See Classes page for 2018-2019 rehearsal schedule details.
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HopaTropa – classes and rehearsal location change
From January 2018, HopaTropa classes and rehearsals are moving to new location.
“LaVida Dance Studio” has moved to Totem Square in Kirkland located at: 11961 124th Ave NE (Studio C), Kirkland, WA 98034
The entrance is on the south-west corner of the building.
Hopa Trop – History and More
In Bulgaria, folklore and dancing are integral parts of life. From generation to generation, through dance we express our cultural genius, and celebrate our heritage with love and respect. Folk dancing represents the essence of Bulgarian history, culture, and life.
Dani Makedonska, Master Choreographer of Bulgarian Dance, formed Folk Ensemble in 2013 in the Bulgarian community in Seattle
- It started as Hopa Trop Children’s Folk Dance ensemble – a program consisting of weekly classes of singing, dancing, and educating children ages 5 to 14. The goal of this program is to educate children about Bulgarian culture: language, geography, customs, musical instruments, songs, dances, folklore, and games. Along with having fun with their peers and teacher, children will also develop the ability to work and perform together both in the studio and on stage.
- In addition to the Children’s Ensemble, and due to the increased interest, in 2017 we opened our doors to dancers age 15 and over. In this weekly class we dance and perform choreographed dances from all folklore regions in Bulgaria.
Rehearsals are every Sunday from 3:00 PM till 6:30 PM. For more details see our Class Schedule .
LaVida Dance Studio
11961 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
If you would like to register, please send us an email at HopaTropSeattle@gmail.com
For any additional information contact Dani Makedonska at: vedalu@hotmail.com
Visit us at: https://hopatropa.com/
Like us at: https://www.facebook.com/Seattle.HopaTrop
Hopa Trop calendar 2017 is here
The Hopa Trop calendar for 2017 is here.
If you would like to own Hopa Trop calendar please send an email to vedalu@hotmail.com
2016-2017 Rehearsal Schedule is here
See Classes Page for 2016-2017 Rehearsal Schedule details.
Hopa Trop calendar 2016 is here
The Hopa Trop calendar for 2016 is here.
If you would like to own Hopa Trop calendar please send an email to vedalu@hotmail.com
Vision
Our Vision:
Traditional dance is an excellent medium for appreciating other folk arts such as music, song, storytelling, embroidery, weaving and other handcrafts. We synchronize them with the music, feel the stories in the songs’ lyrics again and again, and re-enact history in our dancing steps. Dancing is an expression of the inspirational Bulgarian character — free and beautiful, strong and enduring, intense and relaxed, agile and dexterous, wise and humorous, desirous and joyful.
Our Mission:
Preserving and popularizing Bulgarian culture and traditions through the enchantment of dancing and singing.
Our Values:
Loyalty. Integrity. Respect. Learning. Discipline. Partnership