International folk dance musician: piano, clarinet, gajda, kaval

Member of: The Berance Band, Bjelalitsa Chorus, Cambridge Folk Orchestra, Divi Zheni Accompanists, G.B.L.C.P.P.S., G.B.L.C.P.P.S. Plus, Goats & Roses, Goats Just Wanna Have Fun, Henry Goldberg & Friends, International Music Club, Izgori, Joanie's Cronies, Krasivi Perli, Mandala Folk Dance Ensemble, NEFFArious Goats, NEFFArious Goats , New England Romanian Orchestra, No Borders Beranche Band, Pinewoods Band, Pinewoods Band (on CD), Tatiana Sarbinska & Friends, Shining Moon, Tamburitza Troubadours, Whatever Floats Your Goat, Zdravets, Zornitsa, Zwiefacheritis
Contact:
ERASETHISpatrick_yacono AT hms DOT harvard DOT edu
Appeared at NEFFA 2025:
Beranche: Basic and Bodacious BalkanTS Friday April 25, 8:00pm to 8:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Learn the footwork and styling to dances in the Beranche uneven-five rhythm (SQQSQ). Amaze your friends by knowing how to move to these wonderful tunes.
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.
International Dancing with the CFONS Friday April 25, 10:30pm to 11:30pm, [Show on Grid]
International dancing, mostly Balkan, with a wide range of difficulty.
Bulgarian & More Dance PartyNS Saturday April 26, 10:00am to 10:50am, [Show on Grid]
Zdravets plays and sings village-style music for dancing, "mostly from Bulgaria," using traditional Bulgarian folk instruments and vocal styles.
Ringing Russian Dances RegaledTS Saturday April 26, 11:00am to 11:50am, [Show on Grid]
Enjoy exciting and challenging dances of Russia. Each dance is accompanied by the beautiful and thrilling (live!) choral music from the region. Music provided by the Bjelalitsa Chorus, directed by Julia Poirier.
Intro to International DanceTB Saturday April 26, 1:00pm to 1:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Learn the basics of Balkan and other international folk dance styles. Enjoy efficient, cheerful teaching and fabulous live music!
Dance Party! Balkan and BeyondNS Saturday April 26, 6:00pm to 6:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Dance to some of our favorite tunes, old and new.
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.
Intro to Balkan DancingTB Sunday April 27, 12:00noon to 12:50pm, [Show on Grid]
Intro to Balkan Dancing featuring live music with the NEFFArious Goats. Dance to Balkan rhythms showcasing the magnificent Gadja (Macedonian bagpipe)..

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