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Balfolk
4th Fridays
Elks Lodge (2nd floor)
112 N. Pattee St
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March 28th Inaugural Dance
Details:
Day: 4th Fridays, Mar-May
Dates: Mar 28, Apr 25, May 23
Time: 7:15 - 8:45 PM
Location: Elks Lodge
Fee: Pay as you can donation
​Everyone welcome. No experience necessary. No dance partner required. All dances taught by Mike Sweet. Come join us! Questions? Send a message through the contact page.
Balfolk derives its name from traditional “folk balls” held around western Europe. Over the last decade western European folk music and dance has experienced a revival that is sweeping across Europe and gaining momentum in the North America.
The music is based mostly on western European traditional tunes, but "amped up" with new arrangements or new compositions written for Balfolk dancing.
It’s not just the tunes, the dancing, the music or the traditions – it’s the magic that happens when we put it all together.
Balfolk dances are participatory events, based on traditional dances gathered from all over Europe that have easy basic steps, everyone can get involved, and dancers are free from gender-defined roles. The dances are easy and fun, the music is wonderful and evocative, and the atmosphere is joyful and friendly. The audience is on the dance floor.
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One of the most popular European Balfolk festivals is the Cadansa Balfolk Festival in Belgium. The Balaviris Balfolk Festival is another popular event. Two dances from that festival are ‘An Dro' and the ‘schottische'.
Last updated March 10, 2025
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