Folk dance camp in Lehighton geared to children, young adults (05/05/02)

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Folk dance camp in Lehighton geared to children, young adults

by Paula Duda Holoviak

LEHIGHTON, Pa. - The Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation of the Lower Anthracite Regions will host its 13th annual folk dance workshop and camp on Monday, July 1, through Friday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, at the Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, Pa.

The camp will conclude with a finale performance on Saturday, July 6, at 7 p.m., followed by a dance in the Homestead ballroom. The camp is open to children and young adults, age 5 and up, with classes for beginners and advanced dancers.

This year's camp features two guest instructors, David Woznak of the Kashtan School of Ukrainian Dance in Parma, Ohio, and Andrij Dobriansky of the Syzokryli Ensemble of New York City.

The camp features special classes for advanced dancers, as well as introductory classes for new or inexperienced dancers. As in years past, the camp also features traditional crafts and music, sports, swimming, lunch and a snack.

For more information or registration forms, contact Dr. Paula Holoviak, (570) 708-1992; Joseph Zucofski, (570) 622-8056; or Sandra Duda, (610) 377-7750.

This camp is partially funded by a grant from the Schuylkill County Commissioners through the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts and through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts. Deadline for registration is Monday, June 10.

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