... continued from previous page He taught with spontaneity and with attention to stylistic detail, for instance, demonstrating the women's hip movements in the Asian-flavoured Rugovo (Dance of the Horns) with more subtlety than any of us could manage. Occasionally, he would chide himself for dancing too high on the balls of his feet, exclaiming "Don't do it like that – that's my ballet raining!" He gave us facts and small details, which illumined each dance, and he translated the songs for us (and, as we all know, there is no dance without a song). I liked Angelovata, where the girls sing about Angelova going to buy a silver belt-buckle and a beautiful gown for her wedding. At the workshop (Photo courtesy of Vas Aligiannis) We learned two "going to the wars" dances: Pismo Ti e doshlo and Ti li be Giorgi. In the first, with its Kalamatianos feeling, the men, as they turn, shield their eyes with the left hand to indicate they are going to "fight for the Left, (don't tell mother)". In the second, "Where are you off to Giorgi?", the reply, "Off to the wars (don't tell mother)" is imaged in the music and the dance by a distinct mounting-a-horse-and-galloping-off phrase. In Srnogorka, which Yorgo believes means "Deer Mountain" rather than "Black Mountain" (Crnogorka), we learned to do the "scooter" step, not in the Serbian manner, ("I always scold my students if they do that") but in the Macedonian way, with equal emphasis on each step. I enjoyed Vichenko Svadbarsko Oro, a stately wedding dance, where the women use a pronounced toe-heel stepping, representing the bride, who must tippy-toe along ostentatiously making light of her 70 – 80kg of costume and ornament. This publicly displays her ability to "bear the heavy burdens that married life will lay on her" – not least, no doubt, her sons' going off to fight for the Left! Afterwards, as I slumped gratefully over my coffee, I noticed Yorgo serenely floating through Newtown crowds with a carriage that would have delighted Alexander (of the Technique) – and probably he of Macedon, also! ? Ellaine Mabbutt (NSW)

FDA News Nevofoon Resources FDA Resource Manager, Kaye Laurendet, will be sending an order to Nevofoon in June. If you wish to order any resources, please send your order to Kaye by 16th June. You can phone: 02 9528 4813, snailmail:127 Woronora Cres, COMO WEST NSW 2226 or email: okaye@optusnet.com.au Other Dance News Beginners' Folk Dance Course, WA. A four week course in dances from Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Israel, UK, USA and elsewhere begins on June 22nd, 2002, in Perth, running each Saturday at 9am to 10:30am until July 13th, 2002. This course concentrates on the basics of dances from different countries - an introduction to different styles, steps and music. Held at the John Leckie Pavilion in Melvista Ave in Nedlands, these classes will provide you with the wake-up you need for the weekend in the green and peaceful surroundings of College Park. Why not try a ‘horo' or a ‘râcenica' just for fun? Meet new people and learn something new while exercising. For a price of $40 you also get free membership to Perth International Folk Dance Group who will be running the course and offer other dance classes. Stay on for the beginners/intermediate dance session at the same venue at 10:30 to 12:30 for free! Membership of PIFDG also enables you to come along to classes on Monday nights at St Margaret's hall on the corner of Tyrell and Elizabeth Sts in Nedlands at a reduced price if you would like to continue your dancing. Take a step tomorrow and enrol by ringing Martin on (08)9326 6077 or Nina on (08)9385 3689 Perth International Folk Dance Group hosts Xenos Xenos from Melbourne will steal your hearts and your feet when they play at an evening of traditional dance and music hosted by Perth International Folk Dance Group (PIFDG) on Monday June 17th. They have produced 4 CDs and a compilation to date which are mostly Gypsy from Macedonia, but also have a huge dance-tune repertoire which has not yet been recorded. This exciting group will be playing Roma dance music from the Balkans and teaching you how to dance some of their selection of Macedonian, Kurdish and Moldavian dances or perhaps something from Thrace or Crete. Join PIFDG at a cost of $10 at St Margaret's Hall, cnr Tyrell and Elizabeth Sts, Nedlands. Contact Martin on (08)9326 6077 or Laurel on (08)9448 8179. Website: www.xenosmusic.com

