n-Going Events
December Events
12/21–22 Norske Runddansere’s Annual SnoBall (Columbia River Gorge OR), Menucha Retreat Center in the Columbia River Gorge, Corbett, OR. Options to stay overnight, mingle, hike, and enjoy holiday meals, or just come for the dance. Traditional gløgg and mulled cider will be provided, plus a Lucia procession. Traditional Scandinavian folk dance to live music by our very own Hapsala. No partner necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information and to register, see www.norskerunddansere.org/snoball. Registration deadline: November 25. Contact: snoball@norskerunddansere.org.
12/28 Nordic dance in Tacoma Relax after the holidays at our Saturday, December 28, Scandinavian dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Class is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., with music from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach and review hambo, the classic dance from Sweden. Nordic Exposure will keep us dancing the rest of the evening. Everyone is welcome. Mixers and pattern dances are taught. Masks are no longer required, but please be careful. Don’t come if you feel sick or have been exposed to COVID. The price is $10 for adults, $7 for Sons of Norway Norden 2 members ($10 for Norden couples), and $5 for nondancers. Students and children come in free. Info: Karen Goettling, (253) 759-3731 or karengoettling@gmail.com. Sponsored by Sons of Norway Norden 2.
Future Events
2/8-9 The HFAA’s Winter Workshop “Open Hearth" (via Zoom). Are you interested in learning more about
Norwegian fiddling and dancing but don’t know where to start? Enjoy two days of hardingfele and dance classes
presented by outstanding teachers from Norway and North America, all brought into your home via your computer or
phone. The event is completely free and open to all upon registration. See https://www.hfaa.org/
2/14-16 Scandomania (Petaluma, CA, an hour north of San Francisco) The camp will feature dances and music from Telemark, Norway.
2/23/25 Leikarringen at Sons of Norway (Seattle) will have its 65th anniversary, and you are invited. The party will be
from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, Washington 98107, in Ballard. This free
event will be a celebration that bridges our past, present, and future. The afternoon will include live music from several groups, a dance performance from Leikarringen, and plenty of time for community dancing. RSVP by February 14 to (206) 612-0053.
3/21–23: Spring Swedish Music and Dance Weekend (Wisconsin) at Folklore Village, near Madison, WI. Info: www.folklorevillage.org/spring-swedish-music-and-dance-weekend.
3/28–31 or April 1: Scandinavian Dance and Music weekend (Boulder CO). The weekend will feature Springleik from Folldal,
similar to Springleik from Vågå. Info: www.boulderdance.org.
6/28–July 5: Nordic Fiddles & Feet Camp (New Hampshire) will be held at Geneva Point Center, Moultonborough, NH.
Swedish & Norwegian music & dance. See www.nordicfiddlesandfeet.org.
7/17–20: Hardanger Fiddle Association of America’s Summer Workshop (Wisconsin) at Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI.
For fiddlers and dancers! See https://www.hfaa.org/
Email Scandinavian events items to skandia.editor@gmail.com, for example, items for the July issue must arrive by 10 June. Please include date, time, cost, location, contact phone number, and/or email address. For changes or updates to web site items please email the Skandia Webmaster. Priority is given to local Scandinavian dance and music events
- Sundays (Port Angeles) Schedule varies. Vaccination, masks, and liability waiver required. By donation, 6–8 p.m., Scandia Hall, 131 W 5th St., Port Angeles, WA. Info: Dick Grinstad, (360) 391-9704 or dickgrinstad@olypen.com.
- Mondays (Poulsbo) The Poulsbo Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St 6:30 –7:45 p.m. (PDT). Every first and third Monday. Beginning and intermediate Scandinavian dance class for adults. $4–$5 donation. For the most up-to-date information, see www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com/
- Mondays (Portland) Norske Runddansere Scandinavian Folk Dance. Live Scandinavian dance evenings. More info at www.norskerunddansere.org.
