Many thanks to the eefc mailing list, from which much of this information is drawn.
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Richard Geisler has created many documents collecting popular folk dance syllabi and written music scores. Collections range from the Balkans throughout Europe and the British Isles. They are available as free downloads on this page of the Society Of Folk Dance Historian's website.
Miamon Miller's "Balkan Folkdance Music Gig Book" is another source of written out tunes. His description says it "contains more than 60 popular folkdance melodies (with chords) from around the Balkans (Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia). This book is tailored for those musicians who play Balkan folkdances on urban instruments. You can order this and other books and music from him and and other musical collaborators at Fuge Imaginea.
Another source of eclectic instruments, music, music lessons, and more is Elderly Instruments. For a human being in the order department (Monday to Saturday 9-5) call (517) 372-7880.
The Vancouver [BC] International Folkdancers has a 2 volume set of tunes, (modern instrumentation). Order information appears on their web page.
"Village Harmony: Traditional Songs of the Balkans" edited by Mary Cay Brass. Available as digital download or physical book and CD. 29 songs (words and music), mostly from the former Yugoslavia. The singing is especially amazing considering that their group has a large percentage of teenagers in it--and the people are Americans, in Vermont.
"Macedonian Folk Music," by Linsey Pollak, an Australian Gajda player It contains the tunes for 91 of your favorite Macedonian tunes in clear typeset music. He's been playing and collecting for years, studied with Mile Kolarov, and collected tunes both in Macedonia and among Australia's large Macedonian community. His website has this book, the accompanying album, and more!
Yves Moreau
Yves sadly passed away in 2023. His website remains up and his CDs and DVDs may still be available from his family.
International Folk Rhythms in Northbrook, IL (telephone: 847-564-2880) sells music, videos of Balkan and International folk music and dance, books, opanci and other costume items. Her website lists some of the items available, but you must call to order items.
EEFC Mailing List, source of information and watering hole for more than 300 folkdancers from around the world. How to join is described on the EEFC web page under the topic "Stay in Touch."
Folk Arts Center of New England, 1950 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, (617) 491-6083. IFD information in the Boston area, the US, and the world. Online classes and talks, teacher info, online shop - and more!
Northwest Folk Dancers,
Inc.,
(NFDI) puts out a monthly newsletter.
Articles about folklore and folkdance notables. Lots of information about
dancing in Oregon and Washington.
Membership page
The National Folk Organization has a comprehensive website with information about member organizations, insurance for dance groups, folk events, grants made to groups, and a wonderful Events Calendar.
Society of Folk Dance Historians, Austin, TX. Creators of the Folk Dance Phone Book and Group Directory. Printed copies were published for many years, but publication of all printed documents ended in 2022. Their website still contains a huge amount of information about folk instructors, vendors, and performers.