Member of: Balkan Kefana, Crazy Balkan Rhythms Posse, Krasivi Perli, Pajdashi, Zornitsa (also group contact)
Contact:
ERASETHISgessel AT brandeis DOT edu
21 Newport St.
Arlington MA 02476
Webpage:
http://people.brandeis.edu/~gessel/
Appeared at NEFFA 2025:
Bulgarian Line DancesNS Friday April 25, 9:00pm to 10:20pm, [Show on Grid]
Easy Bulgarian dances with music by Bulgarian singing groups Divi Zheni (women) and Zornitsa (men), led by Tatiana Sarbinska.
Balkan Kefana SingalongGS Saturday April 26, 2:30pm to 3:20pm, [Show on Grid]
Come sing along (or just enjoy listening) to "old city songs" and/or dance songs from Macedonia and surrounding areas, evoking the pleasure of singing with old friends at a celebration, or in the village tavern or coffeehouse.
Balkan Dances to Beautiful Balkan VoicesTS Saturday April 26, 8:00pm to 8:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Lovely dances done to exquisite Balkan music (much of which is a cappella) which just takes your breath away.
Crazy Balkan Rhythms Jam: Beranche and Beyond!GS Saturday April 26, 9:30pm to 11:30pm, [Show on Grid]
Play and/or sing Balkan music in 9, 11, 12, 13, 22, mixed meters and beyond! There will be a core group of folks to follow; paper/digital music/lyrics provided. Some minimal instruction on rhythm/lyrics.
Croatian Dance FavoritesDS Sunday April 27, 11:00am to 11:50am, [Show on Grid]
Join us on the floor for your favorite exciting kolos and drmes'.

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