 Aald Hielpen - Choral and Dance Groups
Harich, Netherlands
'Aald Hielpen', one of the oldest, costume wearing, choral- and dance groups in the Netherlands, was founded in 1912. According to the founders, the colourful costumes, the special songs and the old customs and habits of Hindeloopen should not be lost. They started with just costume shows. Shortly after that the show was extended with songs in the Hindeloopen language. Next, the old dances and still later acting was added. So now 'Aald Hielpen' can offer various differrent shows that last all evening if you like. On average, the group puts on their costumes 30 times a year. In recent years 'Aald Hielpen' danced in many countries, like Japan, Amerika, Sweden and France. Most shows are in the Netherlands. 'Aald Hielpen' makes appearances at streetfairs, in old-persons's homes, during cultural evenings, at openings and conferences or at weddings and party's. But you can also see us each summer at the cosy 'Vondelingen' square or 'Havenkade' in Hindeloopen, our home town. We hope to welcome you at one of our shows one time. Once every fortnight, on Monday night, our members gather in 'De Foeke', the community centre of Hindeloopen, for practice in song, dance and acting. Our teachers have a broad experience in their speciality. At the moment, 'Aald Hielpen' has 40 members. New members are always welcome. You do not need to be a dancer to join us. Some sense of rhythm is required for learning the dances. In our experience, everybody can learn national dances. For expansion of the group, we are still looking for musicians who can play the violin, big bass, flute(s), accordion and / or rhythm instruments like gufe (rommelpot), drums and stampstick. We also hope te find musicians who find it challenging to play special instruments such as a hurdy-gurdy or a 'Noordske balke'. If you wish to receive more informatien, please contact us. Contact information: Folkloristische zang- en dansgroep Aald Hielpen
Secretariaat
It Heech 10
8571 GD Harich
the Netherlands phone: +31 (0)514-602219
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web: www.aaldhielpen.nl
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