Focus Dance Norwegian Dance. In addition to gammeldans like waltz, polka, schottis (reinlender in Norwegian), we will explore the bygdedans or regional community dances such as gangar and springar. We will learn a Norwegian ballad dance and honor our Icelandic cousins with Krummavisur, the Raven's Song long dance.

Dance Instructor: Kari Sundberg.  Kari  has enjoyed everything Norwegian since childhood. She started dancing with a Sons of Norway Jr Lodge at age 11 and at Skogfjorden, the Concordia Norwegian Village,  She has since added Danish, Swedish and Finnish folkdancing to her repertoire, having studied with award winning teachers from those countries. 

Featured Musicians:  

Hardingfelelag is dedicated to the performance of traditional Norwegian Hardanger fiddle music  They provide music at Scandinavian dances and events in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota

Button Boxers  Button Boxers are a group of diatonic button box led by Art Bjorngjeld and includes Ted Hodapp, founding member of Tapestry Folkdance.  

Focus Dance Finnish Dance: Learn the Finnish flavor to the waltz, polka, and schottis-jenkka in Finland. Expand your paired set dance ability with Raatikoon and Humppa in groups, free form, and as a mixer. We will close the evening with a beautiful song dance called Lampaan Polska.

Dance Instructor: Jaana Tutilla is steeped in Finnish traditional music and dance.  She is part of Kisarit folk dance group and has taught Finnish dance throughout the upper midwest for years.   Jaana also plays with Finn Hall and Lauluaika.   

Featured Musicians: 
Lauluaika: Finnish for “Song Time,” is a group of musicians who share a passion for singing and playing Finnish folk tunes for audiences who enjoy listening or dancing

Judy Kjenstad & Friends 

Focus Dance Danish Dance:  Danish courtly and country dances are done in pairs and with groups. These set dances are fun and test the brain! We will also experience Sønderhoning, an intimate couple's dance from Fanø. 

Dance Instructor: Martha Olsen's roots run deep within the Danish folk dance community.  She makes all the dances enjoyable and easy for everyone with her clear teaching style.

Ballade is a quartet of long-time friends who have played Danish music for folkdance together for decades.  The band name, Ballade, means “mischief” in Danish - and we can be a mischievous bunch with our tune arrangements - while keeping our music eminently danceable.

Button Boxers are a group of diatonic button box led by Art Bjorngjeld and includes Ted Hodapp, founding member of Tapestry Folkdance.