~ About the next Balfolk Dance ~
TBD
112 N. Pattee St
Hello Dancers!
Thank you! The May 23rd dance was our last dance for the season. Check out the PDF links below to review what we covered and check some of the dance and music videos. Some good styling on Bourree steps.
The Dances: Here are the dances we have done with links to a PDF containing a sample dance video and links to the music. Hanter Dro, Bourree 2 and 3 temps, Cercle De Bourree, Laride 8 temps, La Chapolloise, Changerais-Tu, An dro, Gavotte de l'Aven, L’homme qui marche (branle), and Bal Limousine.
We are hoping to have some summer dances. Like before, the focus will be on dancing. We will learn about a few characteristics unique to the Balfolk style of dance. Each dance will review and build on what has been taught and continue to introduce other basic dance forms. Come join us! Questions? Send a message through the contact page.
Mike Sweet will be leading these evening dances. He has in-depth experience in teaching and performing International Folk Dance and is one of the founders of the Missoula Folklore Society. ​
Mike was a caller for many contra dances and played accordion in the Montana Country Dance Orchestra -- an informal gathering of musicians interested in playing contra dance music. Recently Mike has been playing button accordion for English Country dances with the Barely Necessary band.
Mike discovered Balfolk about two years ago and attended Balfolk workshops at the Lady of the Lake Music and Dance Camp in 2024. It is with this background and interest that Mike has explored the Balfolk genre of dance and is looking forward to sharing what he has learned with the Missoula community.
