Norwegian Winter Dances

All levels of mobility and experience are welcome to join Carol Sersland and Kari Tauring for a winter's dive into "Nordic Movement." The concepts svikt, tyngde, and kraft or wave, weight, and power are used to describe body movement in Nordic solo and couples dancing, skiing, or simply walking on the ice.

Kari and Carol study and teach the intersection of ancient rune shapes made naturally within traditional dances of Scandinavia, receiving a Legacy and Heritage funded grant in 2011. https://www.youtube.com/@NordicRootsDance

Learn about Norse rune shapes and meanings with Komme Alle, Come Everyone. This invocation song was written by Kari in 2003 and choreographed by Carol for group dancing in 2011. Dance runes in both group and solo "Covid" versions.

https://youtu.be/y1KXLhGZBFQ?si=pVWzAE_nzTF_ZsuU

We will learn "Folklore Gangar 21" - choreographed by Carol for dancing alone during Covid. It teaches the basics of body movement, svikt, tyngde, and kraft through Teleganger, a walking dance from Carol's home area in Norway. Learn what to listen for in the Hardanger fiddle, Norway's national instrument. Then we dance Telegangar in pairs or groups of three. Transitioning from solo dance to paired dances reveals even more rune shapes made with our bodies. Here we also learn to turn with one another, skills that will apply to other couple dances.

https://youtu.be/OCx4Osea-V4?si=hrd71GSD0QlEkcLV

Winter is the season for Jul Tree Dancing and Jul Goat Visiting. Learn dances and song games to share with friends and family this winter season.

Join us for one or all of the sessions for a good workout of the body, mind, and holiday spirit!
No partner necessary. Non-gendered teaching.

Norwegian Winter Dances

All levels of mobility and experience are welcome to join Carol Sersland and Kari Tauring for a winter's dive into "Nordic Movement." The concepts svikt, tyngde, and kraft or wave, weight, and power are used to describe body movement in Nordic solo and couples dancing, skiing, or simply walking on the ice.

Kari and Carol study and teach the intersection of ancient rune shapes made naturally within traditional dances of Scandinavia, receiving a Legacy and Heritage funded grant in 2011. https://www.youtube.com/@NordicRootsDance

Learn about Norse rune shapes and meanings with Komme Alle, Come Everyone. This invocation song was written by Kari in 2003 and choreographed by Carol for group dancing in 2011. Dance runes in both group and solo "Covid" versions.

https://youtu.be/y1KXLhGZBFQ?si=pVWzAE_nzTF_ZsuU

We will learn "Folklore Gangar 21" - choreographed by Carol for dancing alone during Covid. It teaches the basics of body movement, svikt, tyngde, and kraft through Teleganger, a walking dance from Carol's home area in Norway. Learn what to listen for in the Hardanger fiddle, Norway's national instrument. Then we dance Telegangar in pairs or groups of three. Transitioning from solo dance to paired dances reveals even more rune shapes made with our bodies. Here we also learn to turn with one another, skills that will apply to other couple dances.

https://youtu.be/OCx4Osea-V4?si=hrd71GSD0QlEkcLV

Winter is the season for Jul Tree Dancing and Jul Goat Visiting. Learn dances and song games to share with friends and family this winter season.

Join us for one or all of the sessions for a good workout of the body, mind, and holiday spirit!
No partner necessary. Non-gendered teaching.

Small studio - Introduction to International Folk Dance Workshop with Gina Bonsignore Learn a little about the history of dances from around the world that are often grouped under the broadly accepted umbrella of "International Folk Dance," as well as some common steps, rhythms, and formations. This class is meant to provide an introductory overview of International Folk Dance, open to all but especially tailored to those with little to no experience. No partner required.

Small studio - Introduction 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 to provide an introductory overview of English Country Dance, open to all but especially tailored to those with little to no experience. No partner required.

Small studio - Introduction to Contra Dance Beau 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 traditional choreography and music, such as jigs and reels, and moving through a variety of styles, culminating with the more modern, jazzy and energetic dancing of today. The evening will end with dimming the lights and dancing one or two “techno” contras. Don’t miss this fun, informative and hands-on introduction to contra!