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Music and Dance Camps

Discover the Joy! At Ashokan, you can ignite excitement, hone your skills, and experience captivating sound, rhythm, and movement. Ashokan Music & Dance Camps are held in a serene natural setting, where you can sing, dance, and jam with new-found friends and leave the worries of the world far behind. We offer flexible pricing that includes on-site camping and delectable meals. Or for added comfort, private rooms and bunks are available at an extra cost. All are welcome, including families and folks of all ages. Campers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Banjo Weekend 2024
November 15 - November 17, 2024

It’s Ashokan’s second annual Banjo Weekend, featuring all styles and levels of instruction, jamming, and fun-filled banjo inspiration with your host Scott Hopkins and an exciting teaching staff Hilary Hawke, Maggie Shar, BB Bowness, Keith Billik!

Banjo Concert 2024
November 15, 2024

Join us for a fabulous evening of 5-string bliss in the performance hall with Scott Hopkins, Hilary Hawke, BB Bowness, Maggie Shar, and Keith Billik.

New Year’s Winter Camp 2025
December 29 - January 1, 2025

Save the dates for our annual New Year's Weekend. Workshops, singing, dancing, jamming, and a festive finale - in a winter wonderland.

New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance 2025
December 31, 2024

Ring in 2025 with a delightful mix of swing, cajun, contras, squares, and more - at the Ashokan Center. Dance bands & callers to be announced soon!

Scottish String Fling 2025
May 2 - May 4, 2025

Learn tunes by ear, gain confidence and experience on your instrument, and build a fantastic group medley arrangement, with world-class Scottish traditional musicians and teachers, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas.

Old Time Rollick 2025
May 16 - May 18, 2025

Emily Schaad hosts this rollicking weekend for musicians and dancers of all levels. Deepen your playing, build your repertoire, make new friends, and jam until the wee hours.

Ukulele Weekend 2025
May 23 - May 26, 2025

Expand your skills and thrive in the aloha spirit of the ukulele at the Ashokan Ukulele Weekend with host Ben Hassenger and his amazing teaching staff! You’ll meet new people, learn new techniques and styles, and gain confidence as a player.

Western & Swing Week 2025
June 22 - June 28, 2025

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host this full week of Vintage Jazz, Swing, Western-Swing, and Classic Country music and dancing.

Ariles Son Jarocho Camp 2025
July 3 - July 6, 2025

Spend a 3-day weekend surrounded by Son Jarocho, the beautiful traditional folk music, song, and dance of Veracruz Mexico! ​​

Northern Week BBQ & Dance
July 12, 2025

The night before Northern Week starts - join us for a delightful dinner 6pm followed by a contra dance in the Pavilion.

Northern Week 2025
July 13 - July 19, 2025

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host a fun and friendly full-week of traditional music & dance from New England, Québec, England, Sweden, and France. Beginners welcome!

Acoustic Guitar Camp 2025
July 21 - July 25, 2025

Ashokan Acoustic Guitar Camp offers guitarists of all levels an opportunity for real immersion and growth in a friendly environment. Come sing, jam, and incorporate new styles and techniques into your playing!

Family Camp 2025
July 28 - August 1, 2025

Don’t let the summertime fly by without some quality JOY with your kids or grandkids. Ashokan Family Camp is a laid-back, cross-generational escape into nature, music, arts, crafts, and interactive fun & games! From babies to teens and parents to grandparents, you’ll leave with hearts full of music and family memories to last a lifetime. 

Bluegrass Camp 2025
August 4 - August 8, 2025

Kimber Ludiker hosts a week of bluegrass instruction and jamming for guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, vocals and songwriting. Jam with and learn from inspirational teachers hand-picked to cultivate a magical musical environment.

Southern Week 2025
August 10 - August 16, 2025

Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host a fun and friendly full-week of Southern traditional music from the Bayou to the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. Have fun learning and playing together!

2025 Ashokan Music & Dance Camp Dates:

REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1st AT 9am ET

May 2 – 4 • Scottish String Fling *new dates

May 16 – 18 • Old Time Rollick *new dates

May 23 – 26 • Uke Fest

Jul 3 – 6 • Ariles Son Jarocho Camp *new dates

Jun 22 – 28 • Western & Swing Week

July 13 – 19 • Northern Week

July 21 – 25 • Acoustic Guitar Camp *new dates

July 28 – Aug 1 • Family Camp *new dates

Aug 4 – 8 • Bluegrass Camp

Aug 10 – 16 • Southern Week

Nov 7 – 9 • Banjo Weekend

ASHOKAN’S PUBLIC DANCES, CONCERTS, AND FESTIVALS

MID-HUDSON DANCE CALENDAR

Contact our Music & Dance Camp staff at 845-246-2121 or camps@ashokancenter.org

Thank you to the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation for supporting Ashokan Music & Dance Camps and the Summer Hoot


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