 Ti Ti Tábor '98
August 16 - August 23, 1998
Raft Island, WA
 Richárd Kökény and Marianna Majorosi
Teaching Dances from Szászcsávás and Rábaköz
Music by Dûvõ Együttes
The talented and delightful Richárd Kökény and Marianna Majorosi have been members of the
Hungarian State Folk
Ensemble since 1990. Richárd is a principal dancer with the Ensemble and Marianna is a dancer
and solo singer. They
also assist with dance basics and choreography. In 1994, both earned the rank of Junior Master
of Folk Arts Richárd
for dancing, Marianna for singing. Richárd achieved eternal Gold Spur status after winning his third
Gold Spur at the '97
National Solo Dance Festival. Marianna sings with Bekecs Ensemble and has collaborated with Csík
Ensemble and other
bands. She has been included on the Táncháztalálkozó recordings since 1994. As a couple,
Richárd and Marianna have
been guest teachers and choreographers for many dance groups, both children's and adult's.
Currently, Richárd is the
assistant artistic director of the Szolnok Tisza Ensemble; Marianna assists him with teaching.
Dûvõ will be back!! Their skill, enthusiasm, and humor endeared them to all at last year's Ti Ti
Tábor. They have
taught music at folk camps throughout Europe, and are also regular participants at folk festivals
and táncházes. Dûvõ
plays an extensive repertoire from all ethnic groups of the Carpathian basin, and have earned the
rank of Young Master
of Musical Arts. They are the accompanying band for the Nógrád Dance Ensemble in their
hometown of Salgótarján.
The members are: Dénes Hrúz, violin and dud; Szabolcs Hrúz, kontra and violin; István Nagy,
bass, furulya, and duda;
Ferenc Andrássy, cimbalom, tekerõ, and ütõgardon. Instruction is available on all instruments
mentioned.
Szászcsávás, the latest craze in Hungary, will be the main dance cycle. It's from a small
Gypsy-Hungarian village in the
Kis-küküllõ area of Transylvania. The dances have similar elements to others from this region, but
also have rich and
unique differences. There is a slow and fast csárdás and a csingerálás. The secondary dance
cycle will be from
Rábaköz, an area in Northwestern Hungary. The cycle consists of körverbunk , a slow csárdás,
and a dús, danced
primarily by men, but women are "allowed" to dance it, too!
Each night there will be a táncház with music by Dûvõ. Meals and snacks will be provided by Chefs
Richárd and Imre.
Costs of Participation
Adults (16 years and older): US$390.00 if deposit is received by May 1 and the balance paid in
full by July 1, or
US$430.00 if paid in full any time after July 1.
Children (non-participating): 3 years & under: free; 4-12 years: US$175.00; 13-15 years:
US$200.00. Please note:
There are no planned activities for children. If you wish to bring a sitter, we offer a caregiver's
rate of US$200.00.
Children (participating): Regardless of age, children under 16 who register for music or dance
classes: US$330.00.
Part-time attendance: To maintain the spirit and continuity of camp, part-time attendance will only
be allowed for those
who start on the first day of classes. The rate is US$80.00 per day per person for up to three
days; four or more
days: full price.
Work Scholarships are available on a first-to-ask basis. Call Pat Wigney at 541-344-8153 to
inquire about details.
A deposit of US$75.00 per person is required from all pre-registrants, regardless of payment
option, to reserve your
space. All fees must be paid in full no later than check-in Sunday afternoon.
Refund policy: Full refund of moneys paid to date can be made until July 1. Refunds less
US$75.00 per person can be
made until August 1. No refunds after August 1.
If you have questions, please contact:
Karl or Kitty Pelkan 206-932-5393 or kpelkan@seanet.com
Pat Wigney 541-344-8153 or p_wigney@efn.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Ti Ti Tábor (TEE TEE TAH-bor), n. [from the merger of "ti ti ta," a dazzling
Hungarian dance step, with "tábor," the Hungarian word for "camp"], a
week-long residential camp in the Pacific Northwest for lovers of Hungarian
folk music and dance!
Classes
Campers may receive dance instruction, music instruction, or both as the
schedule allows. Music students must already have musical knowledge and
should be familiar with the instrument being learned. Dance students must
already possess fundamental dance skills. Although the instructors start
with the basics of the dances being taught (so beginners to Hungarian
dancing can learn the material, too) the pace of instruction is aimed at the
intermediate to advanced level.
Location and Accommodations
Camp is held at All Saints Center on tiny Raft Island, just an hour's drive
southwest of Seattle. Located in Henderson Bay near Gig Harbor, it's a
peaceful, toss-your-cares-away setting. In your spare time you can swim in
Puget Sound, relax on the dock, or go canoeing. Dance classes are held in
the main lodge, and music classes are held in the chapel or outside. Meals
are served on the balcony of the main lodge. You can sleep in one of the
nine heated cabins or bring your own tent. There is a centrally located
bath house.
Arrival and Departure
Camp will start with check-in at 4:00pm on Sunday, August 10, and end after
breakfast Sunday, August 17. The first class will be Monday morning; the
last one will be Saturday afternoon. For those flying into Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport, rides to and from camp can be arranged with local
campers. Details will be in the follow-up letter, as well as a map and
specific directions for those driving to camp.
Past Ti Ti Tabor in 1997Mihály Richtarcsík and Erika Bakonyi
Teaching Dances from Vajdaszentivány and Gömör Music by Duvo EgyüttesMihály Richtarcsík -- Mihály has been an invited teacher to Austria,
Germany, and Venezuela, and we are truly delighted to be the first to invite
him to North America! A folk dancer since 1974, he has performed in several
groups and, for the past 15 years has been artistic director of Újnemzedék.
While under his leadership they have won several dance awards, most notably
top honors at the national level. Mihály is currently the director of
Szottes in Pozsony (Bratislava).
Erika Bakonyi -- Back by popular demand, Erika is well-loved for her
friendliness, high energy, and joy of dancing. She has been a professional
folk dance teacher in Budapest for the last 12 years. She also works for
the Táncház Guild and maintains their Web page. Erika has performed with
various dance groups, including the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble. For her
skill and knowledge of folk dancing, she has earned status as Young Master
of the Folk Arts.
Duvo Egyuttes -- We are very excited to be the first to bring Duvo to the
U.S! Hailing from Salgótarján in north central Hungary, Duvo plays an
extensive repertoire of Hungarian, Transylvanian, and Romanian dance cycles.
For the last 10 years, two of its members have taught in Salgótarján at a
school devoted to Hungarian folk music. All have taught music at folk camps
throughout Europe, and all speak English at some level. For their
excellence in musicianship, Duvo has achieved the status of Young Master of
Musical Arts. Instruction can be available on: violin, bass, kontra, duda
(bagpipes), cimbalom, tekero (hurdy-gurdy), ütogardon, and furulya (flute).
The main dance cycle will be from Vajdaszentivány, a village in Székelyföld.
This beautiful dance features many graceful turning figures executed by
using a handkerchief to link the couple's hands during the csárdás and
forgatós. There is also a verbunk and cigány csárdás. To contrast
Vajdaszentivány, dances from Gömör will be introduced. Lighthearted and
playful, these dances combine Szatmár-style motifs with figures found in
both the eastern and western areas of Palóc. In addition to a verbunk and
csárdás, there is a karikázó and shepherd's stick dance. Songs and shouts
will be taught by Erika.
The Second Annual Tacky Táncház(tm) and other events are being planned and
will be announced in the follow-up letter. Each night there will be a
táncház (dance party) with music by Duvo. Meals and snacks will be provided
by Chef Richard. |