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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 |2020-10-15T22:07:03-07:00October 15th, 2020|Dance, Live, Workshop|0 Comments
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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 |2020-10-14T11:17:03-07:00October 14th, 2020|Live, Music, Workshop|0 Comments
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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 |2020-10-13T15:20:12-07:00October 13th, 2020|Balkan, Dance, International, Live, Workshop|0 Comments
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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
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Balkan Chestnut Festival Oct 9 & 10

3rd Annual Balkan Chestnut Festival Poster.jpg

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 |2020-10-09T14:37:24-07:00October 9th, 2020|Balkan, Dance, Live, Music, Party, Singing, Workshop|0 Comments
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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
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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
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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
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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 |2020-10-08T14:19:59-07:00October 8th, 2020|Dance, Live, Party, Scandinavian, Workshop|0 Comments
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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
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Seated Dance to Music with the National Ballet of Canada

Dance your way through the summer – at home! Baycrest and Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) are pleased to offer a free six-week dance course as a pilot this summer, which can be accessed from your home or wherever you are. Log in at your convenience to access a new seated dance class each week.

Classes are free during this pilot phase, and they are gathering feedback from participants for future iterations.

Join them anytime to embrace the transformative power of dance!

Course duration: 6 weeks (one class per week)
Length of each class: About 20 minutes

These sessions are pre-recorded and can be accessed anytime. Registration is free and is required.

By |2020-10-08T12:49:16-07:00October 8th, 2020|Anytime, Dance, Exercise, Workshop|0 Comments
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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
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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
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Tom Bozigian Armenian Dance Workshop at FACONE – Sat Oct 3

Tom Bozigian

Armenian Dance Workshop
Saturday, October 3, 2020

2:00-4:00pm EDT

Online via Zoom

To benefit the Folk Arts Center of New England

Tom Bozigian, of Los Angeles, California, is an internationally recognized dance instructor. He is a graduate of the Armenian State Choreographic Academy and also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) in Russian Area Studies and a Master of Arts Degree (M.A.) in Education from Fresno State University. He is fluent in three languages: English, Armenian and Russian. He unites the elements of professional dancer-choreographer/linguist/musician to support his far-reaching research on the subject of Armenian dance ethnography.

Read more about Tom Bozigian.

→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 […]

By |2020-09-29T23:03:47-07:00September 29th, 2020|Balkan, Dance, Live, Workshop|0 Comments
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Dance Workshops with Ira Weisburd now on YouTube Live

Ira Weisburd’s dance workshops are now on YouTube Live.

Use this link to search for Ira on YouTube, then click the button to Subscribe. You will be notified whenever Ira goes live.

NULINE DANCE PARTY is tomorrow, 10:30 am ET, Wednesday, September 30, 2020

On Thursday, October 1st at 10:30am ET and every Thursday, Ira gives a Special NuLine Dance Workshop on his Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ira+weisburd.

Also:

  • Saturday Afternoon  Balkan & International Folk Dance Class at 1pm EDT,
  • Monday night (7pm EDT) Israeli Dance Class and
  • Thursday afternoon (1pm EDT) Israeli Dance Class

Contact person: Ira Weisburd (ten.tsacmoc@arihtiwecnad )

Free Workshop. Donations can be sent to: www.paypal.me/dancewithira (20% of the proceeds are donated to the LDF Line Dance Foundation to assist the many instructors who have lost their classes due to COVID-19)

By |2020-09-29T22:34:14-07:00September 29th, 2020|Balkan, Dance, Israeli, Line dance, Live, Workshop|0 Comments
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Joe Graziosi 4 week Greek Dance Series with EEFC

4-Week Greek Dance Series w/ Joe Graziosi | Register here
Mondays, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 and 10/19/2020
— 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET
— 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. PT

This four-week dance series will focus on a variety of regional Greek dance from Epiros, Macedonia, Thrace, and the islands. We will concentrate on elements of style and embellishment and improvisation, as well as the relationship of dance step to rhythm, pulse, and tempo. Dances covered will include Stankena/Marena, Patrunino, Zagorisios, Kleftes, Baiduska, Haniotikos, Aptaliko, Sta Tria, and Dhivaratikos. Dancers of all experience levels are welcome!

By |2020-09-23T13:17:12-07:00September 23rd, 2020|Dance, Greek, Live, Workshop|0 Comments
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Michael Ginsburg Balkan Dance Workshop FACONE Sept 26

Michael Ginsburg

Balkan Dance Workshop
Saturday, September 26, 2020

2:00-4:00pm EDT

Online via Zoom

To benefit the Folk Arts Center of New England

Michael Ginsburg has been interested in Balkan music and dances, especially Macedonian and Serbian. He is an expert in the complicated rhythms of Balkan music and has made several research trips to Bulgaria and the former Yugoslavia, and studied in Macedonia with Pece Atanasovski, with whom he made research tours of the country. Michael has been on the teaching staff of the Macedonian Pearl seminar in Berovo, Macedonia.

Read more about Michael.

→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 |2020-09-22T23:42:38-07:00September 22nd, 2020|Balkan, Dance, Live, Workshop|0 Comments
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