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Upcoming EventsWe're back to regular Wednesday evenings at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby. 2nd Wednesdays, however, will be Live Music Nights at the Victoria Drive Community Hall, as those nights are not available at the SCC. The alternate location may change, so check each month to be sure of the location. Here is a print version of the full spring schedule for your fridge.
Please come fragrance-free, and bring non-rubber soled non-street shoes with low heels. |
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| January 4
Wednesday 7:30 -10:00 |
Dancing resumedOur first night of dancing for the season is at the Scandinavian Community Centre.
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| March 14
Wednesday 7:30 -10:00 |
Live Music Night at Victoria DriveIt's the second-Wednesday, so we're at Victoria Drive Community Hall for a live music night, featuring music by Gammel Dansk. Pot luck snacks will be appreciated.
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March 24 Saturday 5:00 happy half hour 5:30 herring appies 6:00 dinner 7:30-11:30 dancing |
Spring Equinox BallOur event of the year. Great catered dinner, followed by dancing
to music by local bands Sammenspil and
Gammel Dansk, and featuring guest
musicians Nordic Spirit (Jeff Anderson and Jane Johnson) from Olympia. Cost
and details tba. Phone Stig at 604 536-6429 for information
and billeting. At the KinVillage Community Centre at 5410-10th Ave in
Tsawwassen. Pre-registration for dinner is required by Monday, March 19.
Here is the flyer with the
registration form.
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| April 11
Wednesday 7:30 -10:00 |
Live Music Night at Victoria DriveThis second-Wednesday dance at Victoria Drive Community Hall features live music by Sammenspil. Pot luck snacks will be appreciated.
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April 18 |
Annual General MeetingThe meeting starts promptly at 7:30, and request dancing follows. You must be a member to vote at the meeting.
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Springdans NorthwestThis popular Skandia workshop on the Olympic peninsula in Washington will feature the dancing and music of Telemark, Norway. Get information on Seattle Skandia's website.
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Last regular night of dancingLast night of dancing until the Fall. All-request night. Except, see May 2 below.
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April 27-29
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Salt Spring Island Folk Dance FestivalThis is a very popular festival, with dances from two featured countries, not necessarily Scandinavian. This is the ninth Annual Salt Spring Island Folk Dance Festival. This year's featured instructors are Zeljko Jergan, Croatian dance teacher, and Richard Schmidt, Polish dance master. Invitations for Registration to be sent by email in mid-January. You can get complete information about the SSIFDF at http://members.shaw.ca/ssfdf.
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May 2
Wednesday 7:30 - 10:00 |
Really last night - special workshopOK, one more night. This year's special night will be Courtly Dances, which will be taught. Music by Gammel Dansk. At the Scandinavian Community Centre.
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May
25-28 |
Seattle Folklife FestivalAt least 15 performance stages all day, dancing all day and night, food, crafts. At Seattle Centre. Free admission, $10/day donation requested. Get information from http://www.nwfolklife.org/.
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| May 26
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European FestivalFood, crafts, entertainment, cultural exhibits, from more than 20 European countries. Admission $7, children under 12 free. At Swangaard Stadium, Kingsway and Boundary. See http://www.eurofestbcsociety.com/.
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June
23/24 |
Burnaby MidsummerEnjoy the Midsummer Magic and celebrate the longest day of the year. Food, crafts, pole raising, performances, dancing. Information will be posted at http://www.scandinavianmidsummerfestival.com/.
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June
24 |
Seattle Skandia MidsommarSkandia's Midsommarfest is usually held at St. Edwards State Park, Kenmore, Washington. See http://www.skandia-folkdance.org/ for confirmation of the details.
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This page was last modified on March 20, 2012 . Copyright (c) Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver, BC Society. |
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