The Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh holds monthly dances and monthly callers practices to which all are welcome. English country dance groups revive the dances earlier centuries from the various dancing master publication from 1651 on, and create modern dances using the same figures and formations. We are part of the national Country Dance and Song Society which promotes English Country Dance and it’s many related dances, such as contra and square dancing.

To become a member of CDSSP, see our form at https://cdssp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CDSSP-Membership-Form.doc.

We sponsor annual weekends of English Country Dancing call Pitt’s Maggots after the 18th century usage of the word maggot to refer to a wild brainstorm event that was used in many dance titles of the time, such as the popular Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot and Mr. Isaac’s Maggot.

CDSSP is one of the oldest English folk dance groups in the U.S. and is a branch of the Country Dance & Song Society. See our history page for more information.

We organize social English country dancing for all and yearly English country dance weekends (see the schedule tab for information about our current scheduled dances). We also have a performance team, and are willing to collaborate with interested people and organizations to bring English dancing to a wider audience (contact us).

Membership

For a mere $15/year ($25 for two people at the same address) receive discounted admission to our dances and the satisfaction of supporting your local English dance organization. Dues may be mailed to Irene Finke, 4123 Haldane St., Pittsburgh PA 15207-1110. Checks should be made payable to CDSSP. If you have had a change of address, telephone number, or e-mail address, please pass that information along. New memberships are welcome.

Membership form

Organization

The Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh is governed by a board that meets monthly. Members are invited to attend board meetings.  Contact cdsspgh@gmail.com for information.

Mailing List

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