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Tom is honored by the National Folk Organization

NFO Annual Conference Gathers People to Celebrate Traditional Cultural Arts

 Join the Annual National Folk Organization Conference in Portland, OR April 2-6, 2025

WHERE: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall, 8936 SW 17th Ave., Portland

LODGING/Hotel events: Comfort Suites Portland SW, 11340 SW 60th Ave., Portland

Register Full-time or Part-time

https://nfo-usa.com/annual-nfo-conference-2025/

THREE DAYS OF CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS INCLUDE:

 

  • Presentations
  • Dance instruction
  • Dance parties
  • Workshops
  • Cultural crafts
  • Performances
  • Live music
  • Awards Banquet
  • Network Opportunities
  • Panel Discussion
  • Annual Business Meeting

 

FEATURING MASTER TEACHERS AND PRESENTERS:

 

  • Tony Shay                               (Featured speaker)
  • Tom Bozigian & Sheree King     (Armenian Dance)
  • William H. Dentzel III              (Carousels)
  • Chris Dart                               (Japanese Bon Odori Dancing)
  • Sally Jenkins                           (About Pourparler)
  • David Shochat                         (Bring Live Music to SoCal)
  • Kathleen Ash-Milby                 (The Jingle Dress)
  • Gigi Jensen                             (Japanese Sashiko Embroidery)
  • Stacy Rose                              (Games for Dancers)

 

NFO Arts Grant Report:

Spanish Flamenco Project by Levi Hancock and Clara Smilanick

 

PERFORMANCES BY:

 

  • Tulehoidjad Estonian Folk Dance Troupe (Directed by Liina Teose)
  • Süssefüsse Performing Group (Directed by Heidi Vorst)

 

LIVE MUSIC BY:

 

  • Hapsala Nordic Band (Thurs. evening)
  • Nešto Dobro Balkan Band (Fri. evening)
  • Trio Tsuica European Band (Sat. evening)

 

For more information: 

https://nfo-usa.com/annual-nfo-conference-2025/


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