Howdy Folkdancers,

	This Saturday (2/9) will be Contra Dancing at our usual venue, the Salvation Army gym.
	International dancing will resume on Saturday 2/17 from 7 to 10 p.m.

	Feb. 23-24 is the annual Steam and Stomp International Folkdance at Boulder Hot Springs 
	south of Helena.  Several from our group will be in Boulder for that event, so it's not
	certain there will be international dancing in Kalispell that weekend. More later.

	Since quite a few from our group may not be getting the registration details about Steam
	and Stomp, I have added that information to the end of this e-mail. Deadline for registration
	is Friday Feb. 9. Carpooling is available.

	Dances 2-2-08

	Seta                		Serbia
	Trugnala Rumjana              	Bulgaria
	Kendime                		Turkey
	Ceresna                		Macedonia
	Jiana                		Romania
	Trind Polska            	Finland
	Cumberland Square        	England
	Promoroaca            		Romania
	Siriul                 		Romania
	Baris Halayi            	Turkey
	Posties Jig2            	Scotland
	Changerais-tu_ (Would you change?)    Brittany
	Gori More            		Macedonia
	Dance Above the Rainbow        	Ireland
	Tino Mori                	Macedonia
	Ljaski                		Bulgaria
	Mori Odajo            		Macedonia
	Dance Of Ikaria            	Greek
	Pomasko Sirto            	Bulgaria
	Sestork                		Serbia
	Mom Bar                		Armenia
	Be'er Basadeh             	Israel
	Pata Pata            		South Africa
	Kritikos Syrtos            	Greek
	Yolanda                		Colombian
`	Opinca                		Romania
	Devojce, Devojce            	Macedonia
	Takanata                	Bulgaria, Severnjasko
	Bavno Oro             		Macedonia
	Jove Male Mome              	Bulgaria
	Cobankat                	Albania
	Sila Kale Bal            	Serbian Gypsy
	Verapceto            		Bulgaria
	Sirba Din Cimpoi            	Romania
	Sirba de la Slatina            	Romania
	Cimpoi                		Romanian Gypsy
	Vranjanka (Belo Lence)        	Serbia
	Novo Zagorsko            	Bulgaria
	Kasapsko Oro             	Macedonia
	Joc batranesc de la Niculitel   Romania
	Lugovonjka            		Russia

	Dancers
	1.    Wendy
	2.    Benita
	3.    Roger
	4.    Joe
	5.    Jackie
	6.    Russ
	7.    Don
	8.    Rose
	9.    Carolyn
	10.   Lauren



	THE STEAM AND STOMP  -  INTERNATIONAL FOLKDANCE AT BOULDER HOT SPRINGS FEBRUARY 23 AND 24, 2008

	The annual International Folkdance at Boulder Hot Springs, the Steam and Stomp, is a folkdancing
	tradition started over twenty years ago. It is an opportunity to dance, soak in the hot springs,
	and visit with folk dancers from across Montana (and beyond).  Dances will be taught by local 
	teachers during the days and Saturday night will feature our folkdance party. Our teaching program
	and party will include plenty of easy to intermediate dances so don't hesitate to come even if you
	have not been folkdancing recently.

	Schedule:
	Saturday February 23:         12 to 1 p.m. -
	Registration
                1 to 5 p.m. - Dance workshop
                5 to 8 p.m.  - Soaking and dinner
                8 to the wee hours - Dance party, with costume if you wish.

	Sunday February 24:        8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast
                10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Dance workshop and review
                1 to 2 p.m. - Lunch
                2 to 3 p.m. - Dance workshop and review

	We will have an informal music session starting at 9:30 on Saturday as we did last year.  Bring
	instruments and dance music, if you have them, and we may have a singing group too.  There is
	no additional cost for this event, but those who wish to stay at the Hot Springs Friday night
	should make their own arrangements with  Boulder Hot Springs  (406-225-4339).  For those staying
	Friday night, a buffet breakfast will be available for an additional charge of $9.00.  You will
	need to make your own Saturday lunch arrangements.
	
	Accommodations:  Boulder Hot Springs can accommodate about 50 people with one to three people 
	per room.  Many rooms have private baths; others share a bathroom with a shower/tub at the end
	of the hall. 
	Single rooms are $60 plus tax; double rooms are $80 plus tax.  More elegant theme rooms are
	available for $20 (plus tax) extra per night with guaranteed full or half bath.

	Meals:  Boulder Hot Springs will serve dinner, breakfast and lunch for us.  In addition, they
	will provide drinks and fruit snacks during the dancing.

	What to Bring:  Shoes for indoor use and bathing suit (for outdoor pool).  No cooking, smoking,
	fire of any kind, firearms, alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed.

	Registration:  Please try to register as early as possible but the final date for registration or
	cancellation is February 9th and we need your check at	that time.  If you plan to spend the day
	only, there is a day use fee of $10.00 and you do not need to preregister except for meals, if you
	want them.  If you are spending the night, use of the facility is included in the room price.  Meal,
	day use, and room costs for children under 12 are half price.  There is no charge for children under
	five.  If you are just coming for Saturday evening, the charge is $7.00 for the party and soaking,
	and you can pay when you come.  All others please fill out the attached registration form and send a
	check for the appropriate amount made out to Helena International Folkdancers.  Please note if you
	are sharing a room with someone who is not registered with you, or if you wish to share a room and
	will allow us to assign you a roommate.


STEAM AND STOMP REGISTRATION - BOULDER HOT SPRINGS FEBRUARY 23 AND 24, 2008

Number of Adults ____                Number of Children (Under 12) ____

No.

____    Shared Room - $42.80/per person (tax included)
   
____    Single Room - $64.20 (tax included)           

____    Theme room with guaranteed bath - $21.40 additional charge to single or double room (tax included)

____    Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks- $38.00

____    Dinner Only - $16.00


Are you coming to the Saturday morning music session? (no additional charge)  _________


Total enclosed: ______________        (Note: Children under 12 half price)


Name _____________________________________  		E-Mail ___________________


Address __________________________________ 		Phone ____________________   
           
	
	_____________________________________


Happy Dancing
Don S