41. TEACHING FOLK DANCE: PURPOSES INFORMING METHOD Since the children are too young to choose to learn folk dancing, we must rightfully consider their teachers and parents as the customer. http://www.filetron.com/grkmanual/iofa93.html

Return to Home Page The following paper was first published in I didaskalia tou horou (Teaching Dance), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Dance Research, Portaria, 7-11 July, 1993 , International Organization of Folk Arts, Athens, 1993 TEACHING FOLK DANCE: PURPOSES INFORMING METHOD Charles Kyriacou Member, Board of Trustees Greek Orthodox Youth Folk Dance Festival(FDF) Diocese of San Francisco(USA) ABSTRACT: Let us first admit from the start that many people do not consider "folk dance" as a serious or even worthwhile endeavor. There are elements in modern society that consider folk dance "primitive" having been created by and for the "peasants" and not worthy of the allocation of scarce resources. Some of the reasons are that folk dance did not originate in the theatre and its purpose was not to entertain an audience but rather to serve a set of functions within a rural society of the past. Many modern urbanites seem to believe that the fact it served a rural society exempts folk dances from being able to serve them in any meaningful manner. In addition, and this is something folk dance teachers have some control over, the quality of a majority of folk dance performances compared to other theatrical dance presentations is considered by many today as substandard. In her article, "The Practice of and the Responsibility for Retention of Culture," Dr. Mary Coros observes:

42. Dick Oakes' International Folk Dance Resources Some of the most rewarding times of our lives have been through our hobby of international folk dancing. Here we d like to give http://www.phantomranch.net/folkdanc/folkdanc.htm

Dick Oakes' International Folk Dance Resources Previous Page Interests Home Page S ome of the most rewarding times of our lives have been through our hobby of international folk dancing. Here we'd like to give just a little back to the hobby. Dick Oakes Abbreviations Articles Costumes Dick Oakes' Dance Notes ... THE I REUNION 2004 VIDEO INFO!

43. The Gower Society Web Site. All About The Lordship Of Gower The Gower Society was formed in 1948 to protect the environment of the old Lordship of Gower and especially the AONB. We provide members and others with talks, folk dancing and the chance to walk through splendid scenery in good company. http://www.gowersociety.welshnet.co.uk/

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44. Dick Oakes' Folk Dance Notes HERE. Previous Page folk dancing/Teaching Interests Home Page. German). FIND, Previous Page folk dancing/Teaching Interests Home Page. http://www.phantomranch.net/folkdanc/folknote.htm

Dick Oakes' Folk Dance Descriptions This page created WITH special characters ( diacritical marks To view WITHOUT special characters, please click HERE Previous Page Folk Dancing/Teaching Interests ... Home Page Special Characters Test You may have to select your browser's compatible character set encoding, for example, Central European, or Baltic, to view some of the special letters in these dance notes. Finder A B C D ... Z I enjoyed teaching these dances at camps, seminars, and workshops, and I hope you enjoy having these descriptions for them Be sure to check out the page of Abbreviations , which includes Arm Positions and Special Characters used in the descriptions. If you have any questions or corrections, please let me know. Dick Oakes , may be downloaded from this site for personal use but may not be compiled into booklets for sale. Happy dancing! 16-Count Tsamikos (Greek) A Abbreviations (Also, Arm Positions and Special Characters used in these dance notes.) (Czechoslovakian) Ais Giorgis (Greek) Alunelul ca la Sadova (Romanian) Alunelul de la Cerna (Romanian) (Romanian) Appalachian Big Circle Clog (American) Apat-Apat (Philippine) B (Swedish) Balta (Romanian) (Romanian) Bashana Haba'a (Israeli) Bat Tsurim (Israeli) Batuta (Bulgarian) Bavno Oro (Macedonia) Bela Rada (Serbian) Bird Dance (Swiss) Biserka-Bojerka (Serbian) (Croatian) (Romanian) (Romanian) (Romanian) (Romanian) (Romanian) C (Romanian) (Serbian) (Serbian) (Macedonian) (Czechoslovakian) Chicken Dance (Swiss) Chindia (Romanian) Ciganski Orijent (Serbian) Cimpoi (Romanian) (Romanian) Cioful de la Vatra Dornei (Romanian)

45. Ontario Folkdance Association Nonprofit organization of individuals interested in promoting folk dancing and the folk arts in Ontario. http://www.web.net/~ofda

