Northwest Spelmansstämma
Date: September 22, 2024 in conjunction with Skandia's 75th Anniversary.
Location: Home of Jim and Margaret Noyes, 6618 196th St. SE, Clearview, WA.
Instruction begins at 1 p.m.; Potluck at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. dance party in the evening.
The Northwest Spelmansstämma has been organized in conjunction with Skandia’s 75th Anniversary celebration and will feature members of the Swedish band Klintetten. A special music session will be taught by members of Klintetten sharing Swedish tunes. Our local instructors include:
Corresponding with the music sessions, visiting Swedish dance teachers Stig and Helen Eriksson will teach
Bondpolska från Viksta, Bondpolska från Överhärde, Polka and Bakmes från Kall, and Klarävsdalen.
Suggested donation amount: $25 for Skandia members; $30 for nonmembers, donate the amount with which you are comfortable.
Location: Home of Jim and Margaret Noyes, 6618 196th St. SE, Clearview, WA.
Instruction begins at 1 p.m.; Potluck at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. dance party in the evening.
The Northwest Spelmansstämma has been organized in conjunction with Skandia’s 75th Anniversary celebration and will feature members of the Swedish band Klintetten. A special music session will be taught by members of Klintetten sharing Swedish tunes. Our local instructors include:
- Anna Abraham teaching nyckelharpa tunes
- Peter Michaelson reviewing Rørospols tunes from Springdans
- Mira Dickey reviewing Valdres tunes
- Session for newer musicians or those who prefer slower instruction
- Jam session for accordions.
Corresponding with the music sessions, visiting Swedish dance teachers Stig and Helen Eriksson will teach
Bondpolska från Viksta, Bondpolska från Överhärde, Polka and Bakmes från Kall, and Klarävsdalen.
Suggested donation amount: $25 for Skandia members; $30 for nonmembers, donate the amount with which you are comfortable.