Dance Gypsy Festival planner -- one months events

Dance Festivals in:

December 2004 _{Festival Planner © The Dance Gypsy, 2004}

Vermont International Festival: Friday, December 3 - Sunday, December 5, 2004: Essex Junction, VT; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; An international marketplace with over 40 vendors : handcrafts (clothing and accessories, home decor and gift items, pottery, wall-hangings and rugs, holiday decorations, instruments, sculptures, carvings, jewelry); ethnic food booths; and non-stop multi-cultural music and dance.; Location: Champlain Valley Exposition; Cost: $5 (entire weekend); For more information: (phone): (802) 863-6713; (Email):; Web site: www.vermontinternationalfestival.com (Unconfirmed for 2004)
Winter WarmUp (annual): Friday, December 3 - Sunday, December 5, 2004: Worthington, OH; Featuring: Changeling ~ Corey DiMario ~ Eric Conrad ~ Rodney Miller ~ Rick Mohr ~ Carol Ormand ~ Marko Packard ~ Joseph Pimentel ~ Bruce Rosen; Location: Worthington Community Center; Cost: $65; For more information: (Email):; Web site: www.bigscioty.com/warmup.html (Last Updated on: 9/7/2004)
No-Snow Ball (18^th annual): Saturday, December 4, 2004: Oakland, CA; Dances are called by Santa Claus and one of his assistants, with music provided by several of Santa's favorite helpers.; Location: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension; Web site: www.bacds.org/events (Last Updated on: 7/23/2004)
Gilron Dance Retreat (7^th annual): Thursday, December 23 - Sunday, December 26, 2004: Aston, PA; Israeli folk dance camp (formerly: Finally Philly); Location: TBA; For more information: (phone): (301) 762-8978; (Email):; Web site: www.capitaldance.com (Last Updated on: 7/6/2004)
Israeli Dance Marathon: Friday, December 24 - Saturday, December 25, 2004: Brookline, MA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; 12 hours of non-stop all request Israeli dancing!; Time: 6 pm until 6 am 12/25; Location: Temple Kehilleth Israel, Harvard Ave; Cost: $7 (snacks); For more information: (phone): (617) 484-3267; (Email):; Web site: www.webspan.net/~hgpklm (Unconfirmed for 2004)
Christmas Country Dance School (annual): Sunday, December 26 - Saturday, January 1, 2005: Berea, KY; dance leadership course for adults; Featuring: Al White ~ Alice White ~ Ari Langer ~ Atrick Napier ~ Karen Axelrod ~ Beth Cohen ~ Brenna Mac Crimmon ~ Paul Brown ~ Ron Buchanan ~ Christo Tiktapanidis ~ Dan Auvil ~ Donna & Lewis Lamb ~ Sue Dupré ~ Edessa & Ziyia ~ Emily Miller ~ Eric Crowden ~ Brad Foster ~ Frank Boyd ~ George Chittendon ~ Christos Govetas ~ Joe Graziosi ~ Andrea Hoag ~ Janet Northern ~ Jim Morrison ~ Joe Tarter ~ John Bealle ~ Julian Cole ~ Atanas Kolarovski ~ Steve Kotansky ~ Atossa Kramer ~ Dave Langford ~ Lise Liepman ~ Ahmet Lüleci ~ Nathan Wilson ~ Owen Morrison ~ Patty Tarter ~ Bruce Rosen ~ Chris Rua ~ Ruth Pershing ~ Jacqueline Schwab ~ Shona Kearney ~ Susan Spalding ~ Ventzi Sotirov; Location: Berea College; Cost: $200 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (859) 985-3431; (Email):; Web site: www.berea.edu/peh/dance/christmas_country_dance_school (Last Updated on: 9/7/2004)
Contradancers’ Delight Holiday (2^nd annual): Sunday, December 26 - Thursday, December 30, 2004: Morgantown, WV; 8 hours of “hot” dancing to wonderful music and calling; workshops; game shows. Resort amenities with knee-friendly floor and flexible rates.; Featuring: Robert Cromartie ~ Elftones ~ Lift Ticket ~ Beth Molaro; Location: Lakeview Resort; Cost: $300-450 (food & lodging; partial event prices available); For more information: (Email):; Web site: www.warrendoyle.com (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)
