Coming up in July 2001, the 5th annual Balkanfolk Workshop in Bulgaria. <P>This seminar, which focuses on Balkan folklore, is the only one of its kind in Europe. <P>The following disciplines are offered:<P>Bulgarian dances<BR>Rumanian dances<BR>dances from FYR of Macedonia<P>(Also: singing, instruments, language)<P>You may choose up to 6 classes daily for 11 days. Folk dance lessons are divided into groups for beginners and advanced study. They are 90 minutes long. The teachers are specialists from the respective countries. Live music is provided for class.<P>The workshop will take place in a sunny mountain resort -- Pamporovo -- which is near Sofia, in the heart of the Rhodopes. <P>The site features many color photos.<BR> <A HREF="http://www.balkanfolk.com/workshop.php3" TARGET=_blank>http://www.balkanfolk.com/workshop.php3</A> <BR> <P>People may also partake in Balkanfolk without attending the lessons.<P>At night, you can listen to Balkan orchestras and singers. <P>

Sounds lovely Christina - the Bulgarian folk tradition is one of the strongest in Europe. And after all if it's good enough for Mark Morris....