Balkan Dance Classes in Sydney. The Balkan dance classes, led by Gary Dawson, resumed on Thursday 9 May, 7.30-9.30 pm, at the Harris Community Centre, 97 Quarry Street, Ultimo (corner of Bulwarra Road and Quarry Street). The semester ends on 27 June. You can attend the remaining sessions for a session fee of $10 or $5 concession. Contact Gary on 02 9559 4485 or email garydawson@ozemail.com.au if you have a query about the current semester or want additional information about future Balkan Dance class semesters. Under the Influence (of folk dance)! "Dancers of the Future". This item, in a Canberra paper, was spotted by Carol McNally. Also, sometime this year, expect to see "Zorba – the Ballet" in a theatre near you – Hassapikos with a balletic interpretation – should be interesting. The Bulgarian Experience Last year, Danni Mackenzie, teacher of Noosa International Folkdancers, and I, travelled to Bulgaria to participate in the Balkanfolk seminar at Pamporovo, in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains. It was a magical experience, with expert teachers and musicians from the Shoppian, Thracian, North Bulgarian and Pirin areas; and also from Macedonia and Roumania. I am now fortunate enough to be back in Bulgaria (Sofia) learning choreographed dances with the Zornitsa ensemble, taught by the Director of Balkanfolk. Zornitsa is comprised of dedicated young dancers who perform in Bulgaria and tour other parts of Europe. continued top of next column =>

... continued from left column Learning choreographed dances is of course entirely different to "horo" style, but I'm finding it a challenging and stimulating experience. Emil Genov is a certified choreographer and has put together an exciting repertoire for their forthcoming 20th Anniversary concert at the Sofia Opera House. Dances will include Zhenski Shopske, Vidinski, Petrunino and a male Thracian dance. Being a newcomer, I am of course still at the stage of learning steps and movements in amongst the intensive training. But just imagine the buzz in the hall with approximately 40 dancers and musicians - the atmosphere is electrifying! At weekends I dance "horo" style, so feel I have the best of both worlds. The horos include Daichovo, Svishtovsko, Samokovsko, Za pojas, Paidushko, Malishevsko, Kukunesh, to name just a few. We start off learning the basic steps, then each week variations are added. This means the brain is always at work as more intricate steps are introduced! I became interested in Bulgarian folkdance and culture whilst attending Yves Moreau's workshop in Noosa (Yandina) and Gary Dawson's Bulgarian workshop at Woodford Folk Festival (Qld) last year and even more so at the seminar in Pamporovo. I'm finding this a very special and remarkable experience. Not only do I get to dance myself but have been to a few concerts, including the Pirin Ensemble (professional group, wonderful, after the conclusion some of the audience danced amongst performers and musicians in the foyer of the theatre); Neshka Robeva's "Twin Kingdoms", a modern interpretation of Bulgarian and Balkan folklore; and on May 4 (Easter weekend-Orthodox) have been invited to go to the town of Veliko Tarnovo with dancers from Balkan Folk (not to be confused with Balkanfolk seminar!), where they will perform at a festival. Balkanfolk will again hold a seminar at Pamporovo, from 10th-23rd July, 2002, and I'm really looking forward to being there for a second time. I can highly recommend this workshop which takes place in an excellent hotel in pretty and peaceful surroundings. The dance classes are held in a room with sprung timber floor and with live music. Musical instrument, singing and language courses may also be taken. For those wishing to burn the candle at both ends there is live music in the evenings, with plenty of dancing and partying. Full details can be found on Balkanfolk website: http://www.balkanfolk.com email address is: info@balkanfolk.com As you can imagine, life here is very different to that in Australia, I'm finding it fascinating and uplifting. I encourage Footnotes' readers to sample something different; I'm sure you would find it an exhilarating experience. If at all possible, travel to Bulgaria, see some of the countryside, meet some wonderful people and above all else, revel in the exciting dancing, and let the music touch your soul. I am sure you would not be disappointed. ?  Anna Travali (QLD) Noosa International Folkdancers

