Madison, WI, Folkball 2010 Jan 22-24

Folkball 2010

Received from Michael:

You and your party-hearty friends are invited
to enjoy Madison's 22nd annual
FOLK BALL FESTIVAL
January 22-24, 2010
Memorial Union (800 Langdon Street, Madison WI)
featuring ERIK BENDIX, DANIEL SANDU, & SANI RIFATI

Miraculously funded by your generous voluntary donations --
make one full-weekend contribution at Info Table in Great Hall
or donate at Info Table for each event you attend, but do what
you can to keep Folk Ball an open, free-flowing celebration!
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Friday Night Dance Parties -- three of them!
INTERNATIONAL DANCE: Great Hall (4th floor) 8:00-midnight.
CAJUN STRANGERS -- Madison's award-winning Cajun crew
DO ZORE -- Milwaukee's New Generation Folkdance Band!
YID VICIOUS -- Virtuous Klezmer (Yiddish) - Madison
CONTRA DANCE: Tripp Commons (2nd floor east)
7:30-8:00 instruction, dancing 8:00-11:00 or later if you like...
Calling by Roger Diggle, Music by Amy McFarland, Maria Terres &
friends.
Info: Carol carolormand@yahoo.com / 608-213-1618.
Suggested donation $7.
HUNGARIAN TANCHAZ (village-style "dance-house")
Beefeaters Room (3rd floor east)
8:00pm -- music by SZASZKA (traditional string band)
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Saturday Folk Arts Workshops
10-noon Great Hall GREEK FOLKDANCE -- Erik Bendix
10-noon Tripp Commons BHANGRA DANCE (E. Indian) -- Jay Singh
12-1pm Beefeaters Rm Brownbag Lunch /Culture Corner -- Sani & Michael
1-3pm Great Hall ROMANIAN DANCE -- Daniel Sandu
1-3pm Tripp Commons BALKAN ROMANI (Gypsy) FOLKDANCE -- Sani Rifati
1-3pm Old Madison Rm BULGARIAN & CELTIC SINGING
-- Tri Bratovchedki & Navan
1-3pm Beefeaters Rm STORYTELLING "Tell-Around" -- Reid Miller
3-5pm Great Hall BULGARIAN FOLKDANCE -- Erik Bendix
3-5pm Tripp Commons ROMANIAN DANCE -- Daniel Sandu
3-5pm Beefeaters Rm DRUMMING STYLES -- collect & trade 'em!
Hicham Lachgar - Moroccan Sani Rifati - Balkan Romani Elmore
Lawson - W.African
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Saturday BUFFET DINNER - serving at 5:00 in the Union
(Inn Wisconsin Room - 2nd floor east)
Lasagna (meat or vegetarian), salad, Italian squash medley,
bread sticks, cookies, coffee/tea/milk/soda.water.
Per person $17.50. Reservations required -- accepted thru Sunday, Jan.17.
Contact Joan jbraune@sbcglobal.net / 608-242-1168
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The Legendary FOLK BALL DANCE PARTY (Great Hall)
Saturday 7:00pm-1:00am
Music By:
VESELIYKA -- Village-Style Balkan Band - Madison & Lovech
ORKESTAR BEZ IME -- IFD Band from Twin Cities ("The Rogarians")
REPTILE PALACE ORCHESTRA -- High-Octane Eclectic Ethnic (Madison Island)
SLOBODA -- Milwaukee's Full-Spectrum Ethnic Sound
Early Evening Performances to include:
CASHEL DENNEHY School of Irish Dance
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Sunday Workshops / Reviews in Great Hall
10:00am - 3:00pm
GREEK & BULGARIAN -- ErikBendix
ROMANIAN -- Daniel Sandu
BALKAN ROMANI -- Sani Rifati
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Visit Joan Amsterdam's FOLKSTUFF SHOP in Great Hall anytime Saturday!
To offer or ask crash space: Tami 608-274-3132 tjdettin@yahoo.com
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Presented by Madison Folk Dance Club.
Sponsored by Department of Slavic Languages, College of Letters & Science.
Welcomed by WORT 89.9FM Community-Sponsored Radio.
Folk Ball website: http://www.plantpath.wisc.edu/~tdd/folkball.html
for workshop details, schedule updates, lodging information, and such.
Further Info: Michael 608-241-3655 mk@mailbag.com

Daniel Sandu Romanian dance workshop Jan 28 at Fermilab

Received from Mady:

Daniel Sandu will give a special workshop on Romanian folk dance, with his special fusion with percussive dance, on Thursday, January 28, 7:30 p.m. at Fermilab’s Barn. More information about him  at http://www.danielsandu.com/danielsandu/biography.html

Before that there’s Madison’s famous Folk Ball, January 22-24 – with great dance parties and workshops by Erik Bendix, Daniel Sandu, Sani Rifati and others  (more info at http://www.plantpath.wisc.edu/~tdd/folkball.html)

And don’t forget the delightful Twin Cities area SNOPA weekend, Feb. 5-7  http://www.snopa.org   

Stay warm and safe, and hope to see you soon.

