Roberson International Folk Dancers 45th Annual Fall Dance Workshop September 30-October 2, 2011 Early Bird Bonus! Postmark your reservation by September 1, 2011 to qualify for $10 off the usual price per adult (discount to be received at registration table). Returning to the wonderful Scott’s Oquaga Lake House resort… Come join us for: A Weekend of Fun and Dance! Meet old and new friends and learn new dances from our gifted instructors: Susan de Guardiola –Vintage Couple Dances Yuliyan Yordanov–Southeastern Europe Line/Circle Dances The weekend will start on Friday night with a warm-up “Get Acquainted Dance”, and after-party. On Saturday night there will be a dress-up dance party that is always the highlight of the weekend, followed by a late night dance party. Saturday Night Only Package available again this year! Directions to Scott’s Oquaga Lake House Resort:
From New York City and Points East: Interstate 17 West to Deposit Exit 83, turn left, continue ½ mile, then left at diner, 2.5 miles to Scott’s.
From Northern NY State: Interstate 81 South to Binghamton, to Interstate 17 East. Exit 82 Deposit, then a quick right, then left, and go ½ mile, turn right, 2.5 miles to Scotts.
From Points West: Interstate 17 East to Exit 82 Deposit.. then see above.
From Philadelphia and Points South: PA Turnpike to Scranton and Route 81 North.. Take 81 North to Binghamton to Route 17 East, Exit 82 Deposit, then see above.
On the web: Robersoninternationalfolkdancers.com
Our package includes all meals, lodging, snacks, dance instruction, parties, tax and gratuities, and use of the resort facilities including the lake for swimming, boating, fishing, and also tennis, golf and volleyball. Come dressed for variable weather. Come and join us for a great time you will not soon forget. Register today!
Weekend Schedule:
Questions? Call Richard Brown at cell (607) 280-3471, or email to rabrown46@aol.com.
Susan de Guardiola will teach Vintage Couple Dances. Susan is an independent dance historian, teacher, and writer. Based in Connecticut, she teaches regularly in New York City and Boston. She is a popular dance leader at major New England dance festivals and dance weeks, including the Dance Flurry, Newport Vintage Dance Week, the New England Folk Festival, Cape May Victorian Weekend, and Pinewoods English Dance Week, and will be teaching this year in southern California and St. Petersburg, Russia. She has lectured on social dance history at the Dolmetsch Historical Dance Society, the International Congress on Medieval Studies, and Stanford's Historical Dance Week, and is the author of Capering & Kickery (http://www.kickery.com), a blog covering historical social dance. Her interests include 15th and 16th century court dance, 17th century country dance, the Napoleonic and Victorian eras, and the early 20th century/pre-WWI era. Susan also teaches cross-step waltz and conducts gender-role-free dance workshops.
Yuliyan Yordanov will teach Southeastern Europe line and circle dances. Yuliyan grew up in Doyrentsi, a village in the Lovech region of North Central Bulgaria, where he was immersed in dancing and singing from a young age. He later completed his studies at the Academy of Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv, and for nine years worked professionally in Lovech as a traditional Bulgarian dance instructor, choreographer, and artistic director of youth ensembles. Along with his students, Yuliyan participated in many festivals throughout Europe. Since moving to the US in 2001, Yuliyan has: worked primarily with children in the Bulgarian and Serbian communities in the Chicago-Milwaukee areas; started a recreational dance group in Chicago for Bulgarian adults interested in reconnecting with their tradition; danced in the traditional Greek dance troupe Mesoghios Greek Dancers in Madison; served as choreographer and artistic director for the “Na Lesa” Bulgarian folk dance ensemble in Milwaukee; sung and played tupan with “Malo Selo” and “Veseliyka”, both based in Madison. He has taught at numerous camps, festivals and workshops within the folkdance community in North America and is currently based in Brooklyn, NY.
