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Surrey International Folk Dancing Society Newsletter
Thursday Folk Dancing Program
Thursday, October 19

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, October 19, 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
Click on the photo to go to our new SIFD Group Photos Album
Old photo when we were dancing in Discovery School.
This is the photo which inspired our logo!
This is the logo that was drawn by Jette Beerman
Thornley Creative modified it to look like this.

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 October 19, 2023
Send requests for dances to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com 
Name Country Source Instructions Video
Kos Greece   Andy Bettis YouTube
Oj Maju Maju Ukraine Helena Pauli Andrew Carnie YouTube
Jhoomar India      
Katia Russia Anatol Joukowsky Andrew Carnie Holz
Tong Nian China Emily Ding Description YouTube
Ore Boggy England Playford playford YouTube
Pravo (slow) Bulgaria   Andrew Carnie Slow Pravo video
Pravo (fast) Bulgaria   Andrew Carnie Fast Pravo
Les P'tits Chars Canada/Quebec France Bourque-Moreau Singular Salt Spring
Believe Japan Kyoko Kato Federation Vista
Byala Roza (Devetorka) Bulgaria   YouTube YouTube
Oj Ti Momche Ohrigjanche Macedonia Steve Kotansky Andrew Carnie YouTube
King of the Fairies Ireland     YouTube
Oğlan Oğlan Turkey Ahmet Lüleci Andrew Carnie YouTube
Made în Romania Romanian Roma Sonia & Cristian Stockton Kolo Dragan
Hora Fetelor Romania Mihai David Salt Spring 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.
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

October 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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