!!!JOIN THE CIRCLE!!! Be on our Mailing List Where to dance in Toronto Links The Ontario Folk Dance Association is an organization of individuals interested in promoting folk dancing and the folk arts in Ontario. The association is a non-profit organization. Seven times a year it publishes "FOLK DANCER The magazine of world dance and culture". The magazine contains an excellent calendar of folk-related events both local and international, and articles of general related interest. Also in the Folkdancer, you will find a cartoon (Faux Pas), an ethnic recipe (Saucy Talk), and folk community news (From the Grapevine). OFDA membership yearly costs: for a single membership for a family (2 adults + all children under 18) 20 US$ outside of Canada (one rate only) As well as the magazine, members enjoy reduced rates at local OFDA dance events. Contact Membership issues Adam Kossowski adamk@sympatico.ca 672 Ardleigh Cres., Burlington ON L7L 4K8 Events, Folk Dancer " magazine Kevin Budd kbudd@ica.net Dancing in and around Toronto is available every night of the week, and in Hamilton on Friday nights. In London, Friday, as well, in Ottawa Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and in Peterborough on Monday. Here are a couple of great groups where you can dance in Toronto! All are welcome! (No partner needed)

46. Square Dance In Washington Folk Dance Federation is incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington as a nonprofit organization to promote Square and folk dancing in Washington http://www.squaredance-wa.org/

Welcome to the Square Dance - Washington State Dance On April 17, 1979, the square dance became the official Washington state dance. When the pioneers came west, they brought with them a dance called the quadrille, which means square in French. The pioneers liked the simpler term and so the square dance was born. The dance is known for its series of figures and footwork. Dancers are directed by a caller. It is easy to learn, a good form of exercise and fun. webmaster@squaredance-wa.org Thank you for visiting, we hope you will come back often as our site is updated monthly. Join the Ring A member of Square and Round Dance Associations Webring Visit Other Member Sites Next Previous Random List Next 5 ... Follow the Ring

47. Canadian Slovenian Cultural Society - Home Nonprofit organization based in Winnipeg. Promotes and preserves the country's heritage with activities such as folk dancing and language classes. Lists calendar, events, church, radio, meetings and contact details. http://www.canadianslovenian.mb.ca/

Welcome to the home of the Canadian Slovenian Cultural Society About The CSCS The Canadian Slovenian Cultural Society is a non-profit organization based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. For over 50 years, our purpose is to promote and preserve the Slovenian culture across the province of Manitoba. Through the sponsorship of activities such as folk dancing, language classes and regular exchanges with organizations in Slovenia and around the world, we hope to achieve that purpose. We hope you enjoy your visit at the CSCS site and we would be grateful for any comments you may have! About Our Web Site Events Church - This section contains information on Our Lady of Lourdes Slovenian Roman Catholic Church in Winnipeg. In 2003, the parish celebrated 40 years of serving the Slovenian community! Culture Executive - Get to meet the hardworking volunteers who help keep our community strong. Links are available to email any member of the new 2004-2005 executive. Folklorama Links - An ever changing collection of web sites related to Slovenia and Slovenians around the world.

48. "Belly Dance, Flamenco & Greek Dancing By Niki" Middle Eastern Belly Dancing/Gypsy/Classical Flamenco/Greek folk dancing by 'Niki'. http://www.geocities.com/nikista1/

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49. Miami Valley Folk Dancers, International Folk Dance, Dayton, Ohio International folk dancing for fun, exercise, and cultural enlightenment. Includes schedule and history. http://www.geocities.com/mvfolkdancers/

The Miami Valley Folk Dancers website has moved. Our new home is: http://www.DaytonFolkDance.com/mvfd You will be redirected to the new site in seconds. If you are not automatically redirected please click on the link above. Dayton, Ohio MVFD Home Page Folk Dance Instructors: Coming through our area? We dance on Thursday evenings and 2nd Sunday afternoons. We are looking for 2 - 3 hour workshops. Call Carolyn Stovall at 937-427-2120 to set up an event!

