Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Trip 2 - A couple of videos for your viewing enjoyment...
Here is the Finale from our first show in Calamonte:
And Planxty into Encore from our second show in San Vicente de Alcantara:
Sunday, August 7, 2011
One more video ... Trip 2
This is a video that was created by one of the Spanish guys. He sent a link to Monica Walsh, who passed it on to all the dancers via facebook. I thought some of us "not connected" via facebook might want to watch it. He did a very nice job.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Trip 2 - Vicki's photos of Trip 2
Well, I finally figured out the Picasa link thing (thanks to Tracy for sending me some tips) and had time to upload my pictures. It takes forever to load via my wifi. Some videos will be posted at a later date - they take even longer to load.
While we were in Spain, it felt like we lived a lifetime in just a few days. I can hardly believe we've been home over a week now....back in the groove of work for me and the last days of summer for the girlies, I'm sure.
I hope you all enjoy the photo memories. It was a blast!
https://picasaweb.google.com/105728421362231499059/August2201103?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Manana (without the tilde), Vicki
While we were in Spain, it felt like we lived a lifetime in just a few days. I can hardly believe we've been home over a week now....back in the groove of work for me and the last days of summer for the girlies, I'm sure.
I hope you all enjoy the photo memories. It was a blast!
https://picasaweb.google.com/105728421362231499059/August2201103?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Manana (without the tilde), Vicki
Trip 1 video news coverage - Ciudad Real
Here is the link from the video coverage Eva sent to some of the dancers via facebook.
Trinity appears around the 3 minute mark and again at 6:30 mark.
Trinity appears around the 3 minute mark and again at 6:30 mark.
Monday, July 25, 2011
El Festival Folklórico Internacional vuelve a Calamonte
Cindy Berigan found another article about the Trip 2 festival. I ran it through google translate at her suggestion (pasted below!) I like the part about Irish dance being known for "twists his ankle". Yes indeed, it is.
http://www.extremaduraaldia.com/ocio-y-cultura/el-festival-folklorico-internacional-vuelve-a-calamonte/128839.html
The next Monday, July 18, will be the XXXII International Festival of Folklore of Extremadura in Spain's Square in the town of Badajoz Calamonte.
The folk group Zobor Slovak University in Nitra, is responsible for inaugurating this year's International Festival, as reported by the local council in a press release.
This folk group, founded in 1965, is one of the oldest folkloric groups in the Slovak Republic. Also, Zobor consists of a brass band and a folk dance group. The repertoire of this group consists of European folklore performances from different parts of Slovakia, which used traditional costumes, dances and songs representing a wide scale in the country's traditional culture.
The other set will participate in this year's International Folklore Festival is Trinity, from the United States, founded by Mark Howard, who won the North American Irish dance. This dance is characterized by the movement of feet, arms do not move as they are fitted to both sides. The dancers wear hard-soled shoes (Jig shoes) and soft-soled (Ghillies), and its performance is characterized by the jumps, with rapid sounds and twists his ankle.
As the end of the Festival, the Association will act Municipal Songs and Dances "San Isidro Labrador" Calamonte, founded in 1998. This association has a new pool of children between three and six years, to participate for the first time at the Festival and continue to participate at regional, regional and national levels.
The International Folklore Festival of Extremadura is considered one of the events of interest Extremadura. It is organized by the Federation of Folklore Extremadura and sponsored by the Junta de Extremadura and the municipalities of the cities where this event is celebrated.
The festival began to have a presence in Calamonte in 2001 with the participation of groups from Burundi (Africa) Chindia (Romania) and the group Folk Songs and Dances Calamonte San Isidro Labrador.
http://www.extremaduraaldia.com/ocio-y-cultura/el-festival-folklorico-internacional-vuelve-a-calamonte/128839.html
The next Monday, July 18, will be the XXXII International Festival of Folklore of Extremadura in Spain's Square in the town of Badajoz Calamonte.
The folk group Zobor Slovak University in Nitra, is responsible for inaugurating this year's International Festival, as reported by the local council in a press release.
