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Surrey International Folk Dancing Society Newsletter
Thursday Folk Dancing Program
Thursday, April 11

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.


Registration is still open for Lyrids Folk Dance Festival!

Bev interviewed Tom Bozigian and wrote the article here.

Chrisanne's original article is here.

Happening April 19-21 in Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall only a 20 minute drive away.


Other events:
Tom Bozigian Armenian dance workshop in the gym on April 18.
$10 for drop-in. $5 for members. See event listing
Tom is also doing workshops for the Armenian community.
All are welcome. See box below for details.


Cristian & Sonia unfortunately cannot fit a workshop specifically for SIFD into their schedule.

Please register to go to Lyrids Folk Dance Festival.
It will be well worth it! Part-time options are available.
It is too late to register for meals.


Dromeno concert on May 25. See poster below.
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
Last week in the Gym
SIFD Planned Dance Program for April 11, 2024
Send requests for dances to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com 
Name Country Source Instructions Video
Šetnja Serbia (Šumadija)   Andrew Carnie SIFD
De Secerat Romania, N (Maramureş) Sonia & Cristian Lyrids SIFD Retreat
Lérikos Greece, Dodecanese Islands   MVFD YouTube
Erev Ba Israel Yoev Ashriel Andrew Carnie YouTube
Above the Rainbow USA/Ireland   Andrew Carnie YouTube
La Bastringue Canada/Quebec Yves Moreau SoCal SIFD
Bučimiš Bulgaria, Thrace (Pazardžik rgn) Dick Crum Andrew Carnie YouTube
Branle de la fosse aux loups France Roberto Bagnoli Federation Vimeo
Sweet Girl (Sirun Aghcheek) Armenia Tom Bozigian Andrew Carnie Salt Spring
Karamfil Bulgaria, Pirin Jaap Leegwater Andrew Carnie Dancilla
Garoon Armenia Tom Bozigian Andrew Carnie Dunav
Belasičko Oro North Macedonia (Strumica) Atanas Kolarovski Andrew Carnie IFDO
Hora Veche Romania (Muntenia) Sonia & Cristian Andrew Carnie YouTube
Shantel Romania Maurits van Geel Andrew Carnie SIFD
Tokyo Polka USA/Japan Richard Powers Andrew Carnie YouTube
Ali Paşa Turkey West (Thrace) Bora Özkök Andrew Carnie YouTube
Bavno Oro Bulgarian Macedonia (Petrich) Anatol Joukowsky & Dennis Boxell Andrew Carnie YouTube
Mahala Mori Shej Hungarian Roma Steve Kotansky Lyrids BIFD
Siriul Romania Theodor Vasilescu Andrew Carnie Kolo Dragan

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

April 11
April 18 (Armenian dances with Tom Bozigian & Sheree King)
April 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6
June 13 (End of Season Party)
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