Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Shala -- Cancelled due to COVID19

Sadly cancelled due to Covid19

Saturday, March 28, 2020 - virtual across the country

Because of Social distancing, people are itching to dance. Two events described here.

The Folk Arts Center of New England hosted a Zoom workshop with Ahmet Luleci. A bunch of Tucson people attended. Apparently there were over 330 attendees.  I got the time wrong so I only caught the last 30 seconds but here's what he taught:

1. Kalenin Dibinde - Turkey
2. Manastir - Turkey
3. Inaduna - Turkey
4. Yağmur Yağar - Turkey
5. Hayde Gidelum - Turkey
6. Arap (Lüleci version) - Turkey

They are planning on doing more workshops with teachers from around the world. 

In the late afternoon, The Peninsula Folk Dance Council in California -- cohosted with folk dance leaders from around the US, with several surprise Dance Teachers hosted an amazing folk Dance party on Zoom and Facebook live. At it's peak there were 578 dancers dancing together on Zoom. It looks like there were over 1200 views of their FB live feed. It really was heartwarming to see friends from around the world Dancing together. I think it was probably the largest international folk dance event in decades (maybe ever). Brought a tear to my eye. Thank you so much to the hosts and organizers. They will be doing another dance party on April 11, 2020. I'll be there! WIll you? Lots of people from Tucson "attended". 

Here's the program

1. Koritsa - Albania
2. Hineh Ma Tov II (Berlfein version) - Israel
3. Šetnja - Serbia
4. Djurdjevica - Serbia
5. Gras Kalo - Serbian Gypsy
6. An Dro Retrouné - Brittany
7. Bufčansko - Macedonia
8. Shantal - Romania
9. Debka Medabeket - Israel
10. Radomirsko Horo - Bulgaria
11. Körtánc - Várbá Harangoznak - Hungary
12. Narino - Turkey
13. Lousiana Saturday Night - Greece
14. De Secerat - Romania
15. Sulam Ya'akov - Israel
16. Cine Are Noroc Are - Romania/Roma
17. Dospatsko Horo - Bulgaria
18. Eretz Eretz - Israel
19. Elerinka - Bulgaria
20. Kirimizi Biber - Turkey (live with Roberto Bagnoli!!!)
21. Ina Ina - Aromanian
22. Svekrvino (Atanas Kolarovski version) - Macedonia
23. Katonti - Israel
    
24. Čoček - Roma (Ramo Ramo)
25. Malhão - Portugal (live with Andy Taylor Bennis)
26. W Moim Ogrodeczku - Poland
27. Somogyi Karikazo - Hungary
28. Rustemul - Romania
29. Corlu (Roberto Bagnoli) - Aromanian
30. Dana - Romanian Gypsy (live with Sonia!!)
31. Joc din Rebrișoara - România
32. Zimushka - Russia
33. Četvorno Šopsko Horo - Bulgaria
34. Roata Femeilor - Romania
35. For a Birthday - Hungary (live with Andy Taylor-Bennis)
36. Zorba (Weisburd version) - USA/Greece
    
37. Inaduna - Turkey
38. Branle de la Fosse Aux Loups - France
39. Pravo Čepelarsko - Bulgaria
    
40. Erev Ba - Israel
41. Populli Jonë - Albania
42. Tou Paradeisou Lemonia - Greece
43. Tokyo Polka - USA/Finland/Japan
44. Syp Simeon - Russia/Netherlands
45. Lesnoto - (Usual 3 bar version) Macedonia

Friday, March 27, 2020, SCOV - Cancelled for COVID19

Cancelled due to COVID19

Friday, March 27, 2020, DNC179A - Remote Online Dance class

Due to COVID-19 we aren't dancing in person today, but we're having a remote dance class. The focus of this week's class is Bulgaria. We remotely taught:

• Pravo Horo (6 measures/Pravo Trakijsko) - Bulgaria
• Gankino Horo - Bulgaria
• Goce Berberot (Tucson Version)- Macedonia
• Andrew's Little Râčenica - Bulgaria

Check out the class's youtube page for all the instructional videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM2bsOZCgNwiFbFxJ91f-5A

Wednesday, March 25, 2020, TFDC - Cancelled

Canceled for COVID 19

Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Shala - Cancelled but did videoing

