For anyone interested in joining Oinkari Basque dancers this fall, we welcome all interested Basques 14 years of age and older to join during 3 Sundays in September: the 11th, 18th, or 25th. Practice begins promptly at noon in the Basque Center. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and closed-toe, flexible shoes. We will have leather Basque dance shoes for purchase, which are a required part of the costume. No previous Basque dance experience is necessary.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 14 years old or in the 9th grade by 9/1/11
- Must be enthusiastic and interested in learning Basque traditional folk dances.
- Must belong to (or join by 1/1/12) Euzkaldunak (Boise's Basque club). If you are under 18, at least one parent must belong to Euzkaldunak, which is $40/year for a new member. Members must be of Basque heritage or married to a person of Basque heritage (Euzkaldunak policy.) For membership information, email secretary@basquecenter.com
Costs:
Dancing with Oinkari Basque dancers is free. However, dancers are responsible for the cost of their own traditional dance costume (we have a seamstress that makes all the costumes). Men's costumes cost about $100 and women's costumes cost about $350.
For more information, email info@oinkari.org. See you in September!