Dance Gypsy Festival planner -- one months events

Dance Festivals in:

July 2005 _{Festival Planner © The Dance Gypsy, 2005}

Balkan Music and Dance Workshop (annual): Saturday, June 25 - Saturday, July 2, 2005: Mendocino, CA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Folk music and dance of Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia & Turkey; Location: Mendocino Woodlands; For more information: (phone): (510) 549-2124; (Email):; Web site: www.eefc.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Kutztown German Festival (annual): Saturday, June 25 - Sunday, July 3, 2005: Kutztown, PA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Pennsylvania Dutch folk & polka music, hoedowns, clogging, international folk, craft demos, plays, farm animals, quilt show, Pennsylvania Dutch food. 3 stages, incl. Children’s Area. Programs for families & children.; Location: Fairgrounds; For more information: (phone): (888) 674-6136; (Email):; Web site: www.kutztownfestival.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Vintage Dance Week: Sunday, June 26 - Friday, July 1, 2005: Claremont, CA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Victoria, Elvis & All That Jazz: 100 Years of Social Dance. Evening balls of ragtime, jazz age, mid-19th Century and swing era, and more! Dinner/dance on the Queen Mary.; Location: Scripps College; For more information: (phone): (858) 622-9924; (Email):; Web site: www.lahacal.org/sandiego (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Festival Gigue en fête: Thursday, June 30 - Sunday, July 3, 2005: Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, Québec; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; promoting and preserving the expressive heritage of Quebec and other nations, specifically through various forms of step dancing and percussion.; For more information: (phone): (418) 387-6054; (Email):; Web site: www.gigueenfete.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
July 4th Weekend at Pinewoods (62^nd annual): Thursday, June 30 - Monday, July 4, 2005: Plymouth, MA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; English country, square, lonsword, rapper, morris, Scottish, clog; Location: Pinewoods Camp; Cost: $315 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (508) 540-0865; (Email):; Web site: www.cds-boston.org/residential.html (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival (annual): Thursday, June 30 - Sunday, July 3, 2005: Dodgeville, WI; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; The annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Folklore Village features dance and music workshops, crafts, delicious food and an extensive children’s program.; Location: Folklore Village; Cost: $190 (Camp pricing — instruction and meals); For more information: (phone): (608) 924-4000; (Email):; Web site: www.folklorevillage.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Beantown Mini-camp (9^th annual): Friday, July 1 - Sunday, July 3, 2005: Smithfield, RI; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Lindy Hop style swing w/extra classes in Balboa, Carolina Shag, Hip Hop and more. A weekend packed with a big variety of workshops, competitions, fun events, surprises and lots of dancing. Competition categories include Showcase, Strictly Lindy, Team, Open Jack & Jill and Champion Jack & Jill. Also ALHC American Showcase New England regional qualifier.; Location: Wheaton College; Cost: $125 (tuition); For more information: (phone): (508) 435-2363; (Email):; Web site: www.hoptothebeat.com/camp (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Celebration Dance Weekend (annual): Friday, July 1 - Sunday, July 3, 2005: Indianapolis, IN; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Contra and Swing; Location: Indy Sportsplex; Cost: $55; For more information: (phone): (800) 394-2453 ext 3027;; Web site: www.indycontra.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
BACDS American Dance and Music Week: Saturday, July 2 - Saturday, July 9, 2005: Mendocino, CA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; contras, squares, step dancing, music, storytelling, singing; Location: Mendocino Woodlands Camp #1; Cost: $665 (Camp pricing — all classes and evening dances, meals, lodging); For more information: (phone): (415) 456-4602; (Email):; Web site: bacds.org/amweek (Unconfirmed for 2005)
BACDS Sierra/ Family Week: Saturday, July 2 - Saturday, July 9, 2005: Mendocino, CA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Two dance floors. Contras, squares, English, longsword, rapper, Morris, clogging, family dances. 7-14 Dance & music classes, swimming, storytelling, crafts, singing. Age-specific & community sessions. Programs for familes, children, musicians, callers.; Location: Mendocino Woodlands Camp; Cost: $540 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (707) 829-8833; (Email):; Web site: www.bacds.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
