Live from Greece – New Year’s Party – Jan 1
Greek Dance Party
Don’t miss this! This will be the perfect event for New Years Day! Join us!
Register at https://forms.gle/7nRqRufcqUghkarJ8
FACONE Hybrid New Year’s Eve Party with The Vaccinated Squirrels Dec 31
New Year’s Eve 2021
Friday, December 31, 2021
Hybrid New Year’s Eve Party
Music by The Vaccinated Squirrels
8:30pm-12:30am ET
in-person: Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA
online via Zoom: click this link
About the Evening
This year’s New Year’s Eve party will be a hybrid event – you will be able to attend either in-person or online.
- In the event the in-person portion of the evening has to be canceled, the fun will take place online, with live music and dance leaders.
About the Band
The Vaccinated Squirrels consists of:
- Patrick Yacono (band leader; clarinet, kaval, gaida)
- Ralph Iverson (violin, gadulka, flute, saxaphone, pennywhistle, tambura)
- Julia Poirier (guitar)
- David Skidmore (clarinet, pennywhistle, drums)
- Brian Wilson (violin, clarinet)
- Niki Yeracaris (violin, viola)
Visit What you need to join to set up your computer or device to join the workshop online.
Admission (online event):
If you would like to mark the ushering in of this new year, may we suggest a donation of $20.22! However a gift of any amount is always appreciated.
Donate on the FACONE website.
Thank you for supporting the Folk Arts Center of New England!
Burnaby Folk Dancers Party on December 21
Balkan & International folk dance with Burnaby International Folk Dancers!
You are invited!
What: Christmas party with special guest Franklin Houston from Austin, Texas who will be leading two sets of some of his favorite Balkan dances.
When: Tue, December 21, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Pacific Time
Tune in at 7:15 pm (PT) for chat time
Dancing from 7:30 to 10:00 pm (Pacific Time)
To connect via Zoom, click here
Meeting number: 995 0493 2576
Passcode “Bifd” (Uppercase ‘B’ followed by lowercase ‘ifd’)
The website for the group is : burnabyfolkdance.org
For additional information contact Lori Larsen at .
Global Folk Dance Party – Dec 18, 3pm – 6:30pm PT
Global Folk Dance Party – Third Saturday
Dear Folk Dance Community,
Come to our Global Folk Dance Party on Saturday December 18 for the dances of Jaap Leegwater. Also join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends. See the flyers for details. Also see our playlist.
If you have any dance requests, please send them to , along with any questions you might have. Alicia La Fetra, Lisa Michael, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help (we are the communications branch of the Global Folk Dance Team).
Info about our December Global Party is:
Date – December 18, 2021
Time – 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Pacific Time
Links – See flyer for zoom & contact info. Also broadcast on Facebook Live.
Join the Zoom Party – tinyurl.com/GFDParty
or use Zoom meeting number 600 066 908
Also on Facebook Live at: www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/
Email us your requests! You can reach us at
Global Folk Dance Party – Nov 20, 3pm – 6:30pm PT
Global Folk Dance Party – Third Saturday
We’ll be dancing with teachers and participants from this month’s Texa Kolo Festival, online and in person Nov 25-28.
Come join our normal family along with our Guest Dance Leaders:
- Steve Kotansky
- Ahmet Luleci
- Kathleen McDonagh
- Franklin Houston
- Paul Collins
Info about our November Global Party is:
Date – November 20, 2021
Time – 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Pacific Time
Links – See flyer for zoom & contact info. Also broadcast on Facebook Live.
Join the Zoom Party – tinyurl.com/GFDParty
or use Zoom meeting number 600 066 908
Also on Facebook Live at: www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/
Email us your requests! You can reach us at
- Email us your requests! You can reach us at
- Planned playlist can be found at https://bit.ly/vfdlist
- No fee. If you can, help your local food bank with a donation.
- Thank you for your ideas, suggestions, and feedback!
Warmly,
The Global Folk Dance Team
We look forward to dancing with you this month. Please continue to send requests, ideas, and comments on our parties; we read every message you send.
VDR Late Night Global Dance After-Party Nov 20
Late Night Global Dance After-Party
8:30pm-3:00am-ish CST, Sat/Sun, 20/21 Nov, 2021
To join the party, click here.
