Ashokan Fiddle & Dance Camps

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Comment from someone who attended:
My friend and I attended your New Year's Eve dance party and we had a fantastic time. Can't wait to try it again next year! Thanks for providing an alternative to staying home or going to an overpriced smokey bar celebration. Happy New Year!

New Years at Ashokan 2010
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LAST YEAR'S INFORMATION IS BELOW

Our staff for this coming winter will be posted when available.
Some programs fill up before our staff is hired.
Please contact us directly by phone (845-246-2121) or email for more information.



Thurs, Dec 31, 2009 4pm to Sun, Jan 3, 2010 2pm.
Three nights of dancing and jamming...
plus daytime workshops in dance, fiddle, banjo, guitar, singing and more!


Can't make the whole event? Join us New Years Eve
for a festive dinner followed by contras & squares in one room
and swing, Cajun & waltzes right next door.
Enjoy plentiful snacks & refreshments and dancing till the wee hours!

THE RED STICK RAMBLERS - Hot swing and Cajun music direct from Louisiana

GREAT BEAR TRIO - Cutting edge contradance music (New Years Eve only)

SWINGOLOGY - Swing, Blues and Waltzes with JAY & MOLLY, MIKE & RUTHY, PETER DAVIS, PETER ECKLUND, DAVE DAVIES & HARRY ACETO)

SARAH VANNORSTRAND & JOHN KRUMM - Calling contras and squares for all

CINDY OVERSTREET & STEVE RYAN - Show you swing and Slow Blues moves and grooves

ESTHER BRILL - Cajun and Zydeco dance basics and more


Photos      View last years class schedule

Directions to Ashokan

Bed & Board We serve wholesome, delicious meals, and sumptuous late night snacks with beverages round the clock. Sleep in our heated bunkhouse (rooms hold 15-20, good showers), or check our Local Lodging page.

Cost $495 - incl. everything Thurs 4pm to Sun 2pm.
   or $465 - if you're sleeping off-site.
   (Children deduct $20 for each year under age 16.)

Apply by mail with a check, or by phone or online with a credit card.

A deposit of $150 per person reserves your spot at Winter Camp till Dec. 1 when the balance is due.

Cancelations - Cancelation fees per person are: $35 till Dec 1; $75 till Dec. 14; $100 till Dec. 30; $150 after Dec. 30.

New Years Eve Only options (no bunk)
  Dance $25 - Thurs, 8pm-3am No reservation needed.
  Dinner & dance $50 - Thurs, 5pm-3am Paid in advance only.

Sorry, no pets or alcohol.

For more information call 845-246-2121 or email us.

Generous Work Scholarships are available for those who would like to help us in the kitchen, or with setup and cleanup, etc. See our Work Scholarships page, call for details, or send $150 deposit with your work inquiry. Your deposit is fully refundable if you don't get the work you want.


Last modified: January 03, 2010

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