New Bedford Summerfest Folk Festival: Saturday, July 2 - Sunday, July 3, 2005: New Bedford, MA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Traditional and contemporary folk music presented in a format of showcases and multi-performer sessions; 80 juried craft and artisans, New Bedford seafood, children’s area, more; Location: New Bedford Whaling National Park and State Pier; Cost: $7/day; For more information: (phone): (508) 673-8523; (Email):; Web site: www.barrel-of-music.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Nordic Fiddles and Feet (annual): Saturday, July 2 - Saturday, July 9, 2005: Capon Bridge, WV; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Folk Music and dance classes featuring Telespringar from Norway and Swedish polskor focusing on Värmland and Dalarna.; Location: Buffalo Gap; Cost: $555 (Camp pricing — all classes, room and board); For more information: (phone): (865) 522-0515; (Email):; Web site: nordicfiddlesandfeet.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Aranykapu Tábor: Sunday, July 3 - Saturday, July 9, 2005: Guerneville, CA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Location: Camp Cazadero; For more information: (phone): (510) 553-1597; (Email):; Web site: www.aranykapu-tabor.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Festival of American Fiddle Tunes (30^th annual): Sunday, July 3 - Sunday, July 10, 2005: Port Townsend, WA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Morning classes, afternoon band/ensemble tutorials, evening concerts & dances.; Location: Fort Worden State Park; Cost: $395 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (360) 385-3102; (Email):; Web site: www.centrum.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Swannanoa Gathering - Sing Swing and String Week (6^th annual): Sunday, July 3 - Saturday, July 9, 2005: Asheville, NC; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Contra, Dance by Ear -- swing and Latin music is used to create and perform group ensemble dances, Smooth Style Lindy, East Coast Swing and Waltz, Rhythms and Repertory, Modern Dance; Location: Warren Wilson College; Cost: $385 Tuition (& $280 Room and board); For more information: (phone): (828) 298-3434; (Email):; Web site: www.swangathering.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Beantown Lindy Hop Summer Camp (9^th annual): Monday, July 4 - Sunday, July 10, 2005: Smithfield, RI; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Lindy Hop style swing w/extra classes in Balboa, Hip Hop, Jazz, Charleston and more. Beantown Camp: a week taking classes with a truly outstanding world class line-up of instructors with limited track sizes for personal attention, special presentations, performances, Fourth of July Celebration, Broadway Night, a barbecue,; Location: Wheaton College, Norton MA; For more information: (phone): (508) 435-2363; (Email):; Web site: www.HopToTheBeat.com/camp (Unconfirmed for 2005)
English Scottish Session at Pinewoods (annual): Monday, July 4 - Friday, July 8, 2005: Plymouth, MA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Dancing, workshops, parties, swimming.; Location: Pinewoods Camp; Cost: $290 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (215) 273-7287; (Email):; Web site: www.geocities.com/SoHo/Courtyard/8534 (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Door County Folk Festival (25^th annual): Thursday, July 7 - Sunday, July 10, 2005: Sister Bay and Ephraim, WI; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Contras, squares, international. Musician & Balkan singing workshops, discussion forums for leaders & teachers, programs for kids.; For more information: (phone): (773) 463-2288; (Email):; Web site: www.dcff.net (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Black Swamp Old-Time Music Festival: Friday, July 8 - Sunday, July 10, 2005: Grand Rapids, OH; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; For more information: (phone): (419) 372-7862; (Email):; Web site: www.artscouncillew.org/curevent.htm (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Great Blue Heron Music Festival (14^th annual): Friday, July 8 - Sunday, July 10, 2005: Sherman, NY; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Zydeco, roots rock, folk, swing, reggae, blues, bluegrass, oldtime, celtic.; For more information: (phone): (716) 487-1781; (Email):; Web site: www.greatblueheron.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Scottish Session I (52^nd annual): Friday, July 8 - Monday, July 11, 2005: Plymouth, MA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Dancing, workshops, parties, s wimming.; Location: Pinewoods Camp; Cost: $220 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (781) 849-3512; (Email):; Web site: www.rscdsboston.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
BACDS English Dance Week: Saturday, July 9 - Saturday, July 16, 2005: Mendocino, CA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; English Country and Display Dance and Music; Location: Mendocino Woodlands Camp #1; Cost: $625 (Camp pricing — all classes and evening dances, meals, lodging); For more information: (phone): (510) 526-5854; (Email):; Web site: www.bacds.org/eweek (Unconfirmed for 2005)
English and American Dance Week (annual): Saturday, July 9 - Saturday, July 16, 2005: Capon Bridge, WV; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; one of the friendliest of dance camps: Good Morning Contras, morris, English as a Second Language,Write-a-Dance; Location: Buffalo Gap Camp; Cost: $667 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (413) 268-7426; (Email):; Web site: www.cdss.org/camp (Unconfirmed for 2005)
