Norsk Folkedans Stemne

Wondering if anyone in the international folkdancing world is interested in receiving a collection of "Folk Dance Problem Solver" by Ron Houston of the Society of Folk Dance Historians.
The collection is from 2000-2003, 2005-2013, 2015-2019. There is a cumulative index by title of the dance and by country. Message me if you are interested. They will be available for the next two weeks (until March 15). After that they will be recycled. Thanks for your interest and hope to pass these on as there are many wondering dance directions for so many dances from around the world.

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Skandia Dances

First and Third Friday dances take place at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA. Unless otherwise noted: Dance class, 7:30–8:30 p.m.; dance party, 8:30–10:30 p.m. Admission: $15; $10 for Skandia members.

Third Friday, July 18, 7:30–10:30 p.m.

Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach “Kalle P.” vals. This is a favorite Swedish pattern waltz among Scandinavian dancers. The same dance is called “Margot’s Valsen” in Norway. In recent years, two additional parts have been added to the dance (it was decided that Kalle P. needed a family): Lotta (wife) and Tvillingarna (the twins). Harry and Pat will start with a careful review of Kalle P. and then will add the two additional parts of the dance. See:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbRHNZHfhxk

Music will be provided by the ever-popular Hale Bill and the Bopps. They are five of our favorite musicians whose musical rhythms and harmonies always drive the dancers to new heights. In addition, visiting ex-Seattleite fiddler Ingrid Hamberg and her Swedish husband will play a set for our dance enjoyment. Come and join in!

Kalle P, Lotta och Tvillingarna Kalle P, Lotta och TvillingarnaDanstyp: ValsUrsprungsland: SverigeMusik: Lugn vals, 8 takters repris Koreografi: Björn och Kaj Olson, Harry Khamis, Mari Si...

Skandia Dances

First and Third Friday dances take place at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA. Unless otherwise noted: Dance class, 7:30–8:30 p.m.; dance party, 8:30–10:30 p.m. Admission: $15; $10 for Skandia members.

First Friday, July 4, 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Admission for this dance is free!

Elaine and Paul Everitt will teach reinlender variants. Reinlender is the Norwegian form of what is called the schottis in Sweden. This is a basic but fun dance, with many possible figures.

The music will be provided by an all-comers band. All instruments are welcome. The band will gather downstairs at 7:30, as the dance teaching is starting, to warm up, make up a set list, and run through the tunes. Admission that evening will be free for all musicians and dancers.

How's your planning going for celebrating 200 years of organized immigrations from Norway? Here's a short video of the many celebrations in the Pacific Northwest with photos, medallions, stamps, programs and more! Check out the reproduction of the Restauration built in 2010 that will traveling the same route the Sloopers took starting on July 4~

Crossings 200--celebrating 200 years of Norwegian immigration to the United States! Back in 1825, a group of 52 Norwegians following in the footsteps of Cleng Peerson, climbed aboard the sloop Restauration on July 4 in search of religious fr...

Wonder what Norwegian food tastes like? Join us for this year’s Heritage Day/Tastes of Norway at Leif Erikson Lodge on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. We will start the day with our annual Leif to Leif 5km Run/Walk through Ballard, from the Lodge, down to the waters of Shilshole Bay, and back. Honor our lodge namesake with us by joining in the fun! This is a family-friendly event for all ages. Top finishers will receive prizes, and all runners will receive a free treat. Sign-up for the Fun Run is available now at https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=87384
Stick around after the run for our Tastes of Norway and enjoy live Scandinavian music and other Nordic Heritage demonstrations. Norwegian foods such as pølse med lompe, smørbrød, rømmegrøt, are on the menu. And check out the bake sale -Verden’s Bestekake, Bløtkake, Norwegian cookies - oh my! Entertainment includes Solje Sisters, Leikarringen, Barneleikarringen, Skandia Kapell, and the famous Bunad Parade. Demonstrations of rosemaling, woodcarving, weaving, Viking jewelry, vaffler, goro, Kransekake, and more. A Genealogist and children’s activities will also be available. Don’t forget the Aquavit tasting and pickled herring contest—free parking at Banner Bank for event attendees. Volunteers are wanted for all aspects of the event! Call the LEL office to volunteer. 206-783-1274. See the Leif Erikson Lodge website's https://www.leiferiksonlodge.org/events-calendar

Celebrating 65 years of Norwegian folk dancing, singing, and music this Sunday, February 23, at Leif Erikson Hall. Check out these video interviews from 1995 of charter member and founder, Mary Viken; Ruth Durham, early member; and Bergljot Roswick, charter member and long time dance director. Has a few little glitches, but also includes some great photos towards the end of the video from 1960-2024.

