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.

*UPDATE: As of Jan. 27, 2025 work scholarships are full and no longer available as a registration option.

Talent

  • Seth Tepfer

    CALLER

  • Steve Pike

    CALLER

  • DAM BEAVERS

    BAND

  • Contratopia

    BAND

  • DJ Rynkie

    Techno Contra

Weekend Schedule

  • 6:45 PM | Registration opens 
    7:30-9:15 PM | Steve Pike & Contratopia 
    9:30-11:30 PM | Seth Tepfer & Dam Beavers 
    11:30 PM-12:30 AM | Campfire Gathering

  • Saturday AM 
    9 AM | Coffee and Registration 
    9:30-10:45 AM | Workshop- Dam Beavers- Seth T-Blurring the Lines 
    11 AM-12:30 PM | Contra Dance- Steve Pike- Contratopia  
    12:30-2 PM | Lunch Break & Caller Roundtable 

    (Sandwiches for those who ordered with registration) 

    Saturday PM 
    2-3:30 PM | Workshop-Challenging Contras with Steve & Contratopia
    3:45-5 PM | Contra Dance- Seth & Dam Beavers 
    5-7:30 PM | Dinner Break

    Saturday Evening Tie Dye Ball 
    7:30-8 PM | Concert w/ Dam Beavers 
    8:15-9:45 PM | Contra Dance with Steve & Dam Beavers 
    9:45 PM | Break with Surprise performers
    10-11:30 PM | Contras with Seth & Dam Beavers 
    11:30 PM-1 AM | After Party
    Large Studio- Techno Contra with Mattie  
    Small Studio- Jam Session (bring your own   instruments)

  • 9:30-11 AM | Brunch for those registered for the weekend 
    10:30-11:30 | Workshop- Dutch Crossing with Seth & Contratopia 
    11-11:45 AM | Singing around the Campfire with Robin Nelson
    11:45 AM-2:30 PM | Farewell Dance with Seth & Steve, Beavers & Contratopia 

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

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