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1961-1980

The Swedish Folk Dancers of   New York

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1964:

Long Island Fair

Danbury Fair

Museum of Natural History

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Academy of Music

 

1965:   On Saturday, May 1, 1965, The Swedish Folkdance Ring under Director Mrs. Elsie Nelson, and The Swedish Folkdance Society under Director Tage B. Fagergren performed at the New York State Pavilion as part of the New York World's Fair in Flushing, New York.

Sunday, December 12, 1965. The 27th annual Lucia Festival sponsored by the Swedish Folk Dance Ring and the Swedish Glee Club was held at the Sons of Norway Centre, Brooklyn, NY. Dancing to Walter Ericsson's Orchestra followed the program. Algot E. Nelson was Director of the Club.

Long Island Fair

Danbury Fair

Museum of Natural History

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Academy of Music

1969:     1st annual Christmas Dance and Lucia Pageant

1970:     Started to go to the Farm House in Vermont for cross country skiing

1972:   July 29 performance at Battery Park, sponsored by the National Park Service.

August 19 performance at the Statue of Liberty, sponsored by the National Park Service.

September 16 performance at the Griggstown Country Festival, NJ.

October 15 performance in the International City Festival, Tibetts Brook Park, Yonkers, NY.

December 14 performance at Bellevue Hospital, NYC. Very hot, but enjoyed by all.

1974:   April 27 performance at the American - Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia, Pa.

1975:   Saturday, Sept 6, performance at the Acandinavian-American Festival 1975 at the Garden State Art Center, Holmdel, NJ. Marching began at 1:oo pm and performances in afternoon and evening. Myron Floren of Lawrence Welk Show fame attended.

1976:   Saturday, April 24, performance at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, at the Swedish-American Bicentennial Salute for His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf.

October 2 - Celebration of the 70th Anniversary at Manhem Club, Bronx, NY

1979:     Danced at One World Festival at 2nd Ave. and 34th Street.

Saturday, December 8 - Tenth Annual Christmas Dance at Thomas Dongan Hall, 7601 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY.

 

   

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1976

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