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Folk dancing tomorrow in the gym!
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Surrey International Folk Dancing Society Newsletter
In-person dancing Thursday evening in the gym!
Thursday Folk Dancing Program
Dancing Resumes!

In-person folk dancing at Walnut Road Elementary School (16152 - 82 Ave Surrey) continues on Thursday March 31.
We dance from 7:15 to 9:45 pm (doors open 7 pm).
Enter the gym through the doors at the rear of the building.

We've reviewed our COVID policies to be compliant with the new provincial
and K-12 school guidelines, and to make sure we all feel safe.
See complete document here.
See SIFD rules at the end of this email.

Short Summary
All participants are required to be fully vaccinated (two shots).
Masks are recommended but not required. 
Hand holding is permitted but not required.

If you have any COVID symptoms or are not feeling well,
please wait until you are better before joining us.

See dance program below.
Email surreyfolkdance@gmail.com with your dance requests.

Click here for the dances taught this year in the Gym
Click here for dances done, listed by week

Looking forward to dancing with you tomorrow!
SIFD Thursday Program for March 31, 2022
Send requests for dances to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com 
Name Country SIFD Years Taught Instructions Video
Oi na hori stoit khata Ukraine 2021, 2021Z Boel Boel
Eretz Eretz Israel 2010, 2018, 2021 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Ali Pasa Turkey West (Thrace) 2006, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Merak Cocek Bulgaria 2018, 2021 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Svekrvino (Atanas) Macedonia   Federation YouTube
Dancing on Water Netherlands 2014, 2021Z   Els Spiekermann
Eastbourne Rover England 2019, 2021 Thomas Bending YouTube
Armenian Misirlou #3 (Wisconsin) Armenia 2019, 2021 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Sfarlis Greece     YouTube
I Love a Rainy Night (Sunni) USA 2021Z, 2021 page 12  
Lo Ahavti Dai Israel 2012, 2019, 2021 MVFD BIFD
Tou Paradeísou Lemoniá Greece 2019, 2020Z, 2020, 2021 Andrew Carnie SIFD Retreat
Suavemente Besame Line Dance 2017, 2021   You Tube
Pleskach Ukraine 2015, 2021    
Primavera en Salonico ("Ladino") Greece, Makedón, (Sephardic) Salónika 2014, 2021Z, 2021 Lyrids Lyrids
Zensko Kapansko Horo Bulgaria 2021 page 13 YouTube
Ach Eleni Greece/Netherlands 2021, 2021Z Andrew Carnie  
Halte Mich Fest Finland 2021   YouTube
We are definitely smiling under the masks
SIFD Retreat in October!

We have the weekend of Oct 14-16, 2022 reserved at Camp Alexandra. 

Save the Date!
Upcoming Dancing Dates:

March 31
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9

June 9 is our end-of-season Party!
Normally the membership fee for January to June is $50
or you can pay drop-in for $4 each time you come.

However, because our 2019/20 season was cut short, anyone who was a member in March 2020, will get a $25 discount on your membership fee. [offer valid until June 2022]

If this is your first time, dance for free!
Complete fees list here.

Membership and drop-in fees pay for hall rental, insurance, and incidental expenses.
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SIFD Safety Plan - updated March 29, 2022
In order to be compliant with Provincial and School Guidelines, the following rules will be followed by SIFD when returning to in-person dancing:
  1. Communication: these rules will be published clearly ahead of time, posted on site, and reviewed with each participant on arrival.
  2. Sign in: All participants must sign in.
  3. Health Check: Anyone with symptoms of COVID will be asked to leave.
  4. Vaccination: Participants will show Proof of Vaccination.
  5. Masks: Mask usage is strongly encouraged.
  6. Social Distancing: Participants will maintain a safe distance based on personal comfort.  Holding hands is permitted, but no one should feel pressured to join hands.
  7. Hand Washing: Everyone should wash hands or sanitize frequently.
  8. Food/Beverages: Food and beverages are discouraged per school policy for gym usage.  Water bottles are ok.
NOTE: All rules strictly enforced, violators will be asked to leave
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