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 April 3, 2004 at the Salvation Army gym, 7-10 PM.
        (close to the order we did them in)

        1  C^etvorka -Macedonia
        2  Dansul Fetelor De La Crihalma -Romania -learning it
        3  Ta'am Haman -Israel
        4  Pajdusko -Bulgaria -Roger taught (from Pece Atanasovski Vid)
        5  Schioapa (skoh-WAH-pah) -Romania
        6  Picking Up Sticks -English -Russ taught
        7  Vodarki Oro -Macedonia -Roger taught
        8  Pomas^ko Sirto -Bulgaria
        9  Arap -Macedonia
        10 Godecki C^ac^ak -Serbia
        11 Novo Zagorsko -Bulgaria -(16 count intro)
        12 More Pile, Slavei Pile -Bulgaria, Pirin  (lesnoto)
        13 Trite Puti (AMAN 3) -Bulgaria -Roger taught and Russ taught
        14 Petronella -Scotland -Russ taught
        15 Petrunino (Peh-TROO-nee-noh Ho-ROH) -Bulgaria, S^opluk
        16 Fatise Kolo -Serbia
        17 Dundai -Jewish American
        18 Birchot Havdalah -Israel
           Godecki C^ac^ak -Serbia
        19 Tocul -Romania
        20 Arsul de la Calarasi (EHRSH-ool deh luh keh-leh-RUSH) -Romania
        21 Memede -Macedonia
        22 Cherevichky -Russia -Cris taught
        23 Parisipar -Norway -Russ taught
           Dansul Fetelor De La Crihalma -learning process
        24 Newcastle -English  -Russ reviewed
        25 Jiana -Transylvania, Romania
        26 Koster C'Hoad (the C'Hoad sounds like "wad") -France/Brittany
        27 Mi Go Zatvorille -Bozmanian

        Correction #23 Parisipar was Parisian Waltz

        Present:

        1  Brenda
        2  Cris
        3  Jackie Z.
        4  Larissa
        5  Linda
        6  Lita
        7  Marvin
        8  Missy
        9  Roger
        10 Russ
        and late arrival "famous" Christina -organizer of all the
        Contra dances.  Thank you Christina for all the work you do!

      Announcements:

      Monday*   Scandinavian folk dancing. 7pm at the  Sons of Norway.
         
      Tuesday*  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.

      Wednesday*  Free dance lessons, 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,
         cha cha.

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

      Friday*  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.

      Saturday*  International Folk Dance, April 10, 2004  at the
        Salvation Army Gym, 7 to 10pm.

        The  "Spring Swing International Folk Dance" 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.
        Camping at Russ's, dancing at the LaSalle School durring the day
        and the Salvation Army Gym at night.  It won't be July 17-18.

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

        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