50. Georgian Folk Dances Georgian Folk Dances. It is because I had dedicated half of my life to Georgian folk dancing. For me, dancing was not just another extracurricular activity. http://members.tripod.com/~ninog/dances.htm

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Georgian Folk Dances "All the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill the history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill at dancing" said Moliere once. Havelock Ellis remarked that "Dancing is the loftiest, most moving, the most beautiful of the arts, because it is no mere translation or abstraction from life: IT IS LIFE ITSELF!" Still others believe that "Any problem in the world can be solved by dancing." This may sound a little overbearing, but I am certain that dancing brings happiness and peace to the soul for at least the longevity of the performance. Why? Because, it is "the only art form where the artist is also the medium of expression." You may wonder why do I make such strong statements about dancing. It is because I had dedicated half of my life to Georgian Folk dancing. For me, dancing was not just another extracurricular activity. It was my life. I strongly believed that I was born to dance. Unfortunately, life took me away from a dancing career. However, the love of dancing, especially Georgian Folk Dancing, still remains in my heart. Now, without much more ado, I would like to introduce to you the art of Georgian Folk dancing. These breathtaking and absolutely awesome dances represent a live history book expressing the centuries of Georgian art, culture, and tradition. Georgian Folk dances are not very famous around the world, but their magnificence and the beauty cannot be forgotten by anyone who sees it. Many times have Georgian dance groups, whether professional or amateur, mesmerized the world with the beauty. The beautiful costumes blend history and art in one single harmony. This, coupled with at times rough and technical movements, leaves the audience in total awe. Georgian Folk dances give immense pleasure to not only the audience, but to the dancers also. As a former dancer, I can say that every time I danced, I felt as free as a bird. At those moments, I knew that dancing could save the world.

51. Seattle Folk Dancing: English Country Events for dancers and musicians. Also hosts a calendar of events on the US West Coast, with an introduction to the dances, and lists of musicians and leaders. http://seattledance.org/english/

Seattle Folk Dancing English Map English Country Dances Unless otherwise noted, all dances are at the University Friends Center , 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle WA. For the enjoyment of all, please refrain from wearing scented products at the Friday dances and Tuesday workshops. Admission is $6 through December, and $7 starting in January. 3rd Friday, Limeyland Band May 28-31, Northwest Folklife. English Country dancing and performance Friday, May 28, 5:40-6:10 pm: Nonesuch English Country Dancers, Snoqualmie Room. Sunday, May 30: 1-2:20 pm, Workshop and Dance called by Mike Richardson with music by Marian Rose, Susan Larkin and Andrea Cooper. Fisher Pavilion (Roadhouse). 6-6:50: Lively English dance, called by Rachel Bearon with music by Just A Few (Anthony Bearon, Dave Bartley, Liz Dreisbach, Kimberly McKittrick, Ginny Snow). Fisher Pavilion (Roadhouse) Monday, May 31: 11-11:50 am: called by Nan Evans with music by Rainshadow. Fisher Pavilion (Roadhouse) Monday, May 31: 2:30-3:20: called by Laura Me' Smith with music by the Tricky Brits. Fisher Pavilion (Roadhouse) June 4, Elinor Preston (Portland) calling. Deb Kirkland, Dave Bartley and Julie King, music.

52. Silver Birch Grimsbybased folk dancing band, concentrating on ceilidh work with some singing gigs. History, member profiles, audio samples and contact details. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/david.woods3/

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53. SIFD Welcome Page Welcome to the website of the Society for International folk dancing. You will shortly be redirected to our home page. If this does not happen Click here. http://www.sifd.org/

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54. Madison Folkdance Unlimited folk dancing. Madison, WI Milwaukee Folk Dance Community Web Site viewed more from a Contra perspective Syrena Polish Dancers of Milwaukee. http://plantpath.wisc.edu/~tdd/mfdu.htm

Madison Folkdance Unlimited Enjoy the finest in Peasant diversions Folk Dancing Madison, WI Join us for favorites from Eastern Europe as well as Turkey and other parts of the world. teaching: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. request party: 8:30 - 11:00 Beginners welcome! in good weather: Library Mall, between Memorial Library and the fountain in bad weather: the basement of the Methodist Center at 1127 University Ave. It's free! Try it! Generations of Bulgarian goatherds can't be wrong. For more information: Michael Generated by Tom Dettinger June 2, 2004 Events of Interest to Folk Dancers Sun. June 6, Party in the Park . Picnic for folkdancers. Brittingham park grilling at 4, activities and dancing following June 17 - August 29, Chicago SummerDance . All kinds of dance to live music happening in Grant park. Check this link if you are going to Chicago June 18-20, Polish Fest . Milwaukee summerfest grounds July 1-4, Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Folklore Village July 8-11, Door county Folk Festival Other Sites of Interest: Narodno!

