Pinewoods English-Scottish-Contra Sessions

ESCape: June 30-July 4, 2025 at Pinewoods Camp

ESCape 2025 registration is ready! Members and previous campers can register online.

ESCape is the place to be! We bring you the best of English Country, Scottish Country, and Contra dancing—and much more. Come enjoy your favorite traditions while perhaps sampling something new in a fun and friendly session. From the energetic to the elegant, ESCape offers a unique and satisfying mix of music and dance in daily classes and mixed evening programs. To get a sense of the programs, we invite you to view the schedule and class descriptions from 2024.

In 2025, ESCape returns with an exciting lineup of dance, music, and other fun! This year's staff includes the following wonderful people:

Teachers: Anna Rain (English), Kat Dutton (Scottish), Ben Sachs-Hamilton (Contra), Dan Blim, Rachel Pusey, and more!

Musicians: Dave Wiesler, Joanne Garton, Frost and Fire (Aaron Marcus, Hollis Easter, Peter Macfarlane, Viveka Fox), and more!

We are proud to continue to teach and call English, Scottish, and Contra dancing at ESCape using gender-free terminology.

Session Rates:
$457 for CDS-Boston/RSCDS members
$467 for non-members
$345 for campers ages 13-25

Scholarships are available! See the registration form for more details.

Our session works with Pinewoods Camp, Inc. and our parent organizations (RSCDS-Boston Branch and CDS-Boston) to create COVID protocols to keep everyone safe. Our COVID protocols for 2025 are still being finalized.

ESCape is open to campers aged 13 and up, and is a rare opportunity to bring together dance communities in one magical setting—who knows what surprises you’ll find! So ESCape to the Cape this summer for the English Scottish Contra ESCperience!

For more information, contact the committee: Chloe E.W. Levine, Connie Kent, Geoffrey Wood, Kate Fais, Laurie Tupper, escape.to.pinewoods@gmail.com OR check the registration page: ESC 2025 Registration.