2010 Introductory Classes
Through a partnership with Lincoln Land Community College Community Learning, SIFD is offering a series of introductory classes designed to teach basic folk dance skills from around the world. Students will learn dance steps, technique, international dance vocabulary and will gain a greater understanding of world cultures. Click here for the course syllabus.
When – 2nd and 3rd Monday of each month, 7-8 pm (except where noted)
Where – Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 South 6th St. in Springfield, IL
Who – Anyone in high school or older. Partners not required.
Cost – $18 for 1 month (2 classes), $48 for 3 months (6 classes), $168 for 12 months (24 classes)
Please wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes (leather soles preferred).
To register contact LLCC Registration Services at 217-786-2292 after December 18. For more information, please contact us at sifolkdancers@gmail.com.
2010 Class Schedule
JAN 11, 18 – Switzerland, Austria and Czech Republic
polka
FEB 8, 15 – Italy and France
waltz, open and closed
MAR 8, 15 – Scotland and Ireland
balance and reel step
APR 12, 19 – Serbia, Albania and Greece
two-step and grapevine
MAY 10, 17 – Mexico and South America
push step and zapateado
JUN 14, 21 – Scandinavia
schottish and hambo
JUL 12, 19 – Poland
mazur and przytup
AUG 23 (7-9 pm) – Israel
tcherkessia and yemenite
SEP 20 (7-9 pm) – Germany
mazurka and pivot
OCT 11, 18 – Russia, Ukraine and Hungary
pas-de-basque and bokazi
NOV 8, 15 – English and mid-1900s America
buzz step and contra turns
DEC 13, 20 – Romania and Bulgaria
step-click and basket hold