Seattle Skandia Folk Dance Virtual Midsommarfest Jun 26-28, 2020

The Skandia Folk Dance Society in Seattle is having their Midsommarfest virtually this weekend, so you can "attend" even if you're not in Seattle.  Info here:
https://skandia-folkdance.org/special-events.html

Some info from their flyer: "The online event will include music and dance performances, costumes, and of course, a traditional majstång-raising ceremony. Make your own flower crown at home following a special tutorial made by our flower crown queen. If you don’t have flowers and greens on hand, download paper versions to color and assemble.

"You’ll have a chance to ogle luscious Scandinavian treats, check out recipes, and view dance demonstrations to help you learn to dance or refresh your memory. There are special dance instruction videos for kids, too. Many musicians and dancers from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland appear on the site with messages for friends worldwide."

Scandinavian Day Vasa Park Sun Sep 8, 2019

40th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival
Sunday, Sep 8, 2019
10am-5pm
Vasa Park
35W217 Route 31
South Elgin, IL
Admission: $10 per person,
12 and under free, free parking
Entertainment by Smörgåsbandet, Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago, Leikarringen Heimhug Dancers, Chicago Swedish Glee Club, One performance only by Abba Dancing Queen at 12:30pm

"Dancing for You" Norwegian Halling video

Skimming articles on the Atlantic RSS feed, came across this article, about a documentary about a Norwegian girl who dances the Halling:
https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/581860/halling-norway/

Chicago Spelmanslag CD

We saw/heard Chicago Spelmanslag at the Fox Valley Folk Festival today.  They now have a CD out, in case you'd like to listen to some great Scandinavian music:
https://www.facebook.com/39048833440/photos/a.10150341905753441/10155685908263441/?type=3&theater
They'll also be playing at the Morton Arboretum Passport Europe festival Sept 22-23

Scandinavian Day, Vasa Park, Sept 9, 2018

Scandinavian Day Festival
Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177
Sun, Sept 9, 2018
10am-6pm
http://www.scandinaviandayil.com/index.html

Spring Scandinavian Weekend - Mar 16-18, 2018, Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI

https://folklorevillage.org/spring-scandinavian-weekend/

Spring Swedish Weekend 
March 16 ~ 18, 2018
Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI
Featuring the music and dance of Föllinge and other areas of Jämtland.
With special guests from Sweden:        
Beret Bertilsdotter and Per Olof Petersson(dance) and
 fiddlers Mats and Ulf Andersson.

Scandinavian Day Sep 10, 2017 Vasa Park, South Elgin, IL

Scandinavian Day Festival
Sunday, Sept 10, 2017 10am-6pm
$10/person, kids under 12 free
Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177 | 847-695-6720
Scandinavian crafts, dance, education, food, music, and merchandise;
Nordic Folk Dancers perform at 1:30pm, teaching at 2:30
http://www.scandinaviandayil.com/index.html

Chicago Spelmanslag - Fermilab Barn, Sat May 6, 2017

Chicago Spelmanslag will be performing at the Fermilab Barn on Saturday evening May 6, 2017.  Here's the tentative schedule:

~6:15 - 7:15pm Slängpolska dance workshop

7:30pm - 8:15pm Social dance

8:15pm Dance display

8:30pm More social dance

9:15pm Second dance display

9:30pm More social dance

10:30ish End and clear up

https://www.facebook.com/events/1632438116781339/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22ref_newsfeed_story_type%22%3A%22regular%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D

Scandinavian Day, Vasa Park, Sun Sep 11, 2016

Scandinavian Day Festival
Sunday, Sept 11, 2016
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
$10.00 per person
Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL

http://www.scandinaviandayil.com/index.html

According to the schedule, there will be Scandinavian dance lessons at 1pm, and a performance by the Leikarringen “Heimhug” Norwegian Folkdancers at 2:15pm.

Vasa Park Scandinavian Day, Sun Sept 13, 2015

Scandinavian Day at Vasa Park
Date: Sunday, September 13th, 2015
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Vasa Park
Address: 35W217 Route 31 South Elgin, IL 60177
Admission: Adults $10.00 Children 12 & Under FREE
FREE PARKING 
http://scandinaviandayil.com/

World Village Music & Dance Camp, WV, Labor Day

Roo send info about this camp, at which she will be teaching, along with Cristian & Sonia, and Nikolay Tsvetkov:

http://www.dancingplanetproductions.com/dancecamp.htm

September 4-7, 2015
World Village Music & Dance Camp
International Folk Music & Dance
(formerly known as Buffalo on the Danube)

Timber Ridge Camp, High View, WV
 Labor Day Weekend, September 4-7, 2015

Dance Teachers
CRISTIAN FLORESCU AND SONIA DION (Romanian dance)
NIKOLAY TSVETKOV (Bulgarian dance)
ROO LESTER and HARRY KHAMIS (Scandinavian dance)

Vasa Pk Scandi Day Sep 7 + Roo's dance class starts Sep 14

We heard from Roo that her weekly Sunday evening Scandi dance classes will be resuming starting Sunday, Sept 14, 2014, at St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Contact Roo at DancingRoo@aol.com for a flyer and more information.

