Dancing in train stations

Eau Claire International Folk Dancers fall (September 25-27) workshop

Received from Eau Claire International Folkdancers :

The combined workshop flyer and registration form for the Eau Claire International Folk Dancers 30th anniversary workshop this fall (September 25-27, 2009) is now available online at:
http://www.cs.uwec.edu/~wagnerpj/ecifd/ECIFDFallWorkshopFlyer.pdf .
We'll have three teachers - Lee Otterholt (Balkan), Yuli Yordanov (Bulgarian), and Hilde Otterholt (Hawaiian Hula), as well as live music on Friday with Reptile Palace Orchestra and on Saturday with Orkestar Bez Ime. We'll also have anniversary dessert tortes sometime during the Saturday night party.

If you're planning to attend, you should register no later than September 1st, both to save some money by getting early registration rates and to help us in knowing how many people will be coming. We do have limited space in the hall we're renting as well. You can download and print out the registration form separately at:
http://www.cs.uwec.edu/~wagnerpj/ecifd/ECIFDFallWorkshopRegForm.pdf .
and send that to me at the address listed on the form with your payment.

We are printing a 30th anniversary t-shirt, available in three styles (men's, women's, long-sleeve) and six colors (two for Men's, three for Women's, one for Longsleeve). Information on the t-shirt design, styles and sample graphics for the available colors is online at:
http://www.cs.uwec.edu/~wagnerpj/ecifd/workshop-tshirts.htm .

General information on the workshop is available at the main workshop web page:
http://www.cs.uwec.edu/~wagnerpj/ecifd/workshop.htm .

Buffalo on the Danube dance/music camp, WV, September 4 – 7, 2009

Received from Roo:

Note Location in West Virginia.
A fun weekend. Join in!
In a message dated 7/16/09 4:50:46 PM, glen.echo@erols.com writes:

Early bird registration rate extended to Friday, July 17!

Please join us for the 15th annual
BUFFALO on the DANUBE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC and DANCE WORKSHOP
September 4 – 7, 2009
Timber Ridge Camp
Highview, WV

Buffalo on the Danube presents some of the finest bearers of folk music and dance traditions in a laid-back program emphasizing personalized teaching, and room for jam sessions and other serendipity. We offer dance, instrumental and singing workshops all day and great evening dance parties and concerts featuring live Balkan and Scandinavian music. Music workshop participants will have an opportunity to perform. The program starts with dinner on Friday and ends Monday afternoon. We welcome dancers and musicians of all levels, including beginners and families.

Situated on a beautiful property nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Mountains, on the
banks of the Cacapon River, Timber Ridge Camp has a variety of comfortable housing options, a spacious, well-equipped dining hall and an attentive and friendly staff. The camp features two dance halls with wood floors, an Olympic- size swimming pool, canoeing on the river, tennis courts and lots more.

~dance workshops~

TOM BOZIGIAN Armenian
DANIELA IVANOVA Bulgarian
KOSTANA Turkish Romani
ROO LESTER & LARRY HARDING Scandinavian

~live music~

VESELBA with special guests Bulgarian Music
JOHN VARTAN & TOM BOZIGIAN Armenian
Music & Ensemble

~singing and instrumental workshops~

BRUCE SAGAN Bulgarian Ensemble and Swedish Fiddle
TZVETY DOSSEVA WEINER Bulgarian Singing
LORETTA KELLEY Norwegian Fiddle &
Scandinavian Ensemble
JULIA BORLAND Swedish Singing
STOYAN KOSTOV Tambura Workshop
BRAD "SIDQI" SIDWELL Dumbek Workshop
CHRIS REITZ Kaval Workshop
VLADO MOLLOV Accordion Workshop

For registration and more info:
http://www.dancingplanetproductions.com/danube.htm

Don Weeda playing accordion music for dancing this week July 16-17

Don Weeda plans to join us this Friday, to play live accordion music for dancing.  We'll be in the smaller classroom this week, because the church has a performance going on in the Fellowship Hall.  Otherwise, the usual details apply.