Hosted by Leikarringen at the Leif Erikson Hall in Ballard, 2245 NW 57th St. Seattle, WA 98107. This free event from 1-5PM will include music from the Norwegian Ladies Chorus, Jakob Bean (a talented young accordion player), Six Feet Back, and Hale Bill and the Bopps. There will be dance performances from Barneleikarringen and Leikarringen, and plenty of time for community dancing to these great music groups. We will have lunch and enjoy delicious desserts made by our talented dancing bakers. There will also be opportunities to chat, review scrapbooks, remember the past and continue dancing into the future. Hope to see you there!
Leikarringen of Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001 from 1960-2025--65 years of Norwegian folk dancing & music!

It is a 14 minute video if you are interested in watching it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5xPRVFJ438

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THE 118TH NORDIC MARKET AND BAZAAR STARTS WITH AN ONLINE AUCTION! NOW OPEN FOR BIDS! CLOSES OCTOBER 26 AT 3PM
Online auction of experiences and unique items hosted by Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001 in Seattle. Get your weekend vacation plans set with a 7-day vacation in Kauai Hawaii! You can also bid on learning pickleball; vacation rental in the mountains; pontoon boat ride; special collectibles such as vintage Norwegian flags, crystal and silver, rare items such as a Bergen ski club pin, Norwegian bunad shoes, Hardanger for a Hardanger bunader, amazing artwork from Yngvar Sonnichsen (one of the mural artists for Leif Erikson Hall); an 1827 immigrant trunk, and so much more. Pick up items on Sunday, October 27 from 1PM-3PM. https://new.biddingowl.com/LeifEriksonLodgeBazaarSeattle2024

IF YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OUR BIDDING OWL AUCTIONS BEFORE, YOU CAN STILL USE YOUR EMAIL, BUT YOU WILL NEED TO SET UP A NEW PASSWORD FOR YOUR ACCOUNT DUE TO THE UPGRADES DONE TO BIDDING OWL! You can use your credit card, bring cash or check when you pick up your items next Sunday, October 27!

Sunday, September 8, 4PM we celebrate the life of Gary Nichols, member of Leikarringen and Trollvinden, with a party at Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th Street, Seattle WA 98107. Here is a link to RSVP for the event. In loving memory of Gary Nichols, please join his family for food, drink, Scandinavian music, and dancing to honor and celebrate his life. Feel free to share this invitation with anyone who knew Gary. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP https://www.paperlesspost.com/go/3BN3nmluM9XJWlFXwL1MG...

Our founding organization, Leikarringen of Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001 is celebrating 65 years of dancing next year on February 23. Hope you can join in the fun at Leif Erikson Hall in Seattle. See you then! Be sure the save the date and take a trip to Seattle!

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Blum & Haugaard Band Concert, June 20

Seattle’s Northwest Danish Association (NWDA https://northwestdanish.org/) welcomes the Blum & Haugaard Band for a mostly acoustic concert on June 20, 2024. Co-sponsored by the Skandia Folkdance Society, the concert will be held in the NWDA’s Harmony Hall. This is an intimate venue and a great opportunity to attend a smaller show.

Harald Haugaard and his wife, Helene Blum, are known as innovators on the Danish folk music scene. Not only do they present incredible renditions of traditional songs and tunes, but they also play newly composed pieces that follow in the folk tradition. Interpretation, showmanship, and connection with the audience come to the forefront with this incredible duo and the rest of the band.

These tireless ambassadors of Danish folk music have been filling concert halls across Europe and in Denmark, but this is their first visit to Seattle in several years. Helene’s haunting voice and presence on stage are the perfect complement to Harald’s brilliance on the fiddle. Together, they create a wide array of different moods and feelings through their music.

The NWDA’s Seattle Harmony Hall is located at 1833 N. 105th St., Suite 205. Doors open at 6:30; the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. There will be refreshments available before and after the show. Tickets are $25 for current NWDA and/or Skandia members and $30 for nonmembers. You can purchase your tickets at this link: Helene Blum & Harald Haugaard Band (https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/hNJZCOYHVkCCRnl98OL67A).

There is no reserved seating; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gratulerer med dagen! Hipp hipp hurra!