We invite you to join us for Mendocino Folklore Camp's 2008 festivities.

TEACHING STAFF

DANCE TEACHERS

Squares & Contras - Lynn Ackerson
We are thrilled to welcome Lynn to Folklore Camp for the first time. She has been calling contras & squares since 1999 throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lynn’s teaching and calling are clear and easy to follow. She creates a warm, fun, friendly atmosphere and chooses dances that are interesting and challenging but ultimately accessible by all.

Hungarian – Istvan Szabo & Ellie Wiener
Istvan Szabo, known to his friends as “Kovacs,” received his dance training and degree at the prestigious Hungarian Ballet Institute in Budapest. He danced professionally with the Hungarian Army Ensemble and Hungarian State Folk Ensemble. He is also a past director and lead dancer with the Aman Folk Ensemble. Ellie Wiener has been teaching and dancing Hungarian dance for the last 17 years and is a past Director of Arankapu Hungarian Dance Camp. Kovacs & Ellie will be teaching complex, improvisational Hungarian dances to all skill levels. We look forward to their classes!

Croatian - Željko Jergan
A native of Varazdin, Croatia, Željko was a leading performer with the Croatian National Folk Ensemble LADO. He is a renowned choreographer and teacher throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Japan. Željko is known around the world for his great knowledge of the Croatian folk culture and dance. Welcome back Željko!!!

SINGING TEACHER

American Singing – Carlo Calabi
Carlo Calabi “Coyote Carlo” has been playing guitar and singing old time country, folk, Cajun, bluegrass, cowboy, English drinking songs, and sea shanties since 1963. He is a member of the Northern California group “The Cajun Coyotes,” which plays traditional Louisiana dance music. Carlo also performs in the monthly St. Helena Contra Dance and participates in numerous family music camps such as Lark Camp, throughout the year.

FOLK INSTRUMENT TEACHER

American Folk Instruments - Erik Hoffman
Erik became interested in traditional music and dance in 1980. Versed in dances for kids of all ages as well as singing games and music play, Erik shares the fun with all. He has been on staff at a number of festivals and camps throughout the U.S. and enjoys the spirit and joy that is inherent in traditional music and dance. Erik will share his enthusiasm for American material with our campers this year.

2008 Brochure - printable copy

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

To Be Announced

Music Staff

Live Music for our nightly international dance parties is provided by Folklore’s “Camp Band” directed by Becky Ashenden with musicians Chuck Corman, Paul Brown, Maimon Miller, Bill Cope, plus guest musicians Erik Hoffman & Carlo Calabi.

Fine Dining with Jeff O’Connor & crew

Jeff is back! Need we say more? Get ready to enjoy a week of fine international dining presented with artistry, imagination, and the highest in culinary expertise. No chef has ever matched the quality and ethnic diversity of food that Jeff and his crew provide for Folklore Camp. Join us for a culinary trip around the world

Party Themes

Daily international themes bring together meals, happy hour festivities, decorations and parties to create an atmosphere of celebration and learning. Each day combines folk arts, traditions, music, dance, humor and high spirits into a stunning cultural tapestry.

Our Happy Hour Party Themes This Year:

Magical Creatures & Mythical Beings — Think enchanted, mythical and magical beings. With characters found in the folklore of countries and cultures from around the world, we expect to see elves, ogres, wizards, and witches partying alongside leprechauns, unicorns, valkyrie and griffins.

Saint Valentine’s Ball — Celebrate the “Feast of Juno” with love, laughter, and lambs. Red and white are the colors of the day as our festive dance event honors both the goddess of women and marriage, Juno of ancient Rome, and Valentinus, the priest who championed love in the third century A.D.

Croatian – Tamburitza music rings through the woodlands when we join Željko as he once again shares his love and knowledge of Croatian folklore.

American – Lynn will guide us as we put the spotlight on American folklore with song, dance, and tall tales, whirligigs, and whimmy diddles.

Cajun – "LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER!” (Let the good times roll). Warm up for our yearly auction in our version of a Cajun Dance Hall.

Hungarian — Folklore Camp has its own “Tanzhaus,” and Kovacs is the host. Polish your boots and put on your finest Hungarian wear for an incredible evening with songs and dances of the Magyars.

Old Time Radio Hour — KWRN, the Woodlands Radio Network, is on the air and you the campers are supplying the script, the voices, and the special effects.

CAMP REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES DAILY LODGING, MEALS AND SNACKS,
CLASSES AND PARTIES.

FEES
Full Time (7 days)............... $725/person NEW – Registration paid in full before 2/15/08 $700.00/person Work Scholarship................$350/person (These scholarships are limited. E-mail or call for information)	Part Time (per day)..............$120/person (Part time applications, for those attending from the beginning of the week, will be processed after March 15th, based on availability.) Full refunds are available until postmark May 1st A refund of $100.00 is available after May 1st (but only if we can fill your spot).

For fees for children or payment by credit card (a service charge applies)...contact Registrar, Emma Charlebois, at emma@mendocinofolklorecamp.com or 707 823-4145

Reserve your place now with a $200 deposit
Click here for Registration Form.

If you have questions, contact Emma at emma@mendocinofolklorecamp.com