RESOURCES for SALE by FDA By Jim Battisson: Book "Glossary of Dance Terms" $15 (with P & P) or $12 at workshops, etc. By André van de Plas: International Folk Dances for Adults. Book & cassette 1989 - 1998 tours - $12 set. 1999 - 2001 tours - $25 set. Book & CD 2000 - 2001 tours  - $30 set Videos. 1989 - 2001 tours. - $35 each. International Folk Dances for Children. Book & cassette. 1986, 89, 91, 94, 97, 99 & 2000 tours. - $30 set Book & CD 2000 tour  - $35 set Videos of Children's Dances: 2000 tour  - $35 each Easy Dances Cassette and booklet  - $12 set By Gary & Carol Crees 'Off the Wall Dances' (Vol One) (for 2-8 year olds) Book & CD   - $45 set 'Off The Wall Dances' (Vol Two) (for 2-8 year olds) Book & CD   - $45 set By Yves Moreau: Balkan & International Folk Dances. Book & cassette 1993 tour. - $25 set. 'Ajde Na Horo' 20 Bulgarian Folk Dance Favourites. Recorded in Bulgaria under the supervision of Jaap Leegwater and Yves. Book & cassette - $25 set. 'Folk Dances from Bulgaria and Elsewhere' - selection of 24 dances from Bulgaria, the Balkans, and other countries - from Yves' 2001 Australian tour. Book & CD   - $30 set. Video   - $35 By John Garden: "The Lost Dances of Earthly Delights" Set = 4 CDs & 52 pg booklet - $75 set See www.earthlydelights.com.au for other resources. By Nevofoon: 'Easy Dances for Adults & Beginners' CD & booklet   - $35 set Music Cassette & booklet   - $30 set Video of dances (taken at workshop)   - $20 Add $5 to above prices for postage. Other Nevofoon Resources - Nevofoon Folk Dance resources (CDs, tapes and books) available through FDA's discount service. Contact your Folk Dance group or Kaye for the Nevofoon catalogue. Please Note: Prices quoted above are for FDA members. Non-members please add $5 to cost of each item. All resources available through Kaye Laurendet, 127 Woronora Cres, COMO WEST 2226 okaye@optusnet.com.au

FDA Workshop Videos All videos $30 From FDA Workshops: Koce Stojcevski, Macedonian Dances (1999) Koce Stojcevski, Macedonian Dances (2000) Yves Moreau, Balkan & Other International Dances           (2001 Australian Tour) Kaye Laurendet, "Come & Try", easy dances and Andrew Rossides, Greek Dances (2001) Tineke van Geel, Armenian Dances (2001) Vasilios Aligiannis, Greek Dances of Celebration and Participation (2002) Yorgo Kaporis, Macedonian Dances (2002) Please Note: Add $5 to above prices for postage and handling. Prices quoted above are for FDA members. Non-members please add $5 to cost of each item. All resources available through Kaye Laurendet, 127 Woronora Cres, COMO WEST 2226 or e-mail: okaye@optusnet.com.au Other Resources From XENOS A new CD "Davul Zurna ile Anadolu Gezisi No.1", from Gazi Yalcin is now available. It features on Zurna, Davul - Gazi Yalcin; Bass - Rob Bester; E.guitar - Philip Griffin; and Darbuka, Davul - Fuat Sazimanoski. Gazi Yalcin, a Melbourne based Turkish virtuoso, has been working on his first CD with the XENOS recording team. He has played on many recordings in Turkey, but this is the first production of his own. He is planning a series, the first is zurna, the powerful little shawm that makes everyone dance. The next will be ney, a beautiful endblown reed flute, some sufi and some folk. This CD is available by mail order from http://www.xenosmusic.com/ (you will find there two long tracks to sample in real audio) and from Blue Moon, 54 Johnston St, Fitzroy, Melbourne, VIC. To contact XENOS, write to PO Box 1144 Preston, 3072, phone 03 9478 0077, 0412 480 583 or check the website, http://www.xenosmusic.com On Israeli Folk Dances Matti Goldschmidt's book, "The Bible in Israeli Folk Dances", addresses a number of misconceptions about Israeli dance and provides a fascinating insight into the creation of the Israeli dance form of today. The book includes translations and notations to a number of Israeli dances with a biblical focus. The book can be purchased for EUR 20 (plus postage and handling) from Choros Verlag, Mr Gereon Vogler, Geschwister – Scholl-Str 5, D-41747 Viersen, Germany. For more information, email service@choros.de.

