Hi,

        Rosalind, Linda, Allison, 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., Tim, Brenda, Joe, Ed & Deanna.

        Dances from March 20, 2004 at the Salvation Army gym, 7-10 PM.
        (Close to the order we did them in)

        1  Tropca de la Tulcea -Romania, Dobrogea
        2  Pe Picior din Tinca -Romania, Transilvania
        3  Nu voi dado -Aroman (Romania)
        4  Cadaneasca de la Macin -Romania, Dobrogea
           Tropca de la Tulcea -Romania, Dobrogea
        5  Briul mare din Ramnicu Sarat -Romania, Muntenia
        6  Arsul de la Calarasi -Romania, Oltenia
        7  Syrto (Music, Cat Stevens' "Ruby Love")
        8  Gaida -Aroman (Romania)
        9  Kabadayi -Kirklareli region, Western Turkey
        10 S^eta -Serbia
        11 Tocul -Romania
        12 Newcastle -English  -Russ taught
        13 Oseh Shaloam -Israel
        14 Jiana -Transylvania, Romania
        15 Guhneega -Armenia
        16 Fatise Kolo -Serbia
        17 Black Nag, The -England -Russ taught
        18 Ciuleandra -Romania
        19 Dimitrija -Pirin, Bulgaria
        20 Glavinis^ko C^etvorno -Bulgaria, Trakia (2 rhythms 2/4 & 7/16-qqs)
        21 Misirlou -Greek/American
        22 Sandansko Horo -Pirin, Bulgaria
        23 C^etvorno S^opsko Horo -Bulgaria, Sopluk
        24 Bonfire -Irish -Cris taught
        25 Harmonica -Israel
        26 Ta'am Haman -Israel -Sam and Ruth taught
        27 Sukac^ko Kolo -Croatia
        28 Kritikos Syrtos -Greek
        29 Purtata din Vistea -Romania, Transilvania
        30 Pidhichtos Banas  -North Thrace
        31 Kreutz Koenig (Kings Cross) -Germany -Sam, Ruth, Russ taught
        32 Rondeau de Garein -France
        33 Bana Habonoth -Yemenite
        34 Hambo -Sweden
        35 Ma Navu -Israel
        36 Joc Batranesc din Niculetel -Dobrogea, Romania

        Corrections: Ceili -pronounced Kaylee (Celtic dance party).
        -Some- not all were in and out at different times last week:
        Connie, Cris, Marvin, Missy, Russ.

        Present:

        1  Brenda
        2  Connie
        3  Cris
        4  Don
        5  Jackie Z.
        6  Joe
        7  Lauren
        8  Larissa
        9  Linda
        10 Lita
        11 Marvin
        12 Missy
        13 Roger
        14 Rose
        15 Russ
        16 Ruth
        17 Sam

        Many announcements:

        International Folk Dance, next Saturday, March 27, 2004 at the
        Salvation Army Gym, 7 to 10pm. **** Our SIXTH anniversary ****

        Scandinavian folk dance work shop at the Sons of Norway Hall
        Friday March 26 - Registration 4:30 to 6pm    Dinner 6pm
        Folkdancing 7:30 to 10pm.
        Saturday March 27 -begins at 8:45am continuing to about 3:15 or
        3:30. Back to Hall for Dinner at 6pm. Grand March at Linderman
        School Gym at 8pm with dancing following till midnight.  Not
        clear on how much it costs.

        The 7th Contra Dance of the season is at the Sons of Norway.
        April 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.  Potluck snacks for mid-dance
        break.  Live music by "Grin and Bear it."  Calling by Bev Young
        -Missoula. The dance is put on by "Contra Dance Flathead"
        volunteers,  MORE volunteers are needed.
        Please call Christina for more information 257-7421.

        Plans are in the works for a "Spring Swing" in Bozeman, May
        22nd.  We'll leave Saturday morning, arrive in Bozeman in the
        early afternoon.  Dance. Eat dinner. Dance somemore. Stay
        overnight. Dance a little more then head home, back Sunday early
        evening.

        Also plans for a weekend "Camp and Stamp" this Summer, details are
        still being worked out. We're looking at a time when there is
        a low chance of rain and it wouldn't be to hot.  Your best guess
        on that one would be helpful. What do you think? Middle ofJuly?
        Camping at Russ's, dancing at the LaSalle School durring the day
        and the Salvation Army Gym at night.

        Armenian work shop with Tineke van Geel, Calgary,
        November 13 & 14 2004.

        Every other Friday, at the Sons of Norway, starting at 6:45, till
        about 9, will be Scandinavian dancing. FREE!  Check in the
        Entertainer for the current date.

        Learn to Clog:  New Beginning lessons start April 6th at 5:30.
        No partner needed, meet every Tuesday, upstairs Eagles Club.
        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..."

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

        Any suggestions, comments, corrections, you have are welcome!

        Till next time

        Roger