Finnish
by Anja MillerTraditional Finnish dances vary from the Scandinavian 'gammaldans' type for couples to set dances called quadrilles, often done in spirited Karelian (Eastern Finnish) style.
The class will cover some basics: the Swede-Finn Mixer, the Spinning Waltz, and the Finnish variant of the mazurka. If time permits, there will be an opportunity to learn the way the tango is done in Finland.
The teachers will be Anja Miller and Bob Fraley. Ruth Anne Fraley will provide live music on her accordion. Anja, a native of Finland, has been active in the Bay Area Scandinavian dance community for many years. She has organized several tours of visiting folk dance and music groups from Finland.
