Welcome
Takk, thanks for visiting!
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As a folk artist of my Nordic roots I love storytelling while spinning, blowing horns and playing flutes, and moving with runes and nature. Born and raised in Minnesota with summers in Wisconsin, my Norwegian American heritage and large family relationships in the US and Norway both inspire and hone my art and practices.
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In Minneapolis, my home is in Bdote, traditional sacred land of the Dakota Nation.
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Med beste helsignet (with best whole blessings)
Kari T.
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Nordic Dance
Kari joined the Twin Cities Nordic Dance community in 2006 at the invitation of life long dancer Carol Sersland whose father was essential to the Norwegian Dance community. As an immigrant from Norway, he made sure his daughter was raised in the music and dance of Telemark. Carol is a proud tradition bearer of Telemark Dance in the United States. Kari and Carol began collaborating on programs to preserve, perpetuate, and push the boundaries of Nordic Dance in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Past Projects Together:
Nordic Roots Dance Project 2011
Alone Together with Norway House 2021
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Twin Cities Nordic Dancers
First and Third Monday Nights - 6:30 - 8:30
September through May
Charles Thompson Hall, 3rd floor
Corner of Marshall and Fairview in St. Paul, MN
Everyone is welcome to join as we learn Norwegian and Swedish dances taught by tradition bearers Carol Sersland and Elise Peters. These teachers share their life long love of these dance traditions with joy. Join us for camaraderie and fun! No partner necessary. Gender neutral teaching.
$5 donation to help cover rent is appreciated
Get on the mailing list - Carol Sersland - sersla@aol.com
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Tapestry Folkdance Center
3748 Minnehaha Ave South, Minneapolis
Hosted by Kari Tauring and Carol Sersland - dance instruction by request - live music every time!​​​​​​​​
6:30 - 8:30 pm - Small Studio $15/$12
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SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
INTRO TO NORDIC DANCE - Register
October 15, 22, and 29
8:00 - 9:30 pm
Kari Tauring shares her twenty years of Nordic Dance experience Facebook Event
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November 26, December 3, and 10
8:00 - 9:30 pm
Kari and Carol teach the song dances and pantomime plays for the winter solstice season. Around the Jultre (Christmast Tree) and door to door, the winter festivities of Norway are all about singing and dancing!
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Join us December 14 for a special Second Sunday - Facebook Event