By Isabel Vieira | posted on February 22, 2021
INTERNATIONAL Folk Dance is coming to Albany, giving people the opportunity to experience other cultures through their dance styles.
Hosted by dance teacher Palenque Blair, the International Folk Dance Albany Workshop will be running inclusive classes for all ages, with no dance experience required.
Adult classes will be held on Saturdays at 11am on February 20 and 27 and March 6 and 27, while kids and family classes are at 4pm on March 5 and 26.
Ms Blair said the diverse style of International Folk Dance originates from European migrants in the USA but takes influence from an assortment of cultural dances.
“A lot of people love the variety of music and the use of traditional instruments,” she said.
The music is very varied in style from Latin to Greek, French, Celtic, Romanian and more.
“Folk Dancing is great because people have the opportunity to get to know a little bit about other cultures through their dance.
“It is also good exercise and I think people enjoy the holistic workout.”
On March 6, visiting teachers will provide a special International Folk-Dance workshop with a Romanian flare, where attendees will be able to experience another style of dance.
The workshops will take place in the Albert Hall at the Uniting Church on Duke Street.
The cost to participate is $8 per person and an additional $1 per child.
For booking enquiries call Blair Palenque on 0423 834 439 or email [email protected].
