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Nordic Folk Dance Workshop
March 22 @ 12:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Saima Park - Dance Workshop
The Revontulet Folk Dancers are excited to present a Nordic folk dance workshop and an evening dance to be held.
In the afternoon, guest instructors Tom Roby and Laura Stern will teach two popular dances, the hambo and the schottische.
Anyone age 14 years or older is welcome to attend the instructional workshop. Children of all ages are invited to come with their families to the evening dance.
Event Details:
12:30pm: Doors will open for check-in, with the fun to begin at 1:00.
1:00-2:30: The schottish will be taught followed by a break with light refreshments from 2:30-3:00.
3:00-5:00: Participants will learn the hambo.
6:00-7:00: A potluck dinner will be available for those who bring a dish to share and also attend either the afternoon workshop or the evening dance.
8:00-10:00: Everyone will have a chance to practice their new dances as well as to enjoy doing others such as waltzes and polkas. In addition, Revontulet director Leila Luopa will lead some dances. Led by fiddler Christine Anderson, folk group Oivan ILo will play for the evening. The group includes Christine on fiddle, John Chambers on accordion, John Rosenfelder on bass, Cedwyn Morgan on mandolin, and Gloria Foster on guitar.
Preregistration is strongly suggested to aid in planning.
Participation fee for either the afternoon workshop or the evening dance is $15 per individual, $20 per couple, or $25 for a family.
For those attending both events, the price is $25 per individual, $35 per couple, or $45 for a family.
A registration form can be downloaded from Friends of Saima Park and mailed with a check to Priscilla Borden, 199 Fullam Rd, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447; or email Priscilla at arachneas@aol.com. Cash and checks will also be accepted at the door.
Everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary. Bring a pair of low heel, leather soled shoes, and come ready to dance and have fun!
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Finnish Center at Saima Park
67 Scott Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Date and Time
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
