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Greek Dance Class – Thrace – Joe Graziosi – Wednesdays

Please join tonight Wednesday Oct 21 8 PM – 9:15 PM East Coast Time for the second of my series on Thracian Greek dances. On the slate for tonight are Bogdanos and Milisso from Monastiri; Sfarlis from Bana; and Troirou and Baiduska from Boyialiki

We will continue the following Wed dances of the Evros region and will start with dances common to the village of Asvestades

Those of you who would like to donate (a suggested $15, though of course no limit to one’s generosity) can do so via:
Venmo: Joseph-Graziosi-2
Paypal: moc.oohay@eojhtiwsoroh
note: to avoid fees on PayPal, people should choose the “Friends and Family” option (instead of “Goods and Services”), and pay from a checking account instead of from a credit or debit card.

or check to:
Joseph Graziosi
PO Box 512
W. Hyannisport, MA 02672

Topic: Greek Dance Joe Graziosi
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Wed, until Dec 30, 2020

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81130867711

Meeting ID: 811 3086 7711
Passcode: 576368

By dale|2020-10-21T11:59:26-07:00October 21st, 2020|Dance, Greek, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

A Taste of Pourparler – Nov 6-8

Dear Friends,

This year is an opportunity for newbies to see what we’re about. The event is totally free! (Although we will suggest a donation to either NFO or CDSS). The only reason for the registration to so we can send you the zoom link. The event is closed to the public and only available through the registration process.

For more information and to register now, go to nfo-usa.org/pourparler.

See information on discussion topics and schedule etc. at previous post here:
Save the date for “Taste of Pourparler” November 6-8

By dale|2020-10-21T10:57:34-07:00October 20th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Music, Party, Singing, Workshop|0 Comments

Second Harvest Food Bank Virtual Fundraiser and Folk Dance Party Oct 25

The Annual Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Fundraiser and
Moveable Feet Folk Dance Party is only one week away!

Sunday, October 25, 3:00 PM Pacific Time
(Sign in at 2:45 for chatting)

Zoom Meeting: 555 444 300
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/555444300

Following in the footsteps of our late leader, Lucy Chang, Moveable Feet is staging a virtual version of her favorite event, the fundraiser for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. We’ve tried to include as many of Lucy’s traditions as possible, although you will have to plan your own refreshments….

From her cottage in Inverness, Mel Harte will teach Hora de la Rezina (Theodor and Lia Vasilescu). From the East Bay, Jane and Frank Tripi will demonstrate some Schottische variations. Loui Tucker will tell us about her volunteer work at Second Harvest.

And our outstanding dance team from the Bay Area and beyond will be leading dances old and new, including many of Lucy’s favorites. Leaders include: Adony Beniares, Kevin Greek, Alicia LaFetra, Richard Graham, Marina Troost, Lon Radin, and Cricket Rayburn (Oregon).

Thanks to generous early contributors, we have already exceeded last year’s food bank donations!
But more is even better! If you haven’t yet had a chance to support this […]

By dale|2020-10-18T21:16:21-07:00October 18th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Party, Workshop|0 Comments

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

Global Folk Dance Party is tomorrow!

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

Facebook event posting here.
Flyer here with working links.

It’s close to Halloween so if you’re up for it, toss on a costume, put up some lights and let’s celebrate. We’ll have some longer spotlights, some Halloween hijinks, and we’d love to see your Halloween spirit(s)!
Our guest Dance leaders for this party will be Ahmet Lüleci, Joanie Hantman, and Cricket Raybern. They’ll be leading dances along with our regular gang!
Paul Collins will be hosting an Afterparty (link here) with plenty of more music and many, many leaders. The afterparty is being organized by VirtualDanceRoom. Flyer here.
We’ve updated the Playlist with dance links so you can see what we’re dancing at the party.

See you Saturday at 3pm Pacific Time!
Adony and the Global Folk Dance […]

By dale|2020-10-16T12:00:47-07:00October 16th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Party|0 Comments

Second Online Dance Seminar with Nikolay Tsvetkov & Georgi Garov Oct 17

Dear friends of the dance,

We, Prof. Nikolay Tsvetkov and Assoc. Prof. Georgi Garov, would like to remind you that registration period for our second online dance seminar ends soon. Within an hour and a half we will teach dances from different regions of Bulgaria and we invite all friends of Bulgarian folk dances. The event is open to all friends of Bulgarian folk dances and it will be a pleasure for us to dance together even online.