We cancelled because of COVID-19, but a very small group of us got together to make some videos for the University of Arizona's (now online), DNC179A Introduction to Folk Dance class. We took significant precautions in hygiene to do this and we were able to film everything we needed. Stay safe and look online for virtual folk dance opportunities

Dances Videotaped:

1. Tudalin Tagadin - Latvia
2. Siebenschritt - Germany/Austria
3. Sasha - Russia
4. Långdans från Sollerön - Sweden
5. Stockton Goralski - Poland/USA
6. Ma Na'avu - Israel
7. Te Haerlem in den Houte - Netherlands
8. Coborâtul - Romania
9. Johan Pa Snippen - Sweden
10. Klayzmer - Israel
11. 't Smidje - Belgium
12. Joc in Patru de la  Targul Lapus - Romania
13. Od Lo Ahavti Dai - Israel
14. Vikivaki - Á Sprengisandi - Iceland
15. Tzadik Katamar - Israel
16. Chilili - Bolivia
17. Mayim Mayim - Israel

Friday, March 20, 2020 DNC179A (Remote Online Dance Class)

All in-person classes at the University of Arizona have been cancelled for the COVID19 health crisis so there was no regular meeting.

However, All classes have been switched to online modalities. These dances were taught through video teaching:

1. Ambee Dageets - Armenia
2. Kendime - Turkey
3. Alissa Tsekva - Georgia
4. Fresno (Sheikhan-Eeshkhan) - Assyria/Armenia
5. Yeni Hamam - Turkey
6. Tamzara (Tucson version) - Armenia

Check out the class's youtube page for all the instructional videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM2bsOZCgNwiFbFxJ91f-5A

Friday, March 20, 2020, SCOV -- Cancelled for COVID19

Cancelled due to COVID19 self-isolation and social distancing.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 -- Cancelled

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Cancelled for COVID19

Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Shala (Cancelled, but did some videoing)

Regular dancing was cancelled. But because I have to teach DNC179A at the University using online methodologies, a very SMALL group of us got together and videoed some dances for me to use in my class for the next 6 weeks. We got about 1/2 done.

NOTE: we took all opportunities to maintain a safe environment. We disinfected and cleaned the studio both before and after dancing. We did handwashing and sanitizer. When we held hands (which we only did occasionally) we had gloves on and were careful not to touch our faces. We otherwised practiced Social Distancing.

Dances Done

1. Ambee Dageets - Armenia
2. Kendime - Turkey
3. Alissa Tsekva - Georgia
4. Goce Berberot (Tucson Version)- Macedonia
5. Gankino Horo - Bulgaria
6. Fresno (Sheikhan-Eeshkhan) - Assyria/Armenia
7. Yeni Hamam - Turkey
8. Tamzara (Tucson version) - Armenia
9. Pravo Horo (6 measures/Pravo Trakijsko) - Bulgaria
10. Andrew's Little Râčenica - Bulgaria
11. Bashana Haba'a (Bachar Version) - Israel
12. Dabke Qamrosh - Lebanon 
13. Polka Jadownicka - Poland
14. Devichya Khorovodnaya - Russia
15. Alunelul - Romania
16. De Secerat - Romania

Update on Folk Dancing Cancellations in Tucson

Dear Tucson Dancing Friends,

I never thought I’d have to do this, and I’m heartbroken, but I’m afraid I’m going to have to TEMPORARILY cancel Tucson Tuesday night dancing. Wednesday and Friday are also cancelled. The more I read about COVID19 the more it becomes clear that despite the fact there is only one case in Pima County, early preventative action and social distancing is critical to suppressing outbreaks. Our community has so many people who fall into the high risk groups that I think it would be irresponsible for us to meet.

I know this will be a huge disappointment to many of you because it is such an important outlet for us alll. But I think it’s better to take the responsible action now so we can all enjoy each other’s company when we can get back to normal. I have two requests for you all

1. To avoid the social isolation that might come with cancelled dancing and social distancing. Please reach out to your friends in the folk dance community each week and say “hi” and check in with them. The Shala Club has a facebook page — which is a great place to check in and see fun info about folk dancing and bond a little bit.
2. If there is someone you know who does not have email or facebook who needs to know about this cancellation, would you please let them know!

I will make a determination each week for the next few weeks about whether to resume and let you know so you have time to plan.

Keep your eyes on https://tucsonfolkdance.blogspot.com where I will post regular updates.

