Dave Webber