SPECIAL EVENT: Join us for A BALFOLK Dance Party!

Beginner's lesson at 2:00 p.m.

Balfolk dancing from 3 'til 5 p.m.

State Street Church

All ages, all people welcome!

Gender-free dance roles!

No partner needed!

No experience needed—attend the beginner’s lesson at 2 p.m.! :)

OUR TALENT:

Music by Triton, comprised of Alex Kehler (låtmandola, nyckelharpa, violin, voice), Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano), and Timothy Cummings (pipes, whistles). Calling by Mary Wesley. Glen Loper on sound.

BALFOLK: WHAT IS IT?

Like contra, balfolk dance is social, easy to learn, and danced to live music. It's participatory—you dance with everyone in the room! The dances vary in choreography, from partner dances to full group dances, and come from France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Poland. The term bal folk is French and literally means a folk ball!

Mary will host a beginner's lesson before the bal. During the bal, teaching will be lighter than contra—you're encouraged to attend the lesson!