The last Scandi Dance of the season will take place on Saturday 23 June (see my last post for full details), and I'm pleased to say that some of the most exciting young musicians of the UK scene are expected. Don't miss it!
The evening dance workshop will will focus on general tips and techniques for dancing "turning" polska, like those from Boda and Bingsjö. Often seen as the definitive Scandi dance, turning polskas are danced a lot in the centre and north of Sweden. The workshop will run from 8:20 for just over an hour, and will be led by me, Michael Cade-Stewart.
In order to help everyone get straight on the dance-floor, I will teach a simple generic step for the turn, but I'll also introduce the style of dancing polska from Rättvik, in Dalarna. This lovely version has steps which are similar to "normal" Bingsjö polska, but different in important ways. A useful step to have in your repertoire (not least for dancing to Rättvikpolska tunes!)
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Monday, 30 April 2012
Scandi Social Dance - Saturday 23 June 2012 - with dance and tune workshops
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| A Swedish vals at the April Scandi Dance |
Fantastic evening of Scandinavian music and dance coming up! Dance, play, or soak up the wonderful atmosphere.
Beautiful live music on nyckelharpa, fiddle, accordion, concertina and more.
Function room of the Northwick Arms Pub, High Street, Ketton, Near Stamford, PE9 3TA.
AFTERNOON DANCE WORKSHOP: in Swedish Hambo, led by the wonderful J²ohn Stewart. A great dance that looks and feels awesome! Suitable for dancers of all abilities, no partner needed. Please email ketton.scandi@gmail.com to book a place soon! 3:15--5:30. £5 / £3 conc.
EVENING SOCIAL DANCE: to live music. Starting with a FREE Tune Workshop from 7:30pm, from the talented Rowan Rheingans (of Lady Maisery, Fidola). Followed by introductory dance workshops at 8:20, and then a social dance into the night: vals, polska, polka, shottis, slängpolska, pols, and many more. No experience or partner necessary. Suggested donation: £5 / £3 (core musicians free).
Why not go for a meal at the pub before the evening dance? Great food cooked on the premises, and lovely wines. Good walks round the village, too.
Email: ketton.scandi@gmail.com.
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Scandi Social Dance - April 14 2012 - dance and tune workshops
Fantastic evening of Scandinavian music and dance coming up! Dance, play, or soak up the wonderful atmosphere.
Beautiful live music on nyckelharpa, fiddle, accordion, concertina and more.
Function room of the Northwick Arms Pub, High Street, Ketton, Near Stamford, PE9 3TA.
AFTERNOON DANCE WORKSHOP: in gorgeous Swedish Boda polska, led by Pat Lindop and Michael Cade-Stewart. Arguably the best of these kind of dances, it has a wonderful flowing feel. Small class, no partner needed. This will be held at a different location in Ketton -- with limited numbers -- so email ketton.scandi@gmail.com to book a place soon! 2:15--4:30. £5 / £3 conc.
EVENING SOCIAL DANCE: to live music. Starting with a FREE Tune Workshop from 7:45, followed by introductory dance workshops at 8:20, and then a social dance into the night: vals, polska, polka, shottis, slängpolska, pols, and many more. No experience or partner necessary. Suggested donation: £5 / £3 (core musicians free).
Why not make a day of it, and go for a meal at the pub before the evening dance? Great food cooked on the premises, and lovely wines. Good walks round the village, too, and a Scandi music session is very likely to start at 7ish.
More info: ketton.scandi@gmail.com.
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Dance workshop - Sat 26 March
Workshop in bingsjö polska confirmed for afternoon of Sat 26 March. For details email me ketton.scandi@gmail.com
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