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Join
with us at our Glögg Party on January 14th, 2010 at our
Practice Hall.
Get
to know our members in a "social" atmosphere
If
weather appears bad, call Madeline for confirmation of
event (516-593-5791) |
Our 2009
year also began with our Glögg Party
We're up and
running (. . . dancing) for 2009!
Join with us
at one of our practice sessions for
a wonderful
social and folkdance experience.
Directions
and contact info is available at the
bottom of
this page.
Practice and
event dates are in the "yellow
box" below.
Hope to see
you!
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Plan
early for the
December, 2009
Swedish Folkdancers
Christmas Party at DAC
Call
Reidun at DAC
for
Reservation
"CLICK" for info
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We've Moved!
Our new
location for Practice Sessions is at the "Little Sisters of the
Poor, Jeanne Jugan
Residence"
(still in
the Bronx)
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS AND PHOTOS
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(Photos courtesy Peter Norrman) |
Photos
from our Spring Dance on Sunday, April 20, 2008
(left click
to enlarge) |
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JOIN
WITH THE GROUP
AT
ONE OF THEIR
PRACTICE or PERFORMANCE
SESSIONS. . .
LOTS
OF GREAT FUN !
2009
Calendar:
PRACTICE
SCHEDULE:
JANUARY -
22 (Glögg Party)
FEBRUARY
- 12, 26
MARCH -
12, 15(Annual Meeting), 26
APRIL -
2, 16, 23
MAY -
14, 21
JUNE - 4,
Vacation
Period
AUG -
SEPT -
17
OCT -
22
NOV -
5, 12, 19
DEC -
3, 10, 17
PERFORMANCE/EVENT SCHEDULE:
APRIL
19
- County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ
(Successful)
MAY 23
- Göta Lejon, VOA,
May Fest. Yorktown Heights, Jefferson Valley, NY. Folkdance
exhibition.
(Successful)
JUNE
13 -
Midsummer Celebration at Sweden Day, Manhem Club, Bronx, NY
(Successful)
JUNE
19 -
Midsummer Celebration at Robert Wagner Park (just west of Battery Park),
Manhattan, NY
(Successful)
SEPT 6 - ScanFest at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Web Link:
www.ScanFest.org
(Successful)
DEC 12 -
Christmas Dance & Lucia at the Danish Club, Brooklyn, NY
(CLICK for Flyer)
DEC 13
- Lucia & Dance performance at "Little Sisters," Bronx, NY
2010
Calendar:
PRACTICE
SCHEDULE:
JANUARY -
14 (Glögg Party) Call Madeline to confirm weather 516-593-5791
FEBRUARY
-
MARCH -
PERFORMANCE/EVENT SCHEDULE:
JAN 14
- Glögg Party at Practice Hall
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Watch out for these pesky guys
. . . Coming soon to a Venue near you!

Our Past
Year 2008:
PERFORMANCE
SCHEDULE:
FEB 23 -
Mid Winter Performance with Smörgåsbandet in Stuart, Florida
(Very
Successful)
APRIL 20
- Spring Dance at the Danish Athletic Club, Brooklyn, NY.
Call (718)748-7844 Reidun, for more info.
(Successful)
JUNE
14 -
Midsummer Celebration at Sweden Day, Manhem Club, Bronx, NY
(Successful)
JUNE 20 -
Midsummer Celebration at Robert Wagner Park (Battery Park),
Manhattan, NY
(Successful)
AUGUST
31 - ScanFest at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Web Link:
www.ScanFest.org
(Successful)
SEPT
28 - L.I. Scandinavian Society, Freeport, NY
(Successful)
DEC 13 -
Christmas Dance & Lucia at the Danish Club, Brooklyn, NY
(Successful)
DEC 14 - Lucia &
Dance performance at "Little Sisters of The Poor," Bronx, NY
(Successful)
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The Swedish Folkdancers Celebrated their
100th Anniversary in 2006!
Check the
current schedule of practice sessions
and performances
You can be a part of
this exciting and active group.
Click here for
more info.
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HISTORY
. . . A complete historical
account of our Club. |
"You just
can't have any more fun than with this crazy group"
Join
with them on Thursday evenings at the
Jeanne Jugan Residence in the Bronx, NY for 2 hours of great Swedish
and Nordic folk dancing and
socializing.
Don't worry . . .
They will teach you the steps.
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The group gathers in front of the Viking
Ship at the Jamestown, NY "Scandinavian Folk
Festival" held Sept. 6 - 8, 2002
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Minot,
North Dakota wasn't the same
after this group performed in October,
2000,
at the Høstfest. |
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Monica enjoyed being with
Swedish Crown Princess
Victoria
at the Midsummer celebration in Battery Park.
