Folk dancing, first and foremost, is about the joy of moving to music, combined with the celebration of community. The dances are usually done in a line or circle, giving the novice dancer the support of fellow dancers on either side. Historically, folk dancing, as I know it, began with the Greek hora about 3,000 years ago (as described by Homer).

The class introduces students to some of the multitude of ethnic dances that have evolved from the classical Greek Hora during the last 3,000 years. The Jewish dance, Hava Nagila, is a famous example of a folk dance that evolved from the Greek Hora!

Instructor: Bill Nelson