Winter Dance Week (annual): Sunday, December 26 - Saturday, January 1, 2005: Brasstown, NC; Contras, squares, English dancing, storytelling, couple dances, singing, jam sessions, a gala New Year’s Eve Dance and more.; Featuring: Bob Morris ~ Philippe Callens ~ Carl Dreher ~ Bob Dalsemer ~ Deborah Thompson ~ Mary Devlin ~ Daron Douglas ~ FootLoose ~ Hanne Dalsemer ~ J.D. Robinson ~ Katherine Terzi ~ Cynthia Shaw ~ Bill Tomczak; Location: John C. Campbell Folk School; Cost: $295 (tuition); For more information: (phone): (800) FOLK-SCH, (828) 837-8637; (Email):; Web site: www.folkschool.org (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)
Terpsichore’s Holiday: Monday, December 27 - Saturday, January 1, 2005: Rocky Gap State Park, MD; Contras, Appalachian, English Country, Irish Set Dancing; Featuring: Bob Garber ~ Norma Castle ~ John Devine ~ Diane Ortner ~ Don Coffey ~ Enid & Lew Cocke ~ Gaye Fifer ~ Steve Hickman ~ Jeff Steinberg ~ Laura Robertson ~ Marianne O’Doherty ~ Marnen Laibow Koser ~ Marty Taylor ~ Robin Russell ~ Susan Taylor ~ Sylvia Coffey ~ Wayne Akbright; Location: Rocky Gap Lodge & Resort; For more information: (phone): (301) 589-7539; (Email):; Web site: www.terpsichoresholiday.com (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)
Festival of Christmas and Mid-winter (57^th annual): Tuesday, December 28 - Saturday, January 1, 2005: Dodgeville, WI; seasonal and cultural celebrations and traditions from around the world, with folk and ethnic dancing, crafts, music, storytelling, culture sessions, fantastic foods, and many other activities!; Location: Folklore Village; Cost: $220 (Camp pricing — includes dancing and meals); For more information: (phone): (608) 924-4000 ; (Email):; Web site: www.folklorevillage.org (Last Updated on: 8/13/2004)
Fiddler’s Dream Music and Dance Camp: Thursday, December 30 - Sunday, January 2, 2005: Kingston, OK; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; This all-volunteer event is a 3-day/3-night weekend for callers, dancers and musicians to enjoy each other's talents and company and get away from it all. The focus is contra dance and related music.; Note: Pre-registration required; Location: Cross Point Methodist Camp; Cost: $105 (all inclusive); For more information: (phone): (214) 357-8213; (Email):; Web site: www.nttds.org (Unconfirmed for 2004)
Northwest New Year’s Camp Bash on Vashon (annual): Thursday, December 30 - Sunday, January 2, 2005: Vashon Island, WA; On Puget Sound; for all ages and experience levels. All events are led by campers. Music, dancing, crafts, nature, games, fun.; Location: Camp Sealth; For more information: (phone): (206) 784-0063; (Email):; Web site: www.seattledance.org/camp/nwnyc (Last Updated on: 6/11/2004)
Ashokan New Year’s Dance Fest: Friday, December 31 - Saturday, January 1, 2005: Olivebridge, NY; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Music & dance classes, workshops, dance parties, jam sessions, song swaps, delicious food, sauna, & more at a secluded camp in the Catskill Mountains.; Location: Ashokan; Cost: $395; For more information: (phone): (800) 292-0905; (Email):; Web site: www.ashokan.org/ashokan/campnyrs.shtml (Unconfirmed for 2004)
Bogue Banks Boogie: Friday, December 31 - Saturday, January 1, 2005: Beaufort, NC; Location: Trinity Center; For more information: (phone): (252) 504-ARTS; (Email):; Web site: www.downeastfolkarts.org (Last Updated on: 8/8/2004)