Everyone who has signed up will receive a video of the event with the taught dances.

DETAILS:
DATE: 17 OCTOBER 2020
PLACE: ZOOM APP
TIME: 3PM to 4:30PM for Easter European Summer Time (GMT+3) [5AM PT]
PRICE: 15€
If you want to receive the music of the individual dances, it is paid an additional 10 euros.
PAYMENT METHOD: PayPal
ACCOUNT: moc.liamg@vnivoktevst
NOTE: your first and last name, date

For more information and registration: gb.vba@ecnadehtfosdneirf or moc.liamg@vnivoktevst
Registrations are open until October 15th

Best wishes and let’s dance,
Nikolay and Veselina Tsvetkovi
George and Mariana Garovi

By dale|2020-10-15T22:07:03-07:00October 15th, 2020|Dance, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

Upcoming Web Chat: Let’s Talk About Reentry Oct 21

– Working Together Now for a Strong Return to Dancing

An online discussion for contra, English country, and community dance organizers

Wednesday, Oct. 21 7:00-8:30 p.m. EDT (4pm PT)

So much of what we love is on hold or shifting to online formats. But there will be a time when we dance together again. And there is work we can be doing during this down time to ensure a joyful and fulfilling return to the dance floor! In this second installment of the Let’s Talk About Reentry series, we’ll talk about our evolving expectations for reentry, the changes we need to prepare for, and the important role organizers can play in preparing our communities for a bright future.

Please note: Based on feedback, we’ll be changing our usual format a bit for this Web Chat. Instead of lining up guest speakers, we’ll have a kick-off message from Katy, followed by longer chat room sessions that will include conversation prompts and time for interactive follow-up and discussion.

REGISTER online by October 19.

Soon after you register, Zoom will send you a confirmation email with your own personal link. You’ll need this info for joining the Web Chat! To keep track of […]

By dale|2020-10-14T12:20:17-07:00October 14th, 2020|Dance, Information, Live, Musing|0 Comments

Rhythm & Drumming for Folk Dancers Monthly on Saturdays

RHYTHM & DRUMMING FOR FOLK DANCERS

Taught by Polly Tapia Ferber
Monthly, starting Saturday, October 24, 2020
3pm – 4:15pm MDT (2-3:15pm PT)

If you joined us for Polly’s first drum/rhythm class, you’ll be delighted to know that the Southwest International Folk Dance Institute has decided to continue these exciting lessons as a monthly series. If you missed out the first time, be sure to join us now! Polly Tapia Ferber makes hearing, counting, and playing various dance rhythms accessible and enjoyable. Use any hand drum available: A doumbek, a djembe, a coffee can…your feet know the drill; now your hands and brain can get in on the fun!

Registration required. $10 per class.

Click here to register! Details here: https://www.swifdi.org/updates.html

The link to the Zoom meeting room will be emailed to you a day or so before the first class.

By dale|2020-10-14T11:17:03-07:00October 14th, 2020|Live, Music, Workshop|0 Comments

FACONE Dance Workshop Reviews – Sat Oct 17

Session V Review

with Ahmet Lüleci, Miroslav Marčetić, Michael Ginsburg, and Tom Bozigian

Saturday, October 17, 2020
2:00-4:00pm EDT

Online via Zoom

Join Ahmet Lüleci (Turkish dancing), Miroslav Marčetić (Serbian dancing), Michael Ginsburg (Balkan dancing), and Tom Bozigian (Armenian dancing) to review some of the dances they taught over the past month in their individual Saturday afternoon workshops.

→Join this workshop via Zoom by activating a 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 dale|2020-10-13T15:20:12-07:00October 13th, 2020|Balkan, Dance, International, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

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

Balkan Chestnut Festival Oct 9 & 10

DONT MISS IT!

*Newly added* free lead up night with singing and dance instruction Friday, October 9th, 8-9:30pm EST on Facebook live
Saturday, October 10th, 1-4 pm EST on Youtube live. (Tix needed)
Tickets are $10 and available at eventbrite
If for any reason you cannot pay, please email mraf.gnimoyw@niloc for a free link.
All proceeds after expenses will be donated to designated non profits and charities based in the Balkans.
Facebook event page with music videos and artist information: http://bit.ly/3rdBCF

THE LINEUP

These are the confirmed participants. Please stay tuned for the minute to minute schedule. Each performer has time reserved for interactive Q&A with our onsite MC, Cora Phenix, and with you in the audience.

Džambo Aguševi Orchestra is the hottest Balkan brass band in the world. Please check out their new album, “Brasses for the Masses”.
Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band is the founding band of Golden Festival in Brooklyn, NY, and this will be their second appearance at the Balkan Chestnut Festival.

By dale|2020-10-09T14:37:24-07:00October 9th, 2020|Balkan, Dance, Live, Music, Party, Singing, 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 10^th at 7pm EDT.*

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

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

Skandia Ball – Virtual via Zoom – tomorrow – Sat, Oct 10

The date has arrived! The Skandia Ball is this Saturday, October 10, 7:30-10:00pm PT, a virtual reunion and gala dance evening on Zoom, with an exciting lineup of music broadcast live from Seattle and Sweden, a virtual allspel, and special presentations. Costumes are encouraged with video on (and sound off).

See amazing flyer here with lots of details!

If you haven’t already bought your ticket, now is the time! Here is the link:

http://skandia-folkdance.org/skandia-ball.html

$15 US for Skandia members, $20 US for non-members

Registration closes Saturday 2:00pm PDT

66th Annual Skandia Ball – Virtual via Zoom
Saturday, October 10, 2020 7:30- 10:00 p.m. PDT

The Skandia Ball will be online this year, but still LIVE! Here’s what is planned for the 2 ½-hour virtual event.

Three sets of dance music featuring musicians well loved by Skandia dancers
- Skandia Kapell, one of Seattle’s great music traditions, from Seattle, WA
- Staffan Jonsson and Samantha Ohlanders, a dynamic fiddle duo (with a Seattle connection!), from Järvsjö, Sweden
- Mats and Ulf Andersson, fiddlers much loved by Seattle dancers, from Jämtland, Sweden
A traditional […]

By dale|2020-10-09T13:12:55-07:00October 9th, 2020|Culture, Dance, Live, Party, Scandinavian|0 Comments

Virtual BalkanFest Party with Roberto on Zoom Sundays

Besides our weekly Balkan sessions on Wednesday, we will have a Balkan Online Party
on Sunday, October 11th starting at 7pm CET (1pm ET and 10am PT), 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.

Check Roberto Bagnoli’s Facebook page for updates.

Also check Roberto’s web page: http://morenu.it/ Visit Roberto’s website for all the details and to make a donation – Thanks!

By dale|2020-10-09T12:58:53-07:00October 9th, 2020|Balkan, Dance, Live, Party|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 dale|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 dale|2020-10-09T12:40:15-07:00October 9th, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Workshop|0 Comments

Scandi Dancers – Norwegian Hardanger fiddle – solo figures taught – Oct 14

The next Zoom session of the Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver will begin on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 pm PT.

LIVE MUSIC – Special Guest Fiddler – Loretta Kelley (Norwegian Hardanger fiddle)

“Loretta is the foremost American performer on the hardingfele (the traditional Hardanger fiddle), an intricately decorated fiddle native to Norway with sympathetic strings, a nearly flat bridge, and a 300-year unbroken aural tradition.”

The schedule for the evening:

7:30 – 8:00 pm Pacific time Join In and Social Time
When you get on Zoom, you’ll be put in a “waiting room,” and from there you will be let into the dance.
Other than during social time (7:30-8:00 and 8:50-9:10) please keep your audio muted to maximize sound quality
8:00 – 8:20 pm Dance Teaching – Basic Springar Steps and solo figures
Taught by Soren Huber and Ross Schipper – “No Partner Needed”
8:20 – 8:50 pm – Live music: Loretta Kelley
8:50 – 9:10 pm – “Coffee Break” and Announcements
9:10 – 9:40 pm – Live music: Loretta Kelley

For more information regarding Loretta Kelley, visit her website: https://www.fanitull.org

NOTE: The Zoom session won’t be up before 7:30 pm Pacific Time on October 14

You can receive an invitation to the […]

By dale|2020-10-08T14:19:59-07:00October 8th, 2020|Dance, Live, Party, Scandinavian, Workshop|0 Comments

2020 Kolo Festival online – November 26-29

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 dale|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 dale|2020-10-05T13:28:21-07:00October 3rd, 2020|Dance, International, Live, Music, Party, Singing, Workshop|1 Comment

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