Welcome to PID in Our Fiftieth Year!
PID - Perth International Dance runs regular traditional dance classes around Perth and Albany, Western Australia.
We also present occasional workshops in schools and festivals, develop choreographies for schools, host touring dance teachers and sometimes present demonstration performances.
PID events are events of Perth International Folk Dance Group Inc.
Various editions of our newsletter Grapevine are now available to view on-line or to download.
WOW! What a fabulous party! Lots of old friends, lots of dancing, great music fron The Last Five Coins with a complementary playlist from Jenny Currell. A fitting way to celebrate half-a-century of international folk dancing in Perth and Western Australia.
The performances, the costumes and the join-in dances were a feature, with - Erika Muzenic (LADO-Perth) [Seljančica and Krići krići tiček from Croatia] and Boriana Todorova and her dancers from Vito Horo with a superb set of Bulgarian dances, ably supported by our dances presented by Palenque & Eve Blair (Dans Cu Sucitoare - the Stick Dance from Romania); Eve, Palenque and Jenny Currell (Hassapiko from Greece); Armenian (Ovive Yerk and Im Gousan Es) from Jenny Currell and Palenque; ending with Opas danced by Pater Fallon, John Whaite and Martin Williams.
The food was good and the cakes had to be seen to be believed - organised by Peter Fallon. Big thanks to the catering team who worked tirelessly all night. John and Jenny Bardill looked resplendent in their matching gold waistcoats
Photo by Franco Smargiassi who probably covered more distance than anyone as he photographed the party as it flowed every which way
Jenny Shah will be teaching on Saturdays for the rest of August.
In July John taught Malkata Moma and Bera from Bulgaria, Vallja e Gajdes (Albania), and Asta-i Hora Mare (Romania). He also testing out our skills in Greek rhythms including syrtos, using Syrtos Karystia and Koftos.
In June on Saturdays Eve revised Janiman Kavrakh (Syria), and Jegg Gikk Meg ut I lunden Gron (Norway) and taught Sapari (Israel), Cigina Krizaljka (Serbia), Alunelul de la Godenesti (Romania) and the delicate and haunting Isu Byala Nedo from Bulgaria with the 11/8 rhythm. Don't forget you can always check old Saturday dances taught over the years at by clicking on this link - also availble via the 'Teaching' link
Jenny Shah will be teaching on Saturdays in August
The 50 year history book has now been printed and copies are available. Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered a $10 copy.
Here's a photo of our vice-President reading the proof copy Described variously by those who have read it as 'Ambitious', 'Phew' and 'Mad'; you just have to have your own copy!!
The latest version, as printed, is on-line in History final page and rear cover along with the timeline of events
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Session Teachers - 2026
Jennifer teaches the East Fremantle River sessions,
Planned Teaching Programme Dalkeith Monday sessions largely feature revision of popular dances - a curated selection of new and old favourites. A feature dance is taught from time to time. Pam Williams and Jenny Currell have been preparing the Monday playlists since mid-2022 Dalkeith Saturday sessions, at the new time of 1:45, have reverted to teaching for about one hour followed by a playlist selected by the teacher and/or by Peter Fallon. Let them know if you would like to request a particular dance. Ask them to add your favourite dances Past Teaching Programme Check here for dances taught in recent months and over the years Recent Teaching |
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To discuss and plan the 50th anniversary,'Gold' celebrations on 1 August
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