International

Ellen Golann dance party Sat Oct 24

To honor Ellen Golann’s many years –  decades! – of leading wonderful
dance camps, her daughter Phyllis had the idea of evening zoom party
to celebrate.  (And it’s the weekend of her birthday.)

The dance program will be provided by Ellen (we’re hosting).

With guest appearances by:
Danny Pollock, Steve and Susy Kotansky, Lee Otterholt, Sonia Dion and
Cristian Florescu, Michael and Belle Ginsburg (playing live).

Day: Saturday, Oct 24
Time: 7:30-10 pm Eastern Time
Just click this Link: http://tinyurl.com/EllenGparty
Zoom info – ID: 846 8641 6549 pw:333333 (six 3’s)

Her party flier is here.

We hope you can join this special event.
Be safe, stay healthy and limber.

– Murray and Randi Spiegel (NJ)

By |2020-10-12T13:13:33-07:00October 12th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Party|0 Comments

Halloween Blow-out October 31

Halloween 2020 Bash and Blow-out

Murray has been collecting “Halloween” versions of popular folkdances for 30 years,
tormenting their group each year with a few samples.

From Murray and Randi Spiegel (NJ):

In this era where anyone in the world can join a group, we’ll have a
whole evening of Alternate / April Fools / Halloween / Uncommon music
versions of repertoire dances for everyone.  Dress up in costume if you want.

Our group traditionally held this the last Wed in October.  This year,
it is on Halloween (Saturday).

Time is 7:30-10 pm [Eastern]

We hope you can join this special event.
Be safe, stay healthy and limber.

For more info, contact Murray Spiegel at moc.sbalatcepsrep@legeipsm

By |2020-10-13T15:23:01-07:00October 12th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Party|0 Comments

San Diego Folk Dance Center’s Halloween Party Oct 31

San Diego Folk Dance Center’s Virtual Halloween Costume International Dance Party!

We’re having a virtual Halloween Dance Party! Come in costume!
Social time and Zoom check starts at 6:30 p.m. (PDT)
Teaching starts 7 p.m., followed by International Dancing.

Host and Instructor: Chin Yu
Playlist should be posted in advance.

Go to http://www.folkdancecenter.org/newsletter.html and scroll down until you find the Zoom link for Saturday October 31.

Or contact John Knapp for the Zoom link at moc.liamg@retsppankcj.

Please join us for San Diego Folk Dance Center’s international and line-dance sessions!  We dance twice a month on irregular Saturdays, 6:30pm to 10 or 11pm, trying to work around other big events in the international dance world. For schedule and information and to get on our mailing list, please contact John Knapp at moc.liamg@retsppankcj.

By |2020-10-12T13:01:28-07:00October 12th, 2020|Dance, International, Line dance, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

Folk Dance Australia with Ira Weisburd Oct 10

FDA “Folk Dance Australia” cordially invites YOU to join dancers from all across Australia and New Zealand in a Special 2 hour International Folk Dance Workshop with IRA WEISBURD on Saturday, October 10th at 7pm EDT.*

*PLEASE NOTE:  This Special Workshop will take the place of Ira’s regularly scheduled  Balkan & International Dance Class on Saturday, October 10th.

The workshop is FREE, however if you register by donating a small fee via Paypal, you will receive a full year’s membership in the FDA and receive our bi-monthly FDA newsletter, our Footnotes Magazine, future Workshop discounts, discounts on DVD’s, Videos & Music.  Your donation will also help the FDA continue sponsoring workshops like this one and helping our instructors during these uncertain times.

The Paypal link for the FDA to make your donation is:  www.paypal.me/60gapyr  Please be sure to type in the description:  “Donation for FDA Workshop with Ira”  and of course your Email Address.  To avoid being charged any fees, please choose “family & friends” not “goods & services”.  To do all that, follow the directions on the flyer below.

Suggested Donations: AUSTRALIA: 25 AUD;   USA: $18.00;  EUROPE: […]

By |2020-10-09T14:21:19-07:00October 9th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

San Diego Folk Dance Center’s Dance Session Oct 10

Next Zoom Dancing is this Saturday, 10 October. Social time starts around 6:30 pm PT with teaching starting around 7 PT and open dancing going till 10:30. Chin is hosting.

There will be a Zoom dance on 31 Oct which is Halloween. Have your costumes ready for that!
Contact John Knapp for the Zoom link at moc.liamg@retsppankcj.