Here is the information I know about Folk Dancing in Tucson and nearby areas:

• Tuesdays (Shala Club): Cancelled on a week-by-week basis.
• Wednesdays (TFDC): Cancelled on a week by week basis
• Friday Mornings (Sun City Oro Valley): Cancelled until further notice
• Friday Mornings UA Class (DNC179A): Has moved to an entirely online format. (Yup, it’s going to be a challenge)
• Saturday Contra Dancing (TFTM): Cancelled until further notice
• All Events at the Square Dance center: Cancelled until at least April 1st: https://www.sardasa.com
• Seven Pipers Scottish Country: ????
• Phoenix Folk Dancers (Tuesdays): Cancelled until April
• Phoenix Folk Dance Festival: Currently cancelled but will be rescheduled for late summer or early Fall.
• Portal Weekend: cancelled. To be rescheduled.
• Green Valley: Cancelled until April
• Prescott:

I love you all and really look forward to dancing with you in the future.

Andrew

Friday, March 13, 2020, DNC179A -- Cancelled due to Spring Break

There was no meeting of DNC179A this week because of spring break!

Friday, March 13, 2020 SCOV -- Cancelled due to COVID19

Unfortunately SCOV folk dancing has been cancelled until further notice to protect members of the retirement community from infection of the COVID19 virus.  Dancing will resume when the crisis is over. We will make appropriate announcement. 

Please stay safe and healthy!

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 TFDC

Program

Wed, March 11, 2020 (no touching or holding hands)

1. Oneg Shabbat - Israel
2. Tanko Bushi - Japan
3. Lebedushka - Russia
4. Olahos - Hungary
5. Malhão - Portugal (C)
6. Valle E Dardhës - Albania (R)
7. Dansul Ţigănesc Dunărean - Romania
8. Alissa Tsekva - Georgia
9. Chastushky - Russia
10. Sila Kale Bal - Roma
11. Syp Simeon - Russia/Netherlands
12. Erev Ba - Israel
13. Chilili - Bolivia (C)
14. Laurtareasca - Romania
15. Raghu Pati - India
16. Pondogo (Highlife) - Ghana
17. Stockton Goralski - Poland/USA
18. T'ni Li Shtie - Israel
19. Haisai Ojisan - Japan
20. Seguidillas de Gran Canaria - Canary Islands (C)
21. Kujawiak Niebieski - Poland
22. Lousiana Saturday Night - USA
23. Jovica - Serbia
24. Kiskanasztanc - Hungary
25. Elo Dino - Kurdish
26. Turkish Ramo Ramo - USA/Turkey
27. Yeni Hamam - Turkey
28. Made în România - Romania
29. Lepa Moja Milena/Drmačica - Croatia (don't hold hands on first part)
30. Rusi Kosi Imam - Bulgaria
31. Cumbia Semana - USA
32. Gorani (Van Geel version) - Armenia
33. Hagan Habil'adi - Israel

Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Shala

Program

We did the whole evening Hands free because of COVID 19.

March 10, 2020

1. De Secerat - Romania
2. Bashana Haba'a (Bachar Version) - Israel
3. Lo Brisa-Pè - Occitania/France
4. Tumbalalaika - Yiddish/Israeli
5. Cumbia Semana - USA
6. Coborâtul - Romania
7. Alissa Tsekva - Georgia
8. Heyaymoli - Laz/Georgia
9. Heidi and Art's Wedding - USA
10. Razgranala Grana Jorgovana (Vancouver Version) - Serbia
11. Shantal - Romania
12. Yeni Hamam - Turkey
13. MaMalhão - Portugal
14. Sila Kale Bal - Roma
15. Snoopy - Draggin' the line - USA
16. L'homme Qui Marche - France
17. La Bordeiul Cel Din Vale - Romania
18. Ronde (Netherlands/France)
19. Valle E Dardhës - Albania
20. Pata Pata - South Africa
21. Ramo Ramo (Turkish) - USA/Turkey
22. Mei Hanechalim - Israel
23. Mari Marijko - Bulgaria

Suggestions for Healthy Dancing in Tucson

We're posting the following suggestions at Dancing.

Let’s keep our community safe!

1) Please wash your hands thoroughly  with soap for 20 seconds before and after dancing. Sing the chorus of Makendonsko Devojče (or Happy Birthday) twice to know how long. 

2) Please use hand sanitizer or wash your hands every few dances. 

3) Holding hands is optional. Feel free to stand at the end of the line by yourself if you prefer. 

