Massive storms, flooding, and power outages delayed the start of my classes that had been scheduled to begin again the week of January 9. This included three days without power or Wi-Fi, significant flooding, plus periodic power outages and downed trees blocking the roads throughout the rest of the week. A huge Monterey Cypress tree branch fell on my property - luckily it just missed my garage. 

I’m glad to report that the Balkan/International class on Mondays 7-9 p.m. and the Israeli folk dance classes on Thursdays 1:15-3:15 p.m. were able to resume the third week in January. Both classes will now be held at Herman Son’s Hall, 860 Western Avenue, in Petaluma. As always, we’ll be doing a mix of beginning, intermediate and advanced dances – and requests are always welcome. It’s always fun and interesting to see what folks come up with; recent requests on Monday have included Bannielou Lamboal (France), Cetvorno Horo (Bulgaria), and Joc in Patru (Romania). On Thursdays, we've been reviewing Lev Patuach, Harmonica, and Shav Al Admati.

 I’m also continuing to introduce dances that I have choreographed, including one to beautiful Ukrainian music by Kitka (Oj, jak ze bulo) and a lovely simple dance Kenyan music (Kothbiro).

And a heads up that the wonderful vocal ensemble Kitka will be performing in my neck of the woods on Saturday, May 20, at the Dance Palace Community Center in Point Reyes Station – be sure to mark your calendars for this special event.

I continue to teach one Balkan/International Zoom class, noting that it is now scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8:15 p.m. 

Newcomers and visitors are always welcome to join any of these classes; for more information, contact me at 415-663-9512 or cjay@horizoncable.com.