Hungarian Dance with Andor CzompoAssisted by Andy Taylor-Blenis

November 2-4, 2012

Brevard International Folk Dancersare honored to host Andor Czompo.

Andor will be assisted by Andy Taylor-Blenis

ScheduleFriday6 pm -10:00 pm Dance party and Introduction by AndorSaturday 9:00 am-noon Workshop noon-1:00 pm Lunch (Provided)1:00pm -3:45 pm Workshop 4:00 pm -5:00 pm Culture Corner5:00 pm -7:00 pm Dinner on Your Own7:00 pm –10:00 pm Dance Party, Dance ReviewSunday 9:00 – 12:00 Breakfast, Dance Review, and

farewellsRegistration $75.00

for the full weekend

Andor Czompo is recognized as the leading authority on Hungarian folklore and dance in the western hemisphere. Born in Budapest, he was raised in Turkeve, a major dance region of eastern Hungary. By 1956 he was a state-licensed professional folk-ethnic instructor doing folk art research in northern Hungary. Following the uprising in that year he became a political refugee, making a dramatic escape across the Danube into Austria and eventually to the United States. Four years of hard work learning English and becoming part of the Hungarian American community were rewarded during the 1960's by increasing recognition as the leading authority on Hungarian folklore in the western hemisphere. In the years since he has brought the folk dance community a wide variety of dances. Those familiar to Florida dancers include Adjon az Isten, Körcsárdás, Tubarozsa Csárdás, and Michael's Csárdás, among many others. For more information visit http://www.phantomranch.net/folkdanc/teachers/czompo_a.htm

Andy Taylor-Blenis is familiar to Florida FolkDancers from her appearance at President's Camp 2012. She is the founder and artistic director of the Mladost Folk Ensemble, In addition to her interest in Hungarian dance she researches Portuguese dances and teaches international dance through the Folk Arts Center of New England, Revels Inc. For more information visit http://www.phantomranch.net/folkdanc/teachers/taylor-blenis_a.htm

Program: Will include dances for all. Andor has an enormous variety of dances. He assures us “no one will be left out.” In other words, don't worry about gender balance.

Meals/Snacks: Saturday Lunch and Sunday breakfast rolls will be provided. Lunch will be pork free, with a meat-free option. Volunteers will be requested to help set up tables and chairs in the dance hall, and then take them down again for dancing. Potluck style snacks for the Friday and Saturday night dance parties will be welcomed by all.

Venue: We dance at the historic Hester Wagner Community House, 6100 Hall Road, Melbourne Village, Florida 32904. The Community House is a restored WWII barracks with an oak plank floor. The dance floor is 20’ x 80’, and a bit rough in places, but perfect for dancing. Resting/Seating space is available in the inviting outdoor patio areas.

DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE VENUE, REGISTRATION IS

LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE.

Parking: Parking for approximately 20 cars is available at the Community House. Overflow parking is available at the nearby Town Hall or Target department store.

Directions: From I-95 and US 192, Take US192 east to Dayton Blvd. Turn left on Dayton Blvd, then right onto Hall Road. The community house is approx. 300 ft on your left. The town of Melbourne Village requires strict adherence to speed limits, so please watch your speed

Hotels (There are many in Melbourne, these are nearby): Courtyard Melbourne2101 W New Haven AvenueMelbourne, FL 32904 USA$80-$100 per night

Hilton Melbourne Rialto200 Rialto PlaceMelbourne, FL 32901$80-$100 per night

REGISTRATION:

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Please include your payment of $75 payable to Jean Murray and mail to;John Daly For more information:P. O. Box 500856 john@dalypreservation.comMalabar, FL 32950