Jaap leegwater and jan Woolring

DANCING WITH LIVE MIUSIC

🕺 Jaap is known worldwide for his fun teaching and having introduced dances including Karamfil, Dobrudžanska Pandela, and Mari Marijko. He began his dance career in The Netherlands, where he earned one of his degrees in international folk dance, specializing in Bulgarian folk dance and choreography. Jaap studied at the State Choreographer’s school in Sofia and Plovdiv, living there for two years; he regularly returns to Bulgaria to update his studies and make new recordings.

🎹 Accompanying Jaap will be accordionist Jan Wollring. Jan was the regular accompanist of Bulgarian singer Galina Durmushliyska during the years she lived in the Netