Kick Up Your Heels & Dance
co-hosted by State Parks' Folk & Traditional Arts Program & Cama Beach Foundation
Summer 2019 schedule:
Square Dancing
7 PM on the lawn down by the beach or in the Boathouse
A few times each summer we host a Square Dance at Cama Beach State Park. These are family-friendly square dances and contra dances. No experience necessary – instruction provided.
Tunes on the Beach
on the beach near the Boathouse
On the Friday night before each Square Dance the bands will play their favorite tunes down on the beach. Join the sing-a-long.
A Discover Pass is needed for parking.
Rent a cabin at the magical Cama Beach State Park and stay for the weekend. For info: http://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach or (360) 387-1550
7 PM on the lawn down by the beach or in the Boathouse
A few times each summer we host a Square Dance at Cama Beach State Park. These are family-friendly square dances and contra dances. No experience necessary – instruction provided.
- Saturday, June 8 at 2:30 PM
Crankie Workshop with Podorythmie: A crankie is an old storytelling art form, popular in the 19th century. Start with a long illustrated scroll that is wound onto two spools. Spools are loaded into a box with a viewing screen. Then the scroll is hand-cranked while the story is told, or a tune is played or a song is sung. They are pure magic!
Children and adults are invited to make Cama Beach inspired crankies and set them up for display after sunset. thecrankiefactory.com - Saturday, June 8 at 7:00 PM
Podorythmie : The word "podorythmie" is Quebecois for "foot rhythms". This five-member group is known for their high energy and good time performances of French Canadian music and dance. Fiddle, accordion, songs and lots of hard shoe step dancing interspersed with "crankie" (moving panorama) shows makes their performances unique. For more info: www.podorythmie.com and thecrankiefactory.com.
- Saturday, July 13
Alex MacLeod and Friends: circle, square, and contra dances to traditional tunes. The Family Dance on the evening of the 13th is amplified and open to all, with a live caller teaching the dance moves and encouraging all to join in the fun. The dance will take place outdoors on the lawn, weather permitting, to encourage additional attendance. In the event of bad weather, the dance will take place in the CWB boathouse. - Saturday, August 17
Gabe Strand & Rattlesnail: circle, square, and contra dances to traditional old time and roots tunes. The Family Dance on the evening of the 17th is amplified and open to all, with a live caller teaching the dance moves and encouraging all to join in the fun. The dance will take place outdoors on the lawn, weather permitting, to encourage additional attendance. In the event of bad weather, the dance will take place in the CWB boathouse.
Tunes on the Beach
on the beach near the Boathouse
On the Friday night before each Square Dance the bands will play their favorite tunes down on the beach. Join the sing-a-long.
- Friday, July 12 at 8:30 PM
Alex MacLeod and Friends: the group provides informal music and interaction with visitors by the fire on the beach. - Saturday, July 27 during the Quilts on the Beach Festival
South End String Band
- Friday, August 16 at 8:30 PM
Gabe Strand & Rattlesnail: the group provides informal music and interaction with visitors by the fire on the beach.
A Discover Pass is needed for parking.
Rent a cabin at the magical Cama Beach State Park and stay for the weekend. For info: http://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach or (360) 387-1550
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Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s mission involves both a commitment to care for the state’s most treasured lands, waters and historic places and a desire to connect all Washingtonians to their natural and cultural heritage through memorable experiences in the parks.
Since 2004, the Folk & Traditional Arts Program has added to those memorable experiences with performances in state parks by musicians, dancers, craftspeople and storytellers who represent a wide variety of old and new Washington traditions. From tribal canoe family journeys to Cinco de Mayo festivities, from fisher poetry to Ecuadorian song, from Hawaiian hula to old-time square dances, the program brings people together — some to celebrate a common heritage and some to explore the traditions of others.
The Folk & Traditional Arts performances and events are brought to you, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Washington State Parks Foundation, and by funds generated through the sale of Washington State Parks license plates.
For information about the Folk & Traditional Arts Program, send an email or call (360) 902-8635.
Since 2004, the Folk & Traditional Arts Program has added to those memorable experiences with performances in state parks by musicians, dancers, craftspeople and storytellers who represent a wide variety of old and new Washington traditions. From tribal canoe family journeys to Cinco de Mayo festivities, from fisher poetry to Ecuadorian song, from Hawaiian hula to old-time square dances, the program brings people together — some to celebrate a common heritage and some to explore the traditions of others.
The Folk & Traditional Arts performances and events are brought to you, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Washington State Parks Foundation, and by funds generated through the sale of Washington State Parks license plates.
For information about the Folk & Traditional Arts Program, send an email or call (360) 902-8635.
The 2016 Kick Up Your Heels program included dances with the Risky Chicken String Band w/Alex MacLeod-caller, Forrest Carroll and Friends w/Amy Carroll-caller, a club dance w/ callers John Corrigan & Bob Berka.
Updated May 24, 2017