World Folkfest (20^th annual): Saturday, July 9 - Saturday, July 16, 2005: Springville, UT; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Claims to be the largest international folk dance festival in the United States.; Cost: $8 (daily admission); For more information: (phone): (801) 489-2700; (Email):; Web site: www.worldfolkfest.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Amherst Early Music Festival - week 1 (annual): Sunday, July 10 - Sunday, July 17, 2005: Bennington, VT; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Central Program (all instruments and voice), Baroque Academy, Baroque Oboe and Bassoon, Historical Dance, Opera Project - Handel’s “Almira”. Includes English country dancing, German contredanse, Baroque dance, and Renaissance Dance.; Location: Bennington College; Cost: $450 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (617) 744-1324; (Email):; Web site: www.amherstearlymusic.org/aemf2004-dance.htm (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Cajun and Creol Week: Sunday, July 10 - Friday, July 15, 2005: Elkins, WV; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; A full week of Cajun and Zydeco dance instruction, plus class on Cajun and Creole music, cooking, history, and more.; Location: Augusta Herutage Center, Davis & Elkins College; Cost: $345 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (304) 647-1209; (Email):; Web site: www.augustaheritage.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Catskills Irish Arts Week (11^th annual): Sunday, July 10 - Saturday, July 16, 2005: East Durham, NY; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Over 50 Music, dance, language, art, history workshops available and a Program for children taught by leading musicians and artists in the Irish scene.; Location: Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre; Cost: $300; For more information: (phone): (800) 434-FEST; (Email):; Web site: www.east-durham.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Folk School Contra Dance Musicians’ Week (10^th annual): Sunday, July 10 - Saturday, July 16, 2005: Brasstown, NC; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Slow tune jams, band ensembles, tutorials, nightly public dances and more. Learn (or improve) techniques of playing and arranging music for contra, square and couple dancing.; Location: John C. Campbell Folk School; Cost: $358 (tuition only); For more information: (phone): (800) 365-5724; (Email):; Web site: www.folkschool.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Middlebury Festival on the Green (27^th annual): Sunday, July 10 - Saturday, July 16, 2005: Middlebury, VT; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; music and dances... Free concerts. Sun. 4:30pm; Mon-Fri performances noon-1pm, 7pm. 8-14 .; Location: the Green; Cost: $free; For more information: (phone): (802) 388-0216; (Email):; Web site: www.festivalonthegreen.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Orangeville Fiddle and Step-Dance Camp (11^th annual): Sunday, July 10 - Friday, July 15, 2005: Orangeville, Ont; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Instruction in traditional Canadian old time fiddle music and Ottawa Valley step dance.; Cost: $525 (Cdn) (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (519) 941-5683; (Email):; Web site: www.fiddle.on.ca/fiddle (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Swannanoa Gathering - Celtic Week (14^th annual): Sunday, July 10 - Saturday, July 16, 2005: Asheville, NC; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Ceili Dance, Irish Step Dance, Sing Swing & String Week -- Contra, Dance by Ear -- swing and Latin music is used to create and perform group ensemble dances, Modern Dance, Rhythms and Repertory, Happy Dancing Singing Feet Old Time Week -- Clog, Buckdance, Contra; Location: Warren Wilson College; Cost: $385 Tuition (& $280 Room and board) (tuition); For more information: (phone): (828) 298-3434; (Email):; Web site: www.swangathering.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Folkmoot USA (22^nd annual): Monday, July 11 - Sunday, July 24, 2005: Waynesville, NC; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Dances from Canada, Columbia, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and others; For more information: (phone): (877) 365-5872; (Email):; Web site: www.folkmoot.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Scottish Session II (52^nd annual): Monday, July 11 - Saturday, July 16, 2005: Plymouth, MA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Dancing, music playing workshops, parties, s wimming.; Location: Pinewoods Camp; Cost: $220 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (781) 593-5949; (Email):; Web site: www.rscdsboston.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Dance camp in Vermont: Thursday, July 14 - Sunday, July 17, 2005: North Tunbridge, VT; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; contra, squares, swing, clogging, Zydeco; Location: New Acadia Farm; For more information: (phone): (802) 889-3246; (Email):; Web site: www.newacadiafarm.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (29^th annual): Thursday, July 14 - Sunday, July 17, 2005: Ancramdale, NY; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Cost: $110; For more information: (phone): (888) 946-8495; (Email):; Web site: www.greyfoxbluegrass.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering (2^nd annual): Friday, July 15 - Sunday, July 17, 2005: Huntingdon County, PA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Location: Greenwood Furnace State Park; For more information: (phone): (814) 643-6220;; Web site: www.simplegiftsmusic.com/gffg (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Groove Camp (annual): Friday, July 15 - Thursday, July 21, 2005: Honesdale, PA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Classes in improvisation, fiddling, dancing, drumming, banjo, guitar, & bass ... large wooden-floored dance/concert halls, lakeside beauty and water activities; Location: Cherry Ridge Campgrounds; Cost: $375 (Camp pricing — program fees only); For more information: (phone): (413) 253-4058; (Email):; Web site: www.dhebert.com/groovecamp (Unconfirmed for 2005)
