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Surrey International Folk Dancing Society Newsletter
Thursday Folk Dancing Program
Thursday, September 28

In-person folk dancing is at a different location
for the months of September and October.
It is only a couple of blocks away from our usual school.
This Thursday, September 28 come to
 William Watson Elementary (16450 80 Ave, Surrey, V4N 0H3)
for dancing!
We will dance from 7:15 to 9:45 pm (doors open 7 pm).
Enter through the gym doors to the left of the main entrance.


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 (2023/2024) so far: Dances taught this year in the Gym
Last season (2022/2023): Dances taught last year in the Gym 
Click here for dances done, listed by week
Dancers last week

Annual General Meeting


SIFD AGM to be held Monday, November 6, 7pm.
All are encouraged to attend.
Let us know if you prefer the meeting to be in-person, on Zoom, or both!

Surrey International Folk Dancing Society is a non-profit society
registered in British Columbia
See our constitution and bylaws here.
SIFD Dance Program for September 28, 2023
Send requests for dances to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com 
Name Country Source Instructions Video
Koga me Mama Rodila Bulgaria Yves Moreau Andrew Carnie YouTube
Cântă Cucu'n Bucovina Romania Marta Inga Berdel, Daniel Sandu Roberto Bagnoli YouTube
Turkish Ramo Ramo Turkey Yuliyan Yordanov Andrew Carnie YouTube
Hora pe Sase Romania Sonia & Cristian Stockton YouTube
Tong Nian China Emily Ding Description YouTube
Circle of Cheer Scotland Jo Hamilton Scottish CD Dictionary YouTube
Malo Kolo Serbia/Croatia John Filcich Dick Crum YouTube
Hora Spoitorilor Romania Mihai David Andrew Carnie Dunav
Dramskoto Bulgaria Yves Moreau Singular Salt Spring
La Bastringue Canada/Quebec Yves Moreau Andrew Carnie SIFD
Tamzara Armenia Tineke van Geel Federation YouTube
Mantzourána Greece Kyriakos Moisidis Andrew Carnie YouTube
Oğlan Oğlan Turkey Ahmet Lüleci Andrew Carnie YouTube
Dancing on Water Netherlands Els Spiekermann   Els Spiekermann
Čukanoto Bulgaria Yves Moreau Lyrids Lyrids
Hora ca la Caval Romania Ann Smreciu Andrew Carnie YouTube
Dobrudzanski Buenek Bulgaria Yves Moreau Andrew Carnie SIFD Retreat
Winds on the Tor England/Sacred Circle Colin Harrison Andrew Carnie YouTube
Mechol Hasheket Israel Rivka Sturman Federation SIFD Retreat

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.
SIFD Safety Plan - updated Sept 9, 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: While vaccination plus booster(s) is strongly recommended for reducing the severity of COVID, participants will not be asked to 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
Upcoming Dancing Dates

September 28 (William Watson school)
October 5, 12, 19, 26 (William Watson school)
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (back to Walnut Road school)
December 7, 14
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
March 7, 14
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13
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