June, 2000 |
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Monica and Kjell with a new friend,
at the Swedish
Museum in Philadelphia.
June, 2000 |
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THE SWEDISH FOLKDANCERS OF NEW YORK

The SWEDISH FOLKDANCERS OF NEW YORK were founded in 1906. They have the
distinction of being the oldest Swedish folkdance organization in the United States. They
are also believed to be the oldest ethnic folkdance group in continuous existence in
America. In the 1930's the group split, forming two separate folkdance
organizations, but in
the 1960's, due to low membership, both organizations regrouped. Today
the group is in full swing with some 30 members that enjoy learning and
performing the many dances of our ethnic heritage.
The purpose of the organization is to maintain the rich heritage of
traditional Swedish folkdances and other Swedish customs.
Exhibitions are performed for many organizations, multi-cultural festivals
and events within the north-eastern United States.
The dance leader takes great care in teaching many rare and old dances
from the various provinces of Sweden, as well as new ones created recently in
Sweden. Authentic folk costumes are worn for all performances.
At the South Street Seaport in NYC in April, 1988, the group performed for
the King and Queen of Sweden in honor of the 350th anniversary celebrating the first
Swedish settlement in Wilmington, Delaware. In June the dancers
have celebrate Midsummer by
performing at such events as the Swedish American Historical Museum in Philadelphia, as well as in
downtown Manhattan along the shoreline at Robert Wagner Park at NYs largest Swedish
Midsummer celebration and at the annual Sweden Day
celebration in the Bronx, NY. During each year's Christmas Dance Swedish Christmas carols are
sung as part of a traditional Lucia Pageant.
The
group performed in Wilmington, Delaware at the commissioning and
launching of the replica of the Kalmar Nyckel, the ship that brought the
first Swedes to America in 1638. The group has traveled to the
Scandinavian countries four times
to participate in NORDLEK. This folkdance festival occurs every three years, rotating
among the Scandinavian countries. In 1985 the group participated in Turku, Finland, in
1988 in Bergen, Norway, in 1994
and 2006 in Sweden. In 1985, the dancers were part of 1500
couples that danced Hambo at the famous Hälsingehambo contest. In October 2000, they
performed at the Høstfest in Minot, North Dakota and at the
opening of the American Scandinavian Foundation's new "Scandinavia
House", at 58 Park Avenue, New York City. In
2006 the group celebrated their 100th Anniversary.
We hope that
our web presence gives you a glimpse into the rich tradition of this marvelous
group. We welcome you to visit with us and consider
including this activity as part of your social enjoyment. Check our upcoming practice and
event dates at Schedule
GROUP IS AVAILABLE FOR PERFORMANCES
We meet at the JEANNE JUGAN
RESIDENCE, 2999 Schurz Ave.,
Bronx, New York
10465 - on Thursdays
(see our dates for practices) from September
thru June. A partner is not required.
FOR MORE INFO,
CALL:
MADELINE 516 593-5791
MONICA 201 836-9008
or KARIN 973 347-7650
Directions to
the Little Sisters of the poor, JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE:
*** Parking on the Street
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From Upstate and West:
Travel to the Throgs Neck Bridge and exit at the LAST EXIT before the
Throgs Neck Bridge - HARDING AVE.
After exiting, turn left on the Service Road and then a QUICK RIGHT ONTO
HARDING AVE.
Drive about 5 blocks and make a LEFT ONTO THROGS NECK BLVD.
Drive 2 blocks and make a RIGHT ONTO SCHURZ AVE.
The Nursing Home/Residence is on your right - 2999 Schurz Ave. - "Jeanne
Jugan Residence."
You can park directly across the street along the Park or in the Parking
Lot on your right.
Enter the main entrance and ask for directions to the Auditorium.
From Long Island:
Over the Throg's Neck Bridge and take FIRST EXIT RIGHT AFTER THE BRIDGE.
Travel along the Service Road to the first left. This
is LAWTON AVE.
LEFT ONTO LAWTON. Continue straight for about
3 blocks and make a LEFT ONTO THROGS NECK BLVD.
Take Throgs Neck Blvd about 4 blocks and make a RIGHT ONTO SCHURZ AVE.
The Nursing Home/Residence is on your right - 2999 Schurz Ave. - "Jeanne
Jugan Residence."
You can park directly across the street along the Park or in the Parking
Lot on your right.
Enter the main entrance and ask for directions to the Auditorium.
KOM OCH DANSA FOLKDANS MED
THE SWEDISH FOLKDANCERS OF
NEW YORK
På "Jeanne-Jugan
Residence" Torsdag från Sept till Juni
RING:
Monica 201 836-9008
- Yvonne 212 877-5082
- Karin 973 347-7650
HJÄRTLIGT VÄLKOMNA!
P.S. Partner fordras inte.
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