International Dance Workshop

Friday, Nov 14, 6pm - Sunday, Nov 16, 2pm
Tapestry Folkdance Center
3748 Minnehaha Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Dive into Romanian Folk Dance Culture with master instructors Cristian Florescu and Sonia Dion at Tapestry Folkdance Center's annual International Folk Dance weekend workshop. Featuring multiple teaching sessions, a Saturday night dance party with live music from Orkestar Bez Ime, food, and community, you don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to discover the world through dance and music! 

$90 | Early Registration (through October 31)
$70 for Youth Under 18 or Students

$100 | Regular Registration (through November 12)
$80 for Youth Under 18 or Students

A'la carte options for single sessions are also available. Both a'la carte and full weekend registration options will be available for walk-ins once the weekend starts. 

Talent Bios

Cristian Florescu and Sonia Dion
Cristian and Sonia have been guest performers with the Collage International Dance Ensemble of Boston, have been regular teachers at l' École supérieure de danse du Québec and have been selected to be part of the Artists in the Schools program sponsored by the Québec Ministry of Education. In recent years, they have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups in Canada and the United States, Mexico and Brazil. They have been teaching around the globe sharing their love of Romanian folk traditions. Learn more
here.

Orkestar Bez Ime
Orkestar Bez Ime is a long-running band from the Twin Cities focusing on the many cultures and traditional music styles of the Balkan peninsula in Eastern Europe. Members of the band: Colleen Bertsch, Scott Keever, Matt Miller, Katrina Mundinger, Natalie Nowytski, and Eric Ray. Learn more here.

Friday, November 14

  • 7 PM Check-In

  • 7:30-9:30 PM Session I

  • 9:30-11:30 PM Request Dancing

Weekend Schedule

Saturday, November 15

  • 9:30 AM Check-In

  • 10 AM - Noon Session II

  • Noon-2 PM Potluck & Culture Talk

  • 2-4 PM Session III

  • 8:30-11:30 PM Dance Party with live music from Orkestar Bez Ime

Sunday, November 16

  • 10-11 AM Brunch

  • 11 AM - 2 PM Session IV - Review

REFUND POLICY

Once an event registration is received at Tapestry Folkdance Center, the following refund policy applies:

  • All refund requests must be made in writing and sent to Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave. S, Mpls, MN 55406 or emailed to staff@tapestryfolkdance.org

  • A $20 cancellation fee will be charged by the event for all refunds except for those issued in the case of illness or injury. Please include medical confirmation with refund request.

  • For any amount not refunded, you may request acknowledgement of a tax-deductible donation to Tapestry Folkdance Center.

  • A refund request more than 60 days prior to the first day of the event will receive a full refund less the $20 processing fee.  

  • A refund requested within 60 days of the first day of the event will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the event organizers.