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Kartoflanie Folk Dance Ensemble

Kartoflanie Folk Dance Ensemble promotes Eastern European folk dance through education and performance, fostering community engagement and cultural appreciation while supporting local arts initiatives.

Tango Milonga: An Evening in Interwar WarsawSaturday, October 10, 2026 | Veer Wine Project | Doors open 6:30pmBefore the war came, Warsaw danced. Its caf&eacute;s and ballrooms ran late into the night on tango, foxtrot, and the voice of Mieczysław Fogg. Join us for one evening in that world: a Polish dinner, live jazz, and a dance floor open to everyone.The evening includes<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A delicious&nbsp;dinner</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Live music from the Boise Midnight Jazz Cats</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">An Argentinian tango demonstration and beginner-friendly lesson with Solid Tango</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A performance by Kartoflanie Folk Dance Ensemble</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Social dancing all night, no experience needed</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wine and beverages available for purchase</li></ul>Live music with the Boise Midnight Jazz CatsThe Boise Midnight Jazz Cats will set the mood with swing, big band favorites, and a few tangos woven into an evening of music through the ages. Whether you&rsquo;re ready to dance or prefer to enjoy the music over dinner and a glass of wine, they&rsquo;ll provide the soundtrack for our night in old Warsaw.Discover Argentinian tango with Solid TangoBoise&rsquo;s own Solid Tango, featuring Argentine tango teachers Tommy Smith and Sierra, will join us for a demonstration and an introductory lesson. Watch the connection and musicality that make this dance so captivating, then step onto the floor and try it yourself. No previous tango experience is needed, just a little curiosity and a willingness to give it a go!Who was Mieczysław Fogg?Fogg was the most beloved singer of interwar Poland, and 2026 marks the 125th anniversary of his birth. The Polish Parliament has designated him a Patron of the Year.His courage matched his fame. Under German occupation he refused to register with the authorities. He sheltered seven Jewish neighbors at the risk of his own life, an act for which Yad Vashem later recognized him as Righteous Among the Nations. During the Warsaw Uprising he performed 104 times for civilians and the wounded, singing in courtyards and field hospitals while the city burned around him.We are honoring his legacy with music, with a full room, and with people dancing.About KartoflanieKartoflanie Folk Dance Ensemble is a Boise nonprofit dedicated to arts education in traditional Eastern European folk dance. Alongside hosting the evening, our dancers will share a performance celebrating the traditions we work to preserve and bring to new audiences.Proceeds support our costumes, space rental, and community programming for the coming season. Every ticket helps our young ensemble keep growing.Come dressed for 1936 if the spirit moves you. Period attire is warmly encouraged and never required.

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