Dances from Thrace – Greece Thrace is situated in the north east of Greece. Thrace has been called the link and connection between the east and west. The harbours of the North Aegean, Propontis and the Black Sea wash against its outline. The history of Thrace dates back to Ancient times and the administrative unification of Thrace dates back to Roman times when the major road arteries were constructed. Between 330 to 1922, Constantinople influenced every aspect of life and culture in Thrace, thus placing the area at the centre of the Byzantine world. It is only natural that the musicology of Thrace should include Constantinopolitan and urban features, particularly in the eastern districts, although despite its individual characteristics, is an organic part of the multifaceted Greek musical tradition. As a whole the music of Thrace is highly varied in its tunes, its dances and songs, consisting of a whole host of characteristic and familiar melodies (sometimes reminiscent of Byzantine troparia), urban popular songs, fine examples of old akritic and narrative songs, wailing amanedes and lively tunes – some of them of a strong local character and others shaped by relations with an cross-influence from adjacent areas. There are no warrior or Kleftika dances to be found in this region. continued top of next column =>

The Musical Areas Eastern Thrace – The music from eastern Thrace is melodious and cheerful. It was particularly strongly influenced by the secular and ecclesiastical musical life of Constantinople and its affinities with the music of Asia Minor and the Eastern Aegean Islands. The Black Sea also had its influence in Eastern Thrace. Western Thrace – The music of western Thrace displays an internal variety of form depending on the areas on which it borders and the range of refugee population which settled next to the original inhabitants after 1922. In the west, there are similarities with the music of eastern Macedonia, while along the Aegean coast and far back into the hinterland, there are villages with the refugee populations from various places: the coast of Asia Minor, Cappadocia, Pontus, Northern and Eastern Thrace, and more recently, Pontians from the former Soviet Union. These populations all retained their own musical traditions. In addition, there are Sarakatsans (former nomads, now living in permanent settlements), populations of Arvanites (Greeks of Albanian origin), Muslims of Turkish descent in Xanthi and Komotini, Pomaks along the Rhodope mountains, Gypsies (both Muslim and Christian), Armenians, and Gagavouzides (Turkish speaking Christian refugees from Eastern Thrace. Northern Thrace – The music in Northern Thrace has a characteristic colour of its own, and is the third variety of Thracian song. This music was cultivated in urban centres and historic towns (Philippoupolis, Stenimachos, Sozopolis, Kavakli, Anchialos, Pyrgos, Lampolis and Varna). Western Thrace music has also influenced the northern parts creating a unique sound and features to the music. Rhythms and Dances Thrace as a whole is among the rhythmically richest part of Greece. Apart from the slow table songs, where there are no constraints on the rhythm, we find in Thracian music a wide variety of simple and composite rhythms (from two-beat to twelve-beat). Naturally enough, these rhythms correspond to an equally wide variety of dances. Although there are marked local differences, the most important of these dances are as follows: The Zonaradikos is the Thracian dance par excellence, a fast dance, danced by males leading and women following, holding each other from their waistbands, the "zoni". The dance is also known by many other names including: koulouriastos, tsestos, klostros, stavrotos and douzikos. There are two popular wedding dances the Mandilatos and the Singathistos. The Mandilatos is danced on the way to the church and on the way to pick up the bride and groom. The name comes from the "mandilia" (embroidered handkerchiefs) the dancers hold. Continued next page...

