Trillium Twirl Spring Dance Camp
April 24 - 26th, 2026

Welcome Back
Bob Isaacs &
Toss the Possum!

Registration will open mid-January 2026!

Join us at Clear Lake Camp in Dowling, Michigan

It will be a lovely grand weekend of cool Contras, hot Squares,
beautiful English Country Dance,
plus singing, music jams, workshops, and more!

➡ YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND! ⬅
Details are below

Click Here to Register

Come Dance in Lovely Michigan April 24- 26, 2026!

We had such a great time the last 2 years, that we asked caller Bob Isaacs and hot band Toss the Possum to return for 2026.  Bob is from New Jersey, and for many years has treated dancers across the US and Europe to his many creative dances, with clear teaching and spirited calling.  Whether he is calling flowing contras, hot squares, or his famous grid squares, dancers are sure to enjoy a dance that is different and fun!

The hot music from Toss the Possum will keep your happy feet dancing all weekend. The band has been making the rounds to some of the very best dances over the past few years, and now they'll join us for their first Trillium Twirl!  

 

Registration will be OPEN on Tuesday January 20th, 2026!

Great News! No price increases in 2026, and we’re using the same sliding scale as last year, for dancers ages 30+. More details are below.

The Full Weekend registration fee for dancers age 30+ is on a sliding scale starting at $225 up to $275 (or more.) Why?  Dancers who can afford to pay more are invited to register at the higher rate that is comfortable for you. This helps us provide assistance when dancers are unable to afford the higher dance rates. We tried this first in 2025, and it was very successful! Thank you for helping keep our dances affordable for all of us! Register Online Here!

Full Weekend Registrations include:

  • Entrance to all dances and activities. The 2026 schedule is still tentative, though it will be similar to last year. You can see the 2025 schedule here.

  • Lodging in one of the two dorms or Camping onsite in your own tent or RV;

  • All meals beginning with Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch (plus we host a potluck dinner on Friday night): Yes, the camp can accommodate gluten free and/or dairy free, and meat free diets - please check in with the cooks upon arrival! Please also make a note on your registration. Here is the 2026 menu!

  • Daily and evening snacks, plus a Sunday afternoon farewell ice cream social.

  • You MUST register ahead to attend Trillium Twirl, we cannot accommodate last-minute walk-ins. Registration deadline is Wednesday April 15, 2026.

Where is the Dance Located?

Clear Lake Camp, also called the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center, is on M-37 about 16 miles north of Battle Creek. The 137 acres of fields and woods offer hiking, up-close nature, and canoeing on Clear Lake. Two bunkhouses provide sleeping rooms for men-only, women-only, and coed for couples, and separate showers for men and women. Tent and RV sites are available, but no water or electrical hookups. The main facility features two beautiful dance floors! **Please leave pets at home.**

Donations
We are now able to accept gifts and donations via a link to our secure PayPal website, you’ll find the Donate button at the top right of this website. As an IRS designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your donation to Michigan Dance Heritage may be deductible. (Check with your tax advisor for any questions.) We can provide a printed receipt to you if you prefer. (Your emailed PayPal receipt also serves.)

Thank you for your generous support of traditional dance and music in Michigan! Know that your contributions go to the current and long-term viability of Michigan Dance Heritage, to assure we can continue to offer our fine dance weekends and programs.

For Questions

David Baur, Committee Chair at dbaur@provide.net 
Rita Chapman, Webmaster & Registrar at TrilliumTwirl@gmail.com