Dudley Laufman, Eminent Folk Dance Caller, Dies at 95
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. He was 95.His daughter Heidi Eide confirmed the death.Mr. Laufman was best known for calling contra dances, a style similar to square dances in which partners line up across from each other.
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You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.An excerpt from a 2007 documentary about Dudley Laufman, “The Other Way Back: Dancing With Dudley.” (David Millstone)Dudley Laufman, Eminent Folk Dance Caller, Dies at 95A farmer, poet and musician, he revitalized contra dancing in the 1960s and ’70s, bringing the tradition to a new generation.An excerpt from a 2007 documentary about Dudley Laufman, “The Other Way Back: Dancing With Dudley.” (David Millstone)Credit...Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTShare full article54By Clay RisenPublished Aug. 3, 2026Updated Aug.
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