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English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEnglish country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with […]
English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEnglish country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with […]
English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEnglish country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with […]
Joyfully Dancing (Ages 55+)
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRobin Nelson strives to help build connections and create a joyful community wherever people gather on the dance floor! She has over 30 years of experience leading singing and traditional dance for people of all ages and abilities.
Tapestry Folkdance Sampler: International Folk Dance
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLearn a few dances from around the world in this introduction to International Folk Dance! Dances grouped under the broadly accepted umbrella of "International Folk Dance" are primarily from Europe, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Brittany, the Middle East, South and North America. Instructed by Gina Bonsignore.
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn a contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing, except the figures are usually danced in a line, with […]
Nordic Social Dance
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States6:00–6:45 pm Instruction 7:00–8:00 pm Social Dance 8:00–8:10 pm Group Mixer 8:10–8:50 pm Social Dance 8:50–9:00 pm Group Långdans Cost: $15 General | $12 Member | $8 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) In Nordic Social Dance, you will learn and review the dances of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. Two hours of social […]
English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States2nd Sunday of the Month: Live Music with Anytime English Players English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or […]
Joyfully Dancing (Ages 55+)
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRobin Nelson strives to help build connections and create a joyful community wherever people gather on the dance floor! She has over 30 years of experience leading singing and traditional dance for people of all ages and abilities.
Tapestry Folkdance Sampler: English Country Dance
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIntroduction to English Country Dance with Barbara Rice Indulge your inner Bridgerton or Jane Austen fan with this Intro to English Country Dance workshop! You'll learn a bit about the history of these dances, the music that is often played as accompaniment, and some of the most common steps and formations. This class is meant […]
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn a contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing, except the figures are usually danced in a line, with […]
Mostly Waltz
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesInstructor: Gerhardt Quast Want to have fun on the dance floor? Mostly Waltz invites and encourages anyone and everyone to learn and enjoy the waltz as a group of social ballroom dancers! This dance is for anyone who loves waltzing, is curious about waltzing, or just likes listening to music in 3/4 time. The program […]
English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEnglish country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with […]
Joyfully Dancing (Ages 55+)
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRobin Nelson strives to help build connections and create a joyful community wherever people gather on the dance floor! She has over 30 years of experience leading singing and traditional dance for people of all ages and abilities.
Tapestry Folkdance Sampler: Contra
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesBeau and Mickey Farmer and Mattie Rynkiewicz, contra artists with many combined years of calling, teaching and music experience, will guide attendees as they explore the history, music, language, and movement of contra dancing. Using both recorded and live music, participants will be taught and perform a half dozen or more different dances, beginning with […]
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn a contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing, except the figures are usually danced in a line, with […]
English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEnglish country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with […]
Joyfully Dancing (Ages 55+)
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRobin Nelson strives to help build connections and create a joyful community wherever people gather on the dance floor! She has over 30 years of experience leading singing and traditional dance for people of all ages and abilities.
Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn a contra dance, a leader, known as a caller, teaches basic dance steps during an introductory “walk-through” of the dance. Dancers learn by walking through the steps and formations, following the caller’s instructions. The dance figures are similar to those of old-time square dancing, except the figures are usually danced in a line, with […]
English Country Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEnglish country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and choreographies today. The music can be stately or sprightly, traditional or modern, recorded or live. It is danced with […]
English Country Dance
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEvery Sunday! Cost: Recorded Music: $12 General | $10 Members | $7 Young Adult & Youth (Ages 10 -21) English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. This is the dancing of Queen Elizabeth I, of Jane Austen, and a living tradition that inspires musical compositions and […]
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