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SIFD online - dance on Thursday!
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Surrey Folk Dancing Online Newsletter
Thursday Zoom dancing on October 22, 2020
Chat for awhile and then join in the dancing at 7pm!

All you need is your computer, tablet, or phone. Give it a try!
Click here using "Sifd" as the password
Update Zoom to the latest version first!
  1. Please join us on Thursday for a social chat and dance. We'd love to see, chat and dance with you. You are welcome to drop-in or out as you please. If you are having any problems, we are happy to help. Please reply and let me know!
  2. I start the meeting at about 6:15pm. If you need technical help, please join early. See below for info on how to join Zoom meetings. After all the technical issues are taken care of, we chat until 7pm when dancing begins.
  3. SIFD Online dance session, Thursday 7-9:30pm. See the program here which may be updated if you make requests. We get more chances to chat in a short break at the halfway point, and after the dancing concludes.
  4. Check the dances we've done in past weeks here. 
  5. Remember to check daleadamson.com occasionally for new dancing activities and use Judith English's event calendar so you don't miss anything! New events are posted almost every day!
We will have a Halloween party on Thursday October 29 on Zoom, of course! We'll form the list from the dances we've done since September on Zoom, and some Halloween special offerings. Teaching will be kept to a minimum. Feel free to dress up and/or decorate if you like! 

The way things look in the world today, it seems like Zoom dancing will be the only way we can dance for awhile. If you haven't tried it yet, please do! We will welcome you.

 
Stay home and stay healthy,
Dale
surreyfolkdance.org

SIFD AGM coming up on November 2

 
Our Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 pm via Zoom - all paid-up members (as of March 2020) can vote at this meeting. There will be time for socializing with everyone. We all miss being together!

If you need or want help setting up Zoom on the computer in your home, please contact us at surreyfolkdance@gmail.com. Event listing is here.

We're hoping you and your family are well and looking forward to connecting with you and dancing with you soon.
Dancers on October 15 - Great fun dancing with all our new friends!
Plan for SIFD Zoom Session - October 22, 2020
Send requests to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com
Name Country SIFD Years Taught Instructions Video
Shantel Romania 2019, 2020Z Andrew Carnie SIFD
Rododachtilos Greece 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020Z Andy Bettis YouTube
Sedi Donka Bulgaria   Andrew Carnie YouTube
Tu Romnie Romania (Roma) 2020Z Lyrids Roy Butler
Evi's Dance (Kapou Tha Vrethoume) Greek USA 2020Z    
Shirokolashko Horo Bulgaria 2020 Description Iliana
Kouvénta Stin Kouvénta (Greek) Albania 2018, 2020    
Hora din Tudora (vlg. commune) Romania (Botoşani) 2020Z, 2020 Lyrids Lyrids
Masar Palestine/Sacred Circle 2020 Description Teaching
Ashun Daje Mori Bosnia 2018, 2020Z Description YouTube
Mom bar (Tineke) Armenia 2012, 2020 Federation  
Everyone is welcome to join into our SIFD Zoom dancing session!
Don't know how to do that? Watch this short video on joining a Zoom meeting.


SIFD Zoom Dancing Session on Thursday evenings
Set-up: 6:15-6:45pm PT - let us help with any technical issues you have
Chat: 6:45-7pm PT
Dance: 7-9pm PT (all dances reviewed)
Final Half Hour: 9-9:30pm PT (requests from specific dance list)
Click Here to Join Zoom Dancing
Meeting ID: 830 645 734
Password: Sifd

To try out Zoom, see Getting Started and read the appropriate article depending on your device. Lots of other helpful articles on that page!
Or click this Zoom test meeting and Zoom will walk you through installing Zoom on your computer/iPad/iPhone/tablet/Android device or whatever you have. Then you will have the opportunity to check your speaker and microphone. You can choose if you want us to see your video or not. We’d love to see you but the camera part is optional.
Choose Requests from this List
 