For the poster, click here.
For the playlist, click here.
Live Music Sets by:
Tom Pixton (Arlington, Massachusetts)
Don Weeda (Austin, Texas)
JoAnn Gentry (Tucson – Arizona)
Clara Byom (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Jim Little (Santa Clara, California)
Shirley Johnson (Austin, Texas)
John Parrish (Oak Park, Michigan)
Birthday Party for Roberto Bagnoli! – Oct 30
Birthday Party for Roberto Bagnoli!
Saturday, October 30
2:00 – 4:00pm EDT
Online via Zoom – To benefit the Folk Arts Center of New England
$10 is suggested to support this program and FAC, but any amount is appreciated.
Join this workshop via Zoom. Find link here.
About the Program
This online Saturday event will be a birthday celebration for our friend Roberto Bagnoli! The party program will include dances that Roberto has introduced through the years, led by friends from around the world.
BYOC – bring your own (cup)cake, with a candle, so he can blow them all out. Virtually, of course.
Want to make a card expressing your birthday wishes? We will have a breakout room where you can hold them up and screen shots will be taken for the photo album.
Donate to FAC
Donations support these events, artists, and the Folk Arts Center. We suggest $10 for online workshops, although any amount is appreciated.
Visit our donation page for links to various donation options including:
- PayPal – donating to FAC as “friends and family” will avoid PayPal fees
- Venmo- our account is: […]
Morristown’s Alternate Music Bash – Nov 1
Monday November 1, we’ll be hosting our 2nd annual all-alternate-music folkdance bash.
Information in the attached flier. Mark your calendars! Join us!!
Date, time and clickable link are in the flier.
If you have a folkdance mailing list, please forward to them. And tell them to get a personalized reminder they just drop a note to .
Morristown hosts zoom parties on alternating weeks with Evanston.
Meeting ID for Evanston’s hybrid session: 373 100 968 Passcode: emnfd
See you on November 1st! In costume!!
– Murray & Randi Spiegel, on behalf of Morristown Folk Dancers
Central Asian Dance Camp Oct 29 – Nov 7
CENTRAL ASIAN DANCE CAMP
October 29 – November 7, 2021
Suggested donation levels:
DANCE SESSIONS for $35 per session.
LECTURE SESSIONS for $10 each.
Please indicate CODE for each class you wish to attend.
BONUS sessions free to all registered for at least one class.
Class times are Eastern Standard Time UNTIL November 7th, when we “fall back” to standard time
Register with payments through PayPal to:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th
7:00 pm Greeting by Ambassador Vakhabov BONUS EVENT
Followed by Film Screening
See below for Saturday and Sunday programs
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd to be announced
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd to be announced
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REGISTER for CENTRAL ASIAN DANCE CAMP by using the PayPal button below.
https://www.paypal.com/donate…
Be sure to include the CODE for each dance session that you wish to attend.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30th
9:00am – 10:30am
Khorezm Choreography Class Part One
CODE: KhorezmA
with Chief Choreographer of Lazgi Ensemble, Shanazar Boltaev
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Virtual Central Asian Dance Concert BONUS EVENT
CADC participants share beautiful dances they have learned at past camps
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31st
9:00am – 10:30 am
Khorezm Choreography Class Part Two
CODE: KhorezmB
with Chief Choreographer of Lazgi Ensemble, Shanazar Boltaev
1:00pm ¬- 2:00 pm
Lecture “Melons Galore!” BONUS EVENT
Author Marina Abrams shares research on her new children’s book on […]
Learn witch dance in October with Stacy Rose on Thursdays
Your inner witch wants to dance!
Learn the Wolfshäger Hexebrut witch dance with Stacy Rose.
Every October Thursday, starting October 7, 8-8:30pm PT
To see the dance we’ll learn, click here.
Instructional video is here.
Last year’s video is here.
Stacy’s website is here.
The time dedicated for this dance is the last half hour of a regularly scheduled folk dance session that starts at 7 pm PT.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4283018243
Meeting ID: 428 301 8243
Passcode: thanks
Global Folk Dance Party – Oct 16, 3pm – 6:30pm PT
Global Folk Dance Party – Third Saturday
Come to our Global Folk Dance Party on October 16 featuring the dances of
Ahmet Lüleci. We’ll be joined by Ahmet, Sherry Cochran, and Rikki Nicolae as our Guest Dance Leaders. Following the party is an after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends.
