You're invited to the
Eleventh Annual
CALL OF THE LOON
April 12 - 14, 2024
Contra Dance Weekend
Welcome Spring back to Minneapolis, MN!
Join a fabulous line-up of talent, an active schedule, many dancing
opportunities, and a weekend of fun!
opportunities, and a weekend of fun!
Online registration closes at 12pm on April 9, 2024. After this, all registrations will be handled at the event. |
BANDS AND CALLERS
STRINGRAYS is an inimitable five-some of musicians with a shared interest in exploring great fiddle tunes. Their playing is fueled by a love of the living tradition of New England fiddle music and its cousins. Expect dynamic, lyrical improvisation and fresh, dance-inspired interplay. Musicians: Rodney Miller, Max Newman, Stuart Kenney, Sam Bartlett and Mark Hellenberg |
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TENTATIVE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, April 12
6:45 PM - Registration opens 7:30 - 9:15 - Ted & Northern Aire 9:30 - 11:30 - Will & Stringrays 11:30 - Campfire Gathering Saturday, April 13 9:00 AM - Coffee and Registration 9:30 - 10:45 - Hambo Workshop w/ Ted 11:00 - 12:30 - "Challenging Contras" w/ Will & Northern Aire 12:30 - 2:00 - Lunch Break & Caller Roundtable (sandwich fixin's for those who order with registration) 2:00 - 3:30 - "The Shadow Knows" w/ Ted & Stringrays 3:45 - 5:00 -"New Contras" w/ Will & Northern Aire 5:00 - 7:30 - Dinner Break 7:30 - 8:00 - Concert w/ Stringrays 8:15 - 9:45 - Contra Dance with Will & Stringrays 9:45 Break w/ Surprise 10:00 - 11:30 - Contras w/ Will & Stringrays 11:30 - After Party Jam - Eagles Aerie #34 (Bring your instruments) |
Sunday, April 14
9:30 - 11:00 Brunch for those registered for the weekend 10:30 - 11:30 - Dutch Crossing workshop w/Ted 11:00 - 11:45 - Singing around the Campfire w/ Robin 11:45 - 2:30PM - Farewell Dance w/ Will & Ted, Strings & Aires BONUS If you are staying over Sunday night join ... Sunday, April 14
Pre-registration is recommended. |
Walk-in Registration Costs
Friday night:
Friday night:
- Adults - $40
- Young adults & youth (10-21) - $30
- Adults - $30
- Young adults & youth (10-21) - $20
- Adults - $30
- Young adults & youth (10-21) - $20
- Adults - $40
- Young adults & youth (10-21) - $30
- Adults - $40
- Young adults & youth (10-21) - $30
*Tentative schedule. Check back for updates, time changes, or other details.
*Admission for individual sessions may be available if space allows. Check back here for updates and more information closer to the date of the event.
REFUND POLICY: All refund requests must be made in writing and mailed to Tapestry Folkdance Center or emailed to staff@tapestryfolkdance.org. The Full Refund Policy is available HERE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Local dancers are happy to host out-of-town guests, but space is limited. If you would like hospitality, please register early.
- Tapestry Folkdance Center features a very generously-sized sprung hardwood dance floor and an efficient HVAC system offering 100% fresh air up to 12 times per hour when ceiling fans are running.
- Extend your trip before or after the weekend and enjoy the pleasure of the Twin Cities. MORE >
QUESTIONS? Contact calloftheloon@tapestryfolkdance.org or phone Donna Francisco at 612.860.6812.