Happy New Year, happy winter.

Balkanske Igre Spring Festival, March 19-21, 2009, Univ of Chicago

University of Chicago International House, Center for Eastern European & Russian/Eurasian Studies, & Ens. Balkanske Igre present the 45th Anniversary

  SPRING FESTIVAL, March 19-21, 2010

    International House,1414 E 59th St, Chicago, IL 60637

   workshops, concert, parties, culture sessions featuring the dance and music of Eastern Europe and Mediterranean

DANCE WORKSHOPS  <---------- Sat & Sun, 9am-5pm ---------> MUSIC WORKSHOPS    ( per workshop:  $8/$10/$12)

Atanas Kolarovski  Macedonian dances                      Chris Bajmakovich accordion, Macedonian songs

Ahmet Lüleci  Turkish dances                                          Ljupčo Milenkovski Macedonian kaval, gajda

Ventzi Sotirov  Bulgarian dances                                    James Stoyanoff  clarinet

                Šani Rifati  Rrom (people formerly called "Gypsies") dances, songs, & culture

                                   

FRIDAY EVE PARTY, 8pm-midnight, dance workshop plus party with Jim Stoyanoff & Orch Chalgija

SATURDAY EVE, 6pm-1am, Dinner, Concert, & Dance Party with artists below      ($25/$30/$40)

featuring  Chris Bajmakovich & Muzika4U, Ljupčo Milenkovski & Orchestra Legenda,

plus ethnic Bulgarian, Macedonian, Polish, Serbian, etc. dance groups and more...

          INFORMATION:   773-324-1247 (24-hours) or 847-331-7842-eves & weekends 

          balkanske_igre@yahoo.com          Balkanske Igre, PO Box 1157, Chicago, IL 60690

   I-House Global Voices Performances Arts Series   ihouse.uchicago.edu   for handicapped access, contact 773-753-2274 72 hours in advance

Housing- I-House single & double occupancy rooms available:  773-753-2270.  Also, limited crash space - write/call for info. 

Omega Shuttle between the International House & O'Hare or Midway airports: 773-734-6688 or www.omegashuttle.com.

Weekend passes:  SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNT FOR EARLY REGISTRATION.  Tickets available in advance or at door.  

Saturday dinner reservations required.   Student/senior discount available.  Program subject to change.

Sunday evening post-festival dinner/dance party with live music-separate charge, location to be announced

International Folk Rhythms will have CD's, videos, opanci/tsarvouli & costumes, books, etc. for sale.

Syllabus ads:  1/4 page-$35, 1/2 page-$65, full page-$100.  Send photo-ready copy w/payment by 3/1/2010.

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Please complete and return to John Kuo, 9201 Mason, Morton Grove, IL 60053  -  make checks

payable to "Balkanske Igre".  Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if confirmation desired. 

NOTE:   REGISTER EARLY FOR SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS

                                                             Student     FDCC        General   Note:  Saturday evening concert &

                                                             Seniors                                    party included in weekend package

Weekend postmarked by 2/1/2010            ___$110  ___$120    ___$130

Weekend postmarked by 3/1/2010            ___$120  ___$130    ___$140                

Weekend pass after 3/1/2010                    ___$130  ___$140    ___$150   Saturday evening dinner & syllabus extra.

Sat dinner+concert+party                         ___$ 25   ___$ 30     ___$ 40    ___add $15 for Sat dinner (weekend only)

Sat concert+party                                    ___$ 20   ___$ 25     ___$ 30    ___add $15 for syllabus

Sat party or concert or dinner only             ___$ 15   ___$ 20     ___$ 25  <--circle desired event at left (party, etc.)

                                                 for a total of $__________________

Name_____________________________________________________Home Phone_____________________

Address___________________________________________________Other Phone_____________________

City/State/Zip______________________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address_____________________________________________________________________________

I would like more information about:

____hotel/motel info       ____crash space needed            ____I have crash space to offer (Chicago area)

____dance  ____music  ____singing workshops               ____Spring Festival work scholarship 

____volunteering for the Spring Festival.     ____international folk dance and music events in Chicago

____joining Ensemble Balkanske Igre as ___dancer  ___musician  ___singer  ___support staff

____Please count me in for the post-festival dinner &  dance party - $40/person includes tax/tip - alcoholic drinks extra

 

                 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING TEACHERS, GUEST ARTISTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS

To/from O'Hare:  $30/person, $24/person if two or more, no reservation required. To/from Midway: $17/person, 24-hour notice.  

