Country Dance & Song Society

Individuals nourished and communities strengthened by dancing, singing, and making music together

We connect and support people in building and sustaining vibrant communities through participatory dance, music, and song. We steward the living traditions of English country dance, contra and square dance, morris and sword dance, and the music that is an integral part of these traditions. Learn more

Burlington (VT) Family Dance; CDSS Grant recipient; photo courtesy of Luke Donforth

Thank you all for contributing to meet our stretch goal—you are amazing!

Every dollar you contribute helps CDSS support the people and communities working hard to create dance, music, and song magic.
There’s still time to be a part of this community effort, so please join us and make a contribution by June 1.

Donate to our spring appeal today

Thank you for helping us reach our goal of 100 donors!

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Thank you for helping us reach our stretch goal of $50,000!

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What’s New

Welcome New Director of Development!
We are thrilled to announce the new CDSS Director of Development, Charmaine Slaven!

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2023 Generational Transition Survey
You’re invited to an online town hall meeting to hear our Generational Transition Survey results!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT)

Register for the Zoom meeting Learn more
May 2024 Song of the Month
Dave Para introduces “Seth Davy” by Glyn Hughes, also known as “Come Day, Go Day” or “Whiskey on a Sunday.” Seth Davy was a Jamaican sailor who entertained children on the streets of Liverpool around the turn of the 20th century.
From the Mic Episode 23: Cis Hinkle
The latest guest on From the Mic is Cis Hinkle. Cis has delighted contra and square dancers since 1985 with her skilled teaching, welcoming manner, playful enthusiasm and masterful selection of dances. She talks with Mary about the first time she stumbled into a contra dance in her native Atlanta; shares how she overcame stage fright and began calling all over the world; and brings us right up to her most recent pursuit, learning to call modern western squares.
From the Mic Episode 22: David Millstone
Mary’s guest on this episode of From the Mic is David Millstone. David started contra dancing with Dudley Laufman in the early 1970s and has been calling dances for forty-five years: contras old and new, squares from different regional traditions, English country dances, and plenty of family-friendly events.
Affiliate renewals are now open!
Your current Affiliate Membership, insurance, and 501c3 status will expire on May 1st, so remember to renew as soon as possible. Renew now, or see instructions for renewing as an Affiliate.