
Music & Dance Camps
Since 1980 our camps have been a destination and a home-away-from-home for music and dance enthusiasts of all ages who are eager to delve deeper into tradition and self expression. Whether you are a beginner, a professional, or somewhere in between, Ashokan is a place to leave the cares of the world behind, expand your abilities, sing, dance, and play with new friends! Open to all folks, all ages, all orientations. Work exchange, youth discounts and scholarships are available. Click each camp to see staff, schedule, tuition, lodging, and more.
All 2020 Music & Dance Camps took place online. Click below to learn about our video archive.
Should conditions be safe, our dates for in-person camps & dances will be as follows.

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas’ Scottish String Fling 2021
Scottish traditional music immersion weekend!

Scottish Concert
Join Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas for a rousing afternoon concert at 3pm. They’ll be joined by the Scottish String Fling campers for the finale!

Autoharps & Dulcimers II 2021
A weekend gathering of Old Time Tunes and Folk Songs concentrating on learning to play and sing together. All instruments welcome!

Swing Dance 2021
Enjoy live music and swing dancing under our outdoor pavilion. Dance starts at 8pm, Come early for dinner at 6pm (vegan, vegetarian, and gf options available)

Western & Swing Week 2021
Swing, Jazz, Country, and Western-Swing music and dance!

Contra Dance 2021
Enjoy live music and contra dancing under our outdoor pavilion. Dance starts at 8pm, Come early for dinner at 6pm (vegan, vegetarian, and gf options available)

Northern Week 2021
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host a fun and friendly week of Northern-influenced traditional music & dance from New England to Québéquois to their European Roots in England, France, and Sweden.

Acoustic Guitar Camp 2021
Swing, Americana, Blues, Jazz, Celtic, Pop, Folk and Country guitar!

Family Camp 2021
An all-ages, hands-on experience in music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, nature, crafts and pure play! Something for the whole family.

Zydeco & Square Dance 2021
Enjoy live music and square dancing followed by zydeco dancing under our outdoor pavilion. Dance starts at 8pm, Come early for dinner at 6pm (vegan, vegetarian, and gf options available)
More music and dancing!


LAYERS OF FRIENDSHIP

FIRST TIMER

BE YOURSELF

A RICHLY LIVED LIFE

EVERYONE IS CHILL

WE’RE ALL JUST GETTING ALONG
Contact our Music & Dance Camp staff at 845-246-2121 or camps@ashokancenter.org