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Dudley Laufman, Eminent Folk Dance Caller, Dies at 95
Monday, August 3, 2026
Dudley Laufman, a folk dance caller, farmer, poet and musician, died at age 95. Laufman was known for leading contra dances and teaching the form to new participants starting in the 1960s and 1970s. He was based in New Durham, New Hampshire, where he operated a farm and hosted weekly dances for decades.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/arts/dance/dudley-laufman-dead.html