Texas International Folk Dancers announce their 55th annual
TEXAS CAMP
Thanksgiving Weekend:
November 28 - December 1, 2002
Greene Family Camp, Bruceville, Texas
This year marks the 55th annual Texas International Folk Dance camp! Texas Camp is one of the longest-running and best-loved international folk dance camps in the U.S. The setting is Greene Family Camp, a modern facility in the wooded hills of central Texas. Please join us for a wonderful holiday experience full of dancing, feasting, fellowship, music and fun.
All of our instructors are noted for top-notch material and a friendly approach that is remarkably accessible and effective for dancers and singers at all levels. With these respected experts on board, we can look forward to hours of solid learning and sparkling fun. |
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Yves
Moreau |
Yves is recognized as one of North America's foremost exponents of Bulgarian dance and folklore. He teaches mostly non-choreographed village material collected during many field trips to Bulgaria. His teaching method is clear and thorough, yet relaxed, with special emphasis on regional styles and background information. Yves also teaches folk dances of other Balkan countries, Brittany (France), and his native Quebec. |
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Matt Jones & Laura
Malloy |
Matt and Laura met in 1996 and formed Four on the Floor one year later. Through their company, they have taught East Coast swing dancing and Lindy Hop in the Austin and San Antonio areas since 1997. They also regularly teach other Jazz Era dances, including the Shim-Sham, the Balboa, Collegiate Shag and 20s Charleston (a specialty of Lauras). |
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France
Moreau |
France has 25 years' experience in teaching folk dances for children and conducting special seminars to train school teachers. Her current repertoire includes hundreds of dances and singing games from all parts of the world, especially designed and adapted to various age and experience levels. |
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Joane
Rylander |
Drawing on a lifetime of singing and teaching experience, Joane puts newcomers at ease and also offers a challenge to veteran singers. Joanes popular international singing classes focus on tunes from the standard folkdance repertoire, and her Texas Camp Songbook is a gem. |
The Texas Camp Band (some of whom are pictured at left) gets hotter every year, and newcomers and all kinds of instruments are enthusiastically welcomed. Rehearsals focus on polishing short sets of party music. In addition to sets by the Camp Band, Texas Camp also regularly features well-known folk musicians who provide music for special dance sessions and evening parties. |
Don
Weeda |
Don Weeda leads an international folk dance band called Slavadillo and also is a member of the Austin-based Middle Eastern musical ensemble 1001 Nights Orchestra as well as several other local musical configurations. He frequently plays his accordion for international folk dance groups in Texas, Oklahoma, and points beyond and has resolved never to let his real life interfere with his quest to learn every folk dance tune in creation. |
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Pols
Machine |
Pols Machine is a local Austin traditional Scandinavian folk music group featuring Lisa Schneider (fiddle), Anne Alexander (fiddle), and Eric Vormelker (bass/percussion). Pols Machine predominantly plays Scandinavian folk dance music from many regions of Norway and Sweden, yet all the members have vast experience both playing and dancing to a wide variety of folk dance music from around the world. They often provide music for the Austin International Folk Dancers and for wedding ceremonies in the Austin area. |
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The
Disccordions |
The Disccordions, an international folk dance band formed in early 2002, consists of well-known Austin and Texas Camp musicians Anne Alexander (percussion, saz, fiddle, vocals), Dena Houston (percussion, guitar, vocals), Franklin Houston (trumpet, accordion, brac, vocals), Shirley Johnson (accordion, prim, gadulka, vocals), Kathleen McDonagh (flute, vocals), Mike Revesz (percussion, vocals) and Don Weeda (accordion). Their eclectic sound is a treat for dancers' ears as well as their feet. |
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Armadillo on the
HalfShell |
Armadillo on the HalfShell has been rocking the Austin, TX, contra dance scene for the past four years, as well as playing for a number of dances and dance workshops around the southern USA. Sylvi Salinas (a registered masseuse and hypnotherapist as well as dance instructor) masterfully strokes the ivories; Roy Wilhite (a seasoned music instructor) grooves the funkiest bass lines this side of the Atlantic; and Chris Peterson (an acoustical engineer) blazes on the fiddle. They'll join us for a high-octane Saturday contra session. |
From specialty dance hours to an extensive bazaar featuring music, costumes, jewelry and folkcrafts, Texas Camp provides a host of extras catering to a range of tastes and interests. |
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The perennial favorite: |
ENCORE!
Balkan Blowout ENCORE!
The Bruceville Roadhouse ENCORE!
Hungarian Táncház |
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International |
In 30 years as a chef, Raul has learned a thousand ways to do what he likes best, making sure people really enjoy their meals. This veteran of our kitchen (and dance floor) returns to camp as our chef in 2002. Welcome back, Raul! |
Theme Parties |
Thursday - Oh,Wow, a Luau! Grab your ukelele, hitch up your grass skirt and pop a paper parasol in your Pepsi. Get your lei while the palm trees sway. Will the trade winds blow a little limbo our way? Were gonna party the Hawaiian way. Don Ho, ho! Friday - Balkan Revels. Get a belt-hold on your neighbor, its party time in the Balkans. Dowry coins, well-worn moccasins, haunting harmonies, wailing gajdas, throbbing tupans. Ajde, yall! Bruceville will never be the same. |
you never know who (or what) is going to show up at a Texas Camp party... |
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Saturday - Flowers, Formals, and Flashbulbs. Leave the poodle skirts at home, girls. Fellas, break out those white sport coats and pink carnations. Lets get all dressed up for romance as we revisit the happiness and horror of prom night. Tiaras optional. |
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Family Support Program Kids trying out |
Heres The Goal: Happy, dancing parents and
happy, busy kids. * Kids 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12On Friday and Saturday, experienced camp counselors will supervise safe, fun activities during most adult dance sessions and part of each evening party. * Teenagers 13-16You are welcome to join in all adult sessions and evening parties. Try it, youll like it! EXTRA: Not Your Parents Dance Party, programmed by (and for) young people 13 and up. Important Note to Parents: Your childrens participation in Family Support Program activities is voluntary. However, please comply with Greene Family Camps wishes and make sure your children are under adult supervision at all times. |
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T'ai Chi Warmups |
Mike Hefner will again lead the great Tai Chi warm-up sessions he introduced at camp six years ago. Stretch, relax and help prevent injuries with these gentle and beautiful movements. |
Sheets, pillows, blankets, towels, etc. Extra sheets to hang as privacy curtains on bunk beds. Ear plugs. Flashlight. Umbrella. Paper fan. Clothing for any conceivable weather (25-85°F, sun/rain/ice). Clothes hangers. Several pairs of comfortable dance shoes. Costumes. Extra snacks. |
Camp Rates: |
Full-time |
Part-time* |
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non-TIFD member TIFD member Child (age 4-16) |
$235 $215 $100 |
$215 $185 $ 85 |
*Part time = after lunch Friday |
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Volunteer to Help with Floors: Registrar: Housing: Camp Band: Family
Support Program: Camp
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