Please join us for San Diego Folk Dance Center’s international and line-dance sessions!  We dance twice a month on irregular Saturdays, 6:30pm to 10 or 11pm, trying to work around other big events in the international dance world. For schedule and information and to get on our mailing list, please contact John Knapp at moc.liamg@retsppankcj.

By |2020-10-09T11:28:41-07:00October 9th, 2020|Dance, International, Line dance, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

Cinnaminson (South Jersey) Virtual International Folk Dance Nov 7

Cinnaminson (South Jersey) Virtual International Folk Dance
November 7, 2020 at 7pm ET (4pm PT)

1 hour of international folk dancing led by Clark Loveridge, Isnmat Shah, and Cynthia Morgan.

To connect via zoom, click here.

For those who wish to stay, there will be a discussion afterwards:
How has folk dancing impacted your life? What is good and new?

Contact: Clark at moc.liamg@1202irevolc for more info.

By |2020-10-09T12:40:15-07:00October 9th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

2020 Kolo Festival online – November 26-29

Kolo Festival 2020 Flyer

2020 will be our 69th festival! (Details here)

2020 Dance Teachers confirmed!

  • Joe Graziosi – Greek & Pontic dances (and some rebetika!)
  • Sonia Dion & Cristian Florescu – Romanian line & couple dance
  • John Filcich – Traditional kolos
  • John Morovich – Croatian dances

As always, there will be live music from: Albania, Armenia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Macedonia, Norway, Romany communities, Romania, Serbia, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, USA!

Bulgarian/Macedonian Jam & Sing-along
Booklet (for all instruments)
Tam Jam charts, here!

Download flyer here

By |2020-10-08T13:02:11-07:00October 8th, 2020|Balkan, Culture, Dance, Greek, International, Live, Music, Party, Singing, Workshop|0 Comments

Save the date for “Taste of Pourparler” November 6-8

Pourparler is going virtual through Zoom this year with “Taste of Pourparler” on November 6th-8th. Please spread the word.

All are welcome and there will be no registration fee, however, participation will be by pre-registration only. Pre-register by Wednesday November 4th at this link:
Virtual “Taste of Pourparler” Registration Form

Pourparler is an annual gathering for teachers of traditional dance or music in schools and communities. This year’s Zoom event will include discussions on relevant topics, dance parties, songs and time to chat. If you have questions please email: moc.liamg@ofni.relrapruoPP

We hope to see many of you virtually this year, and in person in 2021 in Vermont!
The Pourparler Steering Committee: Sanna Longden, Margaret Bary, Karlene Kjerstin, Jeremy Korr, Mady Newfield

Find lots of information here: Pourparler website on NFO

Discussion topics:

  • Engaging Children in Online Events
  • Technical Aspects of Online Events
  • Living Through 2020
  • Dancing with Seniors in Online Events
  • Planning for Post-pandemic Events and Situations
  • How Antiracism Work Intersects with Our Traditions and Teaching

The rough schedule is as follows (all times are Eastern Standard Time):

Friday November 6

  • 7:30-8:00 pm: Arrival and informal chat
  • 8:00-8:25 pm: Welcome to Pourparler
  • 8:25-9:25 pm: Dance […]
By |2020-10-05T13:28:21-07:00October 3rd, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Music, Party, Singing, Workshop|1 Comment

Global Folk Dance Party – Oct 17, 3pm – 6pm PT

Hi friends,

Our next Global Folk Dance Party is Sat, October 17! Facebook event posting here. Flyer here with working links.

We love having people from around the world come together in a global party. In addition to our regular Dance Leaders, we’ll be joined by guest Dance Leaders.

  • Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020
  • Times: 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Pacific Time Zone, check google to see what time it is where you live
  • Where: Online using Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/600066908

A few things:

By |2020-10-03T21:30:26-07:00October 3rd, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Party|0 Comments

Online Balkan Fest with Roberto on Zoom, Sun, Oct 11

Besides our weekly Balkan sessions on Wednesday, we will have a Balkan Online Party on Sunday, October 11th starting at 7pm CEST (1pm EST and 10am PDT), using the Zoom platform.

Join the Zoom Meeting to see others taking part and chat
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3125941469
Meeting ID: 312 594 1469

The Party is free. Please spread the word.

