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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 Program
Thursday, December 1

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.

Regarding snow storms...
Dancing will only be cancelled if the school is closed.
Monitor your email!

Holiday Party will be on Thursday, December 15
Dancing will resume on January 5, 2023

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.
 

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
SIFD Dance Program for December 1, 2022
Send requests for dances to surreyfolkdance@gmail.com 
Name Country Source Instructions Video
De Secerat Romania, N (Maramureş) Sonia & Cristian Lyrids SIFD Retreat
Tamzara Armenia Tineke van Geel Federation YouTube
Nebesko Kolo Serbia (Vojvodina) Dick Crum Andrew Carnie Tucson
Siroon Gakav Armenia Gary Lind-Sinanian Andrew Carnie YouTube
De Boca Del Dyo (Ladino) Bosnia Jim Gold   Jim Gold
Hacia Belen Spain     YouTube
Arvolicos D'Almendras Ladino/Sephardic Jewish Ruth & Las Woodward Andrew Carnie YouTube
C'est une Jeune Mariée Canada, Quebec (PQ) Roman Kozak Lyrids YouTube
Dancing Bells Scotland Ann Campbell Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary
Nemoj Kate Croatia/Netherlands Josien Tueling Andrew Carnie YouTube
Silver bells Line, Malaysia Mary Chan   YouTube
Dimitrija Bulgaria Yves Moreau Andrew Carnie YouTube
Huan Le Ge Taiwan Chin-San Chang   Sam & Eunice
Poco Poco Indonesia Sam Chiang   Retreat
Shav el Admati Israel Moti Gabi Stockton Erica Goldman
Tokyo Polka (Ieva's Polka) USA Richard Powers Andrew Carnie YouTube
Kouvénta Stin Kouvénta (Greek) Albania Mea Nordenfelt Lyrids Lyrids
Lesnoto (Sto Mi E Milo) Macedonia   Andrew Carnie Sto Mi E Milo

Fees

The annual fee for the whole year of dancing is increasing to $100 as of January 2023.
(Fees have stayed at $80 for at least 10 years, while expenses have gone up)
Drop-in fee is rising to $5 as of January 2023. Until then, $4 will work.

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.

Burnaby Folk Dancers News

BIFD Holiday party on
Tuesday, December 6th from 7:00 - 9:30 pm

Location: Charles Rummel Community Centre
3630 Lozells Ave., Burnaby BC

See burnabyfolkdance.org for more information.
 
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

December 1, 8
Holiday 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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