Music & Dance Camps
“It’s about sharing the joy!”
When you first experienced traditional music & dance, did a magical sensation spark inside you? At Ashokan you can re-connect to that excitement and develop the skills to re-create that sound, feel, and motion!
Sing, dance, jam with new friends, and leave the cares of the world behind.
Ashokan Music & Dance Camps take place in a beautiful natural setting with flexible pricing that includes on-site camping and delicious meals. Private rooms and bunks are also available for an additional cost. Families and folks of all ages are welcome. Campers under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian.
2023 Music & Dance Camps:
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Concert 2024
May 14, 2023
A lively concert of Scottish fiddle & cello music with renowned performers Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, Emerald Rae, Donal Sheets, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason. 3pm in the performance hall.
Banjo Weekend 2023
November 17, 2023 - November 19, 2023
It’s Ashokan’s first-ever Banjo Weekend, with instructional workshops, jamming, and all kinds of banjo inspiration with Tony Trischka, Joe Newberry, Cedric Watson, Hilary Hawke, and your host Scott Hopkins.
Banjo Concert 2023
November 17, 2023
Tony Trischka, Joe Newberry, Cedric Watson, Hilary Hawke and Scott Hopkins will showcase their talents for the whole community at this Banjo Weekend kick-off concert. 6pm dinner (optional), 7:30pm concert
New Year's Weekend 2024
December 29, 2023 - January 01, 2024
A warm, friendly, and fun-filled three-day weekend of music and dance classes, evening dance parties, sing-alongs and jams, plus our annual New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Party.
2024 Ashokan Music & Dance Camp Dates:
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1ST AT 9AM ET
May 10 – 12 • Scottish String Fling
May 24 – 27 • Uke Fest
June 7 – 9 • Old Time Rollick
June 23 – 29 • Western & Swing Week
July 14 – 20 • Northern Week
July 22 – 26 • Acoustic Guitar Camp
July 29 – Aug 2 • Bluegrass Camp
Aug 5 – 9 • Family Camp
Aug 11 – 17 • Southern Week
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LAYERS OF FRIENDSHIP
FIRST TIMER
BE YOURSELF
A RICHLY LIVED LIFE
EVERYONE IS CHILL
WE’RE ALL JUST GETTING ALONG
Contact our Music & Dance Camp staff at 845-246-2121 or camps@ashokancenter.org
Thank you to the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation for supporting Ashokan Music & Dance Camps and the Summer Hoot
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