YDW 2016

September 23–25, 2016 at Kinhaven Music School, Weston, VT. The 7th annual Youth Dance Weekend, and the 6th year at Kinhaven.

Talent

Michael Karcher — Calling contras

Michael Karcher (Photo from CDSS)

Michael Karcher calls captivating contras. His name is increasingly popping up at dance events all over the U.S. and Canada. He is a lovely fellow, both on mic and in casual conversation.

Miriam Newman — Calling English

Miriam Newman called for YDW several years ago and returned for this year. She started calling in 2006 at the Swarthmore College Folkdance Club, taught by Joanna Reiner. After that she moved to New York City and participated in Country Dance*New York’s ECD caller’s apprenticeship program. She has choreographed a number of lovely English dances.

Pete’s Posse — Playing for contras, English, and more

Pete Sutherland (Photo from Pete’s Posse website)

Pete’s Posse is composed of acclaimed musician Pete Sutherland (fiddle, piano, banjo and vocals), his protégé Oliver Scanlon (fiddle, mandolin, dobro, foot percussion and vocals), and the dynamic Tristan Henderson (guitars, mandolin, jaw harp, bodhran, foot percussion and vocals). Vermont’s multigenerational energy-machine.

Turnip the Beet — Playing for contras and more

Turnip the Beet (Photo from Turnip the Beet website)

Turnip the Beet is a dance band duo from Nashville: Kelsey Wells and Jeremy Lekich. A much-requested YDW addition.

Aaron Marcus — Additional musician

Rushfest — Friday night techno contra

Emily Rush presents her late-night phenomenon, Rushfest: a late-night alternative music contra dance party.

Photos

Julia Chambers Photography — Facebook album

Committee

Harris Lapiroff, Max Newman, Mary Wesley, Abigail Hobart, and three new members: Matt Willner, Sarah VanNorstrand, and Coral Breuer.

Pricing

  • Minimum: $105
  • At-cost: $145 ($30 food, $35 venue, $80 staff/misc)
  • Sponsor ($185): covers one at minimum
  • 2× Sponsor ($225)