        Hi,

        Rosalind, Linda, Allison, Dianne, Laurie, Cris, Ardyce, Larissa,
        Margaret, Marilyn, Missy, Barbara, Cissy, Connie, Russ, Don &
        Rose, Jackie Z., John & Diana, Jon, Max & Eva, Hank & Mardia,
        Sally & Alan, Sam & Ruth, Sarah, Sue, Jackie V., Christie, Susan &
        Richard, Cecelia, Ruth S., Roger, Tim, Brenda.

        Dances from December 13, 2003 at the Salvation Army gym, 7-10 PM.

        1  Purtata de Femei II (Poor-TUH deh fah-MAEE) -Romania, Transilvania -Roger taught
        2  Kendime -Turkey -Roger taught
        3  Ivanice (ee-vahn-EET-seh) -Macedonia -Russ taught
        4  Robin Ddiog (Idle Robin or Lazy Robin) -Wales -Roger taught
        5  Shibboleth Basadeh -Israel -Russ taught
        6  Biserka -Serbia -Roger taught
        7  Jiana -Transylvania, Romania -Roger taught
         All the dances 1-7 were done twice in a row,
         then here all were repeated again.
        8  Glavinisko Cetvorno -Bulgaria, Trakia (2 rhythms) -Roger taught
        9  Nevrokopsko Horo -Bulgaria
        10 Bar -Armenian community in USA
        11 Pidhichtos Banas (PEE-deek-tos BAH-nas) -North Trace
        12 Karamfil -Macedonia -Russ taught
        13 Garoon -Armenia
        14 Djurdjevka Kolo-Serbia
        15 Pentozali -Greek, Island of Crete
        16 Joc Batranesc din Niculetel -Dobrogea, Romania
        17 Natalijino Kolo -Serbia -Russ led it.
        18 Nevesto Carven Trendafil -Pirin, Bulgaria
        19 Briul de la Fagaras -Romania
        20 Pomas^ko Sirto -Bulgaria (the ^ makes the s sound like shh)
        21 Trugnala Rumjana -Bulgaria

        Present:

        1  Darla <1st time folk dancing
        2  Dianne
        3  Jackie
        4  Larissa
        5  Marvin
        6  Roger
        7  Russ
        8  Sally <Contra dances but 1st time folk dancing

         Announcements:

        International Folk Dance, next Saturday, December 20, 2003 at the
        Salvation Army Gym, 7 to 10pm.

        Every other Monday, at the Sons of Norway, starting at 6:45, till
        about 9, will be Scandinavian dancing. FREE!

        Learn to Clog: No partner needed, meet every Tuesday, upstairs
        Eagles Club. Beginning lessons start at 5:30.
        Contact Carla for more information 752-7919.

        Learn to do Western Line dance, meet every Thursday at the Sons of
        Norway, 6:30pm, $3.00.

        Tim asked to put in:
        "Do you think your readers would be interested to know of the free
        dance lessons every Wednesday, 7:30pm at the Blue Moon on HWY 2
        West of Columbia Falls? They are taught by Melanie and Alex of
        Dance Montana. Each week a different step is taught. Varies between
        two step, west coast swing, east coast swing, waltz, nightclub, even
        cha cha..."

        The 4nd Contra Dance of the season is at the Sons of Norway.
        January 9, 2004.  The 2nd Friday of each month.
        The Sons of Norway's address is 347 1st Ave E.
        (corner of 1st Ave. E and 4th St. E.) Kalispell, the NE corner,
        across the street from the fire department.  The dance is from 8:00
        to 11pm, with the beginners' workshop starting at 7:30pm.
        The cost is $6 each for adults, $3 each for teenagers (13-18),
        and kids 12 and under are free.  The dance is put on by Contra
        Dance Flathead, and two numbers to call for more information are:
        862-7098  and  857-2026.

        Wintergreen Contra Dance 2004 @ Bozeman, MT. Jan. 30-Feb. 1.
        See: www.geocities.com/bfsdancing

        Steam and Stomp 2004, will be Saturday noon to Sunday afternoon.
        Boulder, Montana. February 28 & 29.
        Boulder Hot Springs.  Ph # 406-225-4339.

        For other dance information from Bozeman and Butte check out our web
        site: http://www.montanafolkdance.org .

        Any suggestions or comments you have are welcome!                             

        Till next time

        Roger