National Camps, Festivals and Workshops

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9-10 August 2008

FDNZ 7th National Camp, 2008

Hosted by: Hawkes Bay International Dancing Group

Guest Tutors:

Zivana Vajsarova - Professional Dance Tutor from Prague, Czech Republic

Sonya Arabajieva - from Bulgaria, now living in NZ

Early-bird registration by 7 June, 2008 - click here download a registration form now!

Profiles:

Zivana is head of the dance department of the Arts School in Prague, Czech Republic – is well known throughout Europe and specializes in contemporary, folk dance and historical dances. She is director of ‘Jaro’ - a successful performance group that has toured many countries.

We are indeed fortunate to have this lady with a wealth of knowledge in dance pedagogy and experience come to NZ on holiday. A ‘dance couple’ will accompany them for demonstration purposes, plus a pianist. Zivana continues the work of her father – the late Professor Frantisek Bonus. He was widely respected in professional institutions i.e. dance section of State Conservatory in Prague and Academy of Performing Arts. He has published many specialized books and lecture notes.

Sonya has been dancing since the age of 8 and commenced her professional career in the ensemble ‘Pautalia’ as a teenager for a period of 7 years. The group toured Serbia, Macedonia, Ukraine and Russia. As a primary school teacher Sonya began teaching folk dancing and organizing dance spectacles that continues today.

Two years ago Sonya emigrated to NZ with her husband and children. Her group ‘Bulgarian Roses’ has been participating in Auckland’s cultural events and this year won the ‘Viva Eclectika 07 - Aotearoa’s Intercultural Dance & Music Challenge. Sonya’s choreography for the item included Maori, Indian and Bulgarian styles.

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For more information contact Cleone, e-mail

6 - 8 February, 2009

Waitangi Weekend

Keep your calendar free for:

8th FDNZ National Camp:
Farandol's 30th Anniversary Extravaganza

in Christchurch, New Zealand

Website: farandol.folkdance.org.nz/camp09/

Hosts: Farandol Folk Dancers

Note:

Events listed on this website are not necessarily associated with Folk Dance New Zealand or its member groups. But you might find them really cool if you're into folk dance, folk music, etc.

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