River Rendezvous: Friday, July 15 - Sunday, July 17, 2005: Coshocton, OH; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Contras, squares, swing; Note: Preregistration required.; Location: Lake Park; Cost: $75; For more information: (phone): (440) 729-7656; (Email):; Web site: www.riverrendezvous.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Family Week at Buffalo Gap (annual): Saturday, July 16 - Saturday, July 23, 2005: Capon Bridge, WV; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Programs provide many opportunities to share traditional English and Anglo-American dance, music and storytelling as well as the beauty of the outdoors with children.; Location: Buffalo Gap Camp; Cost: $685 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (413) 268-7426; (Email):; Web site: www.cdss.org/camp (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Amherst Early Music Festival - week 2 (annual): Sunday, July 17 - Sunday, July 24, 2005: Bennington, VT; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Central Program (all instruments and voice), Virtuoso Recorder, Virtuoso Viol, Historical Brass, Renaissance Project - Praetorius/Scheidt, Medieval Project- “Carmina Burana”; Location: Bennington College; Cost: $450 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (617) 744-1324; (Email):; Web site: www.AmherstEarlyMusic.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Blues and Swing week: Sunday, July 17 - Friday, July 22, 2005: Elkins, WV; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; wing dance instruction, all styles, all levels, plus classes on all styles of blues and swing for all instruments and vocals.; Location: Augusta Herutage Center, Davis & Elkins College; Cost: $345 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (304) 647-1209; (Email):; Web site: www.augustaheritage.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Humboldt Folklife Festival (27^th annual): Sunday, July 17 - Saturday, July 23, 2005: Blue Lake, CA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Old Time, Celtic, bluegrass, swing, New 20-22 England, blues, ethnic. Dancing includes contra, square, int'l folk. Workshops vary from instrument making to Gaelic language to storytelling to hambone. Sunday fiddle contest. Free except Fri. night concert ($12-$15), Sat. night dance ($7).; Location: (off Hwy 299, 15 min. from Arcata).; For more information: (phone): (707) 822-5394; (Email):; Web site: www.humboldtfolklife.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Stockton Folk Dance Camp (week 1) (58^th annual): Sunday, July 17 - Saturday, July 23, 2005: Stockton, CA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Location: University of the Pacific Campus; Cost: $620 (Camp pricing — board/room and tuition); For more information: (phone): (650) 359-9609; (Email):; Web site: www.folkdance.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Swannanoa Gathering - Old-Time Music and Dance Week (14^th annual): Sunday, July 17 - Saturday, July 23, 2005: Asheville, NC; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Buckdance, Contra, Flat-footing; Location: Warren Wilson College; Cost: $385 Tuition (& $280 Room and board); For more information: (phone): (828) 298-3434; (Email):; Web site: www.swangathering.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
World Voices World Visions: Sunday, July 17 - Saturday, July 23, 2005: Providence, RI; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Location: University of Rhode Island; For more information: (Email):; Web site: www.uri.edu/mcc (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (17^th annual): Thursday, July 21 - Sunday, July 24, 2005: Hillsdale, NY; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; One of the largest outdoor festivals in the North East; Location: Long Hill Farm; For more information: (phone): (860) 364-5710 ofc, 364-0366; (Email):; Web site: www.FalconRidgeFolk.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival (16^th annual): Thursday, July 21 - Sunday, July 24, 2005: Trumansburg, NY; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Contras, squares, international folk, Cajun dance. Stringband, roots rock, bluegrass, African, Andean, jazz, blues. Dance tent w/wooden floor. 4 stages, 60+ bands.; Location: Fairgrounds; For more information: (phone): (607) 387-5098; (Email):; Web site: www.grassrootsfest.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Bele Chere Festival (27^th annual): Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24, 2005: Asheville, NC; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; The Southeast’s largest outdoor, free street festival: Music (classical, folk, blues, country, rock & roll), drama, dance, children's performances. Local, regional & national talent. Ethnic & regional crafts & food. 8 stages, 100 performances.; For more information: (phone): (828) 259-5800; (Email):; Web site: www.belechere.