55. Berkeley Folk Dancers International folk dancing encompasses almost all existing dance steps and patterns. Brought to you by BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA USA INTERNATIONAL folk dancing. http://www.berkeleyfolkdancers.org/

Welcome to Folk Dance World The wonderful world of international folk dance: Balkan, Scottish, Scandinavian, English, Polish and many other countries. Square dance, contra dance, ballroom dance, line dances, set dances, partner dances. International folk dancing encompasses almost all existing dance steps and patterns. Brought to you by: Berkeley Folk Dancers BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA USA INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING WHAT'S NEW? Where do we dance? Membership Information Upcoming Dance Events ... Links Please send comments related to this site to E Malmstrom, Webmaster March 5, 2004 What is Berkeley Folk Dancers? Berkeley Folk Dancers (BFD) has been active in Berkeley for over sixty years! It is a group of more than 200 people of all ages who enjoy doing a great variety of folk dances. All kinds of people belong to BFD, from teenagers through retired people. Couples and singles are equally welcome. Lessons on four levels are held weekly; parties and special events are scheduled throughout the year. What kinds of dances are taught? BFD has an international repertoire of over 200 dances from many countries. Dances are drawn from the Balkans, Israel, Scandinavia, British Isles, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, the USA and other places. Dances include couple, set, circle, line, and square dances. They range from simple to complex, and can be choreographed or freestyle, fast or slow, partner or non-partner. New dances are introduced every year, so members experience ongoing learning challenges as well as the pleasure of doing familiar dances.

56. Israelisches Tanzhaus E.V. - Main Menu Translate this page Israelisches Tanzhaus eV Promoting Israeli folk dancing in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. http://www.israeltanz.de/

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57. Turkish Folk Dance By Tayyar Akdeniz Turkish folk dancing performed and taught by Tayyar Akdeniz. Specializing in horon, halay, kasikli, zeybek, gypsy and sufi. http://www.tayyarakdenizdance.com/

This site is hosted by Netfirms Web Hosting in Turkey (for more information visit http://www.folktours.com Dances Our great leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk has explained through one of his maxims that "The basic principle of the Republic of Turkey is culture". We believe that folk culture is a cornerstone for our natural cohesion and unity. An overall development on various fields of economic and social life can only be achieve through education and culture. Cultural values that reflect our national pride and aesthetic values are very important. We can as a stable society find our spiritual, physical and aesthetic needs from the values of Turkish folk culture. The unusual wealth and variety of Turkish folk music and dance attracts the attention of people from all over the world. Many of the melodies and movements have very ancient origins stemming from the many different aspects of Turkish culture that form the background of modern Turkey. Every district has its own local tunes, songs and dances. There is some special song or dance for every event of rural life. A birth or a wedding, the death of a loved one, sowing the field and harvesting the crops or leading the flocks to water. Some of the songs and dances have to do with a particular craft or work, some have fertility or good luck as a theme, while others express the timeless feelings of a man, joy and sadness, the longing of an exile for his home and homeland, love and affection for the beloved.

58. Tapestry Folkdance Center Tapestry regularly offers Swing dance classes and workshops, International folk dancing, New England Contra dancing, Family Folk Dance, and English Country http://www.tapestryfolkdance.org/

Welcome to Tapestry! Since 1983, Tapestry Folkdance Center has provided opportunities to participate in the joys of dance and music from around the world in a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment. Tapestry regularly offers Swing dance classes and workshops, International folk dancing, New England Contra dancing, Family Folk Dance, and English Country dancing. In addition, we also offer other dance forms on a less frequent basis, including monthly Scandinavian dances and a First Saturday Swing Dance with live music. Dancers with all levels of experience are welcome! Teaching is offered at the beginning of most dances. Tapestry rents rehearsal space to music and dance groups Tapestry Forum Tapestry's donation wish list. 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Where's that?) tel: 612-722-2914; Fax and email Click to subscribe to tapestryupdate Tapestry's activities are made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board , through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Home June 2004 About the Dances Special Events Print schedule ... About Tapestry

59. Aalimdanceco.com Based in St. Louis, Missouri. Performances classes in authentic Middle Eastern folk dancing and belly dancing. http://www.aalimdanceco.com

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60. Israeli Folk Dancing Resource Guide and index featuring Books, Music, Session Listings and resources for beginning and experienced Israeli folk dancers. http://www.edancing.com/

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