Share it with your folk dance friends.Looking forward to staying in touch and seeing everybody.

Roberto

During these difficult times of self-isolation, I’ve put together a calendar of virtual events that will keep our Folk Dance Community connected to both the music and the dances we all love and allow us to find new ways to share and be together while still apart.
_________________________________________________________________________
For more information about online dancing events, request a dance or make a donation see my website: www.morenu.it

By |2020-10-03T13:41:35-07:00October 3rd, 2020|Balkan, Dance, International, Live, Party|0 Comments

Balkan & International Folk dance with Burnaby Folk Dancers – weekly dancing starts Tues Oct 6

Come Dance with Us!

Everyone is welcome to Join us for virtual Balkan and international folk dancing on Tuesday evenings.
Instructor: Lori Larsen

Tune in at 7:15pm (PT) for chat time
Dancing starts at 7:30pm (PT)

To connect via Zoom, click here https://zoom.us/j/99504932576
Meeting ID: 995 0493 2576
Password Bifd
(Upper case ‘B’ followed by lowercase ‘ifd’)

For additional information contact Lori Larsen at ac.wahs@nesralirol

By |2020-09-30T23:18:28-07:00September 30th, 2020|Balkan, Dance, International, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

Learn witch dance in October with Stacy Rose on Wednesdays

Last autumn, my folk dance dance class (pictured at right) learned this fun dance: Wolfshäger Hexenbrut Walpurgis Wolfshagen im Harz

This year, I’m going to teach it on Wednesday nights from 7:00 – 7:30 pm PST using Zoom. Want to grab a broom, and join the fun?
Instructor: Stacy Rose

RSVP Stacy at moc.liamg@artnocesor

Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4283018243
Meeting ID: 428 301 8243
Passcode: thanks

By |2020-09-19T18:47:47-07:00September 18th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

Global Folk Dance Party – Sept 19, 3pm – 6pm PT

Hi friends,

Our next Global Folk Dance Party is Sat, Sept 19! Facebook event posting here. Flyer here with working links.

We love having people from around the world come together in a global party. In addition to our regular Dance Leaders, we’ll be joined by guest Dance Leaders.

  • Date: Saturday, September 19, 2020
  • Times: 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Pacific Time Zone, check google to see what time it is where you live
  • Where: Online using Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/600066908

A few things:

  • See playlist here with links so you can brush up on the dances before the party.
  • For the rest of 2020, our Global Folk Dance Party dates are (Pacific Time Zone) October 17, November 21, and December 19, all from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We expect to continue our parties in 2021 as well.
  • After the party, continue dancing at the afterparty! Details here. New! The afterparty is being organized by VirtualDanceRoom.
  • Flyer here, We appreciate you passing it onto […]
By |2020-09-18T21:33:16-07:00September 18th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Party|0 Comments

Armenian Independence Day with Lee Otterholt Sept 20

  • Armenian Independence Day is Monday, September 21st. The Laguna International Dancers (LID) will be celebrating Armenian Independence day with a special program of Armenian dances on our regular Zoom meeting on Sunday September 20th, 6-8PM PDT.  (It will already be Monday in Armenia.)  We will be reviewing and dancing Armenian dances taught recently by Tineke van Geel and Tom Bozigian, and Tineke will be sending a special, personal greeting to us, along with presenting a short video on Armenia and presenting 2 prerecorded dances.
  • The Laguna International Dancers hold regular Zoom meetings, led by Lee Otterholt every Wednesday and Sunday from 6-8PM PDT. To join any of these meetings, INCLUDING THIS SPECIAL EVENING OF ARMENIAN DANCES, go to www.Lagunainternationaldancers.com to find the Zoom link and/or to make a contribution.
  • Topic: Laguna International Dancers Zoom Meetings
  • Time: This is a recurring meeting every Wednesday and Sunday, 6-8PM PDT<
  • Join Zoom Meeting
  • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9735715210
  • Meeting ID: 973 571 5210
  • Passcode: 323823
By |2020-09-16T16:06:58-07:00September 16th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

Roberto Bagnoli Together while Apart Classes Tues & Weds

ROBERTO BAGNOLI
FOLK DANCE TEACHER
Together while Apart

Visit Roberto’s website for all the details and to make a donation – Thanks! From 21.00 to 23.00 CEST
(3.00-5.00 pm EDT / Noon-2.00 pm PDT)

