COUNTRY DANCE AND SONG SOCIETY INC D/B/A COUNTRY DANCE NEW YORK INC.
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Mission Statement
Country Dance New York contributes to a sense of community among people in New York City; provides social opportunities for people of all ages; and contributes to physical and cognitive health by providing activities that present moderate levels of challenge. The primary vehicle for producing these effects is putting on weekly contra dances (Saturdays) and English country dances (Tuesdays) from September through June. Many comment that dancing with us brings great joy to their lives.
About This Cause
Country Dance New York is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization that has been bringing the joy of participatory dance and a lively dance community to New York City for over 100 years (counting the work of its predecessor organization). Both types of dance are modernized versions of historical and traditional dances from earlier times, both in England and New England. We sponsor weekly English country dances and weekly contra dances, in addition to various special workshops and events like the "Playford Ball" in fancy dress. We value participation by both young and old, and have worked to keep our admission fees low enough that all can attend. We also value having live music for all our events. Our musician apprenticeship program has been successful in increasing the number of musicians available to play. Through the years we have also made successful efforts to involve new people in learning to call for our dances as leaders and teachers, and a number of our "graduates" have gone on to call in other settings. We are extremely lucky to have some of the best callers and musicians in the country, those sought out for dance weekends and summer dance weeks, performing for us regularly during the year.