Howdy Dancers,

        Kalispell International Folk Dancers Dec. 5,
        from 7 to 10 pm, at the Salvation Army gym, 110 Bountiful Drive. For new
        dancers, easier dances are taught for at least the first hour, with more
        advanced dancing later in the evening. We ask a contribution of $3 per person
        to help pay the rent for the hall. This week we celebrate the birthday of Russ,
        one of our fearless leaders, so bring along your singing voice and a snack, if
        you're so inclined.

        Contra Dancing is scheduled for next Saturday, Dec. 12, at Northridge Lutheran
        Church, since the Salvation Army gym will be in use for Christmas preparations.
        Band will be Skippin' a Groove. Caller will be Morna Leonard. Northridge
        Lutheran Church is at 323 Northridge Drive. Dancing is from 7:30-10:30 PM.
        Admission is $7 for adults & teens, $13 for families, free for kids & non-dancers.

        A possible good source for international music comes from Sally Jenkins in
        Oklahoma. She says a friend sent me her the link, which has a lot of music
        from old 78's that are now digitized and supposedly in the public domain.
	http://www.archive.org/details/InternationalFolkDances

        Elsewhere around Montana, Cecelia Notess advises that two great music events
        are scheduled tonight in Bozeman: A contra and a concert!  Which to attend?
        Get info at:
        www.bozemanfolklore.org

        Billings International Folk Dancing, Dec. 4 , 7-9 p.m. St. Luke's, 119 N.
        33rd, Enter gate across from Holliday Furniture. Newcomers welcome. Each dance
        taught completely. No special shoes required, though most people find it
        easiest to dance in a soft, flexible sole. No partner needed. All ages are
        welcome. More dancing on Jan. 8 at First Presbyterian, back at St. Luke's
        for Feb. 5, March 6, April 2, May 7. From Marilee Duncan - phone 855-2715

        Butte International Folk Dancing
        We plan to dance on Sunday evenings 7-9 p.m. (6:45 for new people) Dec. 6.
        We're thinking of having our holiday party on Dec. 13.


        Tuesday International Folk Dancing in Bozeman, Tuesdays, Dec 8 and Dec 15 if
        it's above 10 degrees at 5 pm, MSU ECE weather station.
	http://www.coe.montana.edu/ee/weather/

        For more information on international dancing and links to music, events and
        other information, visit the Kalispell International Folk Dancers web site,
        where you can also find recent dance lists http://montanafolkdance.org/flathead

	DANCES 12-05-09

        Gavotte d'Honneur    		Brittany
        Dvasti Tristi    		Bulgaria
        Hora Aggadati			Israel
        Djado mitjovata     		Bulgaria
        Seven Jumps    			Denmark
        Doudlebska Polka     		Czech
        Ta'am Haman    			Israel
        U Sest 2   			Serbia
        Be'er Basadeh     		Israel
        "Vrni Se Vrni    		Macedonia
        Hava Neze B'machol   		Israel
        Valle Nuseve Nga Korca (music is Populli Jon) Albania
        Cepelarsko Horo    		Bulgaria
        Lech Lamidbar    		Israel
        Oro Vlashka    			Serbia
        Siriul -long    		Romania
        Hambopolska    			Sweden
        Barsgeren yeghanag (Persian Melody)  Armenia
        Jacob's Ladder (Shulam Yaakou)  Israel
        Oseh Shaloam     		Israel
        Dospatsko Horo   		Bulgaria
        Levi Jackson Rag    		USA
        Zorba     			Greece
        Posties Jig    			Scotland
        Mairi's Wedding     		Scotland
        Tervelska Raka    		Bulgaria
        Dobrudzanska Raka   		Bulgaria
        Harmonica    			Israel
        Narino     			Turkey
        Gori More    			Macedonia

        DANCERS 12-05-09
        1. Sam
        2. Ruth
        3. Russ
        4. Missy
        5. Don
        6. Rose
        7. Jackie
        8. Roger
        9. Joe
        10. Connie
        11. Marvin
        12. Jon
        13. Missy's grandchildren Hagen & Degan

        Merry Christmas & Happy New Year To All!

        Don