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Folk Dancing in the gym this Thursday!
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Surrey International Folk Dancing Society Newsletter
In-person dancing Thursday evening in the gym!
Thursday Folk Dancing Halloween Party
Thursday, October 27


In-person folk dancing at Walnut Road Elementary School (16152 - 82 Ave Surrey) continues on Thursday.
We will dance from 7:15 to 9:45 pm (doors open 7 pm).
Enter the gym through the doors at the rear of the building.
If you want to:
Wear a costume, scary or silly,
bring a snack to share,
and remember a broom or broom handle
for the witches' dance!

Looking to the future:

Sam & Eunice will teach 
next two weeks on Thursdays, Nov 3 & 10.

AGM to be held near the end of November.
All are encouraged to attend.
 

We've reviewed our COVID policies to be up-to-date
and compliant with the provincial and K-12 school guidelines.
See complete document here.
See SIFD rules at the end of this email.

Short Summary
Sign in at the door
Vaccinations are recommended but not required.
Masks are recommended but not required. 
Hand holding is permitted but not required.

If you have any COVID symptoms or are not feeling well,
please wait until you are better before joining us.

 
Our Retreat at Camp Alexandra was great!
See the dance lists on the website here.
That is where links to movies and photos will be when they are ready.

Are there dances you'd like on this season's program?
Email surreyfolkdance@gmail.com with your dance requests.

This season (2022/2023) so far: Dances taught this year in the Gym
Last season (2021/2022): Dances taught last year in the Gym 
Click here for dances done, listed by week

See you on Thursday!
Last week in the Gym
2021 Halloween Party! Where's Waldo??
SIFD Dance Program for October 27, 2022
Send requests for dances to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com 
Name Country Source Instructions Video
Il Cantico Delle Creature Italy Brigitte Stufkens-Geerlings Andrew Carnie SIFD Retreat
A Sprengisandi Iceland Patrick MacNamara Singular SIFD Retreat
Mari kiz Moldova (Gagauz) Roberto Bagnoli, Caspar Bik Andrew Carnie BIFD
Niska Banja Serbia   SoCal YouTube
Tokyo Polka (Ieva's Polka) USA Richard Powers Andrew Carnie YouTube
Western Trio Mixer USA Mary Ann Herman Federation Retreat
An dro Retourné France/Brittany (Nantes & Vannes) Yves Moreau Andrew Carnie YouTube
Drumul Dracului Romania   Andrew Carnie YouTube
Witches’ Dance (Schüttel deinen Speck) Germany Wolfshäger Hexenbrut   YouTube
Monster Mash BC, Canada Janet Rozanski   Dale
Eastbourne Rover England Kevin Prigmore Thomas Bending YouTube
I Love a Rainy Night (Sunni) USA Sunni Bloland page 12  
Hora Veche Romania (Muntenia) Sonia & Cristian Andrew Carnie YouTube
Dragaicuta Romania Sunni Bloland Sunni Bloland YouTube
Ağır Halay Turkey Ahmet Lüleci Andrew Carnie YouTube
Ciuleandra Romania Mihai David Andrew Carnie Dunav
Halte Mich Fest Finland Nanni Kloke   YouTube
Hora Chadera Israel Yankale Levy Andrew Carnie YouTube
Chikulata Chikita Gypsy Ĉoĉek (Balkan, West Turkey) Steve Kotansky Lyrids YouTube
Siriul Romania Theodor Vasilescu Andrew Carnie Kolo Dragan

Fees

The annual fee for the whole year of dancing is $80, until December is $35,
or you can pay drop-in for $4 each time you come.

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

Halloween Party on October 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8
Winter Dance Party on December 15
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2
No dancing during Spring Break
March 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25
June 1, 8
Spring Dance Party on June 15
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