Don will also be playing for dancing at Fermilab on Thursday, July 16. 

He has a wonderful repertoire of folk dance tunes for dancing, and we always enjoy his visits.  Hope to see you there.

Received from Mady:

Hi,

Happy July!  One of Fermilab International Folk Dancing’s favorite summer treats will happen this year: Our favorite accordionist friend, Don Weeda, will be making a visit to provide live music for dancing this week, on Thursday, July 16, starting at 7:30 p.m.

We dance during the summer in the air-conditioning of Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium in the main high-rise building, Wilson Hall. Access is from the east or west gate – let me know if you need directions or parking information.

Hope to see you Thursday! and I hope you’re having a wonderful summer.

Chicago Summerdance 2009

http://chicagosummerdance.org/

Including (among many others):

	Tükrös Hungarian Folk Ensemble (Chicago SummerDance) Jun 25, 2009 | 312.742.4007 | Free Admission The 13th annual Chicago SummerDance Series presents free Szatmari Dances from Hungary dance lessons by Ignac Kadar & Barbara Baranyai and live music by the Tükrös Hungarian Folk Ensemble, performing authentic Hungarian village music.

Steve Gibons Gypsy Rhythm Project (Chicago SummerDance) Jul 30, 2009 | 312.742.4007 | Free Admission The 13th annual Chicago SummerDance Series presents free Horas, Sirbas, Geamperalele, Rachenitzi and Chochechi dance lessons by Paul Collins of Ethnic Dance Chicago and live music by the Steve Gibons Gypsy Rhythm Project, which mixes a compelling, energetic concoction of music from Romania, the Balkans and the oriental gyps...

Orchestra Chalgija (Chicago SummerDance)
Aug 20, 2009 | 312.742.4007 | Free Admission

The 13th annual Chicago SummerDance Series presents free Oros, Horos, Kolos, and Čočeks dance lessons by John Kuo & Galia Miloucheva-Kuo of Balkanski Igri and live music by Orchestra Chalgija.

Irish Fest, July 10-12, Chicago, Irish-American Heritage Center

http://irishfestchicago.com

Argonne IFD not meeting Friday July 3

We took an informal poll last night at dancing, and decided to cancel our dancing on Friday, July 3, since it didn't look like anybody was strongly interested in coming that night, right before the holiday weekend. We will be dancing as usual on Friday June 26, Friday July 10, and onward, as far as we know now.

Lots of ethnic festivals going on - here are links to a few of them:
http://www.oakparkjournal.com/2008/2009-highland-games-oakbrook-june20-21.html
June 19-21 Milwaukee http://www.polishfest.org/
June 21 Geneva, IL http://www.swedishday.net/
June 22 Evanston, IL EMNFD Summer Solstice Party with live music - Jutta & the Hi-Dukes
June 24-27 http://chicagoarabesque.com/
July 8-12 – Door County Folk Festival (www.dcff.net)
http://www.millenniumparkconcerts.org/musicwithoutborders/
http://chicagosummerdance.org/

And here are some links to listen to music:
Opinca
Incalcita (new Dance from June Camp)
Ciganko
Cobankat
Music: Folk Dances from Black Sea / Bulgarian, Georgian, Greek, Romanian, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian Folk Dances - Rhapsody Online
Music: Bulgarian Folk Dances, Vol.1 - Rhapsody Online
Music: Bulgarian Folk Dances, Vol. 2 - Rhapsody Online
Music: Viata Este Ca Un Joc by Carmen Serban - Rhapsody Online

30th Annual Door County Folk Festival - July 8-12, 2009

Received from Paul:

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#1 - 30th Annual Door County Folk Festival - July 8-12, 2009
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This announcement contains a brief description of the Door County Folk
Festival and the links to www.dcff.net where you can get more complete
program and registration information.

Register now! Don't wait for the USPS to deliver your snail mail
brochure. The DCFF website is updated with 2009 registration and
schedule information and you can register online!

Or, download what you need to proceed and do it today!
Visit the DCFF website and view/get lots of information: www.dcff.net