Welcome!
Please join us for Scandinavian dancing at the Montague Common Hall, always with great live music!
September 2015
Come and experience the latest trend in folk dancing in Sweden right now!
slangpolska workshop & dance | |
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WHO: | we welcome enthusiasts and newcomers alike |
WHEN: | Saturday, September 12, 2015 |
SCHEDULE: |
2:30-3:45 slangpolska workshop
4:00-6:00 dance |
WHERE: |
Montague Common Hall, f.k.a. Montague Grange
34 Main Street in Montague Center, MA |
COST: |
$10 for workshop ($5 students / ltd income)
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Why slangpolska?
One of the missions we brought home with us is to introduce all y'all to the awesomeness of the dancing that is Actually cool in Sweden now. Slangpolska -- as danced in Stockholm and Uppland and among the multigenerational set -- is more freeform-y nonchoregraphed-y improv-y swingdance-y than what you may expect from the Scandi-dance scene in these parts, and it is totally a great fit for our dance demographic. PLUS that is where a great many of the super-awesome accessible tunes are, so the increasingly many folks who want to play Swedish tunes will also be happy.
What does it look like?
Here are a couple of teeny snippets of what slangpolska looks like at dance events, and a couple of longer performance clips where you can see the dancing of our friend Petra Eriksson, one of the most sought-after young dancers in Stockholm.
What to expect
Our dance parties welcome dancers of all levels of experience.
What to bring: Low-heeled leather-soled shoes are best for our turning dances. No partner necessary.
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