Berea Christmas Country Dance School

The likelihood of holding Berea Christmas Country Dance School 2021 is looking good! But we still don’t know for sure, and we will delay opening registrations until we know more. We continue to monitor local, state, and federal guidelines, vaccination roll-outs, and infection rates as schools and businesses reopen. We will be in communication with Berea College concerning availability of facilities and discussing possible restrictions. We remain hopeful, but cautious as we weigh all of these factors. We will open registrations for Berea CCDS 2021 when our status is confirmed; at that time the (NEW 2021) program, staff, and registration information will be posted on the Berea CCDS website, and a new announcement will be sent out. We plan to open registration no later than September 1.

BEREA CHRISTMAS COUNTRY DANCE SCHOOL 2020 was CANCELLED
Country dancing and other folk arts such as folk drama, storytelling, singing, and crafts are wonderful activities for teachers, youth leaders, recreation personnel, and everyone else! Christmas Country Dance School, devoted to the practice and enjoyment of authentic folk material, helps everyone find usable materials for recreation programs, teaching situations, or personal benefit. The week begins with an evening dance on December 26th. Daily classes offer a variety of English, American, and Irish dance, music, song, and craft traditions. Graded classes are offered, so beginners are given the special attention they need, while experts are provided with new insights and inspiration. Evenings are filled with dancing and Parlor, a time of sharing songs, stories, and special talents. The week concludes with a gala New Year’s Eve dance. The carefully selected staff generously give their time, knowledge, and experience to make the week one of the finest folk arts courses available. Live music is used throughout the School, adding much to the pleasure and merriment. Christmas School offers dance leadership courses for adults and a limited number of select teenagers. Ages 13–17 accepted with parent or guardian. 

Held on the beautiful campus of Berea College in Berea, Kentucky

Traditional dance, music, song & crafts since 1938

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Director

Joe Tarter

Program Advisors

Brad Foster
Owen Morrison

Sponsors

Berea College
Country Dance and Song Society

Web Admin

Bruce Spencer