SKANDIA SPECIAL EVENTS
February’s Vinterdansen offers a trio of events
February 3-5, Skandia gives you three great reasons to get out of the house and lighten your mood: a Friday night dance, Saturday dance workshop, and Sunday music workshop.
Friday night, Vinterdansen, a gala evening of dancing, starts at 8 p.m. (no teaching before the dance). Enjoy the festive decorations, tasty food to fuel you for dancing, and toe-tapping music.
Two musical groups will shine that evening. Dance to the dulcet tunes of the Metro Gnomes (Trella Hastings, Deb Kosche, Greta Steed, Laurel Stone, Dave Mullens, Frank Brown, and Donna Luce). Next, Weatherproof takes the stage, when Bill Boyd, Bob Hamilton, Gina Boyd, Mary Nelson, and Leslie Foley fire up their instruments. These groups promise a fine mix of tunes for dancers of all skill levels. Admission: Skandia members, $10; non-members, $13.
On Saturday, February 4, dance teachers Bev and Milt Anderson will teach a day-long slängpolska workshop from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The talented Peter Michaelsen will join Bev and Milt to provide the day’s live music. We’ll fix lunch for you midday (it’s included in the registration fee).
Slängpolska is one of Sweden’s oldest, most graceful dances, and gorgeous tunes fitting this dance abound. The most popular dance in Sweden from 1700 to the mid 1800’s, this polska had many different variations and went by a variety of names (but the most common was “slängpolska”).
Slängpolska includes round dancing, done on the spot, and promenading. The flow of this dance is beautiful, and the music mesmerizing. Several easy-to-learn figures quickly lend variety to your dance. Bev and Milt know some nifty embellishments, and will share them with you at the workshop. Admission: Skandia members, $35, non-members, $40.
On Sunday, February 5, it’s your turn, musicians! Peter Michaelsen will teach a morning slängpolska music workshop to enhance your repertoire. The workshop will be held at 7728 – 21st Avenue N.W., from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Workshop fee: $15.
If you need local housing so you can participate in the weekend’s events, please call Judy at 206-784-8959, or e-mail info@skandia.folkdance.org.
We’ve had fun planning Vinterdansen activities, but the greatest enjoyment is greeting you in person. Won’t you join us in February?
Tom Berglund, Bonnie Cook, and Judy Patterson
Apply by February 15 for the 2012 Springdans scholarship
The Springdans committee is pleased to announce a
scholarship for 2012 Springdans Northwest. The scholarship covers full tuition (includes room and board), video recording, and Friday dinner.
Applicants must be current Skandia members living in Western Washington. Scholarship is based on financial need, so it offers a great opportunity to those who are thinking about Springdans but don’t feel they can afford it. Prior recipients are welcome to apply.
The donor has requested to remain anonymous. In order to maintain the confidentiality of all parties, applicants should not discuss their application or their intent to apply with anyone outside the Springdans committee.
Those interested should send a short note with reasons they should be considered for the scholarship. This submission must be received by February 15, 2012. Send it via email to springdans2012@svikt.com or by surface mail to
Springdans Scholarship c/o Ploeger-Meyers, 7016 17th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117-5550.
Note: Scholarship applicants should also submit a registration form for Springdans, since admission is based on postmark of registration form.
To our benefactor, thank you!
—Kathi Ploeger, Don Meyers,
Jerry Walsh, Judy Patterson, Bart Brashers
Springdans Northwest Committee