She also reminded us that Scandinavian Day at Vasa Park is Sunday, Sept 7, 2014 10am-6pm, at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, Illinois

Dalakopa dance music: Rørosmaartnan 2/22/13 Webcast

Received from Roo:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rørosmartnan-Nattdans-Dance-Party/129138243921176?fref=ts

Here is the official Martna-link. Last scheduled event on Friday 22nd!

http://www.rorosmartnan.no/index.php?c=19&kat=Fredag+22.+februar

How to watch:   Go to www.fjelltv.no

Details:

The time for this year's webcast is:

01.00 - 04.00 Norway time

7-10PM Eastern Time in North America

6-9PM   Central Time in North America

5-8PM   Mountain Time in North America

4-7PM   Pacific Time in North America

Scandinavian Day Sept 9 - Vasa Park, South Elgin, IL

http://www.scandinaviandayil.com/

Presented by Scandinavian Day Festival Committee at 
VASA PARK, Route 31, South Elgin, IL
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Sunday, September 9th, 2012 
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Racine IFD - Scandi + Basque Oct 6 with Roo Lester

Racine Internation Folk Dancers
3 progressive workshops of Scandinavian Dances & 2 progressive workshops of Basque Dances
Taught by Roo Lester
Evening dance party with music by Do Zore
Saturday, Oct 6, 2012
The DeKoven Center
600 21st St Racine, WI

Chicagoland Scandinavian events

Received from Roo:

Subject : Chicagoland and Beyond Scandinavian events

Enclosed and or attached is information about events in Chicagoland in the near future.  You are most welcome to pass the information along. 

Looking forward to seeing you at our Chicagoland Scandinavian turning dance classes as well as the following events.

Friday, February 24th:

Rørosmartnan Live with Dalakopa

Arrangements have been made for a high quality streaming webcast of Dalakopa playing for dancing in Røros during the annual even and sharing that with us via webcast.  The flyer with details is attached to this email.

RSVPs are requested (though not required) to Tim Eischen:  EischenTim@aol.com

From Mary Allsopp

Scandinavian Jam Tunes from February (and prior Scandinavian Jams) are now posted. The .PDF file lists which tunes were played and taught for each month.  Here's the link for tunes and the tune list:

http://www.box.com/s/cd478gxmq29k2tfovqoo

Saturday, March 3   Finnish fiddler Arto Jarvela and Kaivama come to the Fiddle Club of the World (hosted by our own Paul Tyler). Tunes taught will likely be incorporated into the jam... especially if you fall in love with one and request it! Here's more info:  http://oldtownschool.org/connect/fiddleclub

Friday - Sunday, March 9-11 Swedish music & dance retreat at Folklore Village, Dodgeville WI.   I highly recommend this event, even though it conflicts with the monthly jam. Retreat includes dance and music workshops on Friday, Saturday as well as Sunday morning, plus reviews on Sunday. Opportunities to dance and jam and to fill your ears with the dance and music of Sweden.  http://folklorevillage.org/t2/calendar#Cultural%20Retreats
Thursday March 22, concert with Bruce Molsky and Ale Moller at Old Town School. Ale is a fantastic Swedish fiddler who collaborates with many musical styles. From the description, I would expect this concert to have more of an American than Swedish flavor. http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2012/3/22_molsky.php

Chicago Spelmanslag 20th Anniversary Party! Sat Sept 18

Chicago Spelmanslag 20th Anniversary Party! | Facebook

Time	Saturday Sept 18 · 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Location	Swedish American Museum & Center 5211 North Clark Street Chicago, IL

Scandinavian Day, Vasa Park, Sept 13 2009, S. Elgin, IL

http://www.scandinaviandayil.com/

Ingvar Sodal's birthday celebration in Boulder, CO Feb 19-21, 2009

Received from Roo:

The Village Arts Coalition is planning a major birthday
weekend for Ingvar Sodal, whom many of you know, in Boulder, Colorado
the weekend of February 19 - 21, 2009 and you are all cordially
invited!

We are celebrating not only Ingvar's 75th birthday, but also his many
years of dedicated leadership in the efforts of the Village Arts
Coalition, his 40 years of masterful Scandinavian Dance teaching
across the country -- and his love of skiing.

Here is the link to information on the Village Arts Coalition website:

http://www.villageahttp://www.vihttp

On the VAC home page scroll down through the Special Events to our
flyer. Clicking on the 'Additional Information' link will take you to a
detailed schedule for the weekend.

We will try to find housing for out-of-town guests with local skiers
and dancers. Please send an email to Melba at the address provided on
the VAC website to let us know you are coming by January 5, 2009 so
that we can make ski reservations and find housing for as many as
possible.

Let's celebrate together!

Hallingspringar workshop w/Roo & Larry in St. Louis Jan 16-17, 2009

International Folk Dance Association of University City (near St. Louis):
Norwegian Couple Dance Workshop on January 16-18, 2009, taught by Roo Lester and Larry Harding with fiddle music by Loretta Kelley, featuring the dance Hallingspringer. See workshop flyer for details.