The DanceFlurry Organization (the dba for Hudson-Mohawk Traditional Dances, Inc.) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting and inspiring people through traditional music and dance. We are a 501(C)(3)tax-exempt organization, and are registered with the Charities Bureau of the State of New York Office of the Attorney General.
In addition to the annual Dance Flurry Festival in Saratoga springs, NY, the organization sponsors numerous year-round activities in the Capital-Saratoga region:
● Dances ● Musical Jam Sessions ● Workshops ● Scholarships ● Educational programs in schools.
We plan to expand our support for special events and workshops in traditional fiddle for young adults.
In July 2006 the organization’s Board held a retreat to focus on our mission and core values.
Our mission is now clearly defined as ‘connecting and inspiring (people) through traditional music and dance’.
Our core values are:
(1) supporting traditional music and dance from diverse cultures;
(2) creating community by encouraging social interaction;
(3) presenting dance as a healthy, educational, creative, and fun experience; and
(4) developing the talents of local musicians, dancers, and instructors.
The Board set an audacious goal of doubling the attendance at our local events over the next five years. Another important goal is increasing the participation of young people in all our events. We want to be able to pass on the joys of traditional music and dance to the next generation.
Board of Directors
Officers :
President: Bill Matthiessen
Vice-President: Don Bell
Secretary: John Guay
Treasurer: open
Board Member at Large:
Jen Brown, Jason Fenton, Terry Kinal, Maura McNamara, Laura Perrault, Bill Schwarz, Naomi Wimberly-Hartman, Rosalee Ruediger Hamelin