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Camp Damp: Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24, 2005: Juneau, AK; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; contra; Location: Eagle River Methodist Camp; Cost: $80; For more information: (phone): (907) 586-5621; (Email):; Web site: www.ptialaska.net/~ddonalds (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Circle Dance Camp: Friday, July 22 - Friday, July 29, 2005: Oliveria, NY; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Location: Full Moon Conference Center; For more information: (phone): (978) 256-0878; (Email):; Web site: www.circledancecamp.net (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Cranberry Dulcimer Gathering (29^th annual): Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24, 2005: Binghamton, NY; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; workshops, concerst, dancing; Location: Unitarian Universalist Church; For more information: (phone): (607) 669-4653; (Email):; Web site: www.jonweinberg.com/cranberry (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Festival Mémoire et Racines (11^th annual): Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24, 2005: St Charles-Borromée (Joliette), Québec; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; A truly magical event: sound and spirit of traditional Québécois music, as well as that of numerous other cultures. Three days of music, dance, song and storytelling, more than 100 artists who celebrate folklife from Québec and elsewhere. At only one hour from Montréal.; Location: Parc Bosco; Cost: $50 (Can); For more information: (phone): (450) 752-6798, (888) 810-6798 ; (Email):; Web site: www.memoireracines.qc.ca (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Lowell Folk Festival (19^th annual): Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24, 2005: Lowell, MA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Free! Multi-ethnic w/six outdoor stages, traditional music and dance, street parades, dance parties, ethnic foods, craft demonstrations.; Location: Throughout Downtown Lowell; Cost: $free!; For more information: (phone): (978) 970-5000; (Email):; Web site: www.lowellfolkfestival.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Dusk-to-Dawn Dance (7^th annual): Saturday, July 23 - Sunday, July 24, 2005: La Conner, WA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Time: 8:30-dawn; Location: Rexville Grange; Cost: $15; For more information: (phone): (360) 676-1554 ; (Email):; Web site: www.bellinghamcountrydance.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Folk Music Week at Pinewoods (annual): Saturday, July 23 - Saturday, July 30, 2005: Plymouth, MA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Musical Traditions of the Britsh Isles and North America; Location: Pinewoods Camp; Cost: $685 (Camp pricing — all inclusive); For more information: (phone): (413) 268-7426; (Email):; Web site: www.cdss.org/camp (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Orgontz Family Week 1 (annual): Saturday, July 23 - Saturday, July 30, 2005: Lyman, NH; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Provides an opportunity for parents and children to sing, dance, play and relax together in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire.; Location: Ogontz; Cost: $685 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (413) 268-7426; (Email):; Web site: www.cdss.org/camp (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Ashokan Fiddle and Dance Northern Week (annual): Sunday, July 24 - Saturday, July 30, 2005: Olivebridge, NY; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; New England, Québecois, English & Scandinavian dance and music, including: Contras, squares, Québecois step & social dance, English dances, Scandinavian turning dances, fiddle, hardingfele, guitar, piano, bass, singing, callers workshop, band classes. Music & dance classes, workshops, dance parties, jam sessions, song swaps, delicious food, swimming, sauna, & more at a secluded woodland camp.; Time: 2pm Sunday through 2pm Saturday; Location: Ashokan Field Campus, 15 min from Woodstock; Cost: $625 (Camp pricing — all classes, dances, performances, food and lodging); For more information: (phone): (800) 292-0905; (Email):; Web site: www.ashokan.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Cape Breton Dance week (annual): Sunday, July 24 - Friday, July 29, 2005: Elkins, WV; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; step dance; Note: 14 years or older and percussive dancve experience; Location: Augusta Heritage Center, Davis & Elkins College; Cost: $345 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (304) 637-1306; (Email):; Web site: www.augustaheritage.