Incalcita, Hora din Campie

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We had an afternoon of intermediate dancing this past Sunday.

Bill taught Incalcita, which means confusing or unclear, a dance from Bessarabia, The Republic of Moldova. Below is a link to the dance notes and a video.  We do it the same way they do it on the video.

http://www.folkdancecamp.org/08syllabus/I--Incalcita%20%282008SFDC%29.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-JoH0xBnb4

Lindy taught Hora din Campie from Romania.  Below are notes from the Evansville group.

http://evansvillefolkdancers.com/resources/Notes/H/Hora%20din%20Campie%20DN.pdf

We do the dance the same as the following video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrh6Onq-ggo

Definitely, if you want a workout Incalcita is the dance for you. Follow it with Hora din Campie for a nice cool down!

Share the Joy, dance with a child!

Another Day, Another Dance,

Happy Dancing!

A New Year and A New Home!

The New Year finds this blog moving to a new site.  To find future posts, new material, and give your input, please visit us at birdresearch.wordpress.com

I hope to hear from you soon.
Share the Joy, dance with a child!
Another Day, Another Dance!
Happy Dancing!

5 Years and Going Strong!

It is hard to believe that we are going into our sixth year of the blog! It is even longer that I have been recording the weekly teaching of dances in our group!  Many have come and gone but the core group continues to spread the Joy!  Thank you!

I want to thank all of you that have shared your stories, music, dancing, and encouragement!

We are producing our third season of the program "Another Day, Another Dance!" for Charlottesville Public Access Television  http://cpatv.org/  and I can't wait to hear more stories of the impact of Folk Dancing on your life.

There are more groups publishing the dances that they do which is very informative.  It is always fun to see if other groups are doing the dances that we do and if they do them the same way that we do.

Thank you, All!
Keep dancing!
Share the Joy! Dance with as many children as you can!

Another Day, Another Dance!
Happy Dancing!

Bulgarika and TV Show

Just got home from dancing with the Bulgarian group named Bulgarika. The Bulgarian community of Richmond, VA sponsored the event.  It was a great event!

A few of you are interested in the TV program that we produce.  Another Day, Another Dance can be viewed on line at
http://cpatv.org/   1:00 PM Saturdays, 2:30 PM Tuesdays, 5:00 PM Wednesdays.

Click the little TV in the upper Right Corner of the computer screen at the above times and you can view the program.  The same program runs all month.

It was great seeing and dancing with everyone!

Another Day, Another Dance,
Happy Dancing!

Mary Baldwin College Students

Last week it was great to have Irene Sarnelle and her students from Mary Baldwin College visit.  We always look forward to them dancing with us.  The young ladies brought their enthusiasm, energy, and knowledge of dance to brighten the evening.  They easily picked up the dances we taught. Every student danced almost every dance.

Also a credit to Irene's teaching,  she was taking her students to visit a local second grade class to teach them some dances.  Just as I say, "Share the joy, dance with a child!!"

Tom Masterson from Boulder, CO visited and taught a few dances.
Levan Polkka - performed here by a Finish Group which reintroduced it
http://www.wimp.com/ievanpolkka/
but made a hit by Japanese Anime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57mkfFdvRE
Some one demonstrating the whole dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-gfYKksOGw
For the "Rest of the Story" see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ievan_Poalkka

Tom also taught Ana Visa, for which I couldn't find information. I did video Tom teaching the dance.

He also introduced Goralski from Poland.  Below are some notes on the dance.
http://www.usc.edu/dept/polish_music/dance/goralski.html

Just Remember, "Another Day, Another Dance!"
Share the Joy, dance with a child!
Happy Dancing!

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!