National Dance Week 2014

Just a reminder that we are in the midst of National Dance Week,  April 25- May 4, 2014!  Have you planned any special events?  It's not too late!

Also, check out the Blog Alien Diaries.  It is another great blog about folk dancing.  Below is a link to some information on the accordian player Boris Karlov, you'll find some great information here!

http://katleyplanetbg.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-legacy-of-boris-karlov-bulgarian.html

Share the Joy!
Dance with a child!
Another Day, Another Dance,
Happy Dancing

Valle Hajde Merre Furken, Chaj Zibade

Last Wednesday two Albanian dances were taught.
Lindy taught Valle Hajde Merre Furken.  Below are the dance notes and a video.

http://www.folkdancesac.org/dances/Valle%20Hajde%20Merre%20Furken.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx3l8DtEb0U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGmXZc1XzI4

Vallja Haide Merre Furken is an alternate spelling for the dance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTH6lM7_87Y

Bill taught Chaj Zibade. Some abreviated notes are below along with a short bio of Steve Kotansky.
http://www.folkdancecamp.org/old_syllabus/FDC1999.pdf
If anyone finds a link to a video of the dance, please let me know.

National Dance Week 2014 is April 25 - May 4! Start to plan your activities now!

Another Day, Another Dance,
Share the Fun, dance with a child!