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Try Dancing — It’s Good For You

December 5, 2023 Tagged With: contradance, folkmusic, In Print Dec 2023, May Day, Shepherdstown Music and Dance

contra dance (SMAD photo)

Shepherdstown Music and Dance (SMAD) has organized a monthly contra dance for over 40 years. SMAD also organizes the town’s May Day celebration and Morris dancers each spring, along with concerts and workshops throughout the year. The group is currently seeking new members to step up and keep this tradition alive. Read the Full Story >>

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