Friday Evening:
6:30-7:30pm Evening Buffet Meal
7:30-9:00pm Sandwiches
8:00pm Get Acquainted Dance
10:15pm Snack Break
11:00pm After party
Saturday Morning: Saturday Afternoon: Saturday Evening: Sunday:
8:00-9:00am Breakfast
9:15-10:30am 1st Instructor teaches
10:30-10:45am Break
10:45-12:00n 2nd Instructor teaches
12:30-1:30pm Buffet Lunch
2:00-3:30pm 2nd Instructor teaches
3:30-3:45pm Break
3:45-5:15pm 1st Instructor teaches
6:45-7:30pm Dinner Buffet
8:00pm to ?? Dance Party-ethnic costume encouraged
10:00pm Snack Break
?? to ?? After-party
8:00-9:00am Breakfast
9:15-10:30am 1st Instructor Reviews
10:30-10:45am Break
10:45-12:00n 2nd Instructor Reviews
12:30pm Buffet Lunch
After Lunch Homeward Bound
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OQUAGA 2011 RESERVATION FORM
Roberson International Dancers 45th Annual Fall Weekend Workshop Sept 30-Oct 2, 2011
*Fri/Sat or Sat Night Accommodations *Dance instruction Saturday morning and afternoon with
*Friday night dinner & dance party Susan and Yuliyan
*Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner *Saturday night dress up dance party
*Sunday breakfast, lunch *Swimming in Oquaga Lake, boating, fishing, golf, tennis,
*After-dance parties; Snacks volleyball, hiking, biking
1. Mr/Ms ______________________________ 2. Mr/Ms _________________________________
Name on nametag: _____________________ ______________________________
Dance Request: ________________________ ______________________________
Address: ________________________________________
City/State _____________________________ Zip:____________ Tel. (____) _____-__________
*Take $10 off the rates above for early bird adult registration if form is postmarked by September 1 ($10 will be paid to early birders at the weekend registration table). Note: final bill will include an additional 10% NY State and County sales tax on the total resort price at checkout. “A” rooms are older and smaller; “AA: rooms are larger and newer. We reserve the right to limit registration to the first 125 registrants. Triple occupancy same price as double. Self service replacement of linens this year to keep rates affordable.
Names of Adults Sharing Room:
1) ___________________________ 2) _________________________ 3) ____________________________
Registration options and mailing instructions:
Deposit due with this reservation: $100 (per adult- none for children) x _____ Adults = $_______
Two Night Package One Night Saturday Package
Check Payable to Scott’s Oquaga Lake House ($100 per adult)
*Credit Card: Master Card Visa Discover Card # _______________________
Expiration date: _____________ Signature: _____________________________
Mail this form and payment by September 13, 2011 to (by Sept. 1 for $10 adult discount):
Richard Brown, 933 State Route 11, Apt. H-3, Kirkwood, NY 13795
*No phone reservations without deposit *All deposits are applied to the last day of your reserved stay
*Sorry, no part timers *No refund of deposit after September 24th.
*No-show rooms, not cancelled, will be billed for day(s) reserved.
Early Bird Bonus! Postmark your reservation by September 1, 2011 to receive the discounted
($10 per adult one or two night package) registration fee at check in.
Two Night Package Per Person Two night option starts with Friday dinner & dance and concludes with Sunday lunch. Saturday Night Only Package Per Person One night option starts with Saturday 9AM teaching and concludes with Sunday lunch. Roberson International Folk Dancers
*Rate($)
-Single Occupancy 346
-Double Occupancy “A” Rooms 287
-Double Occupancy “AA” Rooms 309
-Double Occupancy Suite 465
-Kids age 3-5 room with parents 139
age 6-12 “ “ 176
age 13-19 “ “ 209
-Kids under age 3 are free
*Rate($)
-Single Occupancy 250
-Double Occupancy “A” Rooms 219
-Double Occupancy “AA” Rooms 232
-Double Occupancy Suite 286
-Kids age 3-5 room with parents 80
age 6-12 “ “ 100
age 13-19 “ “ 123
-Kids under age 3 are free
c/o Richard Brown
933 State Route 11, Apt H-3
Kirkwood, NY 13795
OQUAGA 2011
The Roberson International Folk DancersFall Dance Workshop
Susan de Guardiola Vintage Couple Dances
Yuliyan Yordanov Southeastern Europe Line & Circle Dances
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