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“Exploring Teaching Strategies for Folk Dance” will be sponsored by The Mentoring Project in conjunction with the NFO F.O.L.K. Chat program on November 1, 2025 at 10 a.m. Pacific time. This virtual presentation will explore folk dance teaching methods that support both experienced and emerging teachers. The panel discussion will include noted folk dance educators France Bourque-Moreau, Bruce Hamilton, and Sue Hulsether. See Zoom link on NFO F.O.L.K. Chats page.
The committee invites the public to suggest discussion topics or request more information (moc.liamg@puorGgnirotneM.OFN).
Steering Committee
Gigi Jensen
“Folk dance mentoring is sharing with someone today what came before, and learning more for the future. It’s making a positive change.”
(photo by Elliot Kuhner)
Roo Lester
“The Mentoring Project and my participation as a mentor gives me the opportunity to share and facilitate the joy of the dance of life with others.”
Mady Newfield
“One of the most important contributions we can make as teachers is to instill not only the joy of the subject but how best to pass it on, so that the learning and enjoyment can continue beyond us. Mentoring is about that.”
(photo by Elliot Kuhner)
Stacy Rose
“Sometimes I say while teaching a dance, “Take hands and share the knowledge.” To me, mentoring is another form of taking hands to share knowledge.”
Loui Tucker
“My goal, both as a member of The Mentoring Project and as a mentor, is to ensure that dancing in the community continues to thrive into the future.”
(photo by Elliot Kuhner)
Advisory Members
Cricket Rayburn
Adony Beniares