Name Country SIFD Years Taught Instructions Demo Video
A Sprengisandi Iceland 2017, 2018, 2020 Singular SIFD Retreat
Ali Pasa Turkey West (Thrace) 2006, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Banjsko - Бањско Macedonia, Strumica 2008, 2016, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Draganinata Bulgaria 2016, 2020Z, 2020 Lyrids YouTube
Fado Português de Nós Portugal/USA 2014, 2015, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Garoon Armenia 2008, 2018, 2020 Andrew Carnie Dunav
Gori More Serbia (USA) 2013, 2015, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Il Cantico Delle Creature Italy 2017, 2018, 2020 Andrew Carnie SIFD Retreat
Inaduna Turkey 2020Z, 2020 MVFD YouTube
Joc de Leagăne Romania NW, Maramureş 2018, 2020Z, 2020 Andrew Carnie Theodor
Kostursko Oro Macedonia 2005, 2008, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Ma Na'avu Israel 2017, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Made în Romania Romania STH, Muntenia (Rom "Gypsy") 2016, 2017, 2020 Andrew Carnie Kolo Dragan
Mahala Mori Shej Romania (Hungarian Transylvanian Roma) 2016, 2020 Lyrids BIFD
Mari kiz (Turkish) Moldova (Gagauz) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Andrew Carnie BIFD
Never on Sunday Greece 2004, 2017, 2018, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Një bahçe o me portokalle Albania 2019, 2020 Andrew Carnie Vimeo
Nyandolo Kenya, Africa 2016, 2018, 2020 Lyrids YouTube
Omonoia Greece 2020Z, 2020   Ira Weisburd
Sadi Moma Bulgaria 2019, 2020Z, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Sulam Ya'akov (Jacob's Ladder) Israel 2008, 2016, 2018, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Tamzara Armenia 2009, 2018, 2020 Federation YouTube
Tapan Čuka Macedonia/Bulgaria (Pirin) 2017, 2018, 2020 page 127 Youtube
Tres Deseos Latin 2017, 2018, 2020 Lyrids  
Valse des cerfs-volants Quebec 2016, 2017, 2020 Lyrids YouTube
Vranjanka (Šano Dušo) Serbia (Vranje) 2015, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube

Excerpt from Sonia Connelly's article online:
For people attending an online dance group:

  • What do I need to attend a group online
    It's free to download the Zoom app and attend meetings. You'll need a computer, tablet, or phone, preferably with a camera (built-in is fine), a good internet connection, and some open space to dance. Optional: good speakers to make the music sound better.
  • How do I get started
    Click on the meeting link before the meeting and install the Zoom app when prompted. Check that your sound and video work by joining a test meeting. Take a few moments to explore the app, and notice the row of useful buttons along the bottom.
  • How do I join a meeting
    When the time comes, click on the meeting link and open the Zoom app. You can also enter the Meeting ID at zoom.us/join.
  • How do I see everyone
    At the top right of the screen, there's a button that says either Speaker View or Gallery View. Gallery View shows you everyone, and Speaker view shows you the person who's speaking filling the screen.
  • How do I make sure I can see one dancer's feet
    You can pin that dancer's video, by clicking on the video and selecting "Pin Video". Click "Switch to active speaker" on upper left or double tap the video to unpin. The host can also spotlight one video for everyone, see below.
  • How do I mute my microphone
    You'll want to mute your mic except when you have something to say, to avoid interrupting others or grabbing the spotlight during a dance unintentionally. Click on the mic symbol at the bottom left of the window, or click the Mute button over your video. Click again to turn it back on.
  • How do I turn off my video
    If you're taking a break or just don't want to share video, click the video camera button at the bottom left of the screen. Click again to turn it back on.
  • My camera doesn't work!
    Zoom has camera troubleshooting tips for various operating systems. Check that no other app is using the camera, and that the Zoom app has permission to use the camera (and mic).
  • My microphone doesn't work!
    Zoom has microphone troubleshooting tips for mobile devices. You can also test your audio.
  • Something is wonky during a session!
    If sound is garbled, video is jerky, or the view gets stuck in some way, try turning your video off. If that doesn't help, try leaving the meeting, closing the Zoom app, and coming back in. Restarting your router and modem (unplug and plug back in) every month or two can clear up some issues. Check with your internet provider that you have enough bandwidth for video streaming.
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