Scandi Light and Dark: Music, Dance, Painting and Fiction
July 26 - August 2
Scandi Light and Dark: Music, Dance, Painting and Fiction
Program Leaders: Sarah Pradt, Renee Vaughan, Demi Miller
Experience the balance of light and shadow through Scandinavian art, dance, music, and literature.
The visual folk arts of Scandinavia are familiar to many: red Dala horses, swirling decorative painting, geometric textile designs, and nature motifs on sweaters, hats, and mittens. Just as long summer nights balance out long dark winter, Scandinavian music and folk arts beautifully balance light and dark, joy and melancholy. Through exploration of Nordic music, dance, crafts, and fiction we will experience and share the richness of Scandinavian celebrations of the balance of light and shadow.
Sarah Pradt and Renee Vaughan are both folk musicians specializing in Scandinavian music. Together with master dance teacher Demi Miller, they will present some of the core dance styles and rhythms in Scandinavian folk music. Renee is also an accomplished Dalmålning painter and teacher who will guide us in using this and other Scandinavian styles and motifs to create art about a UniStar experience. We also will read a short work of Scandinavian fiction and watch a film to inform discussion of ‘Nordic Noir’ and other aspects of contemporary Scandinavian life. Bring your instruments and Scandinavian book suggestions. Art materials will be supplied.