Info about our October Global Party is:
Date – October 16, 2021
Time – 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Pacific Time
Links – See flyer for zoom & contact info. Also broadcast on Facebook Live.
If you have any dance requests, please send them to , along with any questions you might have. Alicia La Fetra, Lisa Michael, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help (we are the communications branch of the Global Folk Dance Team).
Warmly,
The Global Folk Dance Team
We look forward to dancing with you this month. Please continue to send requests, ideas, and comments on our parties; we read every message you send.
Online Dance Party with the Pixton Poirier Trio – Sept 18
Online Dance Party with the Pixton Poirier Trio
Saturday, Sept 18, 2:00 – 4:00 EDT
Online via Zoom – To benefit the Folk Arts Center of New England
$10 is suggested but any amount is appreciated
More details and Zoom link here.
About the Party
FAC’s online Saturday afternoon workshop will be an all-live music dance party, hosted by Janet Yeracaris, with music by the Pixton Poirier Trio. Dances will be led by Boston-area dancers.
The trio consists of some of Boston’s favorite musicians, Tom Pixton, Barbara Pixton, and Julia Poirier. The trio recently spent a wonderful week at Mainewoods Dance Camp with teachers Tom Bozigian and Michael Ginsburg.
Visit “What you need to run Zoom”, to set up your computer or device to join the workshop online.
Donate to FAC
Donations support these events, artists, and the Folk Arts Center. We suggest $10 for online workshops, although any amount is appreciated.
Visit our donation page for links to various donation options including:
- PayPal – donating to FAC as “friends and family” will avoid PayPal fees
- Venmo- our account is: @Folk-ArtsCenter
- Checks – mail to:
Folk Arts Center of […]
Global Folk Dance Party – Sept 18, 3pm – 6:30pm PT
Global Folk Dance Party – Third Saturday
Come to our Global Folk Dance Party on September 18 as Roo Lester, Stacy Rose, Barbara Merson and others lead dances with color. Following the party is an after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends.
Info about our September Global Party is:
Date – September 18, 2021
Time – 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Pacific Time
Links – See flyer for zoom & contact info. Also broadcast on Facebook Live.
If you have any dance requests, please send them to , along with any questions you might have. Alicia La Fetra, Lisa Michael, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help (we are the communications branch of the Global Folk Dance Team).
Warmly,
The Global Folk Dance Team
We look forward to dancing with you this month. Please continue to send requests, ideas, and comments on our parties; we read every message you send.
Albanian Dance Workshop and Culture Corner with Genci Kastrati – Oct 2
Albanian Dance Workshop
and Culture Corner
with Genci Kastrati
Saturday, October 2
2:00 – 4:00pm EDT
Online via Zoom – To benefit the Folk Arts Center of New England
$10 is suggested to support this program and FAC, but any amount is appreciated.
Join this workshop via Zoom. Find link here.
About the Workshop
The FACONE Saturday series begins again after a bit of a hiatus! We will kick off the fun with Genci Kastrati joining us from his home in Tirana, Albania. These Saturday afternoons will include dancing, of course, but will also feature a longer “culture corner” component.
Donate to FAC
Donations support these events, artists, and the Folk Arts Center. We suggest $10 for online workshops, although any amount is appreciated.
Visit our donation page for links to various donation options including:
- PayPal – donating to FAC as “friends and family” will avoid PayPal fees
- Venmo- our account is: @Folk-ArtsCenter
- Checks – mail to:
Folk Arts Center of New England
10 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-1862
Thank you for supporting the Folk Arts Center of New England!
World Village Music & Dance Camp – Labor Day Zoom Event
Labor Day Zoom Event
Sunday, September 5th
Although the in-person camp canceled, you are invited to join the online Zoom event. Visit their website here.
The current schedule is:
- 11am-12:25 pm: Brian Dolpin (Ukrainian singing)
- 12:30pm-1:55 pm: Joe Graziosi (Greek dance)
- 2-3:25 pm: Carl Linich (Georgian singing)
- 3:30-5 pm: Steve Kotansky (Balkan dance)
- 5-7:30 pm: dinner break. We will keep the Zoom session live, so you can socialize
- 7:30 pm: An evening dance party will start with some request dances, followed by a short Pontic set accompanied by Izumi Fairbanks. At about 8:30, we will have review sessions with Joe and Steve, followed by more dancing to recorded music. Your requests are welcome!
