Over 60 square dance enthusiasts came from all over the country (and internationally!) to participate in last weekend’s “Dare to Be Square” dance workshop. Dancers came as far as California, Texas, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, Vermont, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and New York. Why all the fuss? This weekend made square dance history, as five of [...]
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This week at the Folk School, we have many talented musicians who serenade us on the Dining Hall porch before lunch, and provide incredible live music at contra dances each night. This treat is brought to us by the talented folks participating in Dance Musicians’ Week, an annual class that teaches musicians how to play [...]
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In conjunction with Little Middle Folk School last week, adults had some fun dance opportunities. The Dance Callers’ class gave callers great instruction and practice in calling contra and square dances. With the small class size, students benefited from plenty of personalized instruction and hands-on practice. Of course a contra dance can’t happen without dancers. [...]
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The stories of our lives where dance and song are called for, go back to faraway lands where kings and villagers alike danced for joy. Dance as a way to express joy that cannot be contained is part of many legends across the globe. I know that you understand what I am talking about. The [...]
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Music instructor, Bob Buckingham, recently wrote a very complimentary article about his favorite Folk School and submitted it to Fiddler Magazine. Bob is no stranger to the Folk School; he has taught Beginning Old Time Fiddle, Beginning Old Time Banjo, and Playing Music in a Group. Bob’s article, “North Carolina’s John C. Campbell Folk School: [...]
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