The SPRING FESTIVAL is an eagerly awaited annual event which draws enthusiasts of Balkan, Eastern European, and

Mediterranean music, dance, food, and culture from throughout North America to Chicago - a chance to celebrate with

old friends and to make new ones.  Guided by master dance teachers and inspired by virtuoso musicians you'll dance,

sing, and jam all weekend long!  Be enthralled by splendid performances of music and dance at the Saturday evening

concert.  Enjoy dancing on a sprung, oak floor to exhilirating live music each evening at the dance parties. Sample

mouth-watering delicacies prepared by expert Balkan cooks.  Our sizzling parties are renowned from coast-to-coast

and a hit among dancers, world music fans, and the Balkan and Eastern European communities.  Bring your family

and friends too!  Finally, don't miss the Sunday evening post-festival dinner & party!

GUEST ARTISTS AND TEACHERS TEACHING WORKSHOPS ALL DAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY:

ATANAS KOLAROVSKI  is the legendary Macedonian dancer nonpareil and former lead soloist and director of "Tanec".

Atanas has helped to spread Macedonian culture and folklore throughout North America, Europe, and East Asia. 

AHMET LÜLECI  is a fabulous dancer and one of the premier teachers of Turkish dance in the world.  Ahmet directs

the popular annual "World Camp" on the east coast and is in great demand at workshops, camps, and festivals.     

ŠANI RIFATI  is the director of the Voice of Roma and will give presentations on the dance, songs, & culture of the Roma.

Voice of Roma sponsored tours with Esma Redžepova, "Queen of Romani Music", Yuri Yunakov, & "KAL". 

VENTZI SOTIROV is a native of Sandanski in the Pirin-Macedonian region.  He was a lead soloist with the Bulgarian

National Folk Ensemble "Pirin" and was rated by his peers the number professional dancer in Bulgaria. 

CHRIS BAJMAKOVICH is a young, talented, and versatile musician and vocalist much in demand in the Macedonian

community who can play Macedonian, Bulgarian, Rom, Serbian, and other genres with equal authority.  

LJUPČO MILENKOVSKI, a native of Dračevo, Macedonia was a three-time gold-medalist on the Macedonian kaval

(shepherd's flute) at the Dolnensko-Prilepsko folk festival and is the last and best student of the legendary Mile Kolarov.  

JAMES STOYANOFF  is a master of the clarinet and performs and teaches Greek, Macedonian, and Turkish music.

He studied clarinet with such masters as Karakos, Halkias, Anestopoulos, Gündeğer, and others. 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING EVENTS:

FRIDAY and SATURDAY evening will feature exciting music and performances by a variety of master Balkan musicans.

Jim Stoyanoff and friends has formed a "čalgija" (traditional town Macedonian orchestra) and will lead off the weekend

with this style of music as well as classics from the old-time bands of Kime Nanchoff et al. Also, Ljupčo Milenkovski

Orchestra; "Music4U" with Chris Bajmakovich & friends; "Balkanski Ritmi" Bitov Orch, including Angel Dobrev (gadulka),

Stamen Gardzhev, (gaida), Kotse Marinov (tapan); the St. George Tamburaši; plus "Balkanske Igre", & others.

SUNDAY EVENING post-festival dinner for the teachers, committee, and friends has been so much fun, we are inviting

everyone to join us at (restaurant to be announced) for dinner, music, and dancing.  Check form if interested.   

New Years Day Folk Dance + Potluck - Friday Jan 1, 2010 1pm-6pm

Argonne International Folk Dance New Years Day Party
Date: Friday, Jan 1, 2010
Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm, potluck meal around 3:00pm
Place: St. Paul's UCC Fellowship Hall
Address: 5739 Dunham Rd., Downers Grove, IL, 60516
Requested Donation: $3 + Potluck dish to share
For more info: e-mail lindaandjay@comcast.net, or leave a comment below.
Click on image below for bookmark-size flyers.

World Music Wednesdays Return to The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago in 2010

World Music Wednesdays Return to The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago in 2010: "

World Music Wednesdays will take place every Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30 PM at The Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. World Music Wednesdays is a free community series that explores the rich diversity that exists in the Chicago community and runs year round (47 Wednesdays). World Music Wednesdays will present music, dance and culture of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and The Americas."

Not dancing Friday Nov. 27 nor Friday Dec. 25, 2009

We will not be meeting to dance in Downers Grove on the Friday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 27), nor on Xmas day (Friday Dec. 25).

According to the EDC schedule , it looks like EDC may be holding dance parties at the SPACE Academy Arts Center in Chicago on those two Fridays, and possibly on New Years Day, as well (the schedule has question marks at the moment, so be sure to check).

Since we're holding our annual New Years Day potluck on Friday Jan 1, 2010, in the afternoon, we won't be dancing that Friday night.

Bulgarian Folk Music & Dance Seminar in Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Summer 2010 - immediately following the Koprivshtitsa Folk Festival

Bulgarian Folk Music & Dance Seminar in Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Summer 2010 - immediately following the Koprivshtitsa Folk Festival: "We are pleased to announce that the website for the 2010 Bulgarian
Folk
Music & Dance Seminar in Plovdiv, Bulgaria is now available
([link]). The website contains detailed
information
about the 2010 teachers, daily schedule and prices. (There is a small
bit of information about some teachers that will be added later.)"