Washington Area Square Dancers Cooperative Association

08/21/2026

This 12 week class is free. Mainstream at 7 PM, followed by a 1 hour free Plus workshop.

07/03/2026

06/20/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Sikorsky. Many are aware that Mike was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. He refused to give in to this debilitating illness and continued to travel, call square dances, and make future plans. Last weekend he called a dance in Washington State and was in route to Charlottesville, VA where he had planned dances in Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. While on the flight east, he became ill on the plane and after landing in Charlotte, North Carolina, he was taken by ambulance to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center where he was placed in ICU. His health continued to deteriorate throughout the week and Mike passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 20. He was surrounded by family and friends that helped him transition to his next journey. Mike devoted his life to the square dance community. He called for 54 years and had a unique ability to connect to his dancers and fellow callers. He was a great caller, teacher, mentor, entertainer, and friend to all whom he came into contact. There will be a huge void in the square dance community as we adjust to life without Mike. Please remember his family during this difficult time.
Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal
Love leaves a memory that no one can steal
(Irish Proverb)
— with Mike Sikorsky and Janet Wood Long. See less

06/20/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Sikorsky. Many are aware that Mike was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. He refused to give in to this debilitating illness and continued to travel, call square dances, and make future plans. Last weekend he called a dance in Washington State and was in route to Charlottesville, VA where he had planned dances in Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. While on the flight east, he became ill on the plane and after landing in Charlotte, North Carolina, he was taken by ambulance to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center where he was placed in ICU. His health continued to deteriorate throughout the week and Mike passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 20. He was surrounded by family and friends that helped him transition to his next journey. Mike devoted his life to the square dance community. He called for 54 years and had a unique ability to connect to his dancers and fellow callers. He was a great caller, teacher, mentor, entertainer, and friend to all whom he came into contact. There will be a huge void in the square dance community as we adjust to life without Mike. Please remember his family during this difficult time.



Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal

Love leaves a memory that no one can steal

(Irish Proverb)


— with Mike Sikorsky and Janet Wood Long.

05/18/2026

When The Saints Go Marching In

Square Dancers For Katrina 001 Singing Call Lottie Ainsworth, Patty Greene, Jim Wass, Walt Burr, Lorne Clayton, Tony Oxendine

04/30/2026

Happy Birthday to Virginia Caller Chris Stacy!

04/03/2026

Dear WASCA 2026 Attendees:

We hope you all have arrived home safely.

The Festival Committee and Board of Directors of the Washington Area Square Dancers Cooperative Association (WASCA) want to thank you for attending the 65th Spring Festival on March 26-28, 2026. We truly appreciate your support and participation.

As promised, we are sharing the survey, photos and videos of the weekend.

• WASCA Festival Survey – we are looking for your feedback on the 2026 Festival and any suggestions you have for the 2027 Festival. Here’s a link to the survey here.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y6RZP3P

• WASCA Festival Photos – here’s the link to Festival media taken by Dick Otis here. Free downloads, use the down arrow on each photo.
https://www.wascaphotos.com/

• Clickable Video Links:
https://program.dickotis.com

Again, we want to thank all those who attended, and look forward to seeing you next year at ‘Revvin in 2027’!

Lisa Alfred
2026 WASCA Festival Director

03/31/2026

Good Morning Dancers,

You can view photos from the WASCA 65th “65 and Staying Alive” Spring festival at:

https://www.wascaphotos.com

These photos are FREE to download in full resolution (about 5 MB).

Ignore the “buy photo” button on the bottom right. Use the download button on the left side of each photo.

Videos of the Black Light and Diehard dances can be accessed by the hot links on the following webpage.

https://program.dickotis.com

The Program Book is also available at:

https://festival.dickotis.com

03/30/2026

Some callers can even call in the dark.