4) If you have to cough or sneeze. Please do it into a tissue and throw the tissue out. Consider going outside to cough.

5) If you feel ill please don’t come to dancing. We love you and we’ll see you when you feel better!

We will also be wiping down door knobs and other hard surfaces before dancing starts. If you want to volunteer to help please bring wipes and sanitizer

Friday, March 6, 2020 SCOV

Program

Friday, March 6, 2020

1. Valle - Albania
2. Above the Rainbow - USA/Ireland
3. Robin Ddiog (line) - Wales
4. Karsi Bar - Armenia
5. Čoček - Roma
6. Ta Dakria (Weisburd version) - Greece
7. Na Klepeci - Bosnia
8. Erev Ba - Israel
9. Raghu Pati - India
10. Coborâtul - Romania
11. Razgranala Grana Jorgovana (Vancouver Version) - Serbia
12. Goscie Jada - Poland
13. Zoí - Greece
14. Koritsa - Albania
15. Tunula Eno - USA/Uganda
16. Oneiro Deméno - Greece

Friday, March 6, 2020. DNC179A

The focus of todays' classes were France, Spain, Portugal and Italy

March 6, 2020

Program

1. An Dro Retrouné - Brittany
2. Ördög Útja (Drumul Dracului) - Moldavia
3. Valle - Albania
4. Malhão - Portugal
5. Robin Ddiog (line) - Wales
6. Seguidillas de Gran Canaria - Canary Islands
7. Ronde (Netherlands/France)
8. Od Lo Ahavti Dai - Israel
9. Mazurca di Sant' Andieu - Italy
10. Branle Gai Alsacien - France
11. Trail of the Lonesome Pine - USA
12. Lo Brisa-Pè - Occitania/France
13. Yolanda - USA
14. Adjon Az Isten - Hungary

Wednesday, March 4, 2020. TFDC

Program

March 4, 2020

1. Ashrei Ha'ish - Israel
2. Dvašti Trišti - Bulgaria
3. Hora din Clejani - Romania
4. Oneiro Deméno - Greece
5. Somogyi Karikazo - Hungary
6. Heyaymoli - Laz/Georgia
7. Valle E Dardhës - Albania
8. Shantal - Romania
9. Adir Adirim - Israel
10. Elerinka - Bulgaria
11. Gjuševska Râčenica - Bulgaria
12. Oro 18/8 (Elerinka - Bulgaria)
13. Royal Empress Tango - England
14. Babečko Horo - Bulgaria
15. L'homme Qui Marche - France
16. Dobra Nevesto - Macedonia
17. Alta Es La Luna - Horon -Greece
18. Coborâtul - Romania
19. Esmer (Özkök version) - Turkey
20. Pravo Rodopsko Horo (Yves') - Pustono Lado i Mlado - Bulgaria
21. Maple Leaf Rag - USA
22. Zoí - Greece
23. Horehronsky Čardaš - Slovakia
24. Sila Kale Bal - Roma
25. Laurtareasca - Romania
26. W Moim Ogrodeczku - Poland
27. Yar Ko Parag - Armenia
28. Koritsa - Albania
29. Alissa Tsekva - Georgia
30. Ny Pet Schottis - Sweden
31. Preteçere - Romania
32. Gorani (Van Geel version) - Armenia.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Shala

Program

March 3, 2020

1. Razgranala Grana Jorgovana (Vancouver Version) - Serbia
2. Bashana Haba'a (Bachar Version) - Israel
3. Athela Mou - Greek Roma
4. Shantal - Romania
5. Zozan - Kurdistan
6. Lo Brisa-Pè - Occitania/France
7. Heyamo - Laz/Turkey
8. L'homme Qui Marche - France
9. Heyaymoli - Laz/Georgia
10. Hora Mare Bucovineana - Romania
11. High Green Mountain - Taiwan
12. Hagan Habil'adi - Israel
13. Branle Gai Alsacien - France
14. Jarnana (Tucson version)- Albania
15. La Bordeiul Cel Din Vale - Romania
16. Ordu - Turkey
17. Heidi and Art's Wedding - USA
18. Tamzara (Tucson version) - Armenia
19. Valle E Dardhës - Albania
20. Sila Kale Bal - Roma
21. Orta Ana Dolu Oyonu - Turkey
22. Sardinina Hanter Dro
23. Trgnala Rumjana - Bulgaria