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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Chicago SummerDance 2012

http://www.chicagosummerdance.org/

New this year, Chicago SummerDance kicks off at the 32nd annual Taste of Chicago, July 11 – 15 in Grant Park. Then, Chicago SummerDance moves to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park, 601 S. Michigan Ave., July 19 – September 15

According to Paul's EDC e-mail:
  • Jul 26 (THU) - SummerDance - EDC + Goranie (Gypsy & Hungarian) (6pm-9:30pm)
  • Aug 10 (FRI) - SummerDance - EDC + Project 1967 (60's dances) (6pm-9:30pm)
    EDC Dance Starts 10:00pm @ Latvian Center after SummerDance
  • Aug 24 (FRI) - SummerDance - EDC + Joe Walega's Orch. (Polka) (6pm-9:30pm)
    EDC Dance Starts 10:00pm @ Latvian Center after SummerDance

Friday, June 15, 2012

Swedish Day - June 17 - Geneva, IL Good Templar Park

http://www.swedishday.net/

Swedish Day is held on the 3rd Sunday of June (June 17, 2012) at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva, IL 60134
Arts & Crafts Fair, Folk Dancers, Maypole Celebration, Live Scandinavian Music, Children's Choir, etc. 

Admission: Adults -- $5; Children 12 and under free;
People dressed in Traditional Scandinavian Folk Costumes also free.

Friday, June 8, 2012

BBC: Dancing robots reveal cultural cues

Seems like this study is related to what we call "the folk process" and "we do it differently in our village" :-)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18352293

"Prior to being let loose, some of the robots had been programmed to perform different dances - essentially an intricate series of movements.
The researchers planned to find out how culture and shared behavioural traditions got passed on by studying how the robots told each other about these dances."

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Fest Jun 9-10 Old-Time Dance Sat night

The annual Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival in Morris, IL includes an old-time dance Saturday night.

http://www.gebharddulcimer.org/index.html

Saturday Night Old-Time Dance

Location & Time:
Immaculate Conception School
505 E. North Street (1.2 miles East of the park)
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Admission:
Admission is free with the suggested donation into the festival on Saturday. Otherwise tickets are available at the door for $3.00 per person.