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Surrey International Folk Dancing Society Newsletter
Thursday Folk Dancing Program
Thursday, November 2

In-person folk dancing is back in
Walnut Road Elementary!
This Thursday, November 2, come to
 Walnut Road Elementary (16152 82 Ave, Surrey, V4N 0N5)
for dancing!

It's a mini-Halloween event!
Remember to bring a broom for the Witches' Dance
and dress up if you like!


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.


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

Annual General Meeting


SIFD AGM to be held Monday, November 6, 7pm.
All are encouraged to attend.
The meeting to be on Zoom!


Meeting ID: 810 5738 8039
Passcode: 1234

Surrey International Folk Dancing Society is a non-profit society
registered in British Columbia
See our constitution and bylaws here.
Don't know how to join a Zoom meeting?
Find instructions on joining a Zoom meeting here.


Meeting ID: 810 5738 8039
Password: 1234

To try out Zoom, download Zoom here and get started!
Or click this Zoom test meeting and you will have the opportunity to check your camera, 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.
SIFD Dance Program for November 2, 2023
Send requests for dances to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com 
Name Country Source Instructions Video
Kos Greece   Andy Bettis YouTube
E Shukar Romnji Hungarian Rom Lee Otterholt Andrew Carnie Lee Otterholt
Byala Roza (Devetorka) Bulgaria   YouTube YouTube
Kirčo na čardak sedeše Bulgaria Jaap Leegwater   Jaap
Believe Japan Kyoko Kato Federation Vista
Drumul Dracului Romania (Hungarian) Jan Savage & Sally Fletcher Dura YouTube
Witches’ Dance (Schüttel deinen Speck) Germany Wolfshäger Hexenbrut   YouTube
Monster Mash BC, Canada Janet Rozanski   Dale
Lakodalmi Tánc Hungary Andor Czompo Andrew Carnie Karen Faust
Ore Boggy England Playford playford YouTube
Sadi moma Bulgaria Yves Moreau Andrew Carnie YouTube
Hora de Mana Romania Ira Weisburd    
Nemoj Kate Croatia/Netherlands Josien Tueling Andrew Carnie YouTube
King of the Fairies Ireland     YouTube
Mori Šéj Hungary Rom Jimmy Drury via Lee Otterholt Andrew Carnie Roy Butler
Katia Russia Anatol Joukowsky Andrew Carnie Holz
Galyam Galyam Bulgaria Iliana Bozhanova Salt Spring YouTube
Ne Klepeći Bosnia Jim Gold Andrew Carnie Jim Gold

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

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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