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
Pinewoods
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
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!
Join our community Facebook group!
Registration opens January 2025!
The information below is from last summer’s camp session. We’ll post for program and staff information for next summer early next year.
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
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