Baltimore Folk Music Society - BFMS

09/28/2026

Mark your calendars! Beats by Neon Creek, calling by j9 & K-TEA, and lighting by Vince Budnick. Must be experienced to be believed. QR code links to tickets on sale now! https://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php

08/16/2026

No contra dance this Wednesday 8/19: last summer skip week!

08/05/2026

Congrats Country Dance & Song Society on a great year! We're proud to be a CDSS Community Grant recipient. Thanks for helping to make our 50th Anniversary celebration in October an event to remember!

Friends, we're proud to present to you our 2025 annual report!
https://cdss.org/about/finances-annual-report/

While it's always an interesting exercise to evaluate the previous year while deeply involved in our current year's work, it's been rewarding to look back on all we accomplished in 2025. As we report on the second year of our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, we can see how our work has moved us toward achieving those long-term, mission-supporting goals.

We couldn't do this work with out you, our amazing network of members and donors! I hope this report gives you a clear understanding of what your support made happen last year. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Cover photo by Heather Martley, Baltimore Folk Music Society - BFMS 50th anniversary event (recipient of a 2025 CDSS Community Grant).
[Image description: the cover of the CDSS 2025 Annual Report, featuring a large photo of dancers holding hands in a many-layered spiral. "2025 Annual Report / Country Dance & Song Society" is at the top in green and gold.]

08/04/2026

No Wednesday contra dance
this week Aug 5!
Check bfms.org for our summer schedule.

07/13/2026

No contra dance
this Weds July 15!
Check bfms.org for our summer schedule✨

06/28/2026

No Contra Dance this Wednesday July 1!
Check bfms.org for our summer schedule ✨

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

Learn flat footing basics THIS SATURDAY at Lovely Lane with educator, caller, organizer, and performer Becky Hill! Space is limited for this special workshop - get a ticket today to reserve your spot and save $5 off the $20 admission: https://bfms.org/events.php Video featuring Travis Stuart.

05/22/2026

Ready to get moving? 👣🎶

Join us on Saturday, June 27 from 2–3 PM at 2200 Saint Paul St for a Flatfooting Workshop with Becky Hill!

This all-levels workshop will explore the Appalachian percussive dance traditions of flatfooting and clogging, and their connection to old-time string band music. Alongside the basics, participants will also dive into musicality, improvisation, and what it means to dance the tune.

No prior experience necessary.

🗓 Saturday, June 27
🕑 2–3 PM
📍 2200 Saint Paul St, Baltimore
🎟 $15 advance / $20 at the door

Leather-bottomed or smooth-soled shoes suggested.

The workshop will also be followed by the Baltimore Family Barn Dance at 3 PM, called by Becky Hill.

Reserve your spot in advance:
bfms.org/events.php

04/14/2026

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