Howdy Dancers,
Kalispell International Folk Dancing resumes this Saturday, Jan. 14,
from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Salvation Army gym, 110 Bountiful Drive.
Come celebrate the MLK weekend and dance like it's gonna snow next week.
The annual Wintergreen Contra Dance Weekend will be held Jan. 27-29 at
The Emerson in Bozeman. Thanks to Cecelia for that reminder. For the
schedule and registration info, here's the link:
Wintergreen Contra Dance Weekend
The annual Steam & Stomp folk gathering at Boulder Hot Springs is
Feb. 18 & 19. For those who missed it, see the end of this dance report.
For more information on international dancing and links to upcoming
events, free music and other information, visit the Kalispell
International Folk Dancers web site, where you can also find playlists
from past dances and links to music for many of the dances that we do:
http://montanafolkdance.org/flathead/
DANCES 01-07-12
Seta Serbia
Slow Singing Pravo Bulgaria
Setjna Walking Serbia
Trugnala Rumjana Bulgaria
Kendime Turkey
Srbijanka Serbia
Siriul Romania
Zemer Atik Israel
Djado mitjovata Bulgaria
Chilili Bolivia
Ma Navu Israel
Jove Malaj Mome Bulgaria
Zimushka Russia
Ya da kalinushku lomala Russia
Tankosava Serbia
Dedo mili dedo Macedonia
Maître De La Maison France
Dospatsko Horo Bulgaria
Bavno Oro Macedonia
Alunelul de la Urzica Romania
DANCERS 01-07-12
1. Jon
2. Jackie
3. Connie
4. Rose
5. Don
6. Maunda
7. Don S.
Happy dancing,
Don
The annual International Folkdance at Boulder Hot Springs, the Steam and Stomp,
is a folkdancing tradition that started twenty-nine years ago. It is an opportunity
to dance, soak in the hot springs, and visit with folk dancers from across Montana.
Dances will be taught by local teachers during the days and Saturday night will
feature our folk dance party. Our teaching program and party will include easy to
intermediate dances so don't hesitate to come even if you have not been folk
dancing recently or at all.
Schedule:
Saturday February 18: 12 to 1 p.m. - Registration
1 to 5 p.m. - Dance workshop
5 to 7:30 p.m. - Soaking and dinner
7:30 to ? - Dance party,
with costume if you wish.
Sunday February 19: 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Dance workshop and review
1 to 2 p.m. - Lunch
2 to 3 p.m. - Dance workshop and review
There is no cost for this event other than lodging and meals or a day use fee
for the Hot Springs. Register directly with the hotel for meals and rooms (406-225-4339).
On Saturday we will have an informal music session starting at 9:30 in the
morning as we have in the past. Bring instruments and dance music, if you have them.
For those staying Friday night at the Hot Springs, a buffet breakfast will be available
for an additional charge of $12.00. You will need to make your own arrangements for
Saturday lunch.
Accommodations: Boulder Hot Springs can accommodate about 50 people with one to
three people per room. Many rooms have private baths; others share a bathroom with
a shower/tub at the end of the hall. Single rooms are $60 plus tax; double rooms
per night with guaranteed full or half bath.
Meals: Boulder Hot Springs will serve dinner, breakfast and lunch for us.
In addition, they will provide drinks and fruit snacks during the dancing.
All three meals cost $42 per adult; dinner only costs $16. Meals are half
price for children under 12.
What to Bring: Shoes for indoor use and bathing suit (for outdoor pool).
No cooking, smoking, fire of any kind, firearms, alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed.
Registration: Please try to register with Boulder Hot Springs by February
11th so they can plan meals. Room and meal costs cannot be refunded after
this date if you cancel. If you plan to spend the day only, there is a day
use fee of $15.00 and you do not need to preregister except for meals,
if you want them. If you are spending the night, use of the facility is
included in the room price. Meal, day use, and room costs for children
under 12 are half price. There is no charge for children under five.
Please let Boulder Hot Springs know if you are sharing a room with someone
who is not registering with you, or if you wish to share a room and need a
roommate.