Welcome
Tusen Takk, a thousand thanks for visiting!
I am a Nordic musician, storyteller, dancerr, performance artist, author, and educator. Born and raised in Minnesota, I live in Bdote, traditional sacred land of the Dakota Nation.
My work focuses on my Norwegian American heritage and healing inherited cultural grief. Enjoy!
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Spring 2025
Paganicon 2025! - More​ - Join Kari and the Völva Stav Guild for two formal sessions and some pop-up staving at the "Pagans of Color and Culture" suite.
Kari at Norway House MN in April!
April 3, Hygge Happy Hour, 4-8 pm Easter Charms, Rituals, and Poems - Free!
Join Kari in the Gallery for a final look at the Weaver's Guild Exhibit featuring the "grizzly loom" from Burnt Njall's Saga (it happened on Good Friday). Kari will recite the saga poem, teach a Finnish ritual for banishing winter spirits, and lead a dance to bring in the spring.
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April 5, Primstav Live at Norway House,10:30 - 12:30 - Register
The Primstav is a Scandinavian transitional perpetual calendar that marks the transition into Christianity around 1200 CE. Primstav lore saved important stories and rituals about relating to nature in the Northlands, farming and herding calendars, and even seasonal work schedules.
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April 6, Primstav On-line,10:30 - 12:30 Central Standard Time (12:30 pm Pacific Standard Time) - Register
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April 12, Påskris, 10:30 - Noon - Register
Spring switches in the Nordic countries came together in bundles when the birch leafed out, when the pussy willows have popped. Decorated with feathers and ribbons, they are used at Easter for blessings. Make one and learn the ritual!
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On-going Opportunities to Dance in 2025
Second Sunday Nordic Social Dance
3748 Minnehaha Ave South, Minneapolis
March 9, April 13, May 11
6 pm - Learn a dance from one of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. Taught by one of our community's top teachers!
7pm - Social Dance with live music includes waltz, schottische, polka, with called mixers and set dances in between. Stay to the end for our traditional end of the evening longdans.​
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Nordic Ball!* March 29, Ukrainian Event Center (see below)
TC Nordic Dance - First and Third Monday Nights - 6:30 - 8:30
Join us to learn Norwegian and Swedish dances - Every First and Third Monday Night
6:30 - 8:30 pm - $5 donation for rent
Thompson Hall - Marshall and Fairview in St. Paul. Absolute beginners are welcome!
The first half hour is dedicated to teaching basics. Everyone benefits! Join us for camaraderie and fun and get ready for the Nordic Ball (see below). contact: Carol Sersland sersla@aol.com
Join us for the 46th annual
Nordic Ball! - 5 - 10:30 pm
Dozens of Nordic folk bands playing music for dancing. Couples dances, community long dance, called dances and mixers...something for all ages and abilities.
Professional chef Jack Tauring-Traxler is making two soups - cold board Scandinavian desert table, and a cash bar round out the festivities!
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History of the Ball​​​