We invite you to the 11th Annual ​

CALL OF THE LOON - April 12 - 14, 2024

Contra Dance Weekend
Check back for the full schedule and registration!

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

​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

NORTHERN AIRE 
​join forces for a fresh take on music for contra and square dances. Tim’s fiery fiddle and Pat’s driving banjo and concertina take tunes ancient and modern to new territory while Bob takes the rhythm and harmony on the guitar and piano - and a bit of squeezebox for extra flavor!

​Musicians: Pat O’Loughlin, Tim Reese​and Bob Walser

WILL MENTOR is a contra and square dance caller from Northern Vermont known for his clear teaching, upbeat wit, and relaxed stage presence. He loves to choreograph evenings with a variety of dances and tempos that at times surprise and always delight, all the while keeping intact his guiding principle as a caller: “It’s about the dancers!”

TED HODAPP has been dancing and teaching New England Contras, Appalachian clogging, and traditional dance forms from England, France, and Scandinavian for 40 years, all across the US and in Europe.  He is co-author of several books of original dances. 

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE + REGISTRATION Check back for updates!

QUESTIONS? Contact 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.