International Folklore Academy `Nestia-Black sea 2005` is organized by Folklore Centre Nestia.
It is a kind of summer school, where the participants will learn music and folklor dances.
In the IFA can take part: folklore ensembles; dancing and vocal groups; soloists and instrumentalists; visiting ensembles and groups 25 years old. In this event can take part players from the others art genres too.

Education, Festival, Competition, Concert, Entertainment

Applications for participation and detailed information
tel./fax: +359 2 981 13 67; 981 9838

Organized by Marius URSU (Choreographer of `Doina Timisului` Romanian Ensemble)

Lodge: 6 nights in Timisoara and 4 nights in Prigor, a village placed on the Almajului Valley.

Price, transport not included:
The price is 520 Euros per person.
An additional 50 Euros for a single room

Price includes:
- Transportation from the airport in Timisoara to the hotel (if you travel by plane)
- In Timisoara full boarding at hotel, in double room with breakfast included and 2 hot meals a day
- In Prigor full boarding at the local's homes with the meals togetter
- Dancing course with the coreographer master Marius Ursu and his wife Maria (accompanied by live orchestra)
- Evenings in Prigor, a village of the mountaneous region, and meetings with the locals
- Two folkloric evenings with the folk ensemble "Doina Timisului"
- Free entrance to The International Folk Festival "Festivalul Inimilor", between the 6th and the 10th of July 2005.
- Free entrance to the Village Museum and the Banat Museum
- Accompanying by Marius Ursu throughout the period

Limited Registration Date: Before May 15, 2005

Kasteel van Schoten
Kasteeldreef 61
2900 Schoten
Belgium

tel : +32 3 658 10 58
fax : +32 3 658 13 99

Teacher Laura Shannon

Greek, Balkan and Armenian dances, with a special focus on Rom (Gypsy) dances. The festival also includes Peter Vallance, Andy Bettis, Kate O'Connell (choir), Bill Henderson (scratch band), Rosadusha, Celtic and ceilidh dances and other delights, all within the warm and unique atmosphere of the Findhorn ecological community in Scotland.

Booking through:
Findhorn Foundation,
The Park,
Forres IV36 3TZ
SCOTLAND

+44 (0)1309 691653
www.findhorn.org

MUSIC OF ISTRIA GROŽNJAN

This workshop is to present the music of Istria and to explore the possibilities of its application within the context of Croatian folk music.

It is going to contribute to the preservation and development of cultural tradition in Croatian communities around the world and introduce this inspiring part of Croatian cultural legacy to musicians worldwide.

Folk music workshop is divided into three sections:
I. Study of theory - lectures on different topics /musicological field of Croatian folk music
II. Practice - a modern perception of the traditional:
- learning choruses and verses, arrangement and practise of musical back-up
- meeting the musicians
III. Extracurricular activities:
- documentary film shows related to the workshops
- sightseeing tour of Istra
- study visits to museums

We invite all folk music lovers to our workshop headed by top Croatian folkmusicologists and musicians.
This workshop is intended for adults over 17.
Every voice and instrument is most welcome!

For further information, please contact:
Hrvatska matica iseljenika (Croatian Heritage Foundation)
Culture, Education & Sports Dept.
Mrs. Melita Matijeviæ
Trg Stjepana Radiæa 3
10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
tel.++385 1/6115 116, fax ++385 1/6111 522

A Folk Dance Conference on the Island of Crete

Once again, the MAZOXI Folklore and Dance Conference will feature instruction in the colorful folk traditions of various Greek provinces and islands. Instructors are regional experts who have devoted their lives to teaching authentic styles of Greek music, song and dance. This unique experience takes place in the quaint village of Roustika, which maintains characteristics of unmarred traditional Greek life.

Daily folk-dance sessions for everyone in the family plus evening gatherings!
Excursions to the ancient Minoan ruins and museums of Knossos!
Visit the medieval town of Rethymnon with a breathtaking view of the Aegean!
Dance to live music at village festivals; experience a true Cretan glendi!
Excellent facilities with swimming pool!
Traditional Greek-style cuisine!

For further information and details contact:

GREECE -ANDREAS FRAGIADAKIS 81A Egialias Street, Byron 162 33 Athens
Tel: (011-30-1) 7661-949 or Fax: (011-30-1) 38 43 953 E-mail: fragiad@yahoo.com

USA & abroad - ATHAN KARRAS 19300 Palomar Place Tarzana, California 91356 USA
Tel/Fax: (818) 609-1386 E-mail: mazoxi@prodigy.net

Ethno is based on workshops, where the participants teach each other. The teaching and learning will mainly be by ear, but written music can be used for support. Ethno is not based on performances, but you will have the opportunity to present your music and what you’ve learned by participating at some concerts, evening dances and street performances. Ethno is a not a contest or competition.

Ethno welcomes all instruments including vocal traditions. All participants will get practise in adapting their music to other instruments than their own. You have to be between 16 and 25 years of age to apply.

Participation in this festival is only for very good and spectacular groups.
The group may consist of 30 persons including drivers, music and supervision. The group must consist of dancers and musicians with age between 16 and 50.
6 foreign groups may participate at the festival.
Besides participation in our festival we also offer the possibility to participate in another Dutch festival which will precede our festival.

For more information see the website:

Concert of TOPOLOVO - Bulgarian Folk Music Band
19 July 2005, 19:00 h