Friday, January 25, 2019

Not meeting Fri Jan 25 due to more snow

Hate to cancel 2 weeks in a row, but weather & road conditions are looking bad.  So, not meeting in Downers Grove tonight.  Sorry.

Friday, January 18, 2019

Not meeting Friday Jan 18, 2019 - winter storm

We will not be meeting in Downers Grove tonight, Friday, January 18, 2019, due to the no-good, very bad, but entirely normal for January, weather forecast.
Here's something to watch while you stay safe & warm at home:

Saturday, January 5, 2019

New Years Day 2019 Photo

Lots of people, lots of dances, lots of food, lots of fun.  Here are photos of the people and the dances.  Thanks to Jean for taking the photo, and to everybody for their patience with the process.


Here's some from previous years:
  New Year's Day 2018 Photos & Play List
New Years Day 2017 Photos

Here's the playlist in text form:
More or Lesnoto Medley
Pinosavka
Ali Pasa
Tzadik Katamar
Bufcansko*
Denjovo Horo
Shalom Aleinu
Ajde Jano (Talitha Mackenzie)
Svadba Golema
Paraliakos
Kerem Eyle
Imate Li Vino
Zemer Atik
Osman Aga
Bicak
Esmer
Hanter Dro + An Dro - A St. Malo Sur Mer
Trei Pazeste
Capkan Dimco
Rustemul
Erev Ba
Jeitili
Selsko Shopsko
Cobankat
Tfilati
W Moim Orgrodecku
Cocek - Lasmagi Djasmagi
Waltz Across Texas
Nyandolo
Gori More
Rumenka
Baztan Dantza
Bielolitza Kriglolitza
Cije e Ona Mome
Arnautsko Horo
Love A Rainy Night
Chilili
Adir Adirim
Ostropat
Banjsko
Cestata
Sundown (When the Sun Goes Down)
Hegi
Maiana
Cine are noroc are
Get Back to the Country
Ovcepolsko Oro
BELITE MANASTIRI / Глория - Белите манастири
De secerat
Sofka - ΣΟΦΚΑ
Lakodalmi Tanc
Strumicka Petorka
Kujawiak - Ada's #1
Ya Da Kalinushku Lomala
Dobrudzanska Reka
Vodenki
Kulska Sira
Nevesto More
Ashrei Hayish
Minka
Sadi Moma
Syrtos Pyleas
Koga Me Mama Rodila

Friday, January 4, 2019

Lesi music in movie "Kapetan Lesi"

A recent post about the dance Lesi on folkdancemusings.blogspot.com/ 
 mentioned that the music for the dance Lesi is in a movie -- here's a clip of it on youtube:

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

New Years Day Folk Dance & Potluck Tues Jan 1, 2019

Argonne International Folk Dance
New Year's Day Party
Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Time: 1pm-6pm, potluck meal around 3pm
Place: St Paul's UCC Fellowship Hall
Address: 5739 Dunham Rd, Downers Grove, IL
Requested Donation: $5 + Potluck dish to share
Click on image below for flyers