Hi all

Anahata As it says on the video. this was an after Christmas gathering of our/my dance group (club).

spelmän och dansare på dal

I've been with them for about 5 years. And over that time I've taught them about 8 English Country Dances. Which I am proud to say they have incorporated into their program. We do the Circle Waltz and Rosa Waltz as a combined set.

It was a real pleasure last midsummer seeing them dance these at the Midsummer gathering.

Now they are after even more. They liked the, Ceilidh in the Ford at Sidmouth, video clip that I showed them.

We do a walk through before to jog everyone's memory. Therefore no caller required. Two of the group are registered teachers.

Gånglåt Från Äppelbo. Is a promenade which gets everyone on the floor. Usually followed by a type of Circle Waltz with progression so the dancers mix. Then something fast to get them sweaty.

I remember. (Oooh years ago) When I was about 4 yrs old going with my Mum to the then, as it was called, "Tottenham Royal" for her to go to a tea dance.

They have folk dance in the School curriculum in junior School.

We have the same problem as English Folk Clubs in that we are all getting older and enticing new members is the problem. That said. There are hundreds or even thousands of dance groups all over Sweden.
Musicians, well fiddlers, are like Morris Men uncountable.

I play with another group, "Halmstråket" (Straw Bow) for two other groups of dancers. revieled here

Enjoy your Straw Bear. Bet it's going to be a cold one.

Chas