OCA is proud to present the inaugural WORLD MUSIC AND DANCE DAY. Inspired by LARK Music Camp, this incredible event features more than 20 instructional workshops, jam sessions, instructor performances and more. Explore global sounds, movements and traditions at this incredible event coming to West County!
Workshops will be offered on Balkan Singing and Dancing, Scottish Fiddle, Salsa dancing, Bluegrass & Old Time mandolin, Native American Music, Klezmer music, Greek tunes, Spanish language songs, Celtic harp and more. Scroll down to see the full schedule.
Demonstrations such as Hurdy-Gurdy, Appalachian, Dulcimer, Autoharp, Alpenhorn.
Celtic Harp Petting Zoo, Musical Instrument Lending Library and Luthier Booth
Jams, Open Dance, Instructor Concert and other fun awaits at this incredible event. Considered a “Taste of Lark”, we’re so thrilled to bring you this global extravaganza of folk music and dance.
The full schedule is announced! Click here to see the complete event schedule.
Workshops and Instructors*
Belly Dancing - led by Janessa Lynna
Balkan Singing - led by Darina Drapkin and Elin Powers
Ukulele (trad. Hawaiian) - led by Gary Sugiyama
Salsa Dancing - led by Carrie Souza
Spanish Language Songs - led by Leslie Hubbert
Expand your Irish Song Repertoire - led by Shay Black
Central Asian Dance - led by Natalie Nayun
West African Dance - led by Tyehimba Kokayi
West African Drumming - led by Ben Isaacs
Pomo (Native American) songs, rhythm, culture and history - led by Ras K'dee
Greek Rebetiko - led by Greg Jenkins
Scottish Highland Fling - led by Ron Wallace
Intro to Irish Tunes, Pennywhistle and demo of Uilleann bagpipes – led by Michael Hubbert
Intro to American Old Time Tunes - led by David Pascoe
Scottish Fiddle - led by Lisa Doyle
Klezmer Music - led by Dan Cantrell
Balkan Dancing - led by Sue Williard
Intro to Celtic Harp - led by Shawna Selline
Bluegrass Guitar & Accompaniment - led by David Pascoe
Balkan Drumming - led by Sean Tergis
Workshops/instructors subject to change.