...continued from previous page The Baidouska can also be called Baidouskos, Tahariotikos and Baindouzkos. It is similar in rhythm to the Bulgarian Pajdusko. In Thrace, there are four variations and the rhythms vary from 2/4, 6/8 or even 3/8. Syrtos Singathistos is popular in Western Thrace and is similar to the Syrtos but with a bounce and the dance ends with a couples sequences. The Hasapikos or Hasapia is also popular and is a dance from Constantinople and has many local versions. The Karsilamas, together with the Hasapikos, is popular in Eastern Thrace. There are also characteristic dances from various villages and towns. These are the: Kalinitikos, Sfarlis, Tapeinos, Sousta, Zilko, Isios, Podaraki, Stis Tris, Kastrinos and Souflioutoda. The lists of these dances are endless! continued top of next column =>

... continued from left column The Instruments of Thrace The Gaida (bagpipe), Kavali (a long ductless wooden flute), the Thracian Lyra (pear-shaped fiddle) Outi, Tambouras (long necked lute), Dairedes (large Tambourines), Massies (tongs with symbols), Zournas (shawm), Santouri (Dulcimer) Accordion and Daouli (drum) make up the popular instruments used in Thrace. CDs Tunes and Songs of Thrace – Chronis Aidonidis Crete University Press C.U.P 7-8 Songs of Thrace – Tris Aderfes – Panayiotis Nikidis Vasipap CD-VAS 88 Popular Thracian Singers are Chronis Aidonidis and Doitsidis with his daughters. Various CDs have been released with these singers. These are easily accessible at Greek Record shops – ask for Thrakiotika (Thracian songs). Books on Thracian dance have yet to be published in English. One popular book in Greek is "Greek Dances of Thrace", by Pandeli Moisiadis, printed in Thessaloniki in 1986. Article compiled by Vasilios Aligiannis.

Local Events National Celtic Folk Festival, June 2 - 10 The National Celtic Folk Festival will take place in Geelong from June 2 to 10, 2002. It is Australia's largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic (Asturian, Breton, Cornish, Galician, Irish, Scots, Welsh and Manx) culture and features music, dance, drama, art, literature, poetry, arts and crafts, pipe bands and much more. Great family event, with special children's activities. Contact 0403 192 631; e-mail: celtic@pipeline.com.au, web site: http://users.pipeline.com.au/celtic/ FDA Lebanese Dance Workshop 30 June, 2002 Eli Akouri and the "Cedars of Lebanon" will share some of their exciting Arabic debka dances with us on: Time: Sunday, 30 June, 2002, 10am - 3pm Venue: Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton St, Granville. Cost: $20 day ($18 for FDA members, $10 students) $12 half day ($10 FDA member, $6 students) Tapes can be bought and videos can be ordered on the day. For further information, please contact Sandra, 02 6552 5142 or Kaye, 02 9528 4813. André's Easy Dance Workshop, 1 August Suitable for beginners, older folk and teachers, this day workshop, presented by André van de Plas on Thursday 1st August, will be held at: Place: Gymea Scout Hall June Place, Gymea, NSW Time: 10am-2pm Cost: $12 BYO lunch – tea and coffee supplied. Contact by phone: Kaye: 02 9528 4813, or Fiona: 02 9548 0508 or email: okaye@optusnet.com.au. Bowral Residential Workshop, 2 – 4 August AVDP World Dance, featuring André van de Plas as teacher, will again present a Folk Dance Weekend at Bowral. Accommodation will be at the Golf View Lodge and dancing as usual at the Bowral High School. If you would like to receive an application form, please phone Kaye on 02 9258 4813 or email okaye@optusnet.com.au Only a few vacancies are still available - please send your application form in ASAP. Please note – bookings will only be accepted with payment. Folk Dance Workshop for School Teachers An after-school workshop for school teachers will be held on Thursday 8th August. Place: Gymea Scout Hall           June Place, Gymea Time: 4pm-6.30pm or application forms and further details, please contact Kaye: 02 9528 4813, Fiona: 02 9548 0508. THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE: 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don't believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus

FDA Italian Folk Dance Workshop, 8 September Presenter details to be confirmed. Time: Sunday, 8 Sep, 2002, 10am – 3pm Venue: Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, cnr Australia St and King St (ie, the old Newtown Town Hall), opp Newtown Station. Cost: $20 day ($18 for FDA members, $10 students) $12 half day ($10 FDA member, $6 students) Tapes can be bought and videos can be ordered on the day. For further information, please contact Sandra, 02 6552 5142 or Kaye, 02 9528 4813.  International Events  Dance Grand Prix "Italia" 2002. Access www.dancefestival.it for information on the Grand Prix "Italy" Event which will be held in Italy from 20th to 25th June 2002. FDNZ 2nd National Folk Dance Camp, June 2002 On the Queen's Birthday weekend, Folk Dance New Zealand is holding their 2nd National camp at Tauranga in the North Island, at the Community Hall, Pillans Point School, 101 Maxwell Road, Otomoeti, Tauranga. The weekend will feature Koce Stojcevski (from Melbourne) teaching Macedonian dance, Alistair Sinton, Fiona Murdoch, and a 3 hour Israeli Dance Workshop with Jan Okey, Cleone Cawood and Raymond Matson. The full camp cost is NZ$100 – includes lunches and refreshments (other meals are the responsibility of participants). For more information on the Camp registration & media orders, please contact Kate Goodwin, 49 Pillans Rd, Tauranga, NZ or [ph NZ] 07 576 9749, or email: kandn.goodwin@actrix.co.nz MAZOXI 2002 – Crete, July 2002 A Folk Dance Conference on the Island of Crete, 14 – 28 July, 2002, where you stay in the remote C16th mountain village of Roustika. The classes are held at the Mazoxi Folklore Centre and Cultural Museum and hosted by Kety Karekla & Andreas Fragiadakis. The Conference will feature instruction in the colourful folk traditions of various Greek provinces and islands, and includes: Daily folk-dance sessions for everyone in the family plus evening gatherings! Excursions to the ancient Minoan ruins and museums of Knossos! Visit the medieval town of Rethymno with a breathtaking view of the Aegean! Dance to live music at village festivals; experience true Cretan glendi! Excellent comfortable facilities with swimming pool! Outstanding traditional Greek-style cuisine! Cost is US$700 (triple occupancy), US$840 (double occupancy), US$980 (single occupancy). Price per person for two weeks includes room, board, seminar, and excursions! (Excludes airfare and transportation to Roustika). For further information contact: Athan Karras, e-mail: mazoxi@prodigy.net or Andreas Fragiadakis, e-mail: fragiad@yahoo.com

Greek Dance Seminar in Nea Aghialos, July The seminar of Greek traditional dance and song, with Kyriakos Moisidis, will be held in Nea Aghialos, 18 km south of Volos in central Greece, Magnisia, from July 17 - July 27, 2002. It will include: an information packet about the dances and the songs that will be taught, pictures of the costumes, and a CD of the music 4 -4.5 hours of lessons each day; live music; display and explanation of the costumes worn in the same regions as the dances presented;.. dancing at local panigiria bus tours to Delfi, Pilio, etc. The seminar costs US$575 (650 euro) and includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner, at the beachfront hotel "Protesilaos". The double rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, refrigerator and balcony. One can reach Nea Aghialos from Athens by bus or by train to Volos and then connect to a local bus. From Thessaloniki there are trains and buses to Volos. Register ASAP. For more information, contact Kyriakos Moisidis, e-mail: krksm@hotmail.com Greek Dance Seminar, Prespa Lake, Aug 2002 This seminar, on Greek traditional dances will be held in Macedonia at Prespa Lake (the natural border between Greece and Albania) in the village of Agios Germanos, about 60 kms from Florina and organized by Yannis Konstantinou, from 5 – 17 August 2002. Prespa is an area rich in humanity, where alongside the Macedonians, live Vlach and Pontic families, refugees from Minor Asia and Albanians and the Sarakatsans, living each year from April to October with their flocks, up in the mountains. This rich mixture delights the dance workshop participants at local "panegiri". The program gathers all the "facets" of the Greek traditional dance: dances from all Macedonia (Florina, Serres, Alexandreia, ), Epirus, Pondos, Minor Asia, Cappadocia, Crete and Islands, dances from the Sarakatsans, Vlachika, Thraki-Anatoliki, Romilia, with each "facet" being taught by dancers native from the region and respectful of its traditions, accompanied by local musicians. The seminar includes 5 hours teaching per day to live music a one-day excursion (with picnic) to the mountains drive to the traditional village of Psarades, Agios Achilleos island, every night, at the "baraki" of the village, a typical Greek party with the musicians, teachers, their friends, and neighbours. Price/Accommodation (includes teaching): US$575 / or Euros 650 per person. Accommodation in traditional Macedonian houses (rooms 2/3 persons with baths) but, all kinds of arrangements (meals, accommodation, including camping) are possible, on request. A few places are kept for the accompanying persons. Registration: before July 1st, 2002. For more information, email: maryse.fabre@eu.rhodia.com

