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YouTube Videos of Jim Gold International Folk Tours

Jim Gold International
Folk Tour Videos on YouTube 

  Folk Dance Tours from 1987 to 2019
led by Jim Gold

1987 to 2004 videography by Paul Kerlee
2005 to 2019 videography by Jim Gold

Paul Kerlee, a well-known music teacher and Morris country dancer, took videos of every new folk tour I led from 1984 to 2004 focusing mainly on local folk dancing and on-stage folkdance performances.  

Come travel through decades of Jim Gold folk dance tours–join our dancers, teachers, musicians, travelers, and more for adventures around the world.

Videography by Paul Kerlee
1980-1990
Soviet Union Tour 1987
Relive our Soviet tour adventure through colorful folk-dance
performances and the spectacular Moscow Circus.

Soviet Union Tour: Georgian dancing 1987  
Thrill to the power, grace, and dazzling energy
of traditional Georgian dancing.

1990-2000
Bulgaria 1991
Join us at the legendary Koprivshtitsa Folk Festival,
alive with Bulgarian dancing, music, and brilliant traditional costumes.

Turkey 1992
Journey through Turkey’s rich tapestry of folk dancing,
music, history, and culture.

Romania 1997
 Vitality and color of traditional Romanian folk dancing.

Czechoslovakia 1997
Enjoy spirited Czech and Slovak
folk-dance performances.

Sicily 1998
Discover the music, dancing, and sunlit beauty of Sicily.

Russian Dance Troupe 1999 
Dazzling energy, colorful costumes, and breathtaking artistry
of a Russian dance troupe in Saint Petersburg.

Baltic Republics 1999
Journey through Estonia, Latvia, 
and Lithuania in dance and song.

Tunisia 1999
Experience Tunisia’s colorful dances, music,
and North African culture.

 2000-2010
Northern Spain 2002
Enjoy a lively folk-dance performance in historic Pamplona and much more

Scandinavia 2003
Celebrate Norwegian music and dance
at the Telemark Folk Festival.

Hungary 2004
Feel the fire and excitement of
traditional Hungarian folk dancing.

Videography by Jim Gold
2010-2015
Israel and Jordan 2010
Journey through ancient lands alive
with history, faith, music, and dance.
See Israel tour itinerary
See Jordan extension

Croatia and Slovenia 2012
Enjoy the dances, children’s performances, and beautiful
landscapes of Croatia and Slovenia.
 See tour itinerary

Eastern Turkey 2012
Join the celebration at a
joyous Kurdish wedding in Eastern Turkey.
See tour itinerary

Albania and Corfu 2013
Experience Albanian dancing, friendly village encounters, and beautiful Corfu.
See tour itinerary

Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia 2013
Dance through three Balkan countries rich
in music, history, and tradition.
See tour itinerary

Ireland 2014
Travel through the Emerald Isle with lively Irish dancing,
traditional music, glorious scenery,
and warm Irish hospitality.
See tour itinerary

Balkan Splendor 2014
Discover the colorful dances, historic towns,
and dramatic landscapes of the Balkans.
See tour itinerary

2015-2019
Albania and Kosovo 2015
Meet Albanian dancers and experience
the country’s warm hospitality
and living traditions.
See tour itinerary

Bulgaria 2015
Dance through Bulgaria and celebrate its
spirited music and folk traditions.
See tour itinerary

Cuba 2015
Feel the irresistible rhythms, colorful streets, and exuberant spirit of Cuba.
See tour itinerary

Greece 2016
Explore Greek villages, ancient sites,
magnificent scenery, and joyful dancing.
See tour itinerary

France 2016
Savor the scenery, history, music, and regional dances of France.
See tour itinerary

Balkan Splendor 2017
Travel through Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia,
and Montenegro in music and dance.
See tour itinerary

Romania 2017
Celebrate Romania’s energetic dances,
village traditions, and welcoming people.
See tour itinerary

Balkan Adventure 2018
Adventure through Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, and Greece.
See tour itinerary

Spain Andalusia Festival Tour 2018
Discover Spain through its dancing, historic cities,
and vibrant local traditions.
See tour itinerary

Argentina and Chile 2019
Cross the magnificent Andes
and experience the music snd culture
of two great countries.
See tour itinerary

Ireland 2019
Enjoy Ireland’s lively dancing, traditional music,
green countryside, and warm hospitality.
See tour itinerary

Romania and Klezmer Tour 2019
Explore Romanian folk culture
and the poignant musical world
of Klezmer tradition.
See tour itinerary

Visit exotic destinations, see ancient sites, experience vibrant cultures, see our itineraries and more, all without leaving your chair, home, or country.
visit us at Jim Gold YouTube channel.

We welcome you with open arms and feet 
to dance and travel with us. 
Jim

Jim Gold International
(Other Stuff)

Bulgarian Folk Dance Weekend 1991
Teachers Yves Moreau, Jaap Leegwater,
and Nina Kavardjikova 

New Year’s Folk Dance Weekend 1997
with Jim Gold and Alex Anchutin

Florida Folk Dance Weekend 2004
with Jim Gold and Lee Otterholt

Pocantico Hills Elementary School 1984
Jim Gold folkdance teaching residency.
Pocantico Hills students perform folk dances at
the Pocantico Hills Folk Dance Festival. 
Sweet.

Jim Gold World of Guitar (for children)
Assembly Program in Wayne Elementary School, NJ, 1980’s

 

                 Jim Gold, relaxed and easy, welcomes you to Jim Gold International

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