Folk dancing and folk faculty member
Jon has been a member of the International Dance-Milwaukee dancers at Hart Park in Wauwatosa, WI, since 2001. He found he really enjoyed the music, rhythms and steps, but more importantly, the people. In addition to being a regular at the recreational group, Jon has also taught at Hart Park and was a member for 7 years with Viata Romaneasca, Milwaukee’s Romanian performing troupe. Additionally, Jon spent 3 years on the staff of the Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) held each year in scenic Sister Bay, Wisconsin.

http://www.ethnicdance.org/about_edc2/left-a16_about_teaching_staff.html

About Viata Romaneasca- Romanian Dance
Viata Romaneasca – (“Romanian Life”) was formed in 1971 by folk dance enthusiasts interested in the dance and culture of Romania. The ensemble debuted at the International Institute’s “Holiday Folk Fair” in Milwaukee that same year, and has performed there every year since then. Over the years, the ensemble has performed at various festivals, conventions, and parades around the State of Wisconsin, as well as private parties. The ensemble learns authentic dance steps and styling from professional Romanian instructors. The ensemble’s repertoire of dances represents all of the regions of Romania. The ensemble has costumes representing most of the different regions, many pieces of which were made and embroidered by members of the group.

Learn more: http://www.freewebs.com/briul/