The Victoria Edelweiss Dancers
We are a a dance troop trained in traditional German Folk dancing that have been dancing in the Victoria BC area for over 50 years.
We are an open and fun group and we are always looking to expand. If you are interested in meeting some interesting people, laughing lots, and learning some German dancing, please check the calendar for our free open house dance lessons or reach out to us at:
Victoriaedelweissdancers@gmail.com or call Toni at: 250-896-8086
If you are interested in us performing at your next event please email or call us and we will get back to you as soon as possible
The Victoria Edelweiss Dancers are a dance troop that practices traditional German and Austrian folk dancing, dances that originated centuries ago in the mountain villages throughout the Alps and surrounding regions. These traditional dances are typically handed down from dancer to dancer as a form of storytelling that celebrates the rich cultural history of Austria and Germany. This type of dancing is characterized by the men ‘foot-slapping’―clapping their hands alternately on thigh and shoe sole in a pattern while stomping vigorously―as the women twirl and spin. In one dance, known as the bench dance, these actions are performed on a bench. Said to be an imitation of the mating dance of the wood grouse, this dance is thought to be more than 1,000 years old. The well-known Maypole Dance, where dancers wrap and then unwrap ribbons from a pole, is also part of this tradition. The Victoria Edelweiss Dancers have been dancing in the Victoria area for over 50 years and are looking for members!
