Folk Dance Fridays  2009

Hungarian House, 213 E. 82nd St., Manhattan
  Info: 718-645-9142 or info@nycfolkdance.org 
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7:30-8 pm

Easy warm-up dancing (except on Balkan Cafe nights)

8-11 pm

FDF & Family Nights: International folk dancing with emphasis on Balkan with on-the-spot teaching throughout the evening

Balkan Cafe: Live music, doors open 8pm, live music begins at 8:30pm

 

If you would like to get the latest schedule information see the groups below:

Beginner & Family Dance: website

FDF - recorded music dance nights: email

Balkan Cafe: website email

 

Click here to see other folk and dance events in the New York City area listed by Robert Radcliffe.

Please note the schedule is subject to change.

If you'd like to be on our US postal mailing list and/or email list, or you are interested in sponsoring an event, please contact us!

718-645-9142 / info@nycfolkdance.org 

Balkan Dance Class 
with Michael Ginsburg

Want to dance to that neat Balkan beat?  This is the place! 

Michael Ginsburg has taught both dance and music regularly at the Balkan Music & Dance Workshops and brings the expertise of a musician to show the close relationship between Balkan dance forms and the music that drives them.  

Wednesdays

6:30 - 8 PM

Hungarian House, 213 E 82nd St between 2nd & 3rd Aves.

$12 per class; Series discount available

Classes may be taken on an individual basis at any time during the series, however as the series progresses there is more time devoted to review.

Dances are repeated from week to week, and reviewed as necessary. While the class is geared primarily for dancers with some experience in Balkan dance, many students with little experience have found this to be a rewarding class.

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NYC area upcoming ethno-folk events

Calendar of Events    Ongoing Events

Calendar of EVENTS

Check out the list of NYC area ethno folk events at Bob Radcliff's list at http://rradc.home.att.net/Events/Events.html


You may wish to also check out Zlatne Uste's home page for Balkan Brass events in the area.

 

Ongoing EVENTS

Note: Be sure to call to confirm and/or make reservations

Tuesdays
Live Turkish music at the Turkish Kitchen.  Usually a Turkish keyboard player, singer, and canun.  Reservations.  Ask to be seated by the music and plan to order dinner.  386 Third Ave. (bet. 27th & 28th Sts.) New York, NY, 10016-9007 (212) 679-6633 
Zagat's Guide lists a meal cost of $38

Wednesdays
6:30-8 pm Balkan dance class with Michael Ginsburg info@nycfolkdance.org 

8 pm Live Middle Eastern music with a dancer at Layla, 211 W Broadway, corner of Franklin St, featuring Souren Baronian (clarinet), Robert Boghosian (oud), Lee Baronian (dumbek) Reservations: 212/431-0700 Excellent Mediterranean cuisine

8 pm Mediterranean live music with Avram Pengas and guest artists at the Cupping Room Cafe, continental cuisine and bar, 359 W. Broadway (bet. Broome & Grand Sts.), SoHo.  nogamusic@yahoo.com Reservations 212-925-2898 Zagat's Guide lists a meal cost of $26, www.cuppingroomcafe.com   

Fridays
8 pm Folk dancing with Folk Dance Fridays and live music parties with a variety of artists at Balkan Cafe both at Hungarian House info@nycfolkdance.org 

Sundays
8 pm Music for belly dancing with Scott Wilson (oud), Raquy Danziger (percussion), George Stathos (clarinet) and other guests at Café Figaro, 184 Bleecker Street.  The musical landscape is mostly Turkish with visits to Greece and Israel and side-trips to Egypt and Lebanon.  There are 3 dance shows as well as general free-style dancing.  $10 minimum, no cover.  http://www.bellydanceny.com/figaro.html 

8:30 pm Great food, dancing, and music from Asia Minor, the Islands, the Mainland, and also from modern performers such as Nikos Papazoglou, Orfeas Peridis, Pantelis Thalassinos, and many others! John Themelis - laouto/voice, Megan Weeder - violin, Timothy Quigley - percussion, Mavrothis Kontanis - oud/voice; The Golden Barrel, 43-04 34th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11101, Corner of 34th Ave/43rd St, 718-706-9856

 

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