Lunch orders due by Monday, April 10th!

We invite you to the 10th Annual ​

CALL OF THE LOON

April 14 - 16, 2023
Contra Dance Weekend

We have a fabulous line-up of talent, an active schedule, many dancing opportunities and a weekend of fun!

Online Registration

Welcome Spring 2023 back to Minnesota!
Sign up TODAY!

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​BANDS AND CALLERS

RIPTIDE
Musicians: Alden Robinson, Ben Foss, Glen Loper, and Ness Smith-Savedoff

CONTRATOPIA
Musicians: Erik Sessions, Pat O’Loughlin, Tim Reese, and Patrice Pakiz

CIS HINKLE
Cis is well-known, a ‘facilitator of fun,’ and nationally sought for her contra dance calling.

SUE HULSETHER
Leads people in American folk traditions of dance and music, guided by a passion for creating positive human connections. 

For the full Caller and Band Biographies
and details MORE >

PRE-REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED.
No refunds after 5:oo pm on Friday, March 17th.  

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ENTIRE WEEKEND REGISTRATION: Registration -  $110 |No refunds after 5:oo pm on Friday, March 17th.  

*NOTE: WORK SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT RATES AVAILABLE. SEE ONLINE REGISTRATION OR BROCHURE (PDF) FOR DETAILS.
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Secure online registration is available HERE.

VOLUNTEERS help make Call of the Loon go smoothly. Please sign up to help out.

Volunteer Sign Up

​TENTATIVE WEEKEND SCHEDULE (Check back for updates!)

FRI, APRIL 14:

• 6:45 pm Registration
• 7:30 - 11:30 pm Welcome Dance
• 11:30 pm Campfire Gathering 

T-shirt orders are now closed!

​SAT, APRIL 15: 

• 9:00 am Coffee & Registration
• 9:30 - 10:30 am Hambo Workshop (Ted Hodapp | Mia Calhan Burgstede, Musician)
• 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Contra Dance Workshop
• 12:30 - 2:00 pm Lunch Break (Order Box Lunch with Registration)
• 2:00 - 3:30 pm Contra Workshop
• 3:45 - 5:00 pm Contra Dance
• 5:00 - 7:30 pm  Dinner Break
• 7:30 - 8:00 pm  Concert
• 8:00 - 11:30 pm  North Star Ball
• 11:30pm - 1:00 am  After Party (TBA)

SUN, APRIL 16:

• 9:30 - 11:00 am Brunch (Included in price of weekend)
• 10:30 - 11:30 am Waltz with Contratopia
• 11:00 - 11:45 am Singing Around the Campfire
• 11:45 am - 2:30 pm Farewell Dance

​***BONUS: If you are staying over Sunday night, please join us for English Country and Ballroom dancing on April 16th!
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• English Country Dance 7:00 - 9:00 pm (cost at the door $10 member/$12 general)
• Ballroom Variety Dance 6:00 - 9:30 pm (cost at the door $12 member/$15 general)

MAIL-IN: Send check + registration form PRINTABLE BROCHURE to Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55406

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Local dancers are happy to host out-of-town guests, but space is limited. If you would like hospitality, please register early.
• Rides to and from the airport can also be arranged with sufficient notice.
• Pre-order your $15 t-shirt with your registration.
• Call of the Loon BROCHURE is available with more details.

 
QUESTIONS? Contact e-mail calloftheloon@tapestryfolkdance.org or phone Donna Francisco at 612.860.6812.
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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.

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SAVE THE DATE: Call of the Loon - April 12-14, 2024!