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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  Join/Renew  Donate  Join Our Email List Giving to CDSS is a vote for joy and positivity. Donate to our spring appeal today Help us reach our goal of 100 donors! 100 64 Help us reach our stretch goal of $50,000! 50000 44474 What’s New 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. April 2024 Song of the Month Sara Grey presents Cobweb of Dreams” by Joy Masefield and Leon Rosselson. This love song is not dedicated to a person—it’s to the town of Towersey, Oxfordshire, England. Navigation 1 2 3 … 15 Next In our history, CDSS has… sold well over 50,000 morris bells bestowed 31 Lifetime Contribution Awards published 114 hours of podcasts fostered 109 years of tradition In the past year, CDSS has… awarded 34 grants for local communities and special projects published over 600 calendar events added over 60 repertoire resources for callers hosted over 1,093 campers Upcoming Community Events May 121:30 pm – 4:30 pm EDT Mother’s Day Contra Dance Gulfport MSMay 122:00 pm EDT Symmetry ECD SundaysMay 122:30 pm – 5:30 pm EST Event Series TADAMS 2nd Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance Richmond VAMay 122:30 pm – 5:30 pm EST ECD Atlanta Regular Dance Atlanta GAMay 123:00 pm – 5:30 pm EDT Event Series English Country Dance Atlanta: 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays Atlanta GAMay 124:00 pm – 6:00 pm CST Nashville Second Sunday English Country Dances Nashville TNView Calendar Submit an EventCountry Dance & Song Society 116 Pleasant Street, Suite 334 • Easthampton, MA 01027-2784 • 413-203-5467 • admin@cdss.org  Facebook  YouTube  Instagram  Join Our Email ListHome Find an Event Store  Log In  Donate  Search Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support. Home Find an Event Store  Log In  Donate  Search Programs Camps  Online Workshops Web Chats for Organizers Resources Community Grants Caller’s Insurance Resource Portal All Resources For Organizers For Dancers For Callers For Musicians For Singers For Educators For Families Publications All Publications Read CDSS News Magazine CD+S Online Online Library Archive & Collections at UNH Surveys & Community Studies Lesson Plans Listen Contra Pulse Podcast  From the Mic Podcast  Song of the Month Watch Dance It Yourself Songs That Speak 5 Things: Inside the Dancing Mind of… Common Time  Advertise Affiliates Affiliate Directory  For Affiliates Become an Affiliate Renew Your Membership  Group Insurance Nonprofit Exemption Support Our Work Ways to Give Become a Member/Renew Planned Giving About About CDSS Contact the Staff Strategic Plan 2024-2029 Governing Board Cultural Equity History Finances & Annual Report Lifetime Contribution Award Jobs What’s New Copyright 2024, Country Dance & Song Society. 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