Community News and Upcoming Events
*See bottom of page for list of annual events to look out for*
(For Norske Runddansere specific events see here)
Let us know if we missed something. Send requests to post events to: [email protected]
*See bottom of page for list of annual events to look out for*
(For Norske Runddansere specific events see here)
Let us know if we missed something. Send requests to post events to: [email protected]
July 2: Scandinavian Dance Class for Beginners, with live music. Free, no partner needed. 7-9 pm, VFW Hall, 630 Hood St., NE, Salem OR.
July 4-11, 2026: Nordic Fiddles and Feet. The premier dance camp taking place in New Hampshire, featuring members of Klintetten from Sweden this year. Contact [email protected] to register. See their website for more information here.
July 16-19, 2026: Hardanger Fiddle Association of America Summer Workshop at Folklore Village, Dodgeville WI. 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 This year's workshop will feature the dance and Hardingfele traditions of Valdres, Norway. Come for the incredible instructors, stay for the evening dance parties and concerts. Intensive hardingfele and dance classes (all levels). Loaner instruments are available for those needing a Hardingfele. Scholarships are available for both Hardingfele and dance students. Application deadline is April 15th. Find registration details at https://www.hfaa.org.
July 20: Special Celebration - stay tuned for further details!
August 6: Scandinavian Dance Class for Beginners, with live music. Free, no partner needed. 7-9 pm, VFW Hall, 630 Hood St., NE, Salem OR.
August 13-16: Junction City Scandinavian Festival - see junctioncityscandia.org for more information.
September 14: Potluck picnic at the home of Deb Kelly before the evening dance, celebrating the start of a new dance season. Details to follow.
Skandia Seattle’s 1st and 3rd Friday dances (in-person and virtual). Teaching from 7:30-8 pm. Free to join by Zoom, donations to Skandia encouraged. See: skandia-folkdance.org/activities
Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver, BC. Weekly Wednesday dances. At 8 pm Pacific: Lesson followed by dancing to recorded music. The Vancouver club is very inclusive, often offering dances that can be done in small spaces, with or without a partner. To automatically receive the links for upcoming sessions: register for their mailing list at this webpage: www.scandiadc.info/sdv_zoom These are terrific opportunities to keep your skills polished. Hope to "see" you there!
Finally, Norske Runddansere is member organization and supporter of Northwest Folkdancers, Inc. (NFDI). You can find a PDF of the NFDI June newsletter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J2r7TERsxQcXKEiIv6sN8NNv8OjoSAMp/view?usp=drive_link
July 4-11, 2026: Nordic Fiddles and Feet. The premier dance camp taking place in New Hampshire, featuring members of Klintetten from Sweden this year. Contact [email protected] to register. See their website for more information here.
July 16-19, 2026: Hardanger Fiddle Association of America Summer Workshop at Folklore Village, Dodgeville WI. 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 This year's workshop will feature the dance and Hardingfele traditions of Valdres, Norway. Come for the incredible instructors, stay for the evening dance parties and concerts. Intensive hardingfele and dance classes (all levels). Loaner instruments are available for those needing a Hardingfele. Scholarships are available for both Hardingfele and dance students. Application deadline is April 15th. Find registration details at https://www.hfaa.org.
July 20: Special Celebration - stay tuned for further details!
August 6: Scandinavian Dance Class for Beginners, with live music. Free, no partner needed. 7-9 pm, VFW Hall, 630 Hood St., NE, Salem OR.
August 13-16: Junction City Scandinavian Festival - see junctioncityscandia.org for more information.
September 14: Potluck picnic at the home of Deb Kelly before the evening dance, celebrating the start of a new dance season. Details to follow.
Skandia Seattle’s 1st and 3rd Friday dances (in-person and virtual). Teaching from 7:30-8 pm. Free to join by Zoom, donations to Skandia encouraged. See: skandia-folkdance.org/activities
Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver, BC. Weekly Wednesday dances. At 8 pm Pacific: Lesson followed by dancing to recorded music. The Vancouver club is very inclusive, often offering dances that can be done in small spaces, with or without a partner. To automatically receive the links for upcoming sessions: register for their mailing list at this webpage: www.scandiadc.info/sdv_zoom These are terrific opportunities to keep your skills polished. Hope to "see" you there!
Finally, Norske Runddansere is member organization and supporter of Northwest Folkdancers, Inc. (NFDI). You can find a PDF of the NFDI June newsletter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J2r7TERsxQcXKEiIv6sN8NNv8OjoSAMp/view?usp=drive_link
Summary of Annual Dance and Music Workshops in USA
February: Scandomania. Bay Area dance workshop. For more information email Toby Blome: [email protected]
March: Spring Swedish Music & Dance Weekend. Folklore Village, Dodgeville WI. Information here: folklorevillage.org/spring-scandinavian-music-dance-weekend/
March: Boulder Scandinavian Dance and Music Weekend Avalon Ballroom, Boulder CO. Information here: https://boulderdance.org/organizer/scandinavian-boulder-scandinavian-dancers/
March: Camp Norge, Alta CA. https://campnorge.org/site/
April: Springdans Northwest, featuring alternating Swedish and Norwegian dance and music lessons, dances, culture. Seabeck Conference Center WA. skandia-folkdance.org/springdans.html
May Scandia Camp Mendocino. On hiatus, although was held virtually online in 2025. Updates here. http://scandiacampmendocino.org/index.html?id=3
July: Nordic Fiddles and Feet. New Hampshire. Dance and music workshops. More information here: https://nordicfiddlesandfeet.org/
July: Hardanger Fiddle Association of America Summer Workshop at Folklore Village, Dodgeville WI. https://www.hfaa.org.
September : Seattle Skandia Folkdance Society usually has a "Spellmanstemna" with dance and music lessons, special teachers, usually located in Snohomish, WA. Check here for updates.
October: Salt Lake Scandinavian Music and Dance Workshop, Usually happens in October, although sometimes not every year. Here's a link to their website.
October: Camp Norge, Alta CA https://campnorge.org/site/
March: Spring Swedish Music & Dance Weekend. Folklore Village, Dodgeville WI. Information here: folklorevillage.org/spring-scandinavian-music-dance-weekend/
March: Boulder Scandinavian Dance and Music Weekend Avalon Ballroom, Boulder CO. Information here: https://boulderdance.org/organizer/scandinavian-boulder-scandinavian-dancers/
March: Camp Norge, Alta CA. https://campnorge.org/site/
April: Springdans Northwest, featuring alternating Swedish and Norwegian dance and music lessons, dances, culture. Seabeck Conference Center WA. skandia-folkdance.org/springdans.html
May Scandia Camp Mendocino. On hiatus, although was held virtually online in 2025. Updates here. http://scandiacampmendocino.org/index.html?id=3
July: Nordic Fiddles and Feet. New Hampshire. Dance and music workshops. More information here: https://nordicfiddlesandfeet.org/
July: Hardanger Fiddle Association of America Summer Workshop at Folklore Village, Dodgeville WI. https://www.hfaa.org.
September : Seattle Skandia Folkdance Society usually has a "Spellmanstemna" with dance and music lessons, special teachers, usually located in Snohomish, WA. Check here for updates.
October: Salt Lake Scandinavian Music and Dance Workshop, Usually happens in October, although sometimes not every year. Here's a link to their website.
October: Camp Norge, Alta CA https://campnorge.org/site/