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Cumberland Dance Week (annual): Sunday, July 24 - Saturday, July 30, 2005: Nancy, KY; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; A dance week for all ages! Adults, teens and children all share dance time together in the tradition of our ancestors. Dancing includes Contra, English, Squares, International Folk, Morris, Irish Set, Swing and other Couple Dances. Beginners as well as advanced dancers are welcome. Additional activities include Dance Band, Caller Workshop, Music Workshops and Crafts. A complete dance and activites program is provided for ages 6-13. The children’s program includes Irish, English and International dance in addition to outdoor activities and storytelling. Both Swing dance and a Recorder workshop will be offered for the older children. The program for the 5 and under crowd is enriched with music, song and dance activities.; Cost: $515 (Camp pricing — includes room and board); For more information: (phone): (740) 633-2395; (Email):; Web site: www.lloydshaw.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Irish Dance week (annual): Sunday, July 24 - Friday, July 29, 2005: Elkins, WV; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; dance instruction including Irish sets, step dance, Cape Breton and sean nos step dance, plus classes in Irish music for all instruments and vocals, songwriting, literature, folklore, & more.; Location: Augusta Heritage Center, Davis & Elkins College; Cost: $380 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (304) 647-1209; (Email):; Web site: www.augustaheritage.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
IslandDance: Sunday, July 24, 2005: Toronto, Ont; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Afternoon & evening contradances. Bring your own picnic dinner for the break.; Time: 3:30-8:00; Location: Algonquin Island Clubhouse (Ward’s Island); Cost: $12 (Can); For more information: (phone): 416-231-4213; (Email):; Web site: www.tcdance.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Stockton Folk Dance Camp (week 2) (58^th annual): Sunday, July 24 - Saturday, July 30, 2005: Stockton, CA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Location: University of the Pacific Campus; Cost: $620 (Camp pricing — board/room and tuition); For more information: (phone): (650) 359-9609; (Email):; Web site: www.folkdance.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Idaho International Folk Dance Festival - (part 1 of 3) (20^th annual): Tuesday, July 26 - Wednesday, July 27, 2005: Burley, ID; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Promote world peace, brotherhood, and international understanding and friendship through the universal language of dance, while providing a slice of cultural heritage for Rexburg and the State of Idaho.; For more information: (phone): (208) 356-5700 or (888) 463-6880; (Email):; Web site: www.idahofolkdance.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Hardanger Fiddle Association (22^nd annual): Thursday, July 28 - Sunday, July 31, 2005: Dodgeville,, WI; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Festival of Norwegian folk music and dance. Largest gathering of hardingfele and other Norwegian masters in US ever.; Location: Folklore Village; For more information: (phone): (301) 588-4001; (Email):; Web site: www.hfaa.org/amerikappleik (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Champlain Valley Folk Festival (22^nd annual): Friday, July 29 - Sunday, July 31, 2005: Ferrisburg, VT; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Music, Dance and crafts-back at the old location by the lake!; Location: Kingsland Bay State Park; For more information: (phone): (877) 850-0206; (Email):; Web site: www.cvfest.org (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Idaho International Folk Dance Festival - (part II) (annual): Friday, July 29 - Saturday, July 30, 2005: Pocatello, ID; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; (Dance & music presented by groups from around the world. Workshops for children & adults.; For more information: (phone): (208) 356-5700; (Email):; Web site: www.idahofolkdance.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Lark Camp - The Lark In The Morning World Music and Dance Camp (25^th annual): Friday, July 29 - Saturday, August 6, 2005: Mendocino, CA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; World Music & Dance Camp; Location: Mendocino Woodlands; For more information: (phone): ((707) 964-4826; (Email):; Web site: www.larkcamp.com (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Family Week at Pinewoods (annual): Saturday, July 30 - Saturday, August 6, 2005: Plymouth, MA; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Family Week at Pinewoods provides an opportunity for parents and children to sing, dance, play and relax together in a wooded rustic environment between two ponds.; Location: Pinewoods Camp; For more information: (phone): (413) 268-7426; (Email):; Web site: www.cdss.org/camp (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Orgontz Family Week 2: Saturday, July 30 - Saturday, August 6, 2005: Lyman, NH; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Provides an opportunity for parents and children to sing, dance, play and relax together in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire.; Location: Ogontz; Cost: $685 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (413) 268-7426; (Email):; Web site: www.cdss.org/camp (Unconfirmed for 2005)
Teacher Training Week: Saturday, July 30 - Saturday, August 6, 2005: Lyman, NH; — Unconfirmed but expected; DG’s best guess for details —; Folk Arts of Early America and the British Isles for the Classroom; Location: Ogontz; Cost: $685 (Camp pricing); For more information: (phone): (413) 268-7426; (Email):; Web site: www.cdss.org/camp (Unconfirmed for 2005)