SUMMIT SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND CULTURE
BalFolk!
Workshop+Jam, Potluck and Dance
Saturday, November 23, 2024
with Eloise & Co.
(Rachel Bell and Becky Tracy)
Photo by Dylan Ladds
BalFolk is a social dance event that draws on French and other European folk dance traditions, with a contemporary twist.
For all ages in downtown Montpelier.
SCHEDULE
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Bal Folk Tunes Workshop + Jam
Curious about bal folk tunes? Or do you already love playing them but you'd love to learn some more? There's something for everyone at this workshop and jam combo. We'll teach a tune or two with attention toward making them danceable. We'll also spend plenty of time playing many much-loved, commonly-known tunes together, incorporating your requests along the way. Most of these are easy to pick up, so even if you don't already have a big bal folk repertoire, you'll be welcome to play along! We will cover the major categories of tunes including bourrèe, mazurka, an dro, hanter dro, and scottish. $20, pre-registration preferred (see below).
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Potluck Dinner
For workshop attendees, dancers, and other friends of bal folk. Bring a dish to share and your own serving spoons. Note that there is a small microwave to reheat food but no fridge. Bring your own dishes and utensils if possible (but we will have paper plates and plasticware for those who need it).
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bal Folk Dance
Circle dances, partner dances, chain dances– all are fun and easy to learn, especially when the music is so varied and entrancing. Becky and Rachel will show you how to do them! $10 adults/$5 kids under 16.
All events take place at the Bethany Church, 115 Main St., Montpelier