Folk Fusion: International Dance & Music Party

Folk Arts Center of New England is running an event in Charlestown on Saturday, February 4th, from 7:30 to 11:30 PM called Folk Fusion. The evening will feature different types of dance and music from around the world including international folk dancing, New England contra dancing, and the lively dance and music of the Balkans. It is not a concert or a show. It is a dance party! The night will be a great opportunity to meet other people interested in international dance and music, and to learn more about Boston's folk scene and the Folk Arts Center of New England. Beginners and experienced dancers of all ages, singles, couples are welcome! Admission $10 • Students $8(individuals pay at the door) For directions and more info see the attached flier PDF and check out this link: http://www.facone.org/programs/program/folk_fusion.htm

• international folk dancing with music by Blajini
(Yaron Shragai, Dan Salomon, Ariel Weinberg, Ben Pasamanick, Barry Shapiro);
• New England contra dancing with callers Tavi Merrill and Daniel Friedman and music by the Free Raisins (http://freeraisins.com/)
(Jeff Kaufmann, mandolin and octave fiddle; Amy Englesberg, piano; Audrey Knuth, fiddle);
and, for your listening and dancing enjoyment,
• Balkan-based world music by Bury Me Standing (http://www.burymestanding.org/)
(Vessela Stoyanova, MIDI marimba; Nate Greenslit, percussion; Tony Leva, upright bass; Burcu Gulec, vocals).

I (Mariko) will be there at 7:15 pm with a sign for Nerd-Fun/Meet-up for those who arrive early.

The program:
7:30 pm....The Free Raisins with Tavi Merrill
8:30 pm.... Blajini
9:30 pm.... The Free Raisins with Daniel Friedman
10:30 pm.... Bury Me Standinghttp://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/c/4/4/event_89471332.jpeg