Skandia Folkdance Society offers different levels of folkdance classes plus special dances and workshops.

 

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SCANDINAVIAN BASICS:

Jan 11 to Feb 15, 2012
Feb 22 to Mar 28, 2012
7:30 pm to 9 pm

Six-week sessions speed the learning of Scandinavian basics. Skandia has traditionally offered ten- to twelve-week class sessions for its Scandinavian Basics course. While that is of great value because of the strong foundation that is built, we realize many people are very busy and find it difficult to commit to that long a session.

Our new structure will offer six-week courses that will focus on just a few important basic dances so that by the end of that session, you should be comfortable with those dances. The next six-week session will focus on a few more dances, as will the one following that. Material from previous sessions will be reviewed quickly, but the focus will always be on the new dances for the session. Dances to be taught during the two six-week sessions may include snoa, schottis, polka, waltz, and polska (such as hambo).

Between each six-week session will be a dance evening as a break from class. These evening dances will feature live music and a program that will let everyone use what they've learned, as well as take part in some of the mixers and set dances that are a significant part of Skandia's history.

Make good on your New Year’s resolution to do more dancing! Our first Skandia Basics class of 2012 begins at the Phinney Neighborhood Center on Wednesday, January 11. Frank Brown and Elaine Murakami will teach this outstanding class, with guest teaching by Pat Pi on January 11 and 25. This class will feature Scandinavian turning dances such as hambo and snoa, and will include some great mixers, as well. No experience or partner necessary; come to brush up on your basic steps, or learn something completely new!

Come join us at Phinney Neighborhood Center 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Room 2, upper building, Phinney Neighborhood Center, for six weeks of great instruction, great music, and lots of fun.

Cost:
Skandia members - $30 for the series.
Non-members - $40 for the series.
Skandia members may drop-in to individual classes for $6. Package pricing only for nonmembers.

Bring a friend and show them how much fun Scandinavian dancing can be. Smooth-soled shoes are recommended. Minimum of eight participants.

Skandia members who have attended a year of Basics classes, or have obtained instructor's permission, may attend Basics class on a single session fee basis.  Members should contact teachers beforehand, so that teachers can plan accordingly.  

The following exceptions may be made:
1. A new dancer may attend the first session of a six-week series on a trial basis, paying the appropriate fee.  This person will not be included in the minimum class count of 8 unless converted to a series participant.

2. Experienced dancers from out of the area may attend a Basics class on a per-session basis, paying the appropriate fee, with instructor's approval.

Location:
Phinney Neighborhood Center
Room 2, Blue upper building
7:30 pm to 9 pm
(See driving directions below)

BEYOND BASICS:

Jan 12 - Feb 2, 2012
Classes will start again in March
8 to 9:30 p.m

The holidays are drawing to a close and you’re looking to spend more time on the dance floor in the new year. Join the excitement at the Phinney Neighborhood Center!

Are you comfortable with basic turning dances such as hambo and schottis, but itching to learn more? Now is your chance!

Following our successful four-week session in the fall, Larry Reinert and Elaine Mathies are crossing the border to review the elegant Telegangar this winter. You can think of this as a warm-up for Springdans. We will also present Föllinge favorite Åtabaks Polska, and will review Boda Polska, as well.

Dancers should be comfortable with basic gammaldans (snoa, schottis, waltz) and at least one fast turning dance, such as hambo.


$35 for Skandia members
$40 for nonmembers
Phinney Neighborhood Ctr., Room 32 in the lower (Brick) building
6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA
(See driving directions below) & Yahoo Map

 

 

BEST RESULTS ARE OBTAINED WHEN THE STUDENT ATTENDS EVERY LESSON OF THE SERIES


Skandia membership is no longer required, but there is a lower price for Skandia members. Skandia membership also brings with it reduced admission fees to all Skandia regular events and a monthly newsletter to keep you informed of both regular and special events.

Come with or without a partner.

For additional information, please call the Skandia Folkdance Society hotline, (206) 784-7470.

Glossary of Terms for traditional Nordic dances.

 

Driving Directions for dance classes:
Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle: from 1-5 northbound or southbound, take exit 172 (N. 85th St./Aurora Ave.); drive west on N. 85th about a mile; turn south onto Greenwood and go south 1 mile; turn left at 67th (where Greenwood doglegs east and becomes Phinney).

Yahoo Map

 

Dance Workshops

Norwegian dance & music weekend
FLYER


On March 10 and 11, Skandia will be fortunate to have a visiting Norwegian musician play for our dancing enjoyment. We will also have music workshops (music of Oppland, Gudbrandsdal, and Valdres) and a dance workshop teaching Valdresspringar.


Saturday, March 10:
Dance, 8–11 p.m. $13; members, $10.


Sunday, March 11:
Music workshop, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., with a
midmorning break. $25; members, $20
Lunch break, 1–2 p.m.
Valdres dance workshop, 2–5 p.m. $25;
members, $20

Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11 At the home of Jerry Walsh & Judy Patterson 2601 NW 97th St, Seattle (206-784-8959)

 

Music Workshops and Jams

Skandia Music Jam

Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and a scone or muffin, and then have fun jamming. Be ready to recommend a tune to play with this informal group. Leslie Foley will take the lead this month.