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MDSDF Presents:

The Star Spangled Banner Festival

July 18-20, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North - Pikesville

1726 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville MD 21208

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What to Expect

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Square Dancing Programs:

Mainstream

Plus

Plus DBD

Advanced

C1

Callers:

Tom Miller (PA)

Bill Harrison (MD)

Mike Seastrom (CA)

Ken Ritucci (MA)

Round Dancing:

Phases I - VI

Cuers:

Barbara &

Wayne Blackford (FL)

Curt & Tammy Worlock (FL)

Steve & Irene Bradt (PA)

General Information

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  • Either:

    • Use this link https://group.doubletree.com/dho4n5

      • Note: The default reservation is for four nights starting on Wednesday night. If you want something different, you will need to change the reservation dates at the top of the page.

    • Call 1-800-HILTONS and ask for the Mason-Dixon Square Dancers for the dates of July 17 - 20, 2024.

Housing Reservations

Festival Reservations

Rates

  • The full Festival costs

    • $100.00 per dancer or

    • $30 for youth 17 and under

  • Saturday only cost is $45.00 per dancer

Refunds

  • Refunds will be made thru June 28, 2024.

  • There is $5.00 cancellation/transfer fee per person.

  • Rollovers are good for one year.

 

Questions

 

Registration

Payment

  • Send a check or money order payable to "MDSDF-24" to:

SSBF Registrar Melanie Jester

6338 Hanover Crossing Way

Hanover, MD 21076

  • Click the PayPal button to pay electronically.

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General Information

  • Plus DBD, Advanced, and Challenge will use computer numbers

  • The Round Dance program will include:

    • 2x2’s in the Plus Hall in the evening

    • Continuous round dancing up to Phase VI

    • Teach sessions & workshops

  • Wood flooring in the main ballrooms

  • Dancing begins at 8PM Thursday Evening

  • Friday and Saturday from 10AM to 11PM

  • Appropriate casual attire acceptable until 7:00PM

    • Please no sweatpants or shorts

  • Square Dance and Round Dance or business casual attire is required for ALL evening activities

  • Bring your favorite name badge

  • Festival ribbons will be issued for dancing and must be worn throughout the festival

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