Contra: Dance Musicians' & Callers' Week
Wed, Jul 15
|John C. Campbell Folk School
Spend a week at the John C. Campbell Folk School developing your skills as a dance musician or dance caller through workshops, mentoring, and community dancing.
Time & Location
Jul 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902, USA
About the event
Dance Musicians' and Dance Callers' Week brings together musicians and callers for an immersive week of learning at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Participants receive hands-on instruction from experienced teachers while enjoying dances, workshops, jam sessions, and opportunities to collaborate throughout the week.
Whether you're interested in calling contra dances, improving your dance music skills, or learning how musicians and callers work together, this unique program offers an encouraging environment for all experience levels.
Event Highlights
Dance musicians' workshops
Dance callers' workshops