Folk Dancing in the Netherlands; Volksdansen in Nederland. Fotografie: Susan Kramer.

Folk dancers from the Island of Ameland, on the north coast of The Netherlands

photography, illustrations and publishing by Susan Kramer
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Contents

1st group
The Grunneger Folk dancers from Zandeweer, Groningen
De Grunneger Daansers van Zandeweer, Groningen
2nd group
Folk dancers from the island of Ameland
Dansgroep van het eiland Ameland

Introduction

Following are photos of dancers and accompanists of two Dutch folk dance groups in traditional costumes gracing the main square in Emmen, The Netherlands, on Saturday, April 13, 2002.

The joy and vibrance of the dancers and accompanists was contagious.

Hieronder foto's van dansers met hun muzikale begeleiders van twee Nederlandse volksdansgezelschappen, die op zaterdag 13 april 2002 in traditionele klederdracht het centrale plein van Emmen (Drente) opsierden.

Het plezier en de levendigheid van dansers en musici was aanstekelijk.

The Netherlands in Western Europe; Amsterdam is 52 degrees latitude

1st group ...
The Grunneger Folk dancers from Zandeweer, Groningen
De Grunneger Daansers van Zandeweer, Groningen
(see map; ziekaart)

Grunneger Daansers web site: http://www.grunnegerdaansers.com/

"In 1956 the folkloregroup was founded in Zandeweer, a small village situated on the flat land behind the dikes in the Dutch province Groningen. In a series of successful performances around the whole world the group has, dancing and singing, expressed the characteristic spirit of the people of Groningen ever since. ... " ⁽¹⁾

Following are 5 photos of De Grunneger Daansers from Zandeweer during their performance in Emmen, The Netherlands, April 13, 2002: Volksdansen in Emmen, Nederland, 13 april 2002.

1. Accompanists. Muzikale begeleiding.
Photo of 'De Grunneger Daanser from Zandeweer' taken by Susan Kramer

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Photo of 'De Grunneger Daanser from Zandeweer' taken by Susan Kramer

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Photo of 'De Grunneger Daanser from Zandeweer' taken by Susan Kramer

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Photo of 'De Grunneger Daanser from Zandeweer' taken by Susan Kramer

5. Details of costumes. Details van de kostuums.
Photo of 'De Grunneger Daanser from Zandeweer' taken by Susan Kramer

2nd group ...
Folk dancers from the island of Ameland
Dansgroep van het eiland Ameland

Dancers in the following group are from the island of Ameland, located off the north coast of The Netherlands, but still part of the country. Dansgroep van het eiland Ameland. (see map; zie kaart)

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Folk dancers from the Island of Ameland, on the north coast of The Netherlands

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Folk dancers from the Island of Ameland, on the north coast of The Netherlands

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Folk dancers from the Island of Ameland, on the north coast of The Netherlands

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Folk dancers from the Island of Ameland, on the north coast of The Netherlands

10. Details of costumes. Details van de kostuums.
Folk dancers from the Island of Ameland, on the north coast of The Netherlands

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Translation in Dutch by Stan Schaap
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Web sites
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(1)De Grunneger Daansers from Zandeweer; quote from web site: http://www.grunnegerdaansers.com/

page published April 13, 2002 by Susan Kramer
updated June 10, 2002; May 31, 2006
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