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18 January 2024

Katy Bishop, Editor
 

Weather Cancellation Policy

Challenging or dangerous weather conditions may sometimes force us to cancel an event; if a cancellation occurs, we will make every attempt to get the word out as soon as possible. Information will be posted in the following locations:

  • The FAC Homepage
  • The FAC Facebook Page
  • Calling the office (781-438-4387) for a recorded message (after hours)

Dancing This Week

Thursday Night Folk Dancing

with Shining Moon - Arlington, MA

Come light up your January tonight at a glorious dance party, featuring exquisite live music and stellar talent. Bask in the warmth and joy that is Shining Moon!


Band members Patrick Yacono and Dana Sussman will tailor a delightful program of your requests starting at 8:00pm.


Masks are now optional (but welcome and recommended) at the Thursday Night Folk Dance.


In the unlikely event of bad weather, look for cancellation announcements as listed above and on the Thursday Dance Listserv by 7:00pm. If you aren't on the listserv and you would like to be, email Sue.

--Sue Rose

Mostly Waltz for Boston

with Karen Alexrod & Anna Patton

Dance with us in Concord, MA at the next Mostly Waltz on Sunday afternoon, January 21 at 2:00pm.


We are so looking forward to the scrumptious, jazzy sound of Anna Patton (clarinet) and Karen Axelrod (piano and accordion)! 


Tim Lamm and Diane Gonzales will teach Waltz Swing during the pre-dance lesson from 2:00 -3:00pm. Waltz Swing takes swing moves into a waltz rhythm and can be done as a stand alone dance, or as variations mixed into your waltz. These are great variations to do if you want to go into the center of the floor and dance in a small area for a while.


--Diane Gonzales

Cut a Rug

online with Marcie Van Cleave


"Hurry, hurry, hurry. Step right up to the greatest show on Earth!"


OK, perhaps (perhaps?!?!) that's a bit (a bit?!?!) hyperbolic, but it matches the picture Katy picked out for this announcement!


In any event, Sunday afternoon's Cut a Rug dance will be great fun, particularly if you are there!

--Marcie

Camp News

June Pinewoods - registration details


It is almost time to register for FAC's June 2024 Pinewoods International Dance and Music Sessions, featuring Richard Powers and Emily Saletan (American & international couple dances), Efie Derkson (Bosnian dance) and Hans Derkson (accompanying Efie on accordion), and the Flying Squirrel Orchestra!


Registration opens on Monday, January 22; priority will be given to current (2024) FAC members. Not a member? Not a problem! Here's the link!

The link for registration will be posted Monday on the Pinewoods event page.


Once you have registered (via the linked Google form), you will receive a copy of your registration as proof of success! We will send you a separate email letting you know whether you are accepted or wait-listed.


Now, let the countdown to summer - and the fun and warm weather it brings - begin!

--Marcie

Calendar

Special Events


Saturday, March 16: Balkan Music Night (Somerville, MA)



Dance & Music Series


Thursday, January 18: Thursday Night Folk Dancing with Shining Moon (Arlington, MA)


Sunday, January 21: Mostly Waltz with Anna Patton & Karen Axelrod (Concord, MA)


Sunday, January 21: Cut a Rug (online)


Friday, January 26: Friday Night Folk Dancing (Arlington, MA)


Saturday, January 27: Monthly Dance Party with Balkan Fields (Belmont, MA and online)



Camps and Tours


May 1 - 12: Czech Tour to South Bohemia


June 20 - 27: Pinewoods International Sessions (Plymouth, MA)


October 17 - 31: Autumn in Bulgaria Cultural Tour with Iliana Bozhanova and Todor Yankov

This week's contributors:

Anna Alter: FAC Program Manager

Nick Bishop: Updates proofreader

Diane Gonzales: Mostly Waltz for Boston coordinator

Lynne Janbergs: GASP Committee member, Updates proofreader

Sue Rose: Thursday Night Folk Dancing coordinator

Marcie Van Cleave: FAC Executive Director

The Folk Arts Center of New England is a nonprofit organization promoting participation in the traditional dance and music of many cultures. FAC sponsors community dances, annual camps, workshops, and other programs in the greater Boston area, elsewhere in New England, and online.


The Folk Arts Center thanks

the Massachusetts Cultural Council

for its generous support.