Scandi Fest 2015 April 9-12
Preregistration and Fest Highlights
Concert and Music Instruction:
Bruce Sagan is one of the foremost Scandinavian fiddlers performing and teaching in North America. He also plays the Norwegian hardanger fiddle (hardingfele) as well as the Swedish nyckelharpa, and was awarded the Zorn Diploma in Bronze on the basis of his playing before a jury of some of Sweden's best fiddlers, an honor that has been accorded to very few non-Swedes. Peter Michaelsen - a folk musician for 45 years, he has focused the past 25 on the music of Scandinavia, playing both the standard (flat) and hardanger fiddles and mouthharp. Peter has studied in Sweden and was awarded the Zorn Diploma in Bronze. A staff member of several annual camps, Peter is known for his musical knowledge and dance fiddling. Dance Instruction: Judy Patterson and Jerry Walsh have made many trips to Scandinavia, and have been awarded the “Stort” (Big) Silver medals in polska dancing. Known for their clear and light-hearted teaching approach and for their precision dancing, they will teach Norwegian and Swedish folk dances. Bruce and Peter will share playing for dance instruction. |
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Scandi Fest Highlights:
...are listed below. For more details and information, click on "more info" or go to the pulldown tabs at the top of this page.
Thursday Concert! An Evening of Scandinavian Folk Music at the Ladies Literary Club Building
Peter and Bruce will play a variety of traditional tunes from Sweden and Norway as well as newly composed melodies in Scandinavian style, ranging from haunting waltzes to hot polskor. On some of the numbers, Judy and Jerry will enliven the proceedings by demonstrating the corresponding dance.
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This special Concert will be held at the Historic Ladies Literary Club, 850 E South Temple St., SLC 84102.
April 9, 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Please allow plenty of time to park! INFO on parking here
$12 adults; $6 for 18 years and under or students with current ID. Prices same at the door or in advance
Here is a link to a video of Peter and Bruce, along with Eva Karlsson of Sweden, playing "fabulous music at Skandia Folkdance Society's residence dance & music camp, Springdans NW (2010)."
More Info
This special Concert will be held at the Historic Ladies Literary Club, 850 E South Temple St., SLC 84102.
April 9, 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Please allow plenty of time to park! INFO on parking here
$12 adults; $6 for 18 years and under or students with current ID. Prices same at the door or in advance
Here is a link to a video of Peter and Bruce, along with Eva Karlsson of Sweden, playing "fabulous music at Skandia Folkdance Society's residence dance & music camp, Springdans NW (2010)."
Friday Evening: Introductory Dance Workshop
Beginners are welcome to this introductory session! Judy and Jerry will teach the basic Polka plus Polka and Bakmes from Kall, Sweden.
Newbies! If you have never taken one of our workshops, you may register a la carte ($15), and upgrade to the full workshop at the pre-registration price. More Info
Newbies! If you have never taken one of our workshops, you may register a la carte ($15), and upgrade to the full workshop at the pre-registration price. More Info
Dance Workshop: Sessions continue Saturday through Sunday afternoon
Folk Dances of Norway and Sweden
Judy and Jerry will lead instruction and Bruce and Peter will share accompaniment for our main dance workshop sessions.
- Saturday you’ll experience the gliding feeling of the graceful Springleik from Vågå and the driving energy of the Polska from Malung.
- Sunday morning: joint dance and music review session.
- Sunday afternoon: this a la carte session will feature the gentle flow of Polska from Orsa.
$60 for Friday eve through Sunday morning review, $20 for Sunday afternoon; After April 1: $70/$25.
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- Saturday you’ll experience the gliding feeling of the graceful Springleik from Vågå and the driving energy of the Polska from Malung.
- Sunday morning: joint dance and music review session.
- Sunday afternoon: this a la carte session will feature the gentle flow of Polska from Orsa.
$60 for Friday eve through Sunday morning review, $20 for Sunday afternoon; After April 1: $70/$25.
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Music Workshop: Saturday and Sunday
Bruce and Peter will share instruction at our music workshops. These are scheduled concurrently with the dance workshops. Those registered as dancers and having their own instruments are welcome to split their time between dance sessions and music sessions (a most difficult decision!)
Workshop includes opportunity for Allspel rehearsal and playing at the Saturday evening party.
Music workshop participants are invited to attend Friday evening's dance class, and, depending on interest, might break into a separate music session.
$30; $35 after April 1.
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Workshop includes opportunity for Allspel rehearsal and playing at the Saturday evening party.
Music workshop participants are invited to attend Friday evening's dance class, and, depending on interest, might break into a separate music session.
$30; $35 after April 1.
More Info
Saturday Evening Scandinavian Dinner
6:00 pm. Enjoy this special catered dinner featuring Swedish meatballs or a stuffed portobello mushroom. Non-workshop registrants are welcome! Everyone must preregister by April 1. $14
The Swedish Heritage Society's "Swedish Store" will offer an assortment of Swedish foods from 5:30 to 6:00 pm.
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The Swedish Heritage Society's "Swedish Store" will offer an assortment of Swedish foods from 5:30 to 6:00 pm.
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Saturday Dance Party with live music!
7:00 pm The evening's festivities begin as everyone is invited to join in the Grand March led by Bob Holmen of Red Lodge, Montana. The dance party continues with music by Music Workshop participants in Allspel followed by a set featuring wonderful music provided by our guest musicians Bruce and Peter. $10
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Contact us: SaltLakeScandiDance@gmail.com
Preregister before April 1 and save!
If you can’t make the workshop, please join us for a delightful evening of folk music at the Thursday concert. Also join us for the catered dinner and more great music at the dance party! (preregister for dinner by April 1).
Special for newbies! If you have never attended one of our workshops, please try the Friday evening introductory session. You may then upgrade to the full workshop at the preregistration price.
Donations: are welcome and help us put on our Scandi Fest workshops, especially this year's concert. As of January 21, 2015 Salt Lake Scandinavian Music and Dance (SLSMD) is recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt public charity 501 (c) (3). Donors can deduct contributions to SLSMD under IRC Section 170. Your contributions, beyond concert and workshop prices, are therefore tax deductible. If you wish to make a contribution, please mail your check to SLSMD, PO Box 58685, SLC, UT 84158-0685. You may also check the box at the bottom of the registration form which is downloadable just above (scfest2015_regform.pdf).
Preregister before April 1 and save!
If you can’t make the workshop, please join us for a delightful evening of folk music at the Thursday concert. Also join us for the catered dinner and more great music at the dance party! (preregister for dinner by April 1).
Special for newbies! If you have never attended one of our workshops, please try the Friday evening introductory session. You may then upgrade to the full workshop at the preregistration price.
Donations: are welcome and help us put on our Scandi Fest workshops, especially this year's concert. As of January 21, 2015 Salt Lake Scandinavian Music and Dance (SLSMD) is recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt public charity 501 (c) (3). Donors can deduct contributions to SLSMD under IRC Section 170. Your contributions, beyond concert and workshop prices, are therefore tax deductible. If you wish to make a contribution, please mail your check to SLSMD, PO Box 58685, SLC, UT 84158-0685. You may also check the box at the bottom of the registration form which is downloadable just above (scfest2015_regform.pdf).
This year's Scandi Fest is supported in part by a generous donation from Sons of Norway Foundation
Last updated 18 March 2015