Platky, as done in KC

Here are the instructions for the Russian folk dance Platky, as it is done in Kansas City, courtesy of Henry:

Chicago Cossacks, Wheaton Library Jan 11, 2015

Thanks to Charles for letting us know about this event:

Chicago Cossacks
Date: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St.
Join the Chicago Cossacks for Russian, Ukrainian and Russian Gypsy traditional songs, dances and tunes.
Complete with traditional costumes and instruments.
Pick up your free tickets at the Checkout Desk or call 630-868-7510 to reserve tickets.
This program is part of the Sunday Sampler concert series sponsored by the Friends of the Wheaton Public Library.

http://66.99.47.8/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=9163

Barynya Russian Ensemble, Fermilab, Apr 20, 8pm

http://www.fnal.gov/culture/NewArts/Arts/12-13/Barynya.shtml
Fermilab Cultural Events
Barynya: Music & Dance of Russia
April 20, 2013 @ 8 p.m.
Tickets - $25/$13 for ages 18 and under
Ramsey Auditorium, Wilson Hall, Fermilab
 Batavia, IL

Eurovision: Buranovo Grannies

Cindy, who used to dance with us years ago, sent this link that reminded her of folk dancing:
Eurovision 2012: 'Buranovo Grannies' to represent Russia

I found a couple of interesting videos, with singing, dancing, and folk costumes - pretty neat:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjjz7f_udmurt-babushkas-bring-folk-music-into-21st-century_news



Also this:
http://www.theworld.org/2012/03/buranovo-grannies-eurovision-2012/ 
http://www.podbean.com/podcast-directory-download-public/4914909/03212012.mp3