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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 Tomorrow!

In-person folk dancing at Walnut Road Elementary School (16152 - 82 Ave Surrey) continues on Thursday April 14.
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 April 14, 2022
Send requests for dances to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com 
Name Country SIFD Years Taught Instructions Video
Hallelujah For The Whole World Finland 2019, 2020, 2021   YouTube
Never on Sunday Greece 2004, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Lungă Hora (Yiddishe Hora) Jewish 2020, 2021    
Tapan Čuka Macedonia/Bulgaria (Pirin) 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 page 127 Youtube
Dimitrija Bulgaria   Andrew Carnie YouTube
Siriul Romania 2014, 2021 Andrew Carnie Kolo Dragan
Dancing Bells Scotland 2014, 2015, 2021 Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary
Liljano Mome (Yves) Bulgaria   Andrew Carnie YouTube
Hafanana Israel   SoCal YouTube
Tres Deseos Latin 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 Lyrids  
Erev Ba Israel 2019, 2020Z, 2021 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Tou Paradeísou Lemoniá Greece 2019, 2020Z, 2020, 2021 Andrew Carnie SIFD Retreat
Lemonia Greece     YouTube
Tamzara Armenia 2009, 2018, 2020, 2021 Federation YouTube
Omonoia Greece 2020Z, 2020, 2021   Ira Weisburd
Do Mar Çiften (Helmer) Albania   Andrew Carnie  
Anna's Visa Sweden 2021    
SIFD Retreat in October!

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

Save the Date!
Upcoming Dancing Dates:

April 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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