June 28 to July 5, 2025

Join us for a magical week of Scandinavian folk music and dance. Choose from daily classes in dancing, fiddle, nyckelharpa, Hardanger fiddle, singing, and harmony with world-class instructors for all levels. Enrich your experience with cultural programs, concerts, and craft sessions. Relax by the lake or enjoy an afternoon canoeing, swimming, or hiking and then round off the day at the nightly dance party or jamming with friends and staff. Families are welcome!

Camp welcome sign in a bed of flowers

2025 Registration

Registration typically opens in late January. If you want to be notified when our registration opens, join our e-mail list by sending us a note. [e-mail: registrar@nordicfiddlesandfeet.org]

News

We typically send eight newsletters a year. These are our primary means of communicating our program plans for the coming camp. Interested? Subscribe by sending us a note. [e-mail: registrar@nordicfiddlesandfeet.org]

Camper reviews

"The first time [at camp], I was somewhat new to Scandinavian music and after having the most MAGICAL week at NFF I was completely hooked. NFF has literally been a life-changing experience for me. NFF is not just a place to learn new tunes and dances, but it is also a wonderfully inclusive and warm community which encourages connection across the entire US as well as Scandinavia, and inspires its members to carry on some very special traditional music and dance.”

Our program and more

Evening dance party

Dance

Our dance classes are designed for all levels of dancers. The basics classes introduce basic dance practices while teaching body mechanics and skills helpful for all levels of dancers. Swedish and Norwegian classes feature traditional regional dances.

Evening dance parties include mixers, gammaldans (old-time dances), bygdedans (specific village dances), dances taught, and requests.

You don't need to attend camp with a dance partner. We change partners frequently during classes and the dance parties.

We have live music for all classes and dance parties.

Outdoor fiddle class

Music

Our music classes are offered at three levels for fiddle, hardingfele, and nyckelharpa. Singing classes include singing for dance and traditional songs. Classes are generally taught "by ear." The Gammaldans Band is open to all instruments and voices.

Some years we have additional musical offerings such as Norwegian "flat" fiddle, kohorn (cowhorn), kullning (cow calling), or seljefløyte (willow flute).

A limited number of Hardanger fiddles and nyckelharpas are available for loan at camp, with prior arrangement.

Weaving class

Crafts

Every year we offer an afternoon craft class. In recent years, campers have tried their hand at weaving, wood carving, wire work, and knitting.

In 2024, campers learned the Swedish decorative cut paper craft of Aleklippa.

Canoeing on the lake

Meals, lodging and recreation

Geneva Point Center can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Their popular ice cream shop is open daily from 3 to 10 p.m.

Housing ranges from lakeview bedrooms with a private bath to tent camping with a shower house.

Geneva Point Center has nearly one mile of shoreline along Lake Winnipesaukee. Lifeguards are on duty every morning and afternoon.

Fiddlers

Scholarships

We offer scholarships to enable campers in need of financial assistance to attend camp.

Our aim with our scholarships is to make camp accessible to interested dancers and musicians. We want to grow our community and promote Scandinavian music and dance in local communities.

Musicians playing Hardanger fiddles

Support our mission

For nearly 40 years, we have gathered every summer to conduct educational programs and activities that celebrate and promote interest in Scandinavian traditional folk music, dance and culture.

You may make a tax-deductible donation to support the mission of Nordic Fiddles and Feet anytime. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization and an affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS). Donations to NFF can be made via check sent to our treasurer, John Bartholomew, at 23 Linden Road, Hartland, VT 05048.

Contact us

  • Email

    info@nordicfiddlesandfeet.org

  • Facebook

    nordicfiddlesandfeet

  • Mailing Address for Registration Forms

    318 W Monte Vista Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85003 U.S.A.

  • Mailing Address for Donations

    23 Linden Rd
    Hartland, VT 05048 U.S.A.

The board

  • President

    Byron Wiley (byron@...)

  • Treasurer

    John Bartholomew (treasurer@...)

  • Dance Director

    Kari Sundberg (dance@...)

  • Music Director

    Sonia Pearson White (music@...)

  • Registrar

    Lara Sands (registrar@...)