Bulgarian Summer Dance Camp, Sept 2002 This two week seminar (from Friday, 27 September – Friday, 10 October) will be given by Belco Stanev in his Centre near Varna, close to and overlooking the Black Sea, and surrounded by fruit trees and vegetable gardens. The Centre features a large hall for dancing, dining room, covered terrace, a swimming pool and rooms with 2 – 3 beds, some with en suite bathrooms. The program includes: 5 hours dance instruction per day (10 days) excursions, sightseeing, museums swimming in the Black Sea singing and language lessons (free by request) optional instructions on playing gajda, gadulka, kaval, tambura, tapan (additional charge) Cost = 710 Euro, and includes dance instruction, room and full board (traditional Bulgarian cuisine, plus continuos buffet), beverages and all transportation within Bulgaria. Reservations by mail and full payment must be made by 1 August 2002. Reservations after this date must be by telephone. Contact details: Belco Stanev, Hegelstr 39, 72108 Wurmlingen, Germany. Payment to Belco Stanev, Kreissparkasse Tuebingen, a/c 260 2808, Bank ID 641 500 20. Phone and fax Germany 07472 283909 or Bulgaria ++359 52 690101. v v Closing Date for the next issue: v v Please send articles for the August 2002 issue to:-The Editor, "Footnotes", PO Box 142, PENRITH 2751,      by 15 July, 2002 or email liz@pnc.com.au FOLK ON THE WEB Name: Roberta Mann, rmmann1@comcast.net From: NJ-USA Date: 04/04/2002 Comments: Dance on!!! Feel free to visit my site, too! It won't give you happy feet, but it could make your wallet a little heavier! Name: Bessie, bessie@australian-mist-cats.com Webpage:: http://www.australian-mist-cats.com From: Vermont, Illinois Date: 19/4/2002 Comments: Quality work on your site. Name: John Cussack, johnc_abc@hotmail.com From: New Zealand Webpage:: http://www.crutons.com Date: 19/5/2002 Comments: Hello from down under! Cool site, well done. ?** The views expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of FDA. Events publicised in this magazine are not necessarily sponsored by FDA**

Check out these websites Earthly Delights Check out their new web-site at http://www.earthlydelights.com.au. There's lots of band, instrument and event info, audio samples, pictures (including from last month's English Country Dance!). There's also dance tips, costume links, instructions for over 100 dances and a big 500-year dance history. They plan to develop it into a web resource. Do let them know what you think! Contact Aylwen Garden. ph (02) 6281 1098 or email aylwen.garden@earthlydelights.com.au Monaro Folk Music Society (ACT) For information on bush dance and other folk activities in the ACT, join the MFMS Dance News free mailing list. Send a message saying "Subscribe Dance News" to lcourt@pcug.org.au. Web site: http://www.travellertv.com.au/MFMS/ On-line Music Shop Try http://www.passion-music.co.uk to order CDs of Hungarian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Balkan or Gypsy Folk music.   Great Truths Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree. Wrinkles don't hurt.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

