THE ROBERSON INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS
Oquaga Lake Folk Dance Weekend

Roberson International Dancers

44th Annual

Fall Dance Workshop

 

 October 1-3, 2010  A Weekend of Fun and Dance!

Returning to the wonderful Scott’s Oquaga Lake House resort.  Come join us to meet old and new friends and learn
new dances from our gifted instructors:

Željko Jergan  – Croatian (mostly couple) Dances          

Jocelyne Vaillancourt – International Line/Circle Dances

 

The weekend will start on Friday night with a warm-up “Get Acquainted Dance”, and after-party.  On Saturday night
there will be a dress-up dance party that is always the highlight of the weekend,  followed by a late night dance party.  
 

Saturday Night Only Package available again this year!

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Directions to Scott’s Oquaga Lake House Resort

 

From New York City and Points East

Interstate 17 West to Deposit Exit 83, turn left, continue ½ mile, then left at diner, 2.5 miles to Scott’s.

 

From Northern NY State

Interstate 81 South to Binghamton, to Interstate 17 East.  Exit 82 Deposit, then a quick right, then left, and go ½ mile, turn right, 2.5 miles to Scotts.

 

From Points West

Interstate 17 East to Exit 82 Deposit.. then see above.

 

From Philadelphia and Points South

PA Turnpike to Scranton and Route 81 North.. Take 81 North to Binghamton to Route 17 East, Exit 82 Deposit, then see above.

 

On the web: www.scottsfamilyresort.com

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Early Bird Bonus!  Postmark your reservation by September 1, 2010 to qualify for  $10 off the usual price per adult (discount to be received at registration table). 

 

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Our package includes all meals, lodging, snacks, dance instruction, parties, tax and gratuities, and use of the resort facilities including the lake for swimming, boating, fishing, and also tennis, golf and volleyball.  Come dressed for variable weather.  Come and join us for a great time you will not soon forget.  Register today!

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Teacher Bios Available Soon

 

Jocelyne Vaillancourt will teach International Line & Circle Dances.  Jocelyne Vaillancourt fell in love with folk dancing 35 years ago. Since then, she has never stopped dancing, attending workshops in Canada, USA and Europe. She has been teaching folk dancing at University of Montréal (her alma mater) for the last 21 years, and since 2000, to Les Éclusiers de Lachine. She has also taught in several cities in Eastern Canada and United States. She has performed with different groups, and has a wide repertoire of dances from Europe and the Middle East. She organizes annual weekend workshops, and has been for many years the director of week- and weekend-long international folk dance camps.

 

            Željko Jergan is a world renowned choreographer and teacher of Croatian dance.  Since moving to the United States in 1986, 
            Željko has created over 450 original choreographies for 95 different amateur, 
semi-professional, and professional ensembles,
            including Les Sortileges, Brigham Young University
Radost Folk Ensemble and the Duquesne University Tamburitzans.  When
            he's not researching and 
creating new choreographies, Željko stays extremely busy working with the international folk dance community,
           
 where he is in demand for his in-depth knowledge and style in teaching Croatian folk dancing. He has 
traveled extensively both
            domestically and abroad, conducting folk dance seminars and workshops in the United 
States, Canada, Europe, Japan and Taiwan 
            Željko has made a significant contribution to the American and 
Canadian Croatian folklore community, where he has been sought year
            after year to create original new 
choreographies for both the eastern and western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festivals and Folklore
            Ensembles
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A native of Varaždin, Croatia, Željko was a leading performer with the Croatian National Folk Ensemble LADO for 12
            years, and performed with the Zagreb National Ballet/Modern Dance Companies for several years.

