September 25-27 2026
— Registration for the weekend will open on June 15 —
The Silver Bay Inn
ADK is an all inclusive weekend and includes:
- Housing (Friday & Saturday nights)
- Meals (dinner on Friday through lunch on Sunday)
- All dancing & workshops
The dance building
- dancing in two halls all day
- workshops & jam sessions mixed in throughout the day
- three dance parties on Friday & Saturday night: contra, English country & Balfolk
The William Boyd Center
- Dining hall on the first floor
- Rooms and dance hall on the second floor
The Boathouse & Inn
Additional activities
- kayaking
- canoeing
- swimming
- hiking
- archery
- tennis & pickleball
- disc golf
Our 2026 staff
Stove Dragon – Oliver Scanlon and Rose Jackson fill the room with melodic lift and dynamic double-fiddle harmony, while Sam Zakon-Anderson and Max Newman are a beating heart of fiery piano-guitar groove. Hold on tight, it’ll be quite the ride!
Russet Trio – Known for their fluid syncopation and dynamic arrangements the trio blends Appalachian, Celtic, Folk, Blues and Pop influences with an effortless and original voice. Aldo Lavaggi on fiddle, Peter Madsen on guitar & Stuart Kenney on bass. They will be joined by Sammy Wetstein on cello, fiddle and accordion.
Steve Zakon-Anderson is a prominent contra dance caller, choreographer, and teacher based in Hancock, New Hampshire. He is widely recognized in the New England folk dance community for his clear teaching style, energetic calling, and sense of humor.
Alex Deis-Lauby is a New York City based contra dancer, caller, teacher, and organizer. She is known for her clear teaching, smooth voice, and fun dance selection. She will be calling for contra dance.
Hijinks is Carrie Rose (flute), Miranda Weinberg (fiddle) and Kathy Talvitie (piano). They play for ECD evenings & special events. Recent events include Washington DC Ball, Princeton February Fling, Alexandria Ball ESCapades, Pitts Maggot, NYC Twelfth Night and Brasstown’s Spring Dance Weekend.
Alex & Audrey – Alex Cumming is a traditional singer, accordionist & pianist. Audrey Jaber is a vibrant fiddler and singer based in San Diego, CA. They will be playing for English country dancing, couples dancing, squares, singing sessions & other shenanigans.
Joanna Reiner has taught English dance for over two decades. Her calling has taken her from Amherst to Ann Arbor, from NEFFA to Hey Days, from St. Croix to Vancouver, and other points abroad. Whether your new to ECD or an experienced, Joanna will delight.
Dereck Kalish will be running sound this year in the ECD hall AND calling for English country dance. He has provided sound for a wide variety of events, as well as calling for contra and English country dance.
Leslie Barr & Bob Walser will join us to play for Balfolk dance workshops, parties, sessions & classes. Since discovering Balfolk in the 1980s, Leslie has frequently traveled to France to study and perform. Bob is a Minneapolis-based musician, educator, and ethnomusicologist known for his extensive work in traditional folk music and dance. He is one of the world’s leading experts on maritime music, specifically sea shanties and sailors’ songs
Lynn Baumeister will teach our Balfolk workshops and lead the dance parties. We are excited to welcome Lynn back to ADK Weekend. She has been attending festivals in France for many years, and brings a wealth of teaching experience, presented with grace & great warmth.
Jesse Ball will be back to manage sound in the contra hall. In addition to sound management, Jesse plays in several bands, including River Road & Calico.
Alex Hennings will manage sound in the Boyd dance hall. He comes to us from Portland Maine, where he organizes the local contra dance.
Pricing – to be announced soon
Questions? reach us at adirondack@danceflurry.org or call (518) 441-3667