Skandia Dances First and Third Fridays of each month
Skandia dances are now LIVE and on Zoom
COVID policy: Beginning on June 1, 2024, masks are now optional. Please read the details on the home page.
On Fridays, teaching is from 7:30-8:30 pm, and then the dance from 8:30-10:30 pm.
We are also Zooming the dances. Please make a donation to Skandia if the Zoom is valuable to you. Members will receive the Zoom link via email. Not a member? You can still join via Zoom, but you must email info@skandia-folkdance.org by Friday noon to get on the guest list. Please do not share the link as we cannot admit people we cannot identify.
COVID policy: Beginning on June 1, 2024, masks are now optional. Please read the details on the home page.
On Fridays, teaching is from 7:30-8:30 pm, and then the dance from 8:30-10:30 pm.
We are also Zooming the dances. Please make a donation to Skandia if the Zoom is valuable to you. Members will receive the Zoom link via email. Not a member? You can still join via Zoom, but you must email info@skandia-folkdance.org by Friday noon to get on the guest list. Please do not share the link as we cannot admit people we cannot identify.
Friday, February 21, 2025 Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach a lovely dance from Funäsdalen, Härjedalen (Sweden), called Storhurveln (Svängpolska) från Funäsdalen. The three parts of the dance are försteg, polska, and bakmes. The Lead’s polska is unique and involves a clicking of heels. Dances and music from this region (including Storhurveln) are the focus of this coming Springdans Northwest. See www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm8R-hP9ikE
Sprida Ut will play this Third Friday dance. The music of this trio--Brian and Nola Nelson, together with Kris Johansson—will be a treat, with their unique and haunting blend of nyckelharpa, guitar, and voice. The warm and rich harmonies will irresistibly pull people out onto the dance floor.
Friday, March 7, 2025 Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach a lovely dance from Härjedalen, Sweden, called Bakmes från Hede, Per Backman’s variant. The three parts of the dance are försteg, hambo (with the special Hede styling), and bakmes. The försteg and bakmes are different for the lead and follow. Featuring hardingfeles along with flutes, clarinet, and bass, TinnFelen will fill the hall with a full orchestra sound. We haven't heard their music in a while, so it will be a very special treat to enjoy dancing to their tunes.
Friday, March 21, 2025 Judy and Jerry will teach two of the three parts of Bingsjöpolskor. This dance comes from Bingsjö, a small village in Dalarna, Sweden. It is a calm and elegant dance that has standard basic polska turns for the lead and follow and a distinctive musical style of 16-note polskas. After the lesson, Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag will bring its large orchestra sound to the dance floor. Known for its great variety of tunes, it is one of our longest-playing and best-loved Scandinavian music groups in Seattle.
Sprida Ut will play this Third Friday dance. The music of this trio--Brian and Nola Nelson, together with Kris Johansson—will be a treat, with their unique and haunting blend of nyckelharpa, guitar, and voice. The warm and rich harmonies will irresistibly pull people out onto the dance floor.
Friday, March 7, 2025 Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach a lovely dance from Härjedalen, Sweden, called Bakmes från Hede, Per Backman’s variant. The three parts of the dance are försteg, hambo (with the special Hede styling), and bakmes. The försteg and bakmes are different for the lead and follow. Featuring hardingfeles along with flutes, clarinet, and bass, TinnFelen will fill the hall with a full orchestra sound. We haven't heard their music in a while, so it will be a very special treat to enjoy dancing to their tunes.
Friday, March 21, 2025 Judy and Jerry will teach two of the three parts of Bingsjöpolskor. This dance comes from Bingsjö, a small village in Dalarna, Sweden. It is a calm and elegant dance that has standard basic polska turns for the lead and follow and a distinctive musical style of 16-note polskas. After the lesson, Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag will bring its large orchestra sound to the dance floor. Known for its great variety of tunes, it is one of our longest-playing and best-loved Scandinavian music groups in Seattle.
LOCATION: Cedar Valley Grange, 20526-52nd Ave. West, Lynnwood Yahoo Map
Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.
Driving directions to Cedar Valley Grange.....
From I-5, take exit 179 (northbound or southbound). Drive east on 220th to the stop sign at 52nd, then a short mile north to the Cedar Valley Grange on your left.
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Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15; kids, free The price of admission includes a free dance class.
Driving directions to Cedar Valley Grange.....
From I-5, take exit 179 (northbound or southbound). Drive east on 220th to the stop sign at 52nd, then a short mile north to the Cedar Valley Grange on your left.
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The Music Jams on Saturdays, 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month
First Saturday jams VIA ZOOM: Saturday, March 1, 2025 is CANCELLED.
In place of the jam, we encourage you to attend the special workshop by Eva Karlsson, who will teach Finnskogpols tunes. Her workshop will be on March 1 from 9 - 11:30 am Pacific. More information will be available soon.
Third Saturday jams LIVE: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. until Noon. The jam will be at the home of Gordon and Tricia Thomson at 9702 41st Place NE, Seattle, WA. For more information, contact Gordon Thomson at (908) 227-0441 or email music@skandia-folkdance.org. All instruments and voices are welcome! Gordon and Trisha respectfully request that you please wear masks at this jam if you are not singing, playing a wind instrument, or having snacks. If you are feeling sick, don't come. If you've been exposed to somebody who has COVID, don't come. Thank you for keeping everyone healthy.
First Saturday jams VIA ZOOM: Saturday, March 1, 2025 is CANCELLED.
In place of the jam, we encourage you to attend the special workshop by Eva Karlsson, who will teach Finnskogpols tunes. Her workshop will be on March 1 from 9 - 11:30 am Pacific. More information will be available soon.
Third Saturday jams LIVE: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. until Noon. The jam will be at the home of Gordon and Tricia Thomson at 9702 41st Place NE, Seattle, WA. For more information, contact Gordon Thomson at (908) 227-0441 or email music@skandia-folkdance.org. All instruments and voices are welcome! Gordon and Trisha respectfully request that you please wear masks at this jam if you are not singing, playing a wind instrument, or having snacks. If you are feeling sick, don't come. If you've been exposed to somebody who has COVID, don't come. Thank you for keeping everyone healthy.
SKANDIA FOLKDANCE SOCIETY
PO Box 17123
Seattle, WA 98127-0823
For telephone information, call (425) 954-5262
email: info@skandia-folkdance.org
PO Box 17123
Seattle, WA 98127-0823
For telephone information, call (425) 954-5262
email: info@skandia-folkdance.org