Ashokan Fiddle & Dance Camps

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Comment from someone who attended:
My friend and I attended your New Year's Eve dance party and we had a fantastic time. Can't wait to try it again next year! Thanks for providing an alternative to staying home or going to an overpriced smokey bar celebration. Happy New Year!

New Years at Ashokan

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Wed, Dec 31, 2008 4pm through Sat, Jan 3, 2009 2pm.

Three nights of Swing, Cajun, Contras & Squares, Waltzes & Blues!

Plus daytime workshops in dance, fiddle, banjo, guitar, singing and more!

New Years Eve—Couple dances in one room, called dances right next door... plus sumptuous snacks & refreshments.

Sat, Jan 3 A bountiful brunch followed by more dancing till 2pm.


Dance Instructors

ESTHER BRILL - Cajun, Zydeco, dance specials

CINDY OVERSTREET, JERONE GAGLIANO & STEVE RYAN - Lindy, swing and blues.

JOHN KRUMM - contras, squares & singing

DAVID KAYNOR - contras & fiddle workshops

Musicians

LATTER DAY LIZARDS - premier New England contras with humor and drive!

SWINGOLOGY (Jay & Molly, Mike & Ruthy, Dave Davies, Peter Ecklund, Peter Davis, Harry Aceto) - grooving contras, squares, swing, blues, waltzes.

THE RED STICK RAMBLERS - authentic Cajun and steamy swing direct from Louisiana!


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Directions to Ashokan

Bed & Board We serve wholesome, delicious meals, and sumptuous late night snacks with beverages round the clock. Sleep in our heated bunkhouse (rooms hold 15-20, good showers), or check our Local Lodging page.

Cost $495 - incl. everything Wed 4pm to Sat 2pm.
   $465 - if you're sleeping off-site.
   (Children deduct $20 for each year under age 16.)

Apply by mail with a check, or by phone or online with a credit card.

A deposit of $150 per person reserves your spot at New Years at Ashokan till Dec. 1 when the balance is due.

Cancelations - Cancelation fees per person are: $35 till Dec 1; $75 till Dec. 14; $100 till Dec. 30; $150 after Dec. 30.

New Years Eve Only options (no bunk)
  Dance $25 - Wed, 8pm-3am No reservation needed.
  Dinner & dance $45 - Wed, 5pm-3am Paid in advance only.

Sorry, no pets or alcohol.

For more information call 845-246-2121 or email us.

Generous Work Scholarships are available for those who would like to help us in the kitchen, or with setup and cleanup, etc. See our Work Scholarships page, call for details, or send $150 deposit with your work inquiry. Your deposit is fully refundable if you don't get the work you want.


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