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For over 100 years, we have loved traditional and participatory dance, music and song, especially those with roots in English and North American culture. We believe in the joy that participatory dance, music, and song bring to individuals and communities. Within the U.S. and Canada, we educate, support, and connect participants in these living traditions. We advocate for the vitality and sustainability of these art forms into the future.
Why We Need Your Help
Our programs and mission are supported first of all by our members, both groups and individuals. That support helps CDSS provide many services to the dance, music, and song community. Other programs and services depend upon the direct participation of both members and nonmembers at our summer camps and on the financial generosity of members and friends who make gifts beyond the basic membership fees. Your gift to CDSS is fully tax-deductible. No goods or services will be given in exchange for any portion of your donation. CDSS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Find out more.
Support CDSS By Becoming a Member!
Dancers, singers, musicians, leaders, organizers, and friends! Your most important opportunity to support the work of CDSS is to maintain an annual membership for your household or group. Support from membership dues is a crucial and sustaining percentage of our operating budget. See all the benefits of becoming a CDSS member.
Give to Our Annual Appeal/General Fund
By far the best way to make an impact with your gift is to make an unrestricted gift to the general fund. Such gifts support all we do, in a direct way. They are what sustain the programs and resources you care about and keep us moving forward. Give Now.
Read a letter from Gail Elber of Coos Bay, OR, about how CDSS has helped her community.
See a list of Our Donors.
Other Ways to Give
Learn about other ways to give to CDSS, including planned giving, volunteering, and more.
CDSS thanks the Massachusetts Cultural Council for its generous support.
