Pawling Weekend
May 21-23, 2021
Registration
If you have registered for Pawling 2020, the registrar will be in contact with you shortly to issue a full refund.
Children are welcome at Pawling Weekend. Pricing for children will be determined by the amount charged by the facility, which may vary by age of child.
Full refunds will be made for cancellations received on or before May 6, 2020. Refund requests received after that date will be filled to the extent possible.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this event. Interested? See the scholarship page for full information.
Packing Info
Rooms will be available after 3pm on Friday. Dinner will begin at 6pm and the Welcome Dance starts at 8:15 pm. If you arrive during dinner or the dance please come to the dining hall for your packet.
All rooms will have 2 towels, sheets, pillows and blankets. As it can get cold, we recommend that you bring an electric blanket or some extra blankets. If you need additional towels or a washcloth or bathmat, please bring them. The rooms have combination heater/air conditioner units. Please check when you arrive to confirm that everything works in your room. Please let us know if it doesn’t.
Although there are lights on all the buildings, we recommend that you bring a flashlight, and rain gear, for walking between buildings.
No outside food or drink (including glasses, mugs, dishes) can be brought into the Dining Hall, as it is strictly Kosher. You may have whatever snacks you like in your room and in the dance pavilions. A coffee room outside the dining hall will have hot coffee and tea throughout the weekend.
Restrooms are located in the Dining Hall, Kramer Pavilion, and the Welcome Center; and outside the Synagogue/Theater.
New York area dancers should leave their refreshment contribution for the Ball in the refrigerator at Alumni Hall.
After you unpack your car, please park in the main parking lot by the Welcome Center, in the parking lot behind Negev, or as directed by Berkshire Hills staff.
Location
Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp
159 Empire Rd
Copake, NY
Directions
Driving
From New York
Take Route 684 to Route 22 North. Ten miles past Millerton turn left onto Trout Brook Road and travel 0.9 miles. Take a left onto Empire Road. Berkshire Hills is 0.6 miles down the road on the right hand side.
From Boston
Take 90W (the MA pike) to Exit B3 (Austerlitz/New Lebanon) which is just over the New York border. Turn left onto Route 22 and travel 23.5 miles. Turn right onto Trout Brook Road and travel 0.9 miles. Take a left onto Empire Road. Berkshire Hills is 0.6 miles down the road on the right hand side.
By GPS
159 Empire Road, Copake, New York 12516
As cell service is spotty near camp, we recommend printing or downloading a map of your chosen route before you leave.
Public Transportation
Take the Metro-North to Wassaic and use Uber or Lyft to get to Berkshire Hills (about $55 one way). We suggest asking around to see if any drivers can pick you up at a convenient Metro-North station on their way.
Nearby Restaurants and Shops
If stopping for lunch
Four Brothers Delectable is 42 miles north of Route 684 on Route 22 in Millerton. Address for GPS is 5952 N Elm Ave, Millerton, NY 12546
Supermarkets and Liquor Stores
Hillsdale Supermarket 2628 NY-23, Hillsdale, NY 12529 - 9 miles from camp
Hillsdale Fine Wine and Spirit 8 Anthony St, Hillsdale, NY 12529
Copake Wine Works 177 CR 7A Copake NY 12516
Price Chopper 300 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Plaza Package Store 155 State Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Evening Dance Programs
To come.
Programs from Previous Years
Classes
Guidelines for Choosing Your Class
We have been striving to group attendees in classes that accommodate their needs, and are enjoyable and comfortably challenging for all. We have therefore tried to reorganize class requirements and descriptions (see below). We urge you to give serious consideration to your choice of class. If you are uncertain which class to take, we recommend reaching out to your regular SCD teacher for guidance. Please be aware that the high impact class will require considerable physical stamina.
In all classes there will be an opportunity for individual feedback. If you would welcome feedback please inform the teacher at the beginning of the class.
Thank you.
Class Descriptions
Attendance at SCD classes for a minimum of six months is a prerequisite for all who come to the Pawling Weekend.
Basic and Intermediate Technique
This class is for less experienced dancers. All aspects of Scottish Country Dance technique will be taught and improved, including the execution of steps and knowledge of formations. Basic and intermediate formations (see list below) will be taught or refined as needed. New dances from the vast repertoire of basic and intermediate dances will be introduced.
Low Impact Advanced
This class will be less physically demanding than the high impact class (see below). New and interesting dances will be taught and all points of technique, including teamwork, phrasing, handing, deportment, and rhythmic execution of steps will be stressed. Dancers in this class must be able to dance all the basic and intermediate formations (see below). Familiarity with advanced formations, such as set and link for three couples, and the ability to execute them with a short reminder is assumed.
High Impact Advanced
This class will be physically demanding, and will require considerable stamina. Dancers in this class must be able to dance well all the basic and intermediate formations (see below). Familiarity with advanced formations, such as set and link for three couples, and the ability to execute them with a short reminder is assumed.
Basic/Intermediate Formations
Allemande for 2 couples & 3 couples
Back to Back
Balance in line
Corner Chain
Crossover Mirror Reels
Double Triangles
Figures of 8
Grand Chain
Hands across
Hands round and back
Knot for 2 couples
Ladies' Chain
Lead down the middle and up and cast
Petronella Turn
Poussette (quicktime & strathspey)
Promenade for 2 couples & 3 couples
Reels of 3
Reels of 4
Rights and Lefts
Set and link for two couples
Set to and turn corners
Set to corners and partner (hello-goodbye)
Turn corners and partner (corner partner corner partner)
Dance Clothing Bazaar
Please bring dance-related attire that is clean and in good condition to be sold at the Pawling Bazaar. Gowns, skirts, vests, shirts, blouses, cummerbunds, jabots, ties, jackets, kilts, gloves, sashes, tiaras, etc. The Bazaar will be open from 3:00 to 6:00pm Friday to accept articles for sale; no browsing allowed until the Bazaar opens at 8:30am on Saturday. All unsold articles must be retrieved by 2:00pm Sunday when the Bazaar closes. A minimum of 50% of proceeds must be donated to The Joan Treble Scholarship Fund. The Fund aims to promote Scottish Country Dancing in the New York area by encouraging dancers to improve their skills through participation in workshops and training courses.
Contact Us
Email: pawlingweekend@gmail.com
Phone: 1-201-694-4646