- Tuesdays (Seattle) Leikarringen of Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 meets (Sept–June), 5–7 p.m. at Leif Erikson Lodge #1 Sons of Norway, 2245 NW 57th St., Seattle. Info: (206) 783-1274. First practice of the month is party night.
- Wednesdays (Vancouver BC) The Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver, B.C. will be dancing on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m.. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Info: www.vcn.bc.ca/scandi.
December Events
12/21–22 Norske Runddansere’s Annual SnoBall (Columbia River Gorge OR), Menucha Retreat Center in the Columbia River Gorge, Corbett, OR. Options to stay overnight, mingle, hike, and enjoy holiday meals, or just come for the dance. Traditional gløgg and mulled cider will be provided, plus a Lucia procession. Traditional Scandinavian folk dance to live music by our very own Hapsala. No partner necessary. Everyone is welcome. For more information and to register, see www.norskerunddansere.org/snoball. Registration deadline: November 25. Contact: snoball@norskerunddansere.org.
12/28 Nordic dance in Tacoma Relax after the holidays at our Saturday, December 28, Scandinavian dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Class is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., with music from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach and review hambo, the classic dance from Sweden. Nordic Exposure will keep us dancing the rest of the evening. Everyone is welcome. Mixers and pattern dances are taught. Masks are no longer required, but please be careful. Don’t come if you feel sick or have been exposed to COVID. The price is $10 for adults, $7 for Sons of Norway Norden 2 members ($10 for Norden couples), and $5 for nondancers. Students and children come in free. Info: Karen Goettling, (253) 759-3731 or karengoettling@gmail.com. Sponsored by Sons of Norway Norden 2.
Future Events
2/8-9 The HFAA’s Winter Workshop “Open Hearth" (via Zoom). Are you interested in learning more about
Norwegian fiddling and dancing but don’t know where to start? Enjoy two days of hardingfele and dance classes
presented by outstanding teachers from Norway and North America, all brought into your home via your computer or
phone. The event is completely free and open to all upon registration. See https://www.hfaa.org/
2/14-16 Scandomania (Petaluma, CA, an hour north of San Francisco) The camp will feature dances and music from Telemark, Norway.
2/23/25 Leikarringen at Sons of Norway (Seattle) will have its 65th anniversary, and you are invited. The party will be
from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, Washington 98107, in Ballard. This free
event will be a celebration that bridges our past, present, and future. The afternoon will include live music from several groups, a dance performance from Leikarringen, and plenty of time for community dancing. RSVP by February 14 to (206) 612-0053.
3/21–23: Spring Swedish Music and Dance Weekend (Wisconsin) at Folklore Village, near Madison, WI. Info: www.folklorevillage.org/spring-swedish-music-and-dance-weekend.
3/28–31 or April 1: Scandinavian Dance and Music weekend (Boulder CO). The weekend will feature Springleik from Folldal,
similar to Springleik from Vågå. Info: www.boulderdance.org.
6/28–July 5: Nordic Fiddles & Feet Camp (New Hampshire) will be held at Geneva Point Center, Moultonborough, NH.
Swedish & Norwegian music & dance. See www.nordicfiddlesandfeet.org.
7/17–20: Hardanger Fiddle Association of America’s Summer Workshop (Wisconsin) at Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI.
For fiddlers and dancers! See https://www.hfaa.org/
Email Scandinavian events items to skandia.editor@gmail.com, for example, items for the July issue must arrive by 10 June. Please include date, time, cost, location, contact phone number, and/or email address. For changes or updates to web site items please email the Skandia Webmaster. Priority is given to local Scandinavian dance and music events
SKANDIA FOLKDANCE SOCIETY
PO Box 17123
Seattle, WA 98127-0823
For telephone information, call (425) 954-5262
info@skandia-folkdance.org
PO Box 17123
Seattle, WA 98127-0823
For telephone information, call (425) 954-5262
info@skandia-folkdance.org