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 2008
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LAST YEAR'S INFORMATION IS BELOW

Information for New Years Dance Fest 2009 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.



Sat, Dec 29 dinner through Tues, Jan 1, 2pm.

Three nights of Swing, Cajun, Contras & Squares, Waltzes & Blues!

Plus daytime workshops in dance, fiddle, banjo, guitar, singing and more!

New Years Eve music & dance Smorgasbord - Swing, Cajun, Blues and other couple dances in one room, contras & squares in the other... plus sumptuous snacks & refreshments.

Tues, Jan 1 A bountiful brunch followed by more dancing till 2pm.


Dance Instructors

ESTHER BRILL w. ALICE KENNEY - Cajun, Zydeco, dance specials

JOHN KRUMM - contras, squares & singing

STEVE ZAKON-ANDERSON - contras & squares (New Years Eve only)

CINDY OVERSTREET, JERONE GAGLIANO & STEVE RYAN - Lindy, swing and blues.

Musicians

SWINGOLOGY (Jay & Molly, Peter Ecklund, Dave Davies, Peter Davis, Harry Aceto, Ruth & Mike Merenda)) - grooving contras, squares, swing, blues and romantic waltzes.

THE RED STICK RAMBLERS - authentic Cajun and steamy swing direct from Louisiana.

TIDAL WAVE - contras & squares Québec style!


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Directions to Ashokan

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

If you prefer Motel or B&B accommodations, please check out our Local Lodging page.

Cost $465 - incl. everything Sat 4pm to Tues 2pm.
   $435 - 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 New Years at Ashokan till Dec. 1 when the balance is due.

Cancellations - Cancellation fees per person are: $35 till Dec 1; $75 till Dec. 14; $100 till Dec. 28; $150 after Dec. 28.

New Years Eve Only options (no bunk)
  Dance $25 - Mon, 8pm-3am No reservation needed.
  Dinner & dance $45 - Mon, 6pm-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 02, 2008

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