Spotlight on Zakuska
Zakuska is a Seattle-based ensemble formed in 2010 that has become a beloved fixture of the Pacific Northwest Balkan folk scene. The band’s name—meaning "snack" or a shared spread of small dishes in several Slavic [...]
Lyrids Folk Dance Festival – A Historical Perspective
For over a decade, the Lyrids Folk Dance Festival has brought the joy of international dance to British Columbia each spring. From its beginnings in 2014 to its finale in 2026, Lyrids has grown [...]
Origins of Salt Spring Island Folk Dance Festival
Rosemarie Keough, founder of the Salt Spring Island Folk Dance Festival, reflects on how the event began in 2004, flourished for a decade, and was eventually passed on to the Burnaby International Folk Dancers (BIFD). [...]
Lyrids Special Classes & Activities
Kathy Sandstrom submitted the article below to the NFO News, May 2025 Excerpt:We are bringing back a music class (drumming), decorating Croatian hearts, learning a little Croatian beading, and having a very special session celebrating [...]
Greek Teacher at Lyrids 2025
Lori Larsen and Kathy Sandstrom submitted the article below to the NFO News, May 2025 Excerpt: We are very excited to welcome Dimitrios Kontogiannis, a Greek specialist from Vancouver to teach at Lyrids 2025! Dimitrios [...]
Memories of Past Lyrids Festivals
Bev Neilson submitted the article below to the Northwest Folk Dancer, April 2025 Excerpt: My experience of festivals started with the Salt Spring Island Folk Dance Festival, run by Rosemarie Keough. It was exciting to [...]