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In this course Nizo will present Balkan brass melodies and traditional dance rhythms through repertoire, technique, and stylistic interpretation. We will explore original compositions as well as traditional forms, focusing on phrasing, ornamentation, rhythm,
and ensemble.
Mondays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 Mountain, 7:00 Central, 8:00 Eastern.
Dragi invites you to travel from one song to the next, from one mountain to another, through songs that originate in different villages and urban areas. We will explore traditional songs with a variety of ornaments, and embark on a promenade through city streets
with čalgija and starogradski songs for your soul. Join us for a happy and joyous musical journey!
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 Mountain, 7:00 Central, 8:00 Eastern.
Join Alex for a a survey of Balkan dance! There’s sure to be something for everyone. Deliciously slow Albanian men’s dances? Check. Syncopated bouncing in Vlach dances from easter Serbia? Yes, why not . . . Intricate improvisation in Romani dances from eastern
Macedonia—sign me up! As we learn dances from diverse communities we’ll also talk about dance styling, musical practices, and important cultural context. So come one, come all—the more the merrier.
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 Mountain, 7:00 Central, 8:00 Eastern.
P.S. Our most frequently asked Frequently Asked Question: What if I have to miss a class, or can only attend offline because of my schedule or time zone?
No problem! Links to streaming videos will be provided to registered students the day after each live class. All video links will be active for
six months after the last class of the series. Yay! You won't be left out!
Rachel MacFarlane
EEFC General Manager
off...@eefc.org
2026 Balkan Music & Dance Workshops
Mendocino,
CA: June 27-July 4
Iroquois
Springs, Rock Hill, NY: August 8-15
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