1 Jun 2002	3 days, 2nd National Folk Dance Camp, Tauranga, NZ, featuring Koce Stojcevski. Contact Dr Kate Goodwin, kandn.goodwin@actrix.co.nz.
2 Jun 2002	9 days, National Celtic Folk Festival, Geelong, VIC, e-mail: oates@dodo.com.au
6 Jun 2002	5 days, 7th Australian Folk Music and Dance Gathering, in Albion Park Centennial Hall, Albion Park, NSW. Contact Chloe Roweth, 02 4236 0949, email: chloeroweth@bigpond.com or website: http://www.wongawillicolonialdance.org.au
15 Jun 2002	Monaro Folk Music Society Dance, with Earthly Delights, St Johns Church Hall, Reid, ACT. Website: http://www.travellertv.com.au/MFMS/.
17 Jun 2002	XENOS Dance, hosted by Perth International Folk Dance group, cost $10, St Margaret's Hall, cnr Tyrell and Elizabeth Sts, Nedlands, WA. Contact Martin on 08 9326 6077 or Laurel on 08 9448 8179.
19 Jun 2002	6 days, 3rd Kadikoy International Folklore Festival, Turkey, HAFEM-Halay Folklore Education Centre. Contact Halay Folklor Egitim Merkezi, Altiyol, Semisitap Sokak No: 7, 1 Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey.
22 Jun 2002	4 sessions to July 13, Beginners Folk Dance Course, John Leckie Pavilion, Melvista Ave, Nedlands, WA, Saturdays at 9am to 10:30am. Cost $40, includes PIFDG membership. Contact Martin on 08 9326 6077 or Nina on 08 9385 3689.
28 Jun 2002	3 days, A Celtic Cultural Experience, Teralba, Lake Macquarie, NSW. Contact Margaret Kenning, westwick@telpacific.com.au or Elma See (02) 4943 3436.
29 Jun 2002	Annual Royal Flying Doctor Contra Dance, with Pastrami on Ryebuck (and Julie Bishop as caller), Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton St, Granville, NSW.
30 Jun 2002	FDA Lebanese Dance Workshop, Arabic and Debka dancing, with the "Cedars of Lebanon" and Eli Akouri, at the Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton St, Granville, Sydney. Contact Sandra, 02 6552 5142 or Kaye, 02 9528 4813.
7 Jul 2002	25th Anniversary "One World" Concert, with the Carol Maddocks Folkloric Dancers. Contact Carol Maddocks, 02 9905 1563, fax 02 9401 3451, email - maddocksdance@optusnet.com.au.
10 Jul 2002	2 weeks, Balkanfolk 2002, Pamporovo Seminar, contact http://www.balkanfolk.com email address is: info@balkanfolk.com
23 Jul 2002	3 days, 15th Anniversary Carmiel Festival, Israel. To join a tour group, contact Ruthy Slann kibbutz@slann.com before 15th June 2002.
1 Aug 2002	One day, André's Easy Dance Workshop, presented by André van de Plas, 10am – 2pm, Gymea Scout Hall, June Place, Gymea, NSW Contact Kaye: 02 9528 4813, or Fiona: 02 9548 0508 or email: okaye@optusnet.com.au.
2 Aug 2002	weekend, Bowral Residential Workshop, with André van de Plas. Contact Kaye on 02 9258 4813 or email okaye@optusnet.com.au
8 Aug 2002	Afternoon, Folk Dance Workshop for School Teachers, 4 – 6pm, Gymea Scout Hall, June Place, Gymea, NSW Contact Kaye: 02 9528 4813, or Fiona: 02 9548 0508 or email: okaye@optusnet.com.au.
8 Sep 2002	FDA Italian Folk Dance Workshop; details to be confirmed.
11 Sep 2002	5 days, 18th Illawarra Folk Festival at Jamberoo, NSW. Contact: 1300 887 034 or website: http://www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au
27 Sep 2002	2 weeks, Summer Dance Camp Bulgaria 2002, Seminar 4, with Belco Stanev, in Varna, Bulgaria. Contact Belco Stanev, Hegelstr 39, 72108 Wurmlingen, Germany.
4 Oct 2002	4 days, Holbrook Dance Festival, Shire Hall, Holbrook, NSW, (on Hume Hwy, 1 hour north of Albury); includes Saturday Ball, Sunday Anglo-Celtic Dance, Workshops, Dance displays. Contact Colin Towns, ctowns@ozemail.com.au.
25 Oct 2002	3 day, Machol Pacifica 2002, NZ National Israeli Dance Camp, with guest choreographer from Israel, Shlomo Maman, at St Peter's College, Holdsworth Ave, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Contact: Jan Okey, janokey@inspire,net.nz

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