Welcome
"The Blokkerder Dance Group" was founded in 1978,
and has forty members, including six musicians.
The group dances in a traditional costume, taken from agricultural West-frisia
between 1880 and 1920. Dressed as they would be on a typical day out
during the week, the ladies wear a hat known as a warp, simple jewellery,
an apron and a black chatelaine bag. The men wear a black suit
consisting of trousers, waistcoat and a form of tailcoat and also a
farmer's cap. The dancing is done in shoes and clogs. When clog dancing,
the ladies wear a blue working apron and the men a peasantıs smock with
a red handkerchief.
The programme includes waltzes, polkas and farmer's dances alternated
with songs. Performances are organized in Holland as well as abroad, for
exemple at homes for the sick and elderly, Red Cross centres, senior
citizen clubs and at hotels for tourists from all parts of the world.
The group is also asked at international and national folk dancing
shows.
If you want to see our program, don't hesitate to contact us and we
provide you with a few happy West Frisian hours.
