Call of the Loon

12th Annual Contra Dance Weekend

April 11-13, 2025

Tapestry Folkdance Center
Minneapolis, MN

Featuring Calling from Seth Tepfer and Steve Pike and Music from Dam Beavers and Contratopia!

$125 Early registration postmarked or purchased online through December 31, 2024

$135 Registration January 1 – February 28, 2025

$145 Late registration after February 28, 2025

Student/ youth discounts and limited half-price work scholarships are available. Local dancers are happy to host out-of-town guests, but space is limited, so if you would like hospitality, please register early. Admission for individual sessions may be available if space allows.

Talent

  • Seth Tepfer

    CALLER

  • Steve Pike

    CALLER

  • DAM BEAVERS

    BAND

  • Contratopia

    BAND

Tentative Weekend Schedule

  • 6:45 PM Registration Opens

    7:30-11:30 PM Welcome Dance

    11:30 PM Campfire Gathering

  • 9:00 am Coffee and registration

    9:30–10:45 am Workshop

    11:00 am–12:30 pm Contra dance

    12:30–2:00 pm Lunch break & caller roundtable

    (order lunch on registration form)

    2:00–3:30 pm Workshop

    3:45–5:00 pm Contra dance

    5:00–7:30 pm Dinner break

    7:30–8:00 pm Concert

    8:00–11:30 pm Tie Dye Ball

    11:30 pm-1:00 am After Party TBA

  • 9:30-11:00 am Brunch (included in registration)

    10:30-11:30 am Workshop

    11:00-11:45 am Singing around the campfire

    11:45 am-2:30 pm Farewell dance

    BONUS If you are staying over Sunday night join ...

    English Country Dance 6:30-9:00 pm | $12

    Nordic Social Dance 6:00-9:00 pm | $12

REFUND POLICY

Once an event registration is received at Tapestry Folkdance Center, the following refund policy applies:

  • All refund requests must be made in writing and sent to Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave. S, Mpls, MN 55406 or emailed to staff@tapestryfolkdance.org. 

  • A $20 cancellation fee will be charged by the event for all refunds except for those issued in the case of illness or injury. Please include medical confirmation with refund request.

  • For any amount not refunded, you may request acknowledgement of a tax-deductible donation to Tapestry Folkdance Center.

  • A refund request more than 60 days prior to the first day of the event will receive a full refund less the $20 processing fee.  

  • A refund requested within 60 days of the first day of the event will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the event organizers.