 

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Weekend Schedule:

 Friday Evening
  6:30-7:30pm          Evening Buffet Meal
 
7:30-9:00pm          Sandwiches
  8:00pm                   Get Acquainted Dance
 10:15pm                  Snack Break
 11:00pm                  After party
   

 

 Saturday Morning
  8:00-9:00am           Breakfast
 
9:15-10:30am         1st Instructor teaches
 10:30-10:45am        Break
 10:45-12:00n          2nd Instructor teaches

Saturday Afternoon

 12:30-1:30pm         Buffet Lunch

 2:00-3:30pm          2nd Instructor teaches

 3:30-3:45pm          Break

 3:45-5:15pm          1st Instructor teaches


Saturday Evening

6:45-7:30pm           Buffet Dinner

8:00pm to ??          Dance Party-ethnic costume encouraged

10:00pm                  Snack Break

?? to ??                  After-party

 

Sunday

 8:00-9:00am            Breakfast              

 9:15-10:30am          1st Instructor Reviews

10:30-10:45am         Break

10:45-12:00n           2nd Instructor Reviews

12:30pm                   Buffet Lunch

After Lunch           Homeward Bound

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Questions?  Call Richard Brown at cell (607) 280-3471, or email to rabrown46@aol.com
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OQUAGA 2010 RESERVATION FORM

Roberson International Dancers 44th Annual Fall Weekend Workshop Oct 1-3, 2010

 

*Fri/Sat or Sat Night Accommodations   *Dance instruction Saturday morning and afternoon with

*Friday night dinner & dance party                 Jocelyne and Željko
*Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner            *Saturday night dress up dance party

*Sunday breakfast, lunch                           *Swimming in Oquaga Lake, boating, fishing, golf, tennis,

*After-dance parties; Snacks                           volleyball, hiking, biking

 

1. Mr/Ms ______________________________       2. Mr/Ms        _________________________________

  Name on nametag: _____________________                                ______________________________

  Dance Request: ________________________                              ______________________________

  Address: ________________________________________

  City/State _____________________________  Zip:____________          Tel. (____) _____-__________

 

Two Night Package Per Person             *Rate($)

-Single Occupancy                                  310      

-Double Occupancy “A” Rooms            260      

-Double Occupancy “AA” Rooms         280       

-Double Occupancy Suite                       416    

-Kids age 3-5 room with parents            126      

          age 6-12                                     160      

          age 13-19 “                                  190       

-Kids under age 3 are free

     Two night option starts with Friday dinner & dance and concludes with Sunday lunch.

 

Saturday Night Package Per Person     *Rate($)   

-Single Occupancy                                  225      

-Double Occupancy “A” Rooms            198      

-Double Occupancy “AA” Rooms         210       

-Double Occupancy Suite                       257                

-Kids age 3-5 room with parents              73     

          age 6-12                                       91      

          age 13-19 “                                  112       

-Kids under age 3 are free

    One night option starts with Saturday 9AM  teaching and concludes with Sunday lunch.

*Take $10 off the rates above for early bird adult registration if form is postmarked by September 1 ($10 will be paid to early birders at the weekend registration table).  Note: final bill will include an additional 10% NY State and County
sales tax on the total resort price at checkout.
  “A” rooms are older and smaller; “AA: rooms are larger and newer.  We reserve the right to limit registration to the first 125 registrants.  Triple occupancy same price as double.    Self service replacement of linens this year to keep rates affordable.

 

Names of Adults Sharing Room:

1) ___________________________  2) _________________________  3) ____________________________

 

Registration options and mailing instructions:    

Deposit due with this reservation: $100 (per adult- none for children) x _____ Adults = $_______

_ Two Night Package                                      _ One Night Saturday Package

_ Check Payable to Scott’s Oquaga Lake House ($100 per adult)

*Credit Card: _ Master Card     _ Visa        _ Discover             Card # _______________________

  Expiration date: _____________             Signature: _____________________________

 

Mail this form and payment by September 13, 2010 to (by Sept. 1 for $10 adult discount):

       Richard Brown, 933 State Route 11, Apt. H-3, Kirkwood, NY 13795

*No phone reservations without deposit                        *All deposits are applied to the last day of your reserved stay

*Sorry, no part timers                                                   *No refund of deposit after September 24th.

*No-show rooms, not cancelled, will be billed for day(s) reserved.

 

Early Bird Bonus!  Postmark your reservation by September 1, 2010 to receive the discounted
($10 per adult one or two night package) registration fee at check in. 

 

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