12-8-13
Hello Friends,
Kalispell IFD next Saturday, Dec. 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Center, 110
Bountiful Drive.
The annual outpouring of Christmas gifts and goodies for needy children continues to gobble up the
dance floor space in our large gym dance venue. It's impressive! We had another good dance group last
weekend, with the dancing pace slowed for a time as several tried to find overnight accommodations for
a homeless fellow who turned up on a very cold night. I think the efforts were successful, and all came
right thanks to Connie, Ruth, Sam, Kathy B and others.
With Christmas and New Year's Eve fast approaching, Kathy Neff advises that there are several dance
venues this year for First Night in downtown Kalispell. A First Night badge will get you in to them
and to many other events. I know Rose and I are planning to do First Night this year.
Kathy writes: There will be dancing at Kalispell Senior Center from 7 to 8:45 PM (this is an hour
longer than I previously thought), featuring Left Side Brains (our family band, which includes Sam on
accordion) and I'll call/teach the dances. We primarily do easy family line and circle dances, and
some contras depending on who shows up. I try to specialize in dances that are quick to learn, and
fun to dance for everyone. We can do some international dances, particularly Mairi's Wedding, some
easy English Country dances (I think we have all the music if a dance is suggested in advance), and
could even add some others. I would like to specifically invite the Folk dance group to come and join
us, as well as the regular Contra dance folks. I'd be happy to work out some details in advance if
you have suggestions. The Swing group follows us at 9:00 PM at the Senior Center. Not sure if this
is demonstration or group dancing, probably a little of both. I'm assuming Marimba band is playing
somewhere that evening as well, possibly a dance venue too.
On Saturday January 5, 7:30 to 10:30 PM, we have another regular Contra dance scheduled with same band
and me calling again at the Senior Center. I think we can get to more advanced contra dancing on the 5th;
our group is now getting more experienced. I know Saturdays are always a conflict with International
Dance night...I don't know if one of these times the group would consider dancing instead at the contra.
I realize it is a tricky topic. Anyhow, maybe it will work out for First Night?
Steam and Stomp at Boulder Hot Springs will be Feb. 16-17, according to Bill Bucher. He has sent out the
official poster announcement, which is attached to this email as a pdf. This is probably the most popular
annual IFD event in the state, and the hotel accommodations have a way of filling up as the winter creeps
along, so if you're interested in attending, don't delay too long in making your plans and reservations.
The Bozeman IFD group plans a dance party on New Year's Eve from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by a potluck with
location to be announced. If you're planning to be in the Bozeman area for New Year's, contact Cecelia
for details: cecelia@notess.com
She has also forwarded photos of the play list from the Missoula dance weekend, courtesy of Mitchell Frey.
Since the dance music came from two different sources, not all the dances made it to the computerized
list that went out. If anyone wants the play list from the poster boards, let me know.
DANCES
Djado mitjovata Bulgaria
Le'or Chiyuchech Israel
Dospatsko Horo Bulgaria
Harmonica Israel
Kak po Logu Russia
Go fanale edno mome Macedonia
Ma Navu Israel
Dance Above the Rainbow Ireland
Ajde Jano Serbia
Eretz Eretz Israel
Takanata Bulgaria
Dobrudzanska Pandela Bulgaria
Stella di maggio Swiss-Italian
Birchot Havdalah Israel
Miserlou Greek-American
Tervelska Tropanka Bulgaria
Duke of Perth Scotland
Kritikos Syrtos Greece
Siriul Romania
T'Filati Israel
Zimushka Russia
Opinca Romania
Bavno Oro Macedonia
Arnautsko Horo Bulgaria -Pirin
Cocek Serbia
Be'er Basadeh Israel
Tervelska Raka Bulgaria
Ali Pasa Turkey
Tamzara Armenia
Hora Femeilor Romaina
Cepelarsko Horo Bulgaria
Zorba Greece
Horehronski Csardas Slovakia
Zensko za raka Macedonia
Joc batranesc de la Niculitel Romania
DANCERS
1. Russ
2. Missy
3. Connie
4. Jackie Z
5. Jackie V
6. Cathy
7. Eva
8. Max
9. Ruth
10. Sam
11. Rose
12. Don
13. Shannon
Happy Dancing!
Don