Sponsored by Lake Geneva Folk Dancers
Where: Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)
When: Fri-Sun Oct 5-7, 2018
How Much: $230 if paid in full by Sep 7, 2018 ($250 after Sep 7)
Click on image below for flyer.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Oconomowoc Fall Folk Dance Camp Oct 5-7, 2018
Fall Folk Dance Camp in Oconomowoc, WI
Sponsored by Lake Geneva Folk Dancers
Where: Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)
When: Fri-Sun Oct 5-7, 2018
How Much: $230 if paid in full by Sep 7, 2018 ($250 after Sep 7)
Click on image below for flyer.
Sponsored by Lake Geneva Folk Dancers
Where: Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI)
When: Fri-Sun Oct 5-7, 2018
How Much: $230 if paid in full by Sep 7, 2018 ($250 after Sep 7)
Click on image below for flyer.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
EMNFD Bulgarika + MIchael Ginsburg Oct 1, 2018
Evanston Monday Night Folk Dancing has a special event coming up October 1:
Lake Street & Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois
SPECIAL LIVE MUSIC EVENT!
October 1, 2018
with special guest
Suggested donation for this event is $10
Lake Street & Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois
(official address: 607 Lake Street, but enter through courtyard on Chicago Ave)
EDC Regional Calendar Upcoming Events
EDC recently sent out e-mail with a listing of quite a few upcoming regional events. They maintain a calendar of events here: http://ethnicdance.net/calendar/index.html and a PDF schedule here: http://www.ethnicdance.net/schedule/
Here are a few of the many events listed:
Here are a few of the many events listed:
- Aug 31-Sep 3 - Taste of Polonia - 5pm-10pm
- Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60630
- http://topchicago.org/
- Sept 1-2 - Taste of Serbia - 12pm-11pm
- St. Basil Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Church in Mettawa-Lake Forest
- http://tasteofserbia.org
- Sep 15 - Taste of Hungary - 11am-10pm
- Norridge United Church of Christ
- http://www.tasteofhungary.com
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Chicagoland English Country Dance News
Received from Chicagoland English Country Dancers:
There will be English country dancing this coming Monday evening (exceptionally), August 27, at Fermilab's now air-conditioned Kuhn Barn, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Mady will be calling to lovely recorded music. This is a rare evening session; other dates on the schedule are the usual Sunday afternoons. At the next Fermilab dance, Sunday, September 16, we are pleased to have Old Fezziwig's Band to offer live music after the summer break.Also coming up is the start of the season for Tom Senior's Evanston English country dance group, on Wednesday, August 29. They have a new location at the Park House in John's Park, 2101 Central Road, Glenview, IL 60025, with dancing from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Cost is $5 ($3 for students or under 21)
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Also - it's time to register for Chicagoland's own English country dance weekend:The HARVEST MOON DANCE WEEKEND https://chicagolandecd.org/special-events/harvest-moon-dance-weekend-2018/September 28 to 30, 2018Baker Community Center, 101 South Second Street, St. Charles, IL 60174Music by Earl Gaddis, Debbie Jackson, and Jonathan Whitall. Guest caller Sharon Green!Full weekend early bird (through Sept. 15) price $110 ($90 for students and limited income seniors)Limited to 60 dancers so there will be enough space.On-line registration and PayPal payment possible, work scholarships available.
Passport Europe Fest - Morton Arboretum Sep 22-23 2018
Passport Europe Festival
Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
Sat-Sun Sep 22-23, 2018
Free with Arboretum Admission
live music ranging from Spanish flamenco to Polish polkas and Italian jazz
dances from Ireland, Germany, and Greece.
http://www.mortonarb.org/events/passport-europe-festival
While your're there, there's also the trolls:
http://www.mortonarb.org/events/troll-hunt
Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
Sat-Sun Sep 22-23, 2018
Free with Arboretum Admission
live music ranging from Spanish flamenco to Polish polkas and Italian jazz
dances from Ireland, Germany, and Greece.
http://www.mortonarb.org/events/passport-europe-festival
While your're there, there's also the trolls:
Friday, August 10, 2018
Scandinavian Day, Vasa Park, Sept 9, 2018
Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177
Sun, Sept 9, 2018
10am-6pm
http://www.scandinaviandayil.com/index.html
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Fox Valley Folk Festival Sept 2-3, 2018, Geneva
September 2 & 3, 2018
At Island Park, Geneva, IL
11 AM to 6 PM Both Days.
Old-Time Community Barn Dance Sunday 6-7:30pm
https://foxvalleyfolk.com/
Friday, August 3, 2018
Oct-Nov Dance Weekends at Tapestry in Minneapolis
Dear Dance Colleagues,Tapestry Folkdance, now celebrating its 35th Anniversary year, is hosting three major dance weekends in October and November. I found your contact information through the NFO Membership Directory, and I’m sending you this information to share as appropriate with your community of dancers. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have questions about these events, or about Tapestry Folkdance Center.October 13 – 14Falling Leaf Contra Dance WeekendFeaturing Sue Hulsether, Caller, with George Paul and Potent Brew.Sam Timmreck, FlatfootingOctober 19 – 21, 2018Star of the North English Country Dance WeekendFeaturing Susan Kevra and Olde World Charm SchoolNovember 2 – 4, 2018A Weekend of Romanian Dance with Sonia Dion and Cristian FlorescuSaturday Evening Dance Party with Orkestar Bez Ime