This blog is for dancers who want to explore the possibility of a dance venue in the city. Austin and Houston have secondary groups whose primary goal is attract beginners. Our Metairie group (CCIFD) has over a dozen regulars. The lack of new beginners has allowed that group to specialize in intermediate to advanced. NOIFD has a fine venue. We have two superb teachers with decades of experience. Visit both the Metaire and New Orleans groups at www.folkdancers.net ...

Monday, September 7, 2009

First two classes! 31 Dances!

Palmer Hall, First Presbyterian Church, New Orleans


NOIFD may continue past September! There are enough people. Willing hands are appearing. Classes have been held on two Saturday evenings.

The hall was superb. We had 17 people on 8/29 and 15 on 9/5. Only four men… so we won’t be doing couple dancing for a while. This is fine for a start, there are many line and open-circle dances that are favorites, done in IFD groups all over the world. We will get enough men in time: CCID often has more men than women on Thursday nights.

Lita and Barry combined to do what they have done for decades, teaching with grace and enthusiasm. Formal teaching was a bit over one hour.

DANCES TAUGHT
Ajd'na Ljevo
Alunelul
An Dro Retourne
Erev Ba
Ersko Kolo
Haire Mamougeh
Heyamo
Ivanica
Karagouna
Kortanc
Lesnoto Medley NAMA
Mishal
Nebesko Kolo
Oneg Shabbat
Port Said
Raca
Sarajevka
Sham Hareh Golan
Trgnala Rumjana
Tsamikos
Zajecarka

REQUESTS
Bavno Oro
Haroa Haktana
Le Laride
Ma Navu
Mayim
Miserlou (Never on Sunday)
Olahos
Setnja
Ugros

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