Suze and Richie’s Balkan Bazaar will offer a selection of items for your shopping pleasure during the event, and there will be an opportunity for campers to visit with one another during the dinner hour.
They are asking for a suggested (but optional) donation of $25 or more, that will go to support our teachers and performers. Your registration allows access to any or all parts of the event.
To register for the workshops, party, shopping with Balkan […]
Global Folk Dance Party – August 21, 3pm – 6:30pm PT
Global Folk Dance Party – Third Saturday
Come to our Global Folk Dance Party on August 21 as Lee Otterholt is our guest dance leader. Dances will also be led by by Siu-ching Lui, Paul Tong,
and Diane Baker and our regular team. Following the party is an after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends.
Info about our August Global Party is:
Date – August 21, 2021
Time – 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Pacific Time
Links – See flyer for zoom & contact info. Also broadcast on Facebook Live.
If you have any dance requests, please send them to , along with any questions you might have. Alicia La Fetra, Lisa Michael, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help (we are the communications branch of the Global Folk Dance Team).
We’re all so excited about the upcoming virtual Stockton Folk Dance Camp and we’re thrilled to have this pre-party in anticipation of it. We hope to see you there!
Warmly,
The Global Folk Dance Team
We look forward to dancing with you […]
Online Dance Party with FAC – Aug 7
Online Dance Party with the FAC Living Room Orchestra
Saturday, August 7, 2:00 – 4:00 EDT
Online via Zoom – To benefit the Folk Arts Center of New England
$10 is suggested but any amount is appreciated
Join this workshop via Zoom by activating this link.
About the Party
FAC’s online Saturday afternoon workshop will be an all-live music dance party, with music by the FAC Living Room Orchestra and dances led by Boston-area dancers.
The dynamic band, far from being living room couch potatoes, consists of: Patrick Yacono (director), Robert Penny, Julia Porier, David Skidmore, Dana Sussman, Brian Wilson, and Niki Yeracaris.
Dance leaders for the afternoon are: Dana Sussman, Marcie Van Cleave, Janet Yeracaris, and Taylor Yeracaris.
Visit “What you need to run Zoom”, to set up your computer or device to join the workshop online.
Donate to FAC
Donations support these events, artists, and the Folk Arts Center. We suggest $10 for online workshops, although any amount is appreciated.
Visit our donation page for links to various donation options including:
- PayPal – donating to FAC as “friends and family” will avoid PayPal fees
- Venmo- our account is: @Folk-ArtsCenter
[…]
Global Folk Dance Party – July 17, 3pm – 6:30pm PT
Global Folk Dance Party – Third Saturday
Come to our Global Folk Dance Party on July 17 as Jaap Leegwater (with live music by Jan Wallring) is our guest dance leader. Dances will also be led by Holly Plotner and our regular team. Following the party is an after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends.
Info about our July Global Party is:
Date – July 17, 2021
Time – 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Pacific Time
Links – See flyer for zoom & contact info. Also broadcast on Facebook Live.
If you have any dance requests, please send them to , along with any questions you might have. Alicia La Fetra, Lisa Michael, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help (we are the communications branch of the Global Folk Dance Team).
We’re all so excited about the upcoming virtual Stockton Folk Dance Camp and we’re thrilled to have this pre-party in anticipation of it. We hope to see you there!
Warmly,
The Global Folk Dance Team
Jaap Leegwater has studied, preserved, choreographed, and shared international […]
Alexandria Folk Dancers meet next on July 22
Alexandria Folk Dancers
Next meeting: Thursday, 22 July, 7:30 – 9pm ET
No Dancing in August due to Mainewoods Dance Camp
Join Zoom Meeting
Click here for Zoom link
Meeting ID: 922 1653 6965
Passcode: 483135
Eclectic mix of IFD, with occasional teaching or review as needed.
Leaders: Patricia Williams, Eileen Shropshire, guest leaders.
We meet every third Thursday of the month. Contact for the next date, to be added to the mailing list, and/or with requests.
There is no charge to join.