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Romanian Couple Dances from
Bonchida, Transylvania
in a workshop taught by 
Cathy Lamont and Rudy Petke

November 13 - 15, 2009
University City (St. Louis), MO

The Invirtita from Bonchida is an extraordinarily beautiful dance that is very popular among Hungarian folkdancers in Budapest.  It is also well liked by American folk dancers, but there are few opportunities to learn it.  This workshop provides a rare opportunity to learn the dance, which should become a St. Louis favorite for years to come.  Dress is casual, and it is not necessary to bring a partner.

Schedule and Prices

A workshop package is available for $45 which includes everything in the schedule except for the lunches.  Total cost for everything including the lunches is $55.  You may use the Registration Form to order the workshop package and/or lunches. Individual sessions, Saturday night dancing, and lunches may also be paid for at the door (see schedule for prices).  However, it is most strongly recommended that you do not skip any workshop sessions.  Except for Saturday evening, the learning sequence is progressive, and you will have difficulty if you miss too much material.  The review session is for workshop attendees only, but other interested persons are invited to come and observe.

About the Teachers

Cathy has been dancing since early childhood, with 10 years of study each in ballet and tap dancing as well as modern dance experience.  She has done international folk dancing since 1964, and has extensive experience as a dance director, teacher, performer, and choreographer.  She has studied Hungarian dance, language, and singing since 1980.  Rudy also has several years of training in ballet and modern dance, and has done folk dancing since 1976.  He has over 24 years of experience in managing, directing, performing, and choreography for theater and dance companies.  The Tisza Ensemble has performed at the Smithsonian Institution, the Kennedy Center, and in Hungary.

Locations

University United Methodist Church (Friday and Saturday):  6901 Washington Ave., University City, Missouri; on the northwest corner of Washington and Trinity south of the Lion Gates on Delmar — see Google Map or Yahoo! Map. (Note: Most non-main streets in the area are dead-end.)  Parking is available in the church lot and on Trinity, but please do not park on the residential part of Washington.  Walk by the playground in front of the church, and enter by the door at the inner corner of the L-shaped building.

The Focal Point (Sunday):  2720 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, Missouri; 1 1/2 blocks south of Manchester — see Google Map or Yahoo! Map.  Watch for one-way streets in the area.  Park on street.  Directions will also be available at the Saturday sessions.

Other Information

See our Registration Form for ordering workshop packages and meals in advance.

To hear examples of the type of dance music that will be featured at this workshop, tune in to Music from the Hills on Sundays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on radio station KDHX, 88.1 FM in St. Louis, hosted by IFDA member John Uhlemann.  You can also listen online — see www.kdhx.org.

Shoes:  Hard-soled shoes (leather or synthetic) are recommended, as rubber tends to stick to the floor.

Food:  Lunches will feature soup, salads, and bread.  Dinner will be our usual variety of tasty potluck contributions.  Contributions of fruits and sweets for snacks would be appreciated.

Crash Space is available.  Please contact Diana Blanchard at 314-726-5737 or diana.blanchard@att.net, or indicate your needs on the Registration Form.

For Other Information:  Please contact Rex or Nancy Couture at 314-275-8228 or , or Bill or Diana Blanchard at 314-726-5737 or diana.blanchard@att.net.