Jerry Walsh and Judy Patterson will teach Åtabakspolska, a lovely polska from Jämtland, Sweden. Once you grasp the pattern of this accessible dance, you’ll be glad you did. For those “what do I dance?" moments, try this on for size; you’ll be surprised at its versatility. Teaching starts at 7:30 p.m. We hope to see...
The Lilla Spelmanslag is perhaps the only youth Spelmanslag in the country, and tonight you will get to dance to their wonderful music! Don’t miss this chance to get some good turns in and support our young musicians at the same time. It’s a win-win! The Lilla ‘lag will be playing from 8:30 to 9:45...
From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Jerry Walsh and Judy Patterson will teach Stjuls from Rättvik, Sweden. This fun polka variation offers a nifty take on the traditional polka, with partners dancing a tricky heel click. Dorothy (of Wizard of Oz fame), you have competition! This Friday we get to dance to the great music of...
Mona’s Festvals and Spinnrokken are two large circle mixers that Frank and Elaine will teach at the March 1 dance. If you can count to five, you can learn Mona’s dance, written by accordion player Benny Andersson of ABBA fame. Spinnrokken means “spinning wheel” and uses mazurka music. After the class, Nordleik (Jane Landstra and...
Buckle up and get ready for Finnish fun as Katrilli brings us the St. Urho party, with music by Folk Voice. Katrilli members will teach Fininish dances before the party, so make sure to arrive by 7:30. The evening will feature lots of mixers and dances that newcomers will be able to do. Get in...
From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lisa Brooks and Larry Reinert will teach Springleik from Vågå. This is a lovely and flowing dance from the Gudbrandsdal valley in Norway. It has a couple turn at the end that is satisfying and not difficult. See the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6EnoYNnJVY. For the dance at 8:30, we will have...
At 7:30, Jerry Walsh and Judy Patterson teach Schottis from Boda, Lövnässchottis, and other schottis variations to expand your repertoire. At 8:30, Martha Levenson will lead the amazing Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag to begin the evening. She will be joined after that by her student, Shaylah Guynes, for a hardingfele set. Finally, she will play a...
At 7:30 p.m., Don Meyers and Kathi Ploeger will teach the Stigvals från Övreklarälvsdalen before the November 1 dance. We hope you will enjoy this gentle, lilting waltz variant. After the class, the First Friday dance music will begin with the Tune Sisters Plus, featuring Martha Levenson, Vicki Watt, and special guests Mary Douglas and...
It’s Skandia’s 70th anniversary this year! If you haven't been to the Skandia Ball, this is your chance! Festivities start at 6 p.m. with the Social Hour; bring finger food to share and catch up with your friends, or make new ones! The dancing starts at 7 p.m. with the Grand March, and continues until...
From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Larry Reinert and Elaine Mathies will teach the cheery Malungspolska, focusing on the most common variation. This is a fun and accessible western Dalarna dance with noticeable svikt. It can be danced to many different tunes from the region and beyond. When you come, ask us how svikt (the rising...
