Dandelion Romp 2026

Dandelion Romp is Oberlin's annual contra dance and folk music festival, featuring dance sessions, workshops, and concerts.

Online registration is now closed, but you can register at the door with cash!

April 17 – 19, 2026

Hales Gymnasium, Oberlin College, Ohio

Bands:

Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff)

Countercurrent (Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay)

Callers:

Will Mentor

River Rainbowface

Friday, April 17, 2026

7:30 - 8 PM Beginner Lesson

8 - 10:15 PM Evening Contra

10:30 - 11:30 PM Techno Contra (Calling by Michael Hamilton; Student band: Ryan and Rosalie)

Saturday, April 18, 2026

10 - 11 AM Wake Up Contras (Dam Beavers and River)

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Funky Contras in Hales (Dam Beavers and Will); Kerry Sets Workshop in the Cat (Countercurrent and River)

1:45 - 3:15 PM Square Dances in Hales (Dam Beavers and Will); Vocal Harmonies Workshop in the Cat (Countercurrent)

3:30 - 5 PM Flow and Glide Contras in Hales (Countercurrent and River); Bring a Song in the Cat

7:30 PM Beginner Lesson

8 - 9 PM Evening Contra (Student band: Jig Rig)

9 - 11 PM Evening Contra

Sunday, April 19, 2026

10 - 11 AM Waltzing in Hales (Countercurrent); Calling Workshop in the Cat (Dam Beavers and Will)

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Challenging Contras (Dam Beavers and River)

1 - 3 PM Final Contra

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