Skandia Folkdance Society's Virtual & Live Third Friday Nordic dance

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The evening includes instruction in a Swedish polska and dancing to live music from Sprida Ut, with in-person and virtual attendance options.

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Skandia's Third Friday night dance in November will be both live AND virtual! The dance is held at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. You can choose to attend in person or via Zoom. Singles welcome as well as couples. First timers can attend for free! Harry Khamis and Pat Pi will teach Polska från Boda, named after a small town in Dalarna, Sweden. It is a lovely polska with a special försteg (introductory walk) and a polska turn that has a special svikt (gentle down-up motion). Next, the trio Sprida Ut will bring their sweet harmonies and well‑played rhythms to the Grange stage to delight dancers for the evening. The musicians are Kris Johansson and Brian Nelson on nyckelharpa and fiddle, and Nola Nelson on guitar and keyboard. Some singing by all — and perhaps an amusing story or two — will add to the evening’s enjoyment. Brian says, “We love playing music for dancers and seeing the joy on their faces, which in turn energizes our playing. Our other joy is bringing the story of these wacky instruments (our nyckelharpas) to people who have never seen or heard them.” About 20 years ago, nyckelharpa player Bart Brashers played a part in the trio's formation. Bart made a light-hearted comment to Kris and Brian that “With two harpas, all you need is a guitar and you'll have a band!” Since Brian’s wife, Nola, played guitar, they invited her to join, and the group was born. The name followed shortly afterward.