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!Bookings for Scandimoot 2018 are now open!

NB: We have reviewed our prices this year and have had to make some modest increases in order to keep the event financially viable. One change is that, whilst we are retaining concession rates for those on benefits and low incomes, we won't be offering a second early-bird discount.

There will still be an early-bird discount for those paying the full weekend price and early booking is recommended as places are limited.

We now have a dedicated Scandimoot bank account, so please make cheques payable to 'Scandimoot'.

We can also provide bank details for you to be able to pay by direct online bank transfer.
Please contact Pat for details:
email: bookings@scandimoot.org.uk
tel: +44 (0)1721 722539

Download the booking form from the link in the DOWNLOADS section.
Please complete a separate booking form for each person and post all booking forms and cheques to:
Phil Keen, 112 Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DT

you can alternatively scan the completed form(s) and email to: phil@scandimoot.org.uk

NB: If you are paying direct into our bank account then we still need your booking forms!

** Please note, the 'Festival Ticket' covers ALL of the weekend's events including the evenings **

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Information about the dances this year

Bondpolska från Viksta

This dance is the most popular polska in Uppland. It was danced by older people up to the early 1900s. The man is said to step the polska and the woman to hop the polska. The dance was notated by Johan Larsson and Ingvar Norman in 1966.

Polska från Alfta-Arbrå

A polska from west Hälsingland in a slow tempo. The same dance is danced in both Alfta and in Arbrå with the holds distinguishing the two. The dance begins with a few lead-in steps in order to ’feel the rhythm’ and then the polska follows, interrupted at times when one goes over to resting steps. The polska achieves a worthy and solemn feel by means of the slow tempo. The dance was notated in 1961 and 1965 by Ingvar Norman and Johan Larsson.

Hambo

The Hambo belongs to the Swedish Gammaldans repertoire. There are many different hambo dances from all over the country, being members of the family of polska dances. The origin of the hambo is in dispute, it probably developed in the last century from the polska which was in the 1800s the most common couple dance in the Swedish country districts. The hambo variant that we will demonstrate is called the ’nighambo’ which is danced for the Hälsingehambo competition to find the world champion Hambo dancer. The ’nighambo’ has a relatively slow tempo and is characterised by deep curtseying.

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Scandimoot concerts:

Thursday 3rd May 1900 Melling, St Wilfrid's Church Ida Meidell Blylod solo Donations to the church

Sunday 6th May 2000 Settle, Victoria Hall All artists £10 (£7 conc, £4.50 u-18, free u-12)

Monday 7th May 2000 Lancaster, Gregson Centre Ida + Ditte Andersson £10 (£8 conc)

Tuesday 8th May 1930 Ilkley, Manor House Ida + Mary Humphreys & Anahata £12 (£10 student)

(tel Liz 01943 609393 for this concert only)

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General notes about teaching

Dance: No previous experience of Scandinavian dance and no partner is needed but you do need to have had some dancing experience and be able to learn, by looking, listening and feeling - whichever works best for you. The workshops are progressive and not normally appropriate for anyone to drop in to. There is usually one 'main' dance studied and other 'smaller' (ie quicker to learn dances). You should aim to bring two pairs of shoes, one with a smooth sole and another a bit less smooth. If you are new to polska, there will also be two workshops in beginner's polska (useful for the evening dances).

Music: Teaching will generally be by ear although notation may be available in newcomers' groups. Audio and video recordings and notation will be made available after the weekend. The tutors will rotate between the groups.

General notes about teaching

Meals

Directions