A dancing update: Zoom continues

I have been keeping some track of folk dance groups that have resumed in-person dancing. I know of a group (Udy’s) in the Santa Cruz area that dances outside on a deck without masks. Most groups seem to have resumed in-person dancing but with masks, and also...

The Yemenite influence on Israeli dance and music

Hi dancers. The big news is that  the Person Senior Center is putting me on their daytime drop-in schedule starting August 18. 2 Wednesdays a month, from 2-4 p.m. upstairs in the room 25 dance studio. This Wednesday we are still on Zoom, going over Mudbira, Achei Bnei...

Zoom Bombed

Hi dancers. Well, we got zoom bombed, so I’ve been studying about Zoom bombing and getting familiar with security. I was completely unprepared since I thought our group was too obscure to attract notice. But I’ve learned that Zoom bombing gangs use...

Dances for Spring and Passover

Hi dancers. Send requests, i’ll also repeat dances from last time.– since I’m preparing for Passover, I’ll do some spring themed dances… Song of Songs is read during Passover. There is a lot from Song of Songs that we dance to: though...

Looking for requests

Hi dancers. So many dances out there. Several of us zoomed in to the Oldies dance conducted by Allen King. Those old dances are more of a workout than the newer ones! In other news, I am so happy that other people are learning how to lead dances. Please send requests...

2021 resolution: dance more!

Hi dancers. Happy New Year. The playlist below is mostly what we have been doing, but I switched in some songs that are particularly about new beginnings or of the “chin up, things will be better” variety.  You can make requests too… Leanne Tsadik...