This folk group, founded in 1965, is one of the oldest folkloric groups in the Slovak Republic. Also, Zobor consists of a brass band and a folk dance group. The repertoire of this group consists of European folklore performances from different parts of Slovakia, which used traditional costumes, dances and songs representing a wide scale in the country's traditional culture.
The other set will participate in this year's International Folklore Festival is Trinity, from the United States, founded by Mark Howard, who won the North American Irish dance. This dance is characterized by the movement of feet, arms do not move as they are fitted to both sides. The dancers wear hard-soled shoes (Jig shoes) and soft-soled (Ghillies), and its performance is characterized by the jumps, with rapid sounds and twists his ankle.
As the end of the Festival, the Association will act Municipal Songs and Dances "San Isidro Labrador" Calamonte, founded in 1998. This association has a new pool of children between three and six years, to participate for the first time at the Festival and continue to participate at regional, regional and national levels.
The International Folklore Festival of Extremadura is considered one of the events of interest Extremadura. It is organized by the Federation of Folklore Extremadura and sponsored by the Junta de Extremadura and the municipalities of the cities where this event is celebrated.
The festival began to have a presence in Calamonte in 2001 with the participation of groups from Burundi (Africa) Chindia (Romania) and the group Folk Songs and Dances Calamonte San Isidro Labrador.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Until they post the pictures . . .
I believe these are more Press photos that our Internet guru Teri Horan found on-line. I'm sure we'll see tons of shared photos once every one sleeps for 24 hours. Enjoy!
Trip 2 - Philadelphia layover
We have intenet again. We are sitting at our gate in the Philly airport waiting for the last leg of the trip. The girls went to get food that they like - pizza, pretzels, and smoothies - and no fish.
Well, the internet room at the residence was found out by all of the other countries. So, my posting was non existent because the Hondurans were up all night Facebooking.
Our show at the main stage in Badajoz on Thursday night was great. The amphitheater was surrounded by the medieval city walls. We danced with Russia and Romania. The girls had a great show and graduated to self sufficiency. Ellen told us chaperones that we didn't have to work back stage anymore. The girls really look out for each other and are pros when they have their show faces on.
On Friday we danced in Miajadas - the tomato capital of Europe. The town square was packed with spectators. We again had a great meal at a local restaurant. Ask the girls about the appetizer and the main course (Katie Hansen called it).
Saturday was a demonstration day in the town square. The girls taught the locals and other dancers the Siege of Ennis. Then Saturday night there was a final show at the amphitheater. We didn't dance, but participated in the closing ceremony. It's was hard to believe that it was over.
We hung out at the residence until the bus picked us up for Madrid at 3 am. Needless to say, it's been a long day.
You should be proud of your girls - they were great throughout the whole trip. We chaperones feel lucky that we got to know them so well during this special trip.
So, that's all for now. We'll see you soon. Vicki
Well, the internet room at the residence was found out by all of the other countries. So, my posting was non existent because the Hondurans were up all night Facebooking.
Our show at the main stage in Badajoz on Thursday night was great. The amphitheater was surrounded by the medieval city walls. We danced with Russia and Romania. The girls had a great show and graduated to self sufficiency. Ellen told us chaperones that we didn't have to work back stage anymore. The girls really look out for each other and are pros when they have their show faces on.
On Friday we danced in Miajadas - the tomato capital of Europe. The town square was packed with spectators. We again had a great meal at a local restaurant. Ask the girls about the appetizer and the main course (Katie Hansen called it).
Saturday was a demonstration day in the town square. The girls taught the locals and other dancers the Siege of Ennis. Then Saturday night there was a final show at the amphitheater. We didn't dance, but participated in the closing ceremony. It's was hard to believe that it was over.
We hung out at the residence until the bus picked us up for Madrid at 3 am. Needless to say, it's been a long day.
You should be proud of your girls - they were great throughout the whole trip. We chaperones feel lucky that we got to know them so well during this special trip.
