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Dance communities in Wellington
Bulgarian: Bulgarian Society Horo promotes, preserves and fosters Bulgarian culture, including dance, see www.facebook.com/horo.wellington Israeli: group meets Mondays, see groups page at macholpacifica.org.nz, or contact widgdance@gmail.com or 021 102-9834 Mexican: free folkloric dance workshop at the embassy of Mexico, dates and times tbc, see www.facebook.com/DanzamitierraNZ Contra dance: occasional dances on a Saturday, see Contra Dance Wellington or contact Mark, 04 299-1136 Polish: The Lublin Dance Company, contact Leszek Lendnal, ph 021 383-958 or email leszek.lendnal@gmail.com Scottish: Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Victoria University Folk Club
What: Vicfolk is a student-led club that hosts a range of lively events, including ceilidhs every few months. We welcome collaborative suggestions from anyone interested in putting on participatory folk music events.Contact: vicfolkmusic@gmail.com, website www.vicfolkmusic.wordpress.com
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World Dance
When: Occasional sessions – contact for session timesWhere: TBCWhat: Traditional and some modern folk dances from many countries, taught by group members.Contact: Michele Dickson, 04 972-2350, email micheledickson21@gmail.com or Liora Noy, 021 355 041 email lioranoy@gmail.comCost: $5 per session
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Dance Folkus
When: Thursdays, 7.30pmWhere: St Stephen’s Church Hall, 2 Mahoe St, Melville, HamiltonWhat: Weekly dance classes in traditional, folk, historical and vintage dance – themed courses and classes, workshops and dance calling for private events.Contact: Fiona Murdoch, 07 856-8324, 022 340 7865, email dancefolkus@slingshot.co.nz, Facebook: DanceFolkusCost: Course fee applies, with a per class casual rate; half price for tertiary students and free for school age.
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Ma’ayan Israeli Dance Group
What: Israeli dance Where: Beth Shalom, 180 Manukau Rd, EpsomWhen: Wednesdays 7-9pm. All welcome.Contact: Jennifer Gottschalk, 09 480-4330 email jennygo@complus.co.nz
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International Folk Dance
What: International Folk DanceWhen: Saturday, 10-12 noon, 2-3 times per monthContact: Gwen Mann, ph 09 575-1985, 027 380-7600, email gwenmann@xtra.co.nz
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Folklore Chileno Latino
What: Instructions & practice lessons for traditional folk dances from South America / Latin AmericaContact: Ana-Maria, ph 09 636-6771, text 021 156-8020, email folklorchilenolatino@gmail.com
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English Country Dance
What: English Country DanceWhere: St John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 47 Church St, NorthcoteWhen: Second Friday of the Month, 7.30pmContact: Karen Vernon, email karen@plantagenet.co.nzCost: $8Website link: englishcountrydance.org.nz
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Early Dance
What: European Dance from Past CenturiesWhere: St John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 47 Church St, Northcote.When: Fourth Friday of the Month, 7.30pmContact: Beth Harris, ph: 09 445-9386, email bethjh07@gmail.comCost: $8
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Joy International Folk Dance
What: International Folk DanceWhere: St John Ambulance Hall, 590 Pakuranga Rd, Highland ParkWhen: Friday, 1.30-4.00pmContact: Cherie Zeng, ph 09 537-1568 or 027 5774 168, email joy.international.dance.group@gmail.com