We invite you to join us for Mendocino Folklore Camp's 2005 festivities.
TEACHING STAFF
DANCE TEACHERS
Balkan - Steve Kotansky
Steve has studied in Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Greece and the former Yugoslavia. Widely known as a versatile dancer and a fantastic teacher, Steve is admired as much for his infectious energy and enthusiasm as for his knowledge of dance. Bio
Brazilian Samba - Ayanna Contreras
Brazilian Samba-Ayanna Contreras Ayanna will be bringing to her classes over 18 years of dance and choreography experience in Afro-Brazilian Samba and Batucada. But overall she will be sharing with us her love and enthusiasm of a culture that is dear to her heart and to her soul. This energetic form of dance is a very colorful and spiritual experience.
Cape Breton Social Dances - Richard Hill
Richard Hill has a keen interest in, and well schooled know ledge of, Gaelic singing and dance. Of Cape Breton dance he says, "Social dancing in Cape Breton today reflects both the respect for tradition and the creativity of the New World Gael.” Richard will lead us in an exploration of Cape Breton set dances that reflect both traditional, and the more recently developed regional material.
SINGING TEACHER
Gaelic Singing - Richard Hill
Richard Hill is an active and accomplished enthusiast of Gaelic singing. He has founded Gaelic choirs, organized Gaelic immersion classes and helped to create Gaelic festivals. Richard will be leading us through a variety of Gaelic singing styles, including vocal music explicitly sung for dancers called Puirt-a-beul".
FOLK INSTRUMENT TEACHER
Rhythms of Brazil - Jason Koteen
Master percussionist, Jason Koteen, will be taking us through the many-layered, energetic and colorful rhythms of Brazil, using the authentic percussion instruments he has collected on his many trips there.
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
Hungarian Dance with Steve Kotansky
Popular Dance Songs with Susie Burke and the band
MUSIC STAFF
You will enjoy our group of inspired, masterful musicians. These artists provide fabulous live music
for the evening dance parties, special events and late night soirées .
Musical Directors: Paul Brown and Chuck Corman
Band Members:
Paul Brown
Chuck Corman
Erik Hoffman
Paul Morrissett
Char Rothschild
Fine Dining with Annie Johnston and Crew Plus Jeff O'Connor The cultural culinary delights enjoyed at Folklore Camp are legendary. This year we welcome a new cook from Oregon - Annie Johnston. Highly recommended & highly experienced, we look forward to her creations. Jeff O’Connor will also be in the kitchen again! This time as a consultant and baker. We are all in for a great week of fine international dining!
PARTY THEMES
Each day of camp is fashioned to recognize a culture of the world. Meals, pre-dinner activities, decorations and party festivities work together to create an atmosphere of celebration and learning. Each weaves folk arts, traditions, high spirits, humor and magic into our stunning international tapestry. Our “Teacher Parties” this year are Balkan, Celtic, and Brazilian. Each of our dance teachers will have a party that reflects some aspect of their dances and the related culture. If you register, you will receive more information on all the parties in a second flyer in April.
Our Party Themes this Year are ...
WILD WILD WEST - Kick the dust off yer boots, leave yer pistols at the door, and join us for a rip roarin' time at the "Little River Saloon!" You might see Annie Oakley, Wild Bill, or some sort of desperado. Come as a dance hall girl, gold digger, greenhorn, gunslinger or the local sheriff!
NORTH AFRICAN – Morocco/Algeria/ Egypt/Tunisia… Out of the sands of the Sahara come camel caravans to our Mendoasis for an exotic blending of ancient and modern--alive (or well preserved)--with Pharaohs, mummies, belly-dancers, snake-charmers--all welcome!
BALKAN – Break out your old “Kolo Belt”, and your Opanci and get in line! We’ll be gathering in the grove to dance and sing in one of the most beautiful settings on earth. Add to this great music, great food, highlighted by our lamb barbecue, and wonderful company. Opa!
SCOTTISH/CAPE BRETON - Join us in a celebration of “Samhuinn”, the ancient Celtic New Year. You might come dressed in a scary costume; the doors to the Otherworld are open on this night you know. You could be in store for a great treat, or you might get tricked, sound familiar? Also, bring your best story, for this dark and stormy night marks the beginning of the "story-telling"/"ceilidh" season.
40'S SWING/Auction Night - The ever-popular Big Band sound was an elixir in a time of global struggle, and our USO party will lift your spirits as it provides "dance til' you drop" energy and fun!
BRAZILIAN SAMBA - Welcome to the first Woodlands official Samba School. No, there is no “ballroom position” in this school. Instead we teach the dance movements that were brought to Brazil by the people of Africa. Show off your newly learned Samba dancing skills at our version of Brazil's most famous annual festival, “Carnival”. Get ready for a night of extravagant costumes, pounding percussion ensembles and the energetic and enthusiastic dancing.
WALTZ AROUND THE WORLD BALL - We'll glide around the floor and celebrate favorite traditional, and maybe some untraditional (does anyone remember the "Great Waltz of China"?), waltzes of the world. This will be a terrific opportunity for a last night dance with the friends you have met at Folklore Camp 2005.
CAMP REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES DAILY LODGING, MEALS AND SNACKS,
CLASSES AND PARTIES.
FEES
Work Scholarship................$325/person
(These scholarships are limited. E-mail or call for information)
(Part time applications, for those attending from the beginning of the week, will be processed after March 15th, based on availability.)
For payment by credit card (a service charge applies)...contact Registrar, Phyris Tobler, at phyris@mendocinofolklorecamp.com or 707 795-6926
Reserve your place now with a $200 deposit
Click here for Registration Form.If you have questions, contact Phyris at phyris@mendocinofolklorecamp.com
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