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Surrey International Folk Dancing Society Newsletter
Thursday Folk Dancing Program
Thursday, December 12

In person folk dancing is in:
 Walnut Road Elementary (16152 82 Ave, Surrey, V4N 0N5)

We will dance from 7:15 to 9:45 pm (doors open 7 pm).
Enter through the gym doors at the back of the school.

December 12 is our
Holiday Party!

FREE for EVERYONE!
(No drop-in charge)

Bring finger-food to share and
dress festive or wear an ethnic costume if you like.
See party dance list below.

In the new year, dancing will resume on January 9, 2025
If you have any COVID symptoms or are not feeling well,
please wait until you are better before joining us.
Are there dances you'd like to learn this season?
Email surreyfolkdance@gmail.com with your dance requests.

This season (2024/2025) so far: Dances taught this year in the Gym
Last season (2023/2024): Dances taught last year in the Gym 
Click here for dances done, listed by week
Dancers last week
You are invited to come and experience the Global Folk Dance Party
Saturday afternoon, December 21, 2 - 6:30pm
In Dale's Dance Basement. Snacks to share are welcome.
Dale's house, 16479 - 92A Ave, Surrey
RSVP: dale.c.adamson@gmail.com
SIFD Planned Dance Program for December 12, 2024
Send requests to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com 
Name Country Source Instructions Video
Šetnja Serbia (Šumadija) Dick Crum Andrew Carnie SIFD
Lérikos Greece, Dodecanese Islands Mary Ann Herman MVFD YouTube
Sulam Ya'akov (Jacob's Ladder) Israel Jonathan Gabay Andrew Carnie YouTube
Omonoia Greece Lesley Laslett   Ira Weisburd
Mamma Maria USA/Italy Frank Trace Silver Spurs YouTube
I Love a Rainy Night (Sunni) USA Sunni Bloland page 12  
Man Shan Chun Se (Spring Colors On Mountain) Taiwan Sam Chiang Instructions SIFD
Tokyo Polka (Ieva's Polka) USA/Finland Richard Powers Andrew Carnie YouTube
Oj Maju Maju Ukraine Helena Pauli Andrew Carnie YouTube
Valse des cerfs-volants Quebec France Bourque-Moreau Lyrids YouTube
Grand Square USA Bob Osgood   YouTube
Anna's Visa Sweden Roo Lester Andrew Carnie Federation
Silver bells Line, Malaysia Mary Chan   YouTube
Lo Ahavti Dai Israel Ya'akov Levi MVFD BIFD
Polka Dot Scotland   Scottish Country YouTube
Makedonsko devojce (Lesno) North Macedonia   Andrew Carnie Makedonsko devojce
Alunelul Romania (Dolj, Oltenia) Dick Crum Federation YouTube
Chocolate Chocolate Party game Marian Rose/Sanna Longden    
Break        
San Antonio Stroll USA Jo Thompson Szymanski Teaching Video YouTube
Yemei HaHanukkah Israel Raya Spivak    
Lambeth Walk Vintage Richard Powers Richard Powers YouTube
Hora de Mana Romania Ira Weisburd   YouTube
Poco Poco Indonesia Sam Chiang   Retreat
Tzadik Katamar Israel Jonathan Gabey Andrew Carnie Jim Gold
Mom Bar (Bozigian) Armenia Tom Bozigian Lyrids BIFD
Ali Paşa Türkiye West (Thrace) Bora Özkök Andrew Carnie YouTube
Colindul Cerbului Romania Roberto Bagnoli Andrew Carnie  
Jo 'n Jo Tango Argentina/USA Jo Thompson Szymanski & Rita Jo Thompson Copperknob YouTube
Specknerin England   R Keough YouTube
Zek Zek Dadumle Balkan, Roma Steve Kotansky Andrew Carnie LIFE
Koce Berberot Macedonia/Netherlands Hetty Ruigrok Andrew Carnie YouTube
Vrapčeto Bulgaria, Sofia Markus Markoff Andrew Carnie Dunav
Shlosha Tranim La Oniah Israel Eli Ronen Video Instructions YouTube
Ma Na'avu Israel Raaya Spivak Andrew Carnie YouTube
Rapatma Türkiye Ahmet Luleci Andrew Carnie Life
Moj Maro Moj Marinë Albania Steve Kotansky Andrew Carnie Kotansky
Valle Shqiptare Albania Roberto Bagnoli Andrew Carnie YouTube
Auld Lang Syne Scotland Sacred Circle Lilly Sell   YouTube

Fees

The annual fee for the whole year of dancing is $100.
September to December: $45.
January to June: $65.
Drop-in fee is $5.

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.
Upcoming Dancing Dates

December 12 (Winter Dance Party)
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6
February 13 (Valentine's Day Party)
February 20, 27
March 6, 13
April 3, 10
April 17 (Party)
April 24
May 1
May 8 (workshop before Lyrids Festival)
May 15, 22, 29
June 5
June 12 (Spring Dance Party)
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