Pinewoods
Our venue, Pinewoods, is a traditional dance and music camp. Located on twenty-five acres in a beautiful pine forest between Long Pond and Round Pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts, it has four custom-built dance pavilions, rustic cabins, swimming in two clear water lakes, an open-air dining hall that looks out over the pond, and a cozy camphouse for gatherings.
Folks often describe it as “magical” and we couldn’t agree more. It’s relaxing, with plenty of opportunities to read in the shade, take a walk in the woods, play games in the sun, or jump into the pond for some swimming. And the beautiful dance pavilions in the woods are the envy of many!
The facilities of Pinewoods Camp are operated by Pinewoods Camp, Inc. (PCI), a non-profit organization. PCI is dedicated to supporting country dance, folk dance, folk music, and early music programs by providing an accessible and beautiful setting which enhances the programs offered by the user groups.
For more information and to get involved with this fantastic place, visit its website.
COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY, BOSTON CENTRE
Since 1915, the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre has been working to preserve and promote the knowledge and practice of the traditional and contemporary dancing and dance music of England and New England. The Boston Centre sponsors and produces classes, parties, workshops, and residential and special events featuring the best performers and practitioners of English and New England country dancing. Events are open to all, and most feature teaching; no experience or partner is required.
To learn more about this lively group sponsoring the weekend, visit the CDS-Boston Centre website.
POLICIES
CDS Boston Centre adopted a Code of Conduct policy for all its programs as of January 2018. You can read the policy here.
In 2020, after successful gender-free terms used in previous years and upon consultation with our callers, Swing into Summer will be a place you can dance to gender-free terms! These may include “larks/robins” or positional calling. If you haven’t done that before, it’s similar to “gents” and “ladies” but since people of any gender can dance any role, it’s less confusing. We’re excited about it, and hope you are too!