TUESDAY September 15th
TUESDAY September 29th
NO class on September 22nd

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/688524960
Meeting ID: 688 524 960

Israeli Dancing From 21.00 to 23.00 CEST
(3.00-5.00 pm EDT / Noon-2.00 pm PDT)

WEDNESDAY September 16th
WEDNESDAY September 30th
NO class on September 23rd

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/267833855
Meeting ID: 267 833 855

Balkan Dancing

By |2020-09-14T21:54:32-07:00September 14th, 2020|Balkan, Dance, International, Israeli, Live, Party, Workshop|0 Comments

Online Balkan Fest with Roberto on Zoom Sept 13

Besides our weekly sessions on Tuesday (Israeli) and Thursday (Balkan), we will have a Balkan Online Party on Sunday, September 13th starting at 7pm CEST (1pm EST and 10am PDT), using the Zoom platform.

Join the Zoom Meeting to see others taking part and chat
Meeting ID: 312 594 1469
The Party is free. Please spread the word. Share it with your folk dance friends.
Looking forward to staying in touch and seeing everybody
Roberto
Hi, how are you? Hope this email finds you healthy and safe.
I`d like to share with you some information about my virtual parties.
During these difficult times of self-isolation, I’ve put together a calendar of virtual events that will keep our Folk Dance Community connected to both the music and the dances we all love and allow us to find new ways to share and be together while still apart.
_________________________________________________________________________
For more information about online dancing events, request a dance or make a donation see my website: www.morenu.it
By |2020-09-11T17:55:34-07:00September 11th, 2020|Balkan, Dance, International, Live, Party|0 Comments

Skokie Virtual Folk Dance Party every Wednesday Update

Dit OlshanDit Olshan hosts a Virtual Folk Dance Party every Wednesday Night.

Shmooz and Booze between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM CT
Dancing Program 8 PM – 10 PM Central Time
.

They will have Steve Kotansky for 2 Request Nights on Sept 16 and 23rd.

They also have Youtubes of each of their sessions afterwards.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/853060206?pwd=TWR6cVE3ZmpCZ0VJNlFKN1hCd2FoZz09
Meeting ID: 853 060 206
Passcode: folkdance

Contact Dit Olshan for more information.
See Dit Olshan’s Facebook page here.

By |2020-09-08T21:56:11-07:00September 8th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Party|0 Comments

Turkish dance workshop with Ahmet Lüleci on Sept 12

2:00-4:00pm EDT

Online via Zoom

To benefit the Folk Arts Center of New England

A native of Turkey, Ahmet Lüleci is a perennial favorite among recreational and professional folk dancers the world over. He has taught at all the major camps throughout the U.S. as well as in Asia, Europe, Australia and South America.

Read more about Ahmet at his website.

→Join this workshop via Zoom by clicking the link that will be posted here one day before the workshop

Visit What you need to join to set up your computer or device to join the workshop online.

Please donate generously to FAC and help us through this period of social distancing when all of our events are postponed. We suggest a $10 minimum for attending this workshop but any and all contributions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting the Folk Arts Center of New England!

By |2020-09-08T16:00:24-07:00September 8th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

Mladost Community Dance Tuesdays 7pm ET

Hey Dancers,

This week we’re beginning our partnership with Mladost to form the Mladost Community Dance! Same great people, same fun dancing, new snazzy name!

We will dance on Zoom tonight, Tuesday September 1st, from 7 – 9pm EDT. Please remember to submit your dance requests and donate to support our teachers ($5 suggested). Mark yourself going on our Facebook event, and invite your friends to join us (even if they’ve never folk danced before)! Thank you to Mladost Folk Ensemble for supporting this dance series.

New Zoom Meeting link:  
https://www.mladostfolk.com/mladost-community-dance

News:

Note the new link and earlier end time for tonight. You’re welcome to come in a few minutes early to make sure you can get into the waiting room. We’re so excited to dance with you!

If you are able, please donate at our PayPal donation link to join our circle and support our teachers! We suggest a donation of $5 per evening, we are grateful for any amount you can contribute. Your generosity helps us weather the pandemic and sustains our dance programming long term!

Submit your favorite dances to our request form and we’ll put them in next week’s program. […]

By |2020-09-04T11:45:54-07:00September 1st, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Workshop|0 Comments
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