Save the date! YDW 2024 will be Sept. 6-8, 2024 at Kinhaven Music School. Register HERE for the 2024 lottery! Registration will remain open until May 31.

YDW is an awesome youth-focused traditional dance and music gathering in rural Vermont featuring lots of contra, English, and couples dancing, as well as singing, jamming, and opportunities to get to know cool people from near and far. Our goal is to help and inspire the next generation from across North America to connect with each other and develop skills for participating and leading in all aspects of our vibrant dance community.

The weekend is open to anyone 18 or older, and is designed to be affordable and accessible, especially to younger dancers. You can read more about the history and mission of YDW, or meet our organizing committee.

For future updates, check the links below.

Questions about YDW? Visit the FAQ or contact the organizers.

Photo by Alan Duffy

Photo by Samuel Breslow

Photo by Alan Duffy

Photo by Ben Williams