Seattle: Bulgarian dance workshop & party at Russian Center (Feb. 8)

[Dina Trageser]

Saturday, February 8

6:30 - 11 PM

Russian Community Center

704 19th Ave

Seattle, WA

 Experience an Unforgettable Evening of Bulgarian Folklore Dance & Live Music 

 For the First Time in Seattle! 

We are thrilled to invite you to a one-of-a-kind Bulgarian folklore dance workshop led by the renowned and highly respected Prof. Dr. Anton Andonov, followed by an exhilarating live music performance with one of our favorite local orkestar—Orkestar RTW! 

 Event Details
 Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
 Location: Russian Community Center of Seattle
704 19th Ave E Seattle, WA, 98112
 Time: 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
 Folklore Dance Workshop: 6:30 PM
 Orkestar RTW will perform from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
 More Info: Suggested donation $30. Please bring cash
 What to Bring: Comfortable shoes & a love for dance! Bring party snacks to share.
 Don't miss out - Save the date and invite your friends! No experience needed - just bring your dancing spirit!

 About Prof. Dr. Anton Andonov:
Prof. Dr. Anton Andonov is a leading figure in Bulgarian dance folklore, with an impressive academic and artistic background.
 Education & Expertise:
Graduate of the National School of Dance Art – Sofia
Degree in Choreographic Directing from the Academy of Music, Dance, and Fine Arts – Plovdiv
Author of numerous scholarly works on Bulgarian stage and traditional dance folklore
 Current Roles:
Vice-Rector for Research at the Academy of Music, Dance, and Fine Arts "Prof. Asen Diamandiev" – Plovdiv and Former Dean of the “Choreography” Department
Ballet Master at Ensemble “Trakia” – Plovdiv
Choreographer of Folklore Ensemble "Sunny Beach" – Nessebar
 International Recognition:
Instructor and choreographer of stage productions of Bulgarian folklore dance across Europe, Asia, and the USA.
Jury member in numerous international and national dance competitions and festivals

 About Orkestar RTW:
Orkestar RTW is a five-piece band from Seattle, WA, bringing you the vibrant traditional dance and folk music of Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Serbia!
Founded in 1987, Orkestar RTW has been keeping the spirit of Balkan music alive for decades, and we’re thrilled to share this special night with them.

 Current Band Members:
 Lizzy Pedersen – Violin
 Jana Rickel – Bass, Vocals
 Ronald Long – Accordion
 Tedy Dimitrova – Tambura, Vocals
 Tim McCormack – Percussion