GoldenBay

Balfolk
Balfolk draws from the tradition of old European folk dances that are approached in a new way.
Each session is led by dance teachers, and supported by dancers with experience of Balfolk, all accompanied by live music from local musicians.

There will be opportunities to learn the basics of the dances, integrating the steps with the flow of the music, and to improve dance technique.
Suitable for teenagers and adults.

Dance teacher is Kevin Durkan. Co-dancers are Gita, Kristina, Lizzie, Nathan.
Live music from Hullabalou musicians.

Explore the Balfolk Buzz; From Frenzy to Flow

(from 20th to 24th April)

1. Workshop + Kick off!

Immersive workshop followed by an evening of live music for dancing

3pm – 5pm: Workshop on a range of group, circle, line and partner balfolk dances, learning the patterns and finding the space to improvise.
5pm – 6.30 pm: Shared pot luck kai
6.30 pm – 9.30 pm: Music and dances

Details

Location: Senior Citizens Hall, 94A Commercial Street, Tākaka 7110
Time: Sunday 20th April

2. Workshop

Immersive workshop focusing on 2-3 Balfolk Dances

4pm – 5:30pm: Workshop

Details

Location: Senior Citizens Hall, 94A Commercial Street, Tākaka 7110
Time: Monday 21st April

3. Workshop

Immersive workshop focusing on 2-3 Balfolk Dances

5pm – 6:30pm: Workshop

Details

Location: Senior Citizens Hall, 94A Commercial Street, Tākaka 7110
Time: Tuesday 22nd April

4. Workshop + Bal ("From Frenzy to Flow")

Workshop on a range of group, circle, line and partner balfolk dances

3pm – 5pm: Workshop on a range of group, circle, line and partner balfolk dances, learning the patterns and finding the space to improvise.
5pm – 6.30 pm: Shared pot luck kai
6.30 pm – 9.30 pm: Balfolk Bal - Live music and dances

Details

Location: Kotinga Hall, Long Plain Road, Tākaka 7183
Time: Wednesday 23rd April

5. Workshop

Immersive workshop focusing on 2-3 Balfolk Dances

5pm – 6:30pm: Workshop

Details

Location: Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre, 24 Waitapu Road, Takaka 7110
Time: Thursday 24th April

If you have any questions, feel free to email our team at Balfolk Golden Bay!