Dance, Music, & Song Camps“We started by bringing our children; now, our teens bring us.”
–Tom Cole
Cascade of Music & Dance at Louise
Families
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 17-24, 2024 // Plymouth, MA
Where YOU are the defining ingredient
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
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
Saturday, May 1, 1:00 p.m. ET
Join us for a family-friendly hour of singing, dancing, and merriment!
Winter Family Gathering & Workshops
“It’s a soul-nourishing reminder of the power of music and dance to connect people and bring joy.”
–Ellen Saltonstall
February 13-14, 2021
Global Terminology & Positional Calling
“What a fabulous opportunity for group and one on one help from Brooke. Her experience with global terminology provided me with the courage and tools I need to implement it in a way that makes sense for my community.”
–Previous workshop participant
January 22, January 29, February 5
a 3 week online course
1:00 p.m. ET
(10:00 a.m. PT/18:00 GMT)
Taught by Brooke Friendly
Family Week at Pinewoods 2020
“It’s a soul-nourishing reminder of the power of music and dance to connect people and bring joy.”
–Ellen Saltonstall
Online events July 20 – July 24!
Bring your whole family tree to these woods
Campers’ Week at Pinewoods 2020
“You can’t overestimate the value of spending a week creating a community, with its own way of thinking and performing, that is unique to that group of people in that place and that time. Where else can you dance, sing, talk and laugh together all week long, in a peaceful and beautiful setting?”
–Ellen Harrison