International Dance Workshop

​November 1-3, 2024

Tapestry Folkdance Center invites you to an incredible weekend workshop of Armenian Dance.

INSTRUCTOR:  Sevag Avakian
Artistic Director & Choreographer of the Sassoun Dance Ensemble in Toronto. 

BAND: Orkestar Bez Ime
Orkestar Bez Ime is a long-running band from the Twin Cities focusing on the many cultures and traditional music styles of the Balkan peninsula in Eastern Europe. Members of the band: Colleen Bertsch, Scott Keever, Matt Miller, Katrina Mundinger, Natalie Nowytski, and Eric Ray.

Pre-registration is recommended.

Register by October 18 - $85 | After October 18 - $95

Schedule

Friday, November 1

7 PM Check-In

7:30-9:30 PM Session I, followed by Request Dancing until 11 PM

Saturday, November 2

9:30 AM Check-In

10 AM - Noon Session II

Noon - 2 PM Potluck & Culture Talk

2-4 PM Session III

8:30-11:30 PM Dance Party w/live music

Sunday, November 3

10-11 AM Brunch

11 AM - 2 PM Session IV - Reviews

Online Registration closes at Noon central time on October 30. After that, all registration can happen at the door. QUESTIONS? Contact e-mail staff@tapestryfolkdance.org or Dan Garvin garvin.dan@gmail.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Coming from out of town? Tapestry is happy to recommend lodging at a variety of price points. Email staff@tapestryfolkdance.org.

  • Tapestry Folkdance Center features a very generously-sized sprung hardwood dance floor and an efficient HVAC system offering 100% fresh air up to 12 times per hour when ceiling fans are running.

  • Extend your trip before or after the weekend and enjoy the pleasure of the Twin Cities. MORE >

REFUND POLICY

Once an event registration is received at Tapestry Folkdance Center, the following refund policy applies:

  • All refund requests must be made in writing and sent to Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave. S, Mpls, MN 55406 or emailed to staff@tapestryfolkdance.org. 

  • A $20 cancellation fee will be charged by the event for all refunds except for those issued in the case of illness or injury. Please include medical confirmation with refund request.

  • For any amount not refunded, you may request acknowledgement of a tax-deductible donation to Tapestry Folkdance Center.

  • A refund request more than 60 days prior to the first day of the event will receive a full refund less the $20 processing fee.  

  • A refund requested within 60 days of the first day of the event will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the event organizers.