Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School (annual)
Friday, August 27 - Saturday, September 4, 2004: Boulder Creek, CA
Traditional Scottish Dance, Appalachian Clogging and Contra Dance, Scottish, Appalachian and Swedish Fiddling , Celtic and Appalachian Guitar, Cello, Piano, Bodhran, Gaelic Singing, Gaelic Language
Wednesday, September 1 - Monday, September 6, 2004: Lake Armington, NH
Lindy Hop Swing Dance Camp
Featuring: Back Pocket ~ Bill Borgida ~ Peter Davis ~ Dawn Hampton ~ Joel & Alison Plys ~ Julee Mertz ~ Kenneth & Helena Norbelie ~ Lindy Hop Heaven ~ Paul Overton ~ Sharon Ashe ~ Solomon Douglas ~ Steven Mitchell
Friday, September 3 - Sunday, September 5, 2004: Charlestown, RI
Featuring: Adrienne Young & Little Sadie ~ BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet ~ Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun ~ CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band ~ Dexter Ardoin & the Creole Ramblers ~ Donna the Buffalo ~ Duhks ~ Gourds ~ Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers ~ Preston Frank ~ Red Stick Ramblers ~ Rosie Flores ~ T Broussard & the Zydeco Steppers
Location: Ninigret Park
Cost: $35-130
For more information: (phone): (888) 855-6940; (Email):
Friday, September 3 - Monday, September 6, 2004: Saratoga County, NY
Do-it-yourself (no paid performers) folk festival at a rustic camp in the woods. Hiking, swimming, fiddle tunes, acapella singing. Programs for families & musicians. Lots of great musicians (none paid). Membership required.
Note: Membership in Picking & Singing Gathering required.
Location: Camp Brookledge
Cost: $10 (plus $15 membership)
For more information: (phone): (518) 674-3052; (Email):
all-day, all-weather festival of Celtic and French Canadian music and dance performed on five stages simultaneously
Featuring: Brodbande ~ Deb & John Drury ~ Fellow Traveller ~ Genticorum ~ Green Mountain Pipers ~ Greenbrae ~ Jennings & Ponder ~ Jeremy Kittel ~ Johnny Cunningham ~ Kieran Jordan ~ Kevin Doyle ~ La Volee d’Castors ~ Mango Jam ~ Marie & Martin Reilly ~ Nightingale ~ Norman Kennedy ~ Pendragon ~ Prydein ~ Surette Blair & Murphy ~ Swamperella ~ Tüq ~ Wind That Shakes the Barley ~ Steve Zakon-Anderson
Time: Noon - Midnight
Location: Chandler Music Hall and nearby venues
Cost: $22 (adults)
For more information: (phone): (802) 276-3072; (Email):
For more information: (phone): (515) 292-8590; (Email):
Web site: danceames.org (Last Updated on: 8/12/2004)
Cook Forest Folk Gathering (annual)
Friday, September 10 - Sunday, September 12, 2004: Clarion University, PA
Workshops for mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, guitar, banjo, fiddle, clog dancing, whistle, percussion, voice and more.
Featuring: Changeling ~ Charlie Burton ~ Karen Mueller ~ Kendra Ward & Bob Bence ~ Grey Larsen ~ Lorraine & Bennett Hammond ~ Mark Wade ~ Mike Casey ~ Out of the Blue ~ Simple Gifts ~ Tüq
Location: Cook Forest
For more information: (phone): (814) 393-2227; (Email):
Friday, September 10 - Sunday, September 12, 2004: Sisters, OR
Featuring: Andrew Hardin ~ Chris Stuart & Backcountry ~ Chuck Pyle ~ Dayan Kai ~ Eliza Gilkyson ~ Johnsmith ~ Keith Greeninger ~ Natalie Macmaster ~ Tom Russell ~ Willy Porter
Friday, September 10 - Sunday, September 12, 2004: Ellenville, NY
ballroom tango swing
Featuring: Carlos Yannacanedo ~ Caroline Gangi ~ Donna De Simone ~ Erik Novoa & Laura Cozik ~ Fran Chesleigh ~ Jackie Horner ~ Joel & Pam Greenspan ~ Joey Lulenski ~ Jon Gatyas ~ Lori Ann Greenhouse ~ Michael Pagan ~ Nick Lecakes ~ Nino Diguilio ~ Norty Hyman ~ Peter Kok ~ Roberto Pagan ~ Sandra Antognazzi ~ Solomon Singer ~ Stephanie Falciano
Location: Nevele
Cost: $235
For more information: (phone): (800) 537-2797; (Email):
Friday, September 10 - Sunday, September 12, 2004: Remus, MI
Featuring: Campbell Brothers ~ Dale Watson ~ Darrell Scott ~ Footworks ~ Jive at Five ~ King Wilkie ~ Louisiana Red ~ Mammals ~ Mollie O’Brien ~ Robin & Linda Williams & Their Fine Group ~ Solas ~ Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys ~ Whit Hill Postcards ~ Wilders
The Dance Stage includes Contra, Balkan, Tango, Swing, Scandinavian, Clogging, Waltz. We have seven stages total presenting many kinds of music and dance, a crafts fair, community group tables, and international food.
Featuring: Ellen Engle ~ Eva Murray ~ Exuberance ~ Gypsy Meltdown ~ Jay McCrensky ~ Keith Givens ~ Larry Weiner ~ Lyuti Chushki ~ Machaya ~ Marc Shepanek ~ Slaveya ~ Squeeze Bayou ~ Sultans of Swing ~ Tom Hall
Time: 11am -6:30
Location: Takoma Park Middle School
Cost: $free!
For more information: (phone): (301) 589-3717; (Email):
Web site: www.tpff.org (Last Updated on: 8/20/2004)
American Dance Weekend at Buffalo Gap (20th annual)
Friday, September 17 - Sunday, September 19, 2004: Capon Bridge, WV
Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival (annual)
Friday, September 17 - Saturday, September 18, 2004: Buena Vista, VA
Not your usual festival --no contest , no fancy line-up , no crowds. But if you love dancing and old-time music in a mellow setting, it's the one for you.
Featuring: Becky McKenzie ~ Fridley’s Gap Corn Family ~ Jim Morrison
Location: Glen Maury Park
For more information: (phone): (540) 463-5214; (Email):
Friday, September 24 - Sunday, September 26, 2004: Boulder, CO
dances, workshops, jams, singing, hiking
Featuring: Boulder Bogtrotters ~ Chris Kermiet ~ Larry Edelman ~ Gina St Brigid ~ Hugh Robertson ~ Joel Hayes ~ John Turner ~ Poultry in Motion ~ Woody & Anita Dolen
Cost: $85
For more information: (phone): (303) 786-8502; (Email):