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Norsk Folkedans Stemne 2015
Norsk Folkedans Stemne August 14, 15, and 16, 2015
featuring Carol Ann Sersland, Steven Petersen, and Art Bjorngjeld, Loretta Kelley, Jeff and Jane Anderson with others*
In Norway, a stemne is a gathering of folk dancers and musicians sharing their knowledge of dances and music. Now in our fourth decade, we carry on this living tradition with select group of dance and music instructors: lead our allspel practice times the evening dances and also share some teaching time. Jane will be conducting torader sessions, as well. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring our North American dance groups together to share new dances and information.
Come and enjoy the immersion into all the types of Norwegian folkdancing from the bygdedans Telespringar; turdansar of Hardanger Waltz and Friaren (both Norrona Leikarring legacy dances), Hamborgar fra Hedmark, and Giljerosen; runddansar / gammeldansar including Duladoq, Pariserpolka, Springpols; songdansar along with Norwegian folk singing, and music. Young people's dances include Funky spunky polka (based on snuspolka), Kjaerringa med staven, (a Norrona Leikarring legacy dance), and many others. Our website will have updates as to the dances being taught at www.seattlestemne.org
During the weekend, new friendships are formed and old friendships renewed among participants from throughout the United States, Canada, and Norway. One of the highlights of the weekend is the Saturday night dance where many wear bunader, the traditional Norwegian costumes.
Stemne arrival information: Check-in is Friday 2:00-8:00 PM and Saturday morning 8:00-10:00 AM. Instruction begins Friday at 4:00 PM. Friday dinner will be served at 7:00 PM. The dances on Friday or Saturday night are $10 per evening if you are not a registered participant. One day registrants check-in at Bisio Auditorium (basement of Warren Center) on Saturday and/or Sunday. Stemne cleanup starts Sunday afternoon about 5:00 PM. Dinner is provided to those staying to help clean until the last board is in its place. Everyone must be gone from the grounds by 7:00 PM on Sunday. Camp sites and lodging are available after 2:00 PM on Friday and must be vacated by 2:00 PM on Sunday depending on rentals at the camp.
Bring your music CDs for a CD exchange. To stimulate interest in local Norwegian/Scandinavian music, bring your own group's music to share or sell. We will have a table out to display and sell your music!
For all stemne participants:
Stemne participants, including Friday/Saturday evening dancers, are required to sign a release/indemnity agreement.
Remember to bring: knock-about shoes, flashlights, insect repellant, swim suit, etc.
Swimming pool: there is no lifeguard, children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Limited hours.
The kitchen is for use by Treacy Levine Center (TLC) staff only.
Limited shopping is at McMurray, 1 mile away. More choices are in Mount Vernon, 10 miles away.
We discourage driving, for the safety of stemne participants, between the dance areas and the camping areas.
Pets are not allowed and should remain at home.
Please respect Treacy Levine Center (TLC) as a working farm and treat the animals and buildings accordingly.
Registration fees are not refundable after July 31, 2015.
Smoking, candles, and burning incense are not allowed in any buildings at the camp.
Lodgers in Levine/Treacy/Lee lodges near the entrance of the camp where rooms are assigned:
18 motel type rooms with double and single beds. Bed linens are provided. Minimum of 2 people per room with a maximum of 5 people to a room.
Levine/Treacy/Lee accommodations are filled on first-paid basis. (Lee becomes available after Levine/Treacy filled)
Private bath in each room. Must provide own bath towels, wash cloths, and soap.
At the end of the event, furniture needs to be restored to original location, chairs stacked, tables folded, floors in meeting areas vacuumed, and all trash placed in receptacles.
Campers on the stemne field:
Campers may purchase a weekend meal package. There is no refund for missed meals and no meals may be purchased at the camp.
Campers must provide own meal preparation equipment. Open fires are not allowed.
Plan on leaving your vehicle parked on the field/parking lot until Sunday to keep driving to a minimum.
Shower/restroom facilities are available in both the lower and upper camping areas and on a limited basis at the pool.
Volunteers are a vital part of stemne. It wouldn't happen without the volunteer support it has received over the years. We are especially in need of your help during the days of stemne. Please let us know you can help when you check in.
Web page: http://www.seattlestemne.org/
Treacy Levine Center emergency nos.: (360) 445-5061 / Toll free (866)344-2267
Please note Camp Brotherhood has changed its name to Treacy Levine Center (TLC)! Same facilities and location, just a new name!
