Chehalis Contra Dance Weekend

06/25/2026

We can't wait to hear Raven and Goose in person!! Come and join us at Chehalis Dance Camp in October!! Check out this video!

1. "Mortal Coil" by Corwin Zekley in Fort Collins, CO Oct 2024 with...

06/06/2026

Chehalis is also thrilled to welcome Angela DeCarlis (they/them) who has been calling contras since 2012.

Whether onstage at a dance or as a studio art instructor, Ang finds a lot of joy in the process of clear and careful teaching. Their often-melodic calling style always responds to and resonates with the music.

A nature enthusiast, Ang lives in the swamps of North-Central Florida with their husband James and cat Albie.
Click here to watch a sample of their calling:

05/17/2026

Chehalis 2026 is excited to welcome Cis Hinkle as one of our callers this year!
Cis Hinkle has delighted dancers since 1985 with her skilled teaching, welcoming manner, playful enthusiasm, and masterful selection of dances.

A self-described ‘facilitator of fun’, she is in great demand at dance festivals all over the US, England, Denmark, and beyond. When not on the road, Cis teaches tai chi classes in her native Atlanta, Georgia. Here is a sample video of her calling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4IuHZF--AU

05/03/2026

Registration is open! Please take a look at our website: Chehalisdancecamp.com

04/17/2026

Dear Dancers,

The count down is on! Chehalis Dance Camp (October 23-25, 2026!) registration opens on May 1st! Please visit us at our website at chehalisdancecamp.com

TALENT
Bands
Stove Dragon: Four exceptional New England contra musicians join forces as Stove Dragon, the kindly dance-beast, breathing in notes and breathing out smouldering rhythms and flickering melodies, igniting dancers' feet and toasting listeners' ears. Stove Dragon includes Oliver Scanlon, Rose Jackson, Sam Zakon-Anderson and Silas Hamilton.
Raven & Goose: Raven & Goose are a nationally touring contra duo. With fiery fiddlin' and foot stompin' piano, they play original compositions and breathe new life into traditional tunes, all delivered with a passion that will get you up and dancing! Raven & Goose is Corwin Zekley and Grace Fellows.
Callers
Cis Hinkle from Atlanta, Georgia. Cis Hinkle has delighted dancers since 1985, with her skilled teaching, welcoming manner, playful enthusiasm, and masterful selection of dances.

Angela DeCarlis (they/them) from North-Central Florida. Ang finds a lot of joy in clear and careful teaching. Their often melodic calling style always responds to and resonates with the music.

VENUE

We are excited to return to Camp Elphinstone on the Sunshine Coast, which is a 40 minute scenic ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. There have been many upgrades to the camp since we were last there in 2010, and we look forward to hosting Chehalis Dance Camp on our new dates: October 23-25, 2026!

The main accommodation is in 3 lodges which each house 32 people with 4 people per room. There are 4 private washrooms with showers in each lodge.

There are also bunk-style winterized cabins for those who wish to save a little money. Washrooms are located in a separate central building.

If you wish to stay in your RV/camper you can park in the upper parking lot, however, there are no hook ups available. No tenting at this site.

The dining hall is in a uniquely shaped building with windows toward the lawn and Howe Sound.

The dance hall is a rustic building close to the water.

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