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SIFD online - party on Thursday!
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Surrey Folk Dancing Online Newsletter
Thursday Zoom dancing on December 17, 2020
Special Holiday Dance Party!
Chat for awhile and/or 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 . We get more chances to chat in a short break at the halfway point, and after the dancing concludes. Please bring two candles this week to hold while dancing.
  4. Break-out rooms can be open the entire session. If you are not interested in the dancing, escape to a break-out room with a friend for a chat!
    The SIFD Club room can be available. You might have to remind me to open the rooms!
  5. Check the dances we've done in past weeks here. 
  6. 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!
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 Holiday Celebration Photo on December 13, 2020. Val and Harry were there too, but left before the photo was taken. Nice seeing you al!
Break-out rooms for chatting
Break-out rooms can be open for the entire session.
If you want to chat with a friend while everyone else is dancing, you can do that!
If you need or want help setting up Zoom on the computer in your home, please contact us at
surreyfolkdance@gmail.com

Party Program Plan for SIFD Zoom Session - December 17, 2020
Send requests to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com 
Name Country SIFD Years Taught Instructions Video
Draganinata Bulgaria 2016, 2020Z, 2020 Lyrids YouTube
Shantel Romania 2019, 2020Z, 2020 Andrew Carnie SIFD
Corlu Romania 2015, 2020Z, 2020 Lyrids Holz
Hora fluierata Romania 2020Z, 2020 Andrew Carnie  
Lubili Se Dvama Mladi Bulgaria 2020Z, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Gajdine Svirjat Bulgaria 2020Z, 2020 Yves Moreau  
Joc de Leagăne Romania NW, Maramureş 2018, 2020Z, 2020 Andrew Carnie Theodor
Deninka (Gergana) Bulgaria 2020 Laguna  
Ashun Daje Mori Bosnia 2018, 2020Z, 2020 Description YouTube
Zimushka Russia, Central (Vladimir) 2013, 2014 Andrew Carnie Kolo Dragan
Ocho Kandelikas Israel 2020 Steps & Lyrics  
Hora Schioapa Romania 2020 Salt Spring YouTube
Mahala Mori Shej Romania (Hungarian Transylvanian Roma) 2016, 2020 Lyrids BIFD
Never on Sunday Greece 2004, 2017, 2018, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Sedi Donka Bulgaria 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Banjsko - Бањско Macedonia, Strumica 2008, 2016, 2020 Page 2 YouTube
Hai Ne Ne Ne Russia 2020Z, 2020 Lyrids YouTube
Masar Palestine/Sacred Circle 2020 Description Teaching
Tamzara Armenia 2009, 2018, 2020 Federation YouTube
Tino Mori Macedonia SE, Ġevġelia 2020 Federation SIFD
Hora din Tudora Romania (Botoşani) 2020Z, 2020 Lyrids Lyrids
Tapan Čuka Macedonia/Bulgaria (Pirin) 2017, 2018, 2020 page 127 Youtube
Likrat Shabbat Israel 2020 SoCal Video & More
Fado Português de Nós Portugal/USA 2014, 2015, 2020 Andrew Carnie YouTube
Jaimalé Israel 2020Z, 2020 SIFD YouTube
Valse des cerfs-volants Quebec 2016, 2017, 2020 Lyrids YouTube
A Sprengisandi Iceland 2017, 2018, 2020 Singular SIFD Retreat
Jo 'n Jo Tango Argentina/USA 2020Z, 2020 Copperknob YouTube
Il Cantico Delle Creature Italy 2017, 2018, 2020 Andrew Carnie SIFD Retreat
Omonoia Greece 2020Z, 2020   Ira Weisburd
Rododachtilos Greece 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020Z, 2020 Andy Bettis YouTube
Zemjo Makedonska Macedonia/USA 2011, 2012, 2014, 2020 Andrew Carnie FDS
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.

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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