Special Events
The California Dance Cooperative is proud to host several special dances and events annually.
Fiddling Frog
A weekend of contra dancing in Pasadena, held at the fabulous Pasadena Masonic Temple.
Last weekend in February
• Central to Pasadena: accommodations not included
• May include some gender-free calling
• Sunday evening dance open to public
• Clothing swap
Camp Sturtevant
A weekend of contra dancing at a historic camp nestled in the San Gabriel Mountains, accessible only via a shaded and lush 4-mile hike.
Late May / Memorial Day Weekend
• Accommodations included
• Non-gendered housing available
• Gender-free calling
• Tree swing, zip-trolley line, hiking trails, games, nightly singing and stories by the fireplace
Labor Day Dance Away
A weekend of contra dancing held at the beautiful Camp Cedar Glen, near San Diego.
Late August / Early September / Labor Day Weekend
• Accommodations included
• Non-gendered housing available
• Calling primarily uses “gents/ladies”
• Fri/Sat/Sun evening dances open to public
• Wide variety of workshops and activities
Playford-to-the-Present Ball
An evening of festive English country dancing held at the Pasadena Scottish Rite Cathedral.
First Saturday of October
• Ball Review the preceding night in Pasadena
• Ball Style Practices leading up to the event in Culver City
• Pre-registration required
• Festive, formal attire, from 1651 to present day
• No teaching; one walkthrough for each dance and light prompting
• Photo booth