Based in Dallas, Texas, NTTDS promotes understanding and appreciation of American folk dancing, its music, its history, and related folklore. We are a group affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society.
CANCELLED because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The North Texas Traditional Dance Society's
29th Annual Spring Contra Dance Weekend
When In Doubt, Swing! (WIDS)
Dallas, Texas, April 24-26, 2020
at the
Sokol Athletic Center
5600 Sq Ft wood floor
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Wendy Graham 
Caller |
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The Gaslight Tinkers 
Joe Fitzpatrick (Drums) Garrett Sawyer (Bass) Audrey Knuth (Fiddle) Peter Siegel (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo) |
Self-described "dance maniac", Wendy Graham Settle's passion for music, song and dance caught fire on a youth dance tour of Denmark in 1991. Today, Wendy leads English, American, Community, and couples dance (Frankie Manning's Lindy Hop and Latin dances in particular) in her hometown, Durango, Colorado, throughout the country as far away as Alaska, and abroad in England and Denmark. She proudly served on the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) board and is a Lifetime Contribution Award committee member. She is currently serving on the Lloyd Shaw Foundation board. Find out where in the world Wendy is at via her web site and her Facebook page.
The Gaslight Tinkers' blend of global rhythms creates a joyously danceable sound around a core of traditional
New England old time and celtic fiddle music, merging boundless positive energy with melody and song.
Since its formation in 2012 the band has lit up the East Coast, the West Coast, and the Caribbean, headlining clubs, dances, and major festivals.
Playing what The Valley Advocate describes as "Music that consistently fizzes and pops with unexpected textures and turns",
The Gaslight Tinkers' shows are packed with delightful surprises, elated crowds, and exuberant musicianship.
African, Caribbean, Funk, Reggae, and Latin grooves meet traditional fiddle music. It's the genre-bending future of the music of the past.
More Info: Gaslight Tinkers web site,
and Gaslight Tinkers Facebook page.
More Information:
NTTDS Email ,
or Phone 972-546-8858
OR Neva Lindell, , 214-769-2014
OR Barb Smith, , 713-553-9109
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North Texas Traditional Dance Society is a 501(c)(3) organization with registered offices in the State of Texas.
How to contact NTTDS: 972-546-8858 OR OR PO Box 820203, Dallas, TX 75382
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