So, that's all for now. We'll see you soon. Vicki
Friday, July 22, 2011
Another video from TV Hoy.es
Here is a link to another video from the hoy.es news service. I shows the girls in a parade - but they do show more of the Spanish dancers - how unfair! When I think about how sweaty those wigs must be by now ... shall we have a wig burning party?
http://www.hoy.es/videos/noticias-de-extremadura/extremadura/1069383071001-agrupaciones-festival-folclorico-desfilan-centro-badajoz.html
http://www.hoy.es/videos/noticias-de-extremadura/extremadura/1069383071001-agrupaciones-festival-folclorico-desfilan-centro-badajoz.html
Festival Folklorico Poster
I think we will be bombarded with photos when our girls get home!
Shout-out to Minji! We Moms (& Dads) hope you are feeling better! See, we told you to watch out for Italian boys!
Here is a poster from the Festival, that (again) Teri Horan found. This will be great for a scrap book!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Trip 1 Dancing in the square
Hi Everyone,
Hopefully, I will get the remaining images I have posted in the next few days.
Eileen
Hopefully, I will get the remaining images I have posted in the next few days.
Eileen
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| Ciudad Real town square after the show |
Newspaper Article about Trip 2!
Again, Teri Horan has found an article about our Trip 2 girls performing in Spain. AND ... PICTURES! Yea! Thank you, Teri!
http://www.hoy.es/v/20110720/badajoz/festival-folklorico-despliega-barrios-20110720.html
Speak Spanish????
Here is a newspaper article about one of the performances...
http://www.lanzadigital.com/actualidad/bailes_irlandeses_y_manchegos_en_el_festival_de_folklore_pdf_23128.html
http://www.lanzadigital.com/actualidad/bailes_irlandeses_y_manchegos_en_el_festival_de_folklore_pdf_23128.html
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Spain Trip I... Final Photos
Hello Everyone,
It has taken awhile, and hours of going through a smattering of show photos to bring you the final photos of the trip. Eileen and I combined all of photos, so again, this is a compilation of both of our photos.
It was an honor to be a chaperone for such a wonderful group!
It has taken awhile, and hours of going through a smattering of show photos to bring you the final photos of the trip. Eileen and I combined all of photos, so again, this is a compilation of both of our photos.
It was an honor to be a chaperone for such a wonderful group!
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| Spain 1 Final Performance photos |
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| Madrid Tour with Matthew |
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| The End... |
Trip 2 - Show 2
Last night we did a show in San Vicente de Alahambra (I think). We danced with Honduras, which Trip 1 met at their festival. They were fantastico - lots of energy and they had the cutest little dancer that Ellen named Peanut. I have a video of the girls Beat Boxing with Peanut. I don't have time to post it now, but I will try later.
Both groups got a standing ovation from the crowd. Keli and Nicole took show notes for the performance and the teachers thought that they did a great job. The second show was even better than the first.
On the bus ride home, Brian and Brendan had a joke war. We were all pretty slap happy by that time. The show started at 10:30 pm and we didn't leave until around 1 am. Another long day.
Today we went shopping around Badajoz and had a great meal at a tapas restaurant. There was an activity day for the dancers - "games" which was essentially a water fight in a courtyard with all of the other dance troupes.
And now we are off to another party with the other dance groups. Now that we know everyone, this one will be a blast (not that the first party wasn't fun, but we know it will be better).
Adios and hasta luego from Keli, Kaleigh and Vicki
Both groups got a standing ovation from the crowd. Keli and Nicole took show notes for the performance and the teachers thought that they did a great job. The second show was even better than the first.
On the bus ride home, Brian and Brendan had a joke war. We were all pretty slap happy by that time. The show started at 10:30 pm and we didn't leave until around 1 am. Another long day.
Today we went shopping around Badajoz and had a great meal at a tapas restaurant. There was an activity day for the dancers - "games" which was essentially a water fight in a courtyard with all of the other dance troupes.
And now we are off to another party with the other dance groups. Now that we know everyone, this one will be a blast (not that the first party wasn't fun, but we know it will be better).
Adios and hasta luego from Keli, Kaleigh and Vicki
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Trip 2 in the NEWS in Badajoz!
Teri Horan found this newspaper article about our girls in Spain! Thanks Teri! Teri already posted it in comments, but I moved it up so that we are all sure to see it!
Grupos de siete países difunden su folklore por toda la ciudad ( El Periódico Extremadura - 19/07/2011 )
Grupos de siete países difunden su folklore por toda la ciudad ( El Periódico Extremadura - 19/07/2011 )
Trip 2 - And now for some photos....
On stage after our first show in Calamonte (and yes, they do have spots for group photos).
Teaching the jig at a square in Badajoz.
Step About at the square.
Trip 2 - Bien Bailar
I found the Internet again.....funny how we take so much for granted. I won't post how I got it working - you can ask me at the airport.
Anyway, we had our first show last night in a town called Calamonte. It was about a half hour from Badajoz. The town had a great square with a few cafes, a bell tower and a stage built just for the festival. After a sound check and blocking, we ate dinner at a local restaurant. It was a great meal (not that the cafeteria food at the university is bad, but I have never seen so many ways to eat tuna - we get tuna at breakfast, lunch and dinner).
The girls danced two sets in between dancers from the village (complete with castinets) and Slovakia. They did great - you all would be so proud of them. There is not a lot of English spoken in the smaller towns, but I do know that Bien Bailar means great dancing....that is what the woman next to me said after they did Chicas with Sticks. The band was great as well. You can tell that they have fun wherever they go.
I will say that the Festival has us working hard for our keep. We got home around 2 am after the show (the show started at 10 pm and it was still light out). After breakfast today they had us go to a square in town and do a few numbers as a teaser to get folks out to the festival. We danced with Romania for this show. The best part of this show (from my perspective) was when the girls showed the audience, including the Romanian dancers, how to do the jig. Just like a St Patty's day show....but better.
After the show they took us to a small cafe where we were served Spanish omlet and paella. Then we came back for lunch and some more practice. We have another show tonight in a town outside of Badajoz. Tomorrow is our day off, so we are planning some excursions that include opportunities to shop. All of these girlies are expert shoppers.
I will put some pictures in the next post. I still haven't figured out the linking of the gallery to the blog. I'll continue to post a few as long as the Internet magic continues and then everyone can look through pictures and get the stories behind them from your kids (or Facebook: ) ).
Anyway, we had our first show last night in a town called Calamonte. It was about a half hour from Badajoz. The town had a great square with a few cafes, a bell tower and a stage built just for the festival. After a sound check and blocking, we ate dinner at a local restaurant. It was a great meal (not that the cafeteria food at the university is bad, but I have never seen so many ways to eat tuna - we get tuna at breakfast, lunch and dinner).
The girls danced two sets in between dancers from the village (complete with castinets) and Slovakia. They did great - you all would be so proud of them. There is not a lot of English spoken in the smaller towns, but I do know that Bien Bailar means great dancing....that is what the woman next to me said after they did Chicas with Sticks. The band was great as well. You can tell that they have fun wherever they go.
I will say that the Festival has us working hard for our keep. We got home around 2 am after the show (the show started at 10 pm and it was still light out). After breakfast today they had us go to a square in town and do a few numbers as a teaser to get folks out to the festival. We danced with Romania for this show. The best part of this show (from my perspective) was when the girls showed the audience, including the Romanian dancers, how to do the jig. Just like a St Patty's day show....but better.
After the show they took us to a small cafe where we were served Spanish omlet and paella. Then we came back for lunch and some more practice. We have another show tonight in a town outside of Badajoz. Tomorrow is our day off, so we are planning some excursions that include opportunities to shop. All of these girlies are expert shoppers.
I will put some pictures in the next post. I still haven't figured out the linking of the gallery to the blog. I'll continue to post a few as long as the Internet magic continues and then everyone can look through pictures and get the stories behind them from your kids (or Facebook: ) ).
Spain Trip I; The beginning of the end...
Well, we are all home, but the photos will keep coming. Eileen and I have combined all of our photos and I will continue to post... but those last two days have a lot of footage, so it will be done in bits..
In the meantime, enjoy!
In the meantime, enjoy!
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| Spain I, July 16th... Start of the final Show |
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