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	Spokane Folklore Society Performers' Referral List Dance Instruction
As a public service to those seeking dance instruction in the Inland Northwest, the Spokane Folklore Society maintains a Performers Referral List.


An Misneach Sinnach translated from Irish, means "The Courage of a Dancing Fox." MSD Irish Dance Academy trains competitive and non-competitive Irish Dance in Spokane, WA. We are committed to communicating and manifesting our vision. We partner with our community to nurture dancers, not simply offer dance classes. We enhance physical development, create emotional balance and stability, and inspire self-expression. Our attitude is serious in our play, which is embodied in the fox or in Irish the "sionnach." Sharing Irish dance with beginners, advanced athletes, and adults. www.msdirishdance.com MSDIrishdanceacademy@gmail.com 509-475-2918 North Monroe Business District Spokane, WA Baharat Dance Company offers beginning and continuing classes in the authentic dances of the Middle East and North Africa, including belly dance, traditional folk styles from various regions and theatrical works. Baharat is quality education spiced with the flavors of the Middle East. We are based in Spokane Washington. Our instructors have taught and performed throughout the United States and in Canada. We teach internationally through Zoom and video classes. Contact: deb.a.majewski@gmail.com. Dances Of Universal Peace Dances of peace in the Sufi tradition, honoring the One in the diversity of religions and spiritual traditions from around the world. Participatory dance every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Church (4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive) Bruce Calkins 220-5160 Susan Dankovich Swing, folk, contradance, international, and family dance sdanko@ior.com or (509) 533-9955 International Folk Dance with Karen Wilson-Bell . Learn a variety of beginning folkdances from around the world Contact: Karen at 327-7862 Margaret Evans, Kelly Irish Dancers (Chattaroy, WA) (509) 220-3479 You can also add this address: The old Valley Prairie Hall 8216 E. Big Meadows Rd. Chattaroy, WA 99003 Marie Grimes Northwest Highland Dancers – teaches traditional Scottish Highland Dancing. Lessons for ages 4 up to adults. Performance and competition opportunities. Call Marie at (509) 879-3352 or http://nwhighlanddancers.tripod.com or mariedawngrimes@hotmail.com Halau Hula O Ku’ulei -traditional Hawaiian hula dancing and ukulele Contact: Ku’ulei Johnson 570-3546 kuulei2002@uahoo.com www.huladancingspokane.com Kuhai Halau o’kawailani - learn Hawaiian dance Contact: Lorilee Gill lorig@allteccontrols.com 499-4904 Melissa Johnson & Hannah Johnson - Stevens County Stompers (Colville, WA) 509) 684-8632. Clogging classes for all ages, recreational and competitive. MALIDOMA! Dance Studio Classes in American Tribal Style Bellydance; Wednesdays 6-7pm for beginners. A modern interpretation of an ancient dance form. Incorporating movements from North Africa, the Middle East, India and Spain, this improvisational style is fun and challenging. It celebrates the strength and grace of women dancing together. Cindy Moon Bear is the only certified ATS teacher in the inland Northwest and has studied extensively with ATS's founder, Carolena Nericcio. Please see website for more information and contact number; malidoma.biz Sreedharani Nandagopal Folk dance from east and south India sreedharani@hotmail.com or call Sree (509) 533-7381, eve. 467-5558 Two Nia classes are offered in Spokane Nia a powerful fusion of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices, Nia is a holistic movement & wellness practice addressing all ages and movement abilities. Naomi Scher Nia® Black Belt, Nia FreeDance and M2H Teacher naomi.e.scher@gmail.com 617-610-7686 SFCC/Continuing Education/Classic Nia Ann Jackson Avery Nia® Brown Belt and M2H Teacher SCC/ACT 2 Program/Nia Moving to Heal ann.jackson.avery@gmail.com 509-230-0152 River City Cloggers meet 3rd Thursday Sept-May Corbin Senior Community Center 327-1584 Simply Dance Studio David and Marianna Seney and Steve and Rhonda Clark hip-hop, jazz, tango and belly dancing, ballroom, Latin and swing dancing. 820 W. Sprague, Spokane Spokane Area Square Dancers Contact PriscillaDavis ddavis@aol.com 509-979-2607 Spokane Scottish Country Dancers Come dance with us and learn the social dances of Scotland: jigs, reels and elegant strathspeys. Experience for yourself why these dances are so popular around the world. No need to bring a partner. Beginners welcome. Ages 12 and up. Anna Guthrie: (509) 924-1284 Katie Roth: (509) 389-6429 Square Dancing Lessons starting in September in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney, Coeur d’Alene & Clarkston. Family friendly - ages 10 to 100. Singles welcome - no partner needed. Non-competitive. Dress is casual. Low impact aerobic exercise at a walking pace. No experience necessary, if you have some please bring it. Smiles required laughter and cookies will be provided. www.SquareDanceSpokane.org Karen Reichardt - 509-489-4492 SpokaneSquares@icloud.com Spokane Irish Dance: spokaneirishdancers.com Irish dance instruction for ages 3-93! Contact: Amy Vogel (coachvogel@gmail.com) Paul Tapp Swing, (509) 328-4318 Taste of Tango: Dancers demonstrate the many styles of Argentine tango including salon and milongeuro. For information: Susan Dankovich, (509)533-9955 or sdanko@cet.com Caitlin Trusler Irish Step Dance, (509)536-6391 994-2292 harandancer@yahoo.com www.harandancers.com Valley Crosstrailers Square Dance Club - square and round dances Donna Anderson 926-1320
If you would like to be added or modify your listing, please contact Sylvia Gobel at dancer@moxxee.com or call the SFS answerphone - (509) 828 3683