UPCOMING EVENTS (hot links are in blue):
NOTE: We will cancel/postpone our dance activities until further notice.
As many of you have likely heard, the Governor and the Utah Coronavirus Task Force strongly encourage the cancellation of any gathering of more than 100 people beginning Monday, March 16, for at least two weeks. These measures are intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Additionally, any gatherings where people cannot be at least six feet apart are being recommended for cancellation or postponement. Adults over the age of 60 or those with underlying health symptoms should avoid all gatherings, as should anybody feeling sick, especially with symptoms that include fever, shortness of breath, and cough.
Folk dancing clearly falls under the category of a gathering where people cannot be at least six feet apart.
We look forward to being able to enjoy our favorite activity in the near future!
March 14, 2nd Saturday Dance
March 23, 4th Monday Dance
- 7:15–9:30 pm; doors open at 7:00 pm.
- $7/person
- E.W. Garbett Center, 700 N 200 West, SLC 84103
Beginners Basics classes will next be March 9 and 16, with an extra class March 30!
- classes are being held January–April 2020. Mark your calendars and contact us with any questions: SaltLakeScandiDance@gmail.com
- Classes will be 2nd & 3rd Mondays, only $15/month. 7:30–9:30 pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early to register.
- Beginners also encouraged to join us on 2nd Saturdays and 4th Mondays. (link)
Scandi Winter Fest Music and Dance Weekend was Feb 8-9, 2020 (link to web page)
- "Bingsjö Bootcamp" fiddle instruction with Andrea Hoag
- Beginners' Bingsjö Polska dance instruction Sat afternoon
- 2nd Sat Dance with Andrea and our Scandi Band
Upcoming (2020) demonstrations by our band and dancers (all events are Free):
- May 8–9, Heritage Festival at Odgen's Union Station
- May 16, Syttende Mai celebration at Peace Gardens Park (link)
- May 15-17, Living Traditions Festival at Washington Square, City-County Building (link)
- Sept 19, The Garten at Mountain West Cider, 417 N 400 W, SLC Scandi band and dancers on stage at 2-3pm.
- Sandy International Folk Festival, was August 24, 2019, 7:00 pm
* Children and Family Holiday Dance Party (link)
- was Monday, December 30, 6:30–8:00 pm
- Thanks to all who attended, including Kirsti Evensen for leading children dances
Fall Fest was October 11-13! We had a wonderful weekend!
From Washington D.C., Linda Brooks and David Auty will teach Hallinspringar and a Swedish Polska. Guest musicians were Paul Morriset, from New Jersey, and Andrea Hoag from Tuscon, Arizona. (Link to Fall Fest page)
We are now enjoying dancing on the newly remodeled dance floors at the E.W. Garbett Center!
Thanks to all who contributed toward this project!
We celebrated the Gala Opening June 17, 2017 with members of Wasatch Contras and Wasatch Tango. See the news article and video link at:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865684122/Community-rallies-to-turn-local-building-into-multi-use-arts-center.html
Download this poster, print for ready reference, and give to friends! |
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We dance for FUN, and enjoy the dances of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. We do a variety of folk dances, including set dances, mixers, and various couples dances (gammaldans, and a little bygdedans). We hope you'll come join us for one of our dances! Beginners are welcome.
Month-long dance classes are each focused on one type of basic dance, such as waltz, polka, or schottis, and also include several simple beginning dances.
We also hold semi-annual Scandinavian Dance workshops, where we have the chance to learn some new dances.
If you'd like to be added to our email list, to be informed of our dances and occasional classes and workshops, please email SaltLakeScandiDance@gmail.com.
Month-long dance classes are each focused on one type of basic dance, such as waltz, polka, or schottis, and also include several simple beginning dances.
We also hold semi-annual Scandinavian Dance workshops, where we have the chance to learn some new dances.
If you'd like to be added to our email list, to be informed of our dances and occasional classes and workshops, please email SaltLakeScandiDance@gmail.com.
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Salt Lake Scandinavian Music & Dance is funded in part by Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP)
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We also enjoy support from the Utah Department of Arts & Museums, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Updated 13 Dec 2019
