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

Dances and songs from Macedonia
with Vlade Janevski, dance teacher,
and Rodna Velickovska, singing teacher

Beginners and advanced dancers are welcome!

Fees:
All included 520 Euro for double room & seminars and excursions (without travelling expenses) Seminars 300 Euro, incl. dancing and singing workshops and 2 excursions (1 by boat, 1 by bus) with tourist guide. For accompanying adults 50 Euro, for children 30 Euro (for excursions and social programmes) Accommodation double room 20 Euro/night/per person for half-board 3 or 4 bed rooms for families; reduction for children up to 12 years: 30% (14 Euro/night) single rooms: additional charge of 10 Euro/night

Registration as soon as possible.

National contact persons:
in Sweden, the Netherlands + Belgium: M. Milic, +31-22 92 34 609
in France, Spain + Italy: Ivan Djokovic, +33 - 66 191 734 1
in the United Kingdom: Janet and John, +44 - 124 32 65 010
in Switzerland + Germany: I. Rizevski, +41 - 44 912 37 08

Led by Laura Shannon, Peter Vallance, and Neda, Mitra and Lyubimka Bisserov

You will spend a really unforgettable time enjoying the hospitality of Bulgarian people and will be moved by the beautiful nature and ancient traditions of Bulgarian village life. As well as singing and dancing lessons, we will visit sacred sites all over Bulgaria, join one or two Folk Festivals and enjoy life together with local people.

Seminar GREEK traditional DANCES organised by Yannis KONSTANTINOU.

All parts of Greece are represented by teachers originating from the the region taught and respectuous of their traditions (Thrace, Minor Asia, Macedonia, Epirus, Pondos, ...). Musicians, participation to local events, ..

Contact:
Tel. France + 33 (0) 1 46 27 92 04
Tel. Athens + 30 210 99 46 227
em : yankost@otenet.gr
em : maryse.fabre3@wanadoo.fr
FABRE Maryse - n° 2, rue COYSEVOX - 75018 PARIS

Otesevo, a very quiet place, located directly at the Lake Prespa. We will be accommodated in Hot. Europa.

Our dance program: 09.30 a.m- 12.00 a.m, 05.00 p.m-07.00 p.m
With Sasko Anastasov (Veles) ans Zlatko Stojcevski
Music lessons: 04 00.p.m-05.00 p.m
Teaching different Macedonian instruments: Tapan and
Accordion, singing Macedonian folksongs: 04.00 p.m-05.00 p.m
Evenings:Livemusic with the Folkore ensemble Vila Zora

Registration: This includes lodging, full pension, teaching and excursions
500 Euro double room per person
360 Euro for non dancing family members
260 Euro for children from 3 to 14 years
Single room available
Your stay can be extended

Excursions included in the price: Boat trip on Lake of Ohrid, Visit to the monastery of Sveti Naum, Visit to the folklore museum of Padmodsane, Visit to the Folkore Ensemble Pletenka in Bitola, Visit the market in Bitola

Registration and Information:
Sasko Anastasov
Krste Misirkov 15
Veles, Macedonia
T/F: 00 389 43 230 731
Mobile: 00 389 70 67 11 18
Email: anastasovs@yahoo.com

Olivier Fosse
15 Rue Ernest Danet
76150 Maromme, France
TEL 02 35 33 00 54
Email : simonindi@wanadoo.fr

Margerethe Mahkorn Kotansky-Germany
Marbachstr. 2
81369 Munich, Germany
Tel: 089 7 606 444, Fax: 089 7 601 941
Email: mkotansky@aol.com

On behalf of Dr. Stanislav Slavchev, Director of the Academy for Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and Lyuben Dossev, Dean of the Department of Music Folklore, Choreography and Arts at the Academy for Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, we are announcing the website for the Bulgarian Folk Music and Dance Seminar 2005, August 8-13 2005, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria .

The Seminar is especially designed for non-Bulgarians who would like to have a more in-depth Bulgarian folk music and dance learning opportunity than is normally available to groups or individuals traveling to Bulgaria. The Seminar's program makes this possible by taking advantage of the wealth of expertise that exists at the Music Academy in Plovdiv, and the Academy's strong connection to tradition bearers throughout Bulgaria. Included in the program are instrument classes, singing classes and dance classes, featuring village "masters" teaching material from their particular regions of Bulgaria. They will be joined by some of the most experienced and honored teachers in Bulgaria. Bulgarian language classes will also be offered, if sufficient interest is expressed.

On behalf of Dr. Anastas Slavchev, Director of the Academy for Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and Lyuben Dossev, Dean of the Department of Music Folklore, Choreography and Arts at the Academy for Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, we are announcing the website for the Bulgarian Folk Music and Dance Seminar 2005, August 8-13 2005, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

The Seminar is especially designed for non-Bulgarians who would like to have a more in-depth Bulgarian folk music and dance learning opportunity than is normally available to groups or individuals traveling to Bulgaria. The Seminar's program makes this possible by taking advantage of the wealth of expertise that exists at the Music Academy in Plovdiv, and the Academy's strong connection to tradition bearers throughout Bulgaria. Included in the program are instrument classes, singing classes and dance classes, featuring village `masters` teaching material from their particular regions of Bulgaria. They will be joined by some of the most experienced and honored teachers in Bulgaria. Bulgarian language classes will also be offered, if sufficient interest is expressed.

Registration and payment can be completed on-line.

For information and details about the Seminar:

Larry Weiner
Old World Music & Dance
10206 Day Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
USA

4th International Beykoz Folklore Festival is introduce Turkish Culture, world culture, costums and traditional dances who old and faithful.We want to bring cultures and peoples together for peace,love and friendship.

Ýf you are interested in our festival plase send us your documents (video,cd, pictures and history about your group.

Adress: Yaliköy Çayir Caddesi No: 96 Beykoz/Istanbul/TURKEY
Tel: +90 216 323 79 27
Fax: +90 216 323 78 85