Traditional Arts in Upstate New York [TAUNY] presents the North Country Folk Orchestra community waltz, Wednesday, December 6, 6-7PM held at the Potsdam Public Library. The event is FREE and open to dancers (beginning to advanced) and listeners of all ages. Dancers should wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Suggested donation $10. All proceeds go to TAUNY and the Potsdam Public Library.

Preceding the event, Todd Moe will be teaching a beginners waltz workshop, Monday, Dec 4, 5:30-6:30 at the Potsdam Public Library. Registration is $10 at www.TAUNY.org. 

The North Country Folk Orchestra [NCFO] is a multi-generational ensemble of fiddles, flutes, guitars, ukulele and double bass. The group is under the direction of  fiddler Gretchen Koehler and assisted by guitarist Barb Heller. The NCFO has been meeting bi-monthly at the Potsdam Public Library since September and focused on relaxed, creative folk arrangements with the goals of enriching ensemble skills, playing a diverse repertoire, and having fun. The NCFO will present a beautiful collection of traditional waltzes from Scotland, Ireland, Sweden and the US, to be enjoyed by dancers and listeners alike. 

Support for this program comes from the Perkins Family Charitable Fund and Traditional Arts in Upstate New York.