Norsk Folkedans Stemne registration fees and options at www.seattlestemne.org
Several housing and food options are provided. Meals are Friday dinner through Sunday lunch and must be ordered by July 31, 2015. No refunds for missed meals and no meals may be purchased at camp. Single meals are not an option. Some NON-MEAT options are available at the buffet table. If you have food allergies and/or special needs, it is recommended you bring items to supplement your diet/meals. Please note allergies on the registration form as some allergies can be accommodated by the camp. Lodge rooms are on a first-paid basis. Rooms are available after 2:00 PM on Friday and must be vacated by 2:00 PM on Sunday. To guarantee lodging and meals, registration must be postmarked by July 31, 2015.
Norsk Folkedans Stemne 2015 welcomes our dance and music instructors:
Carol Ann Sersland
is a Norwegian dance instructor and performer in Minneapolis. She currently teaches two recreational/performing groups: Det Norske Folkedanslaget, an adult Norwegian dance group, and The Fjell og Fjord Norwegian Youth Dancers (ages 4 - 18). Carol has been dancing and performing Norwegian dances all her life. With a father who was a talented dancer from Telemark, she received traditional instruction from an experienced dancer and performer who was proud to share the Norwegian dances he loved, especially Telespringar. They were invited to dance for the Smithsonian Institute's Folklife Festival in Washington, DC, twice. She lived for a year in Telemark getting to know her family, Nordic ski technique (Telemark sving), dance and song. She has taught dance classes at Tapestry Folk Dance Center in the Twin Cities, at the annual Nisswa Folk Music Festival (Nisswa Stamman), and other venues around the Midwest. She was invited by Kari Tauring, performer/educator/author, to collaborate in preparing and leading a series of family workshops in Nordic storytelling, dancing and ancient song circles. These workshops brought people interested in Nordic traditions together to share movement and song using rhythm, breath, and history through stories in a community dance circle. One of her most valuable training courses was an intensive session in which Norwegian dances were infused with new power and energy under the expertise of the instructors from Noregs Ungdomslag. Since then, she has tried to retain that approach and communicate the energy and vitality of the dances in her instruction.
Steven Petersen
is a Norwegian dance instructor/performer in the Twin Cities. He is the founder of SVIKT!, a Scandinavian dance performance group of young adult dancers. He currently teaches dance with Carol Sersland in Det Norske Folkedanslaget and Fjell og Fjord. He has taught and performed at Nisswa-Stamman, Norway Day, and various other events in Minnesota. Steven is a high school Geometry teacher and is motivated by the same high-activity, experiential learning driving his dance teaching. Steven emphasizes a philosophy of collaborative learning building connections between dancers and the music. Steven's biggest inspirations come from the great dance teachers at many wonderful workshops: Knut Arne Jacobsen, Carol Sersland, Elise Peters.
Art Bjorngjeld
grew up in a musical family, with roots in Norway and North Dakota. His father, aunts, and uncles all played Scandinavian and country music for dances and parties. Art began performing Scandinavian dance music around 1980 after meeting Dick Rees, who introduced Art to the older traditional dances before gammaldans. Art has been a member of LeRoy Larson's Minnesota Scandinavian Ensemble since 1992, and Ole Olson's Oldtime Orkestra (O.O.O.O.) since 2003. Art is the accompanying musician for the Det Norske Folkedanslaget, a Norwegian performing dance group. Art has been to Norway and Sweden to participate in music festivals. He has also performed at music festivals around the country from California to Manhattan, and has been a regular at the Hostfest in Minot, and played on Prairie Home Companion. Along with Char Bostrom, he performs in the duet, Jenta O Ja. He plays 'flat' fiddle and chromatic accordion. Art's passion is to play for dancing, and anything it takes to keep folks on the dance floor is what he'll try to perform.
Loretta Kelley
has been performing, teaching, and writing about the Hardanger fiddle (hardingfele) for more than 25 years . She is a regular teacher at Nordic Fiddles and Feet and Hardanger Fiddle Association of America workshops (see www.hfaa.org ) She has made over 20 study trips to Norway and has placed highly in fiddle competitions there. Her recording with Andrea Hoag and Charlie Pilzer, "Hambo in the Snow," was nominated for a GRAMMY award in the Best Traditional World Music Album category.
Jane (Johnson ) Anderson
is bringing her button accordion and will be teaching some new tunes! She is a self taught musician, but music is in her family as her father played fiddle and accordion.
Jeff Anderson
has been playing fiddle since the age of 15. Both of his grandfathers were Norwegian-style fiddlers from North Dakota, and he is carrying on the musical traditions of his family. Both he and Jane play withNordic Spirit, formed in 1999. They will be leading some of the allspel sessions!
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LocationTreacy Levine Center (View)
24880 Brotherhood Rd # A
Mt Vernon, WA 98274
United States
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| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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