Dance of the Week
Jerusalem Ridge  
(USA) 
Choreographed by Jim Gold
 Music composed by Bill Monroe, the father of Bluegrass
 Mark O’Conner performing

Dear Dancers and Travelers,

Welcome to our folk dance family! 
Jerusalem Ridge is the Dance of the Week.
Music is from the USA.  
Click on the links below.
See A Treasury of International Folk Dances
Written instructions: p 90
(or see “Read More” below.)

Jim Gold dancing Jerusalem Ridge

Here’s an extra story written by Jim Gold and a song he’s performing.
Story:  How Tom Typed His Way to Cold Turkey 
Song:  Drill Ye Tarriers Drill     
Tours: See exciting Folk Tour traveling offerings.  Click here

All  content created by Jim Gold. 
More information contact Jim
Blog history: blog archives

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Dance of the Week
Belo Litse Lyubam
(Macedonia)  
Choreographed by Jim Gold

Dear Dancers and Travelers,
Welcome to our folk dance family! 
Belo Litse Lyubam is the Dance of the Week.
Music is from the Macedonia.  
Click on the links below.
See A Treasury of International Folk Dances
Written instructions: p 17
(or see “Read More” below.)

Jim Gold dancing Belo Litse Lyubam

Here’s an extra story written by Jim Gold and song he’s performing.
Story:  Start Today
Song:  Down in the Valley    
Tours: See exciting Folk Tour traveling offerings.  Click here

All  content created by Jim Gold. 
More information contact Jim
Blog history: blog archives

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Dance of the Week
Madre Mija Si Mi Muero

(Bosnia: Sephardic/Ladino) 
Choreographed by Jim Gold

Dear Dancers and Travelers,
Welcome to our folk dance family!  
Madre Mija Si Mi Muero is the Dance of the Week.
Music is from Bosnia (Sephardic/Ladino)
Click on the links below.
See A Treasury of International Folk Dances
Written instructions: p 116   
(or see “Read More” below.)

Jim Gold dancing Madre Mija Si Mi Muero

Here’s an extra story written by Jim Gold and song he’s performing.
Story:  Infant Vision  
Song:  Cumberland Gap    
Tours: See exciting Folk Tour traveling offerings.  Click here

All  content created by Jim Gold. 
More information contact Jim
Blog history: blog archives

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Dance of the Week
Donke Lesnoto
(Bulgaria) 
Choreographed by Jim Gold

Dear Dancers and Travelers,
Welcome to our folk dance family!  
Donke Lesnoto is the Dance of the Week.
Music is from Bulgaria.
Click on the links below.
See A Treasury of International Folk Dances
Written instructions: p 41   
(or see “Read More” below.)

Jim Gold dancing Donke Lesnoto

Here’s an extra story and song.

Story:  Tom Graduates from Criticism School 
Song:  Cotton-Eyed Joe    
Tours: See exciting Folk Tour traveling offerings.  Click here

All  content created by Jim Gold. 
More information contact Jim
Blog history: blog archives

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Dance of the Week
Lule
(Albania)
Choreographed by Jim Gold

Dear Dancers and Travelers,
Welcome to our folk dance family!  
Lule is the Dance of the Week.
Music is from Albania.
Click on the links below.
See A Treasury of International Folk Dances
Written instructions: p 114   
(or see “Read More” below.)

Here’s an extra story and song by Jim Gold.

Story:  Tom Graduates from Criticism School 
Song:  Cotton-Eyed Joe    
Tours: See exciting Folk Tour traveling offerings.  Click here

All  content created by Jim Gold. 
More information contact Jim
Blog history: blog archives

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Dance of the Week
Scott’s Rag
(USA)
Choreographed by Jim Gold 

Dear Dancers and Travelers,
Welcome to our folk dance family! 
Scott’s Rag is the Dance of the Week.
Music is from the USA.
Click on the links below.
See A Treasury of International Folk Dances
Written instructions: p 172   
(or see “Read More” below.)

Jim Gold Dancing Scott’s Rag

Here’s an extra story and song by Jim Gold.

Story:  Tom and the Hebrew Letters
Song:  Saga of Thomas Gilfry    
Tours: See exciting Folk Tour traveling offerings.  Click here

All  content created by Jim Gold. 
More information contact Jim
Blog history: blog archives

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Dance of the Week
Sendero Triste
(Cuba)
Choreographed by Jim Gold 

Dear Dancers and Travelers,
Welcome to our folk dance family get together.
Sendero Triste is the Dance of the Week.
Music is from the USA. Please click on the links below.

Sendero Triste Demonstration by Jim Gold
Treasury of Int Folk Dances Written instructions: p 176   

(or see “Read More” below.)

Here’s an extra story and song.

Story:  Paul’s Piano Lesson
Song:  Tara the Stone Cutter    
Tours: See exciting Folk Tour traveling offerings.  Click here

All  content created by Jim Gold. 
More information contact Jim
Blog history: blog archives

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Dance of the Week
Dola Moj Dola
(Albania)
Choreographed by Jim Gold 

Dear Dancers and Travelers,
Welcome to our folk dance family get together.
Dola Moj Dola  is the Dance of the Week.
Music is from Albania. Please click on the links below.

Dola Moj Dola Demonstration by Jim Gold
Treasury of Int Folk Dances Written instructions: p 39   

(or see “Read More” below.)

Jim Gold demonstrating Dola Moj Dola  

Here’s an extra story and song.

Story:  King Diamond
Song:  Grendel the Nightmare    
Tours: See exciting Folk Tour traveling offerings.  Click here

All  content created by Jim Gold. 
More information contact Jim
Blog history: blog archives

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Dance of the Week
I’ve Been Up and Down
(American: USA)
Choreographed by Jim Gold 

Dear Dancers and Travelers,
Welcome to our folk dance family get together.
I’ve Been Up and Down is  the Dance of the Week.
Please click on the links below.

I’ve Been Up and Down  Demonstration by Jim Gold
Treasury of Int Folk Dances Written instructions: p 87   

(or see “Read More” below.)

Jim Gold demonstrating I’ve Been Up and Down .  Music from Louie Fleck CD: The Movie Project  

Extra an extra story and song.
Story:  Index Finger Points the Way
Song:  Long Journey    
Tours: See exciting Folk Tour traveling offerings.  Click here

All  content created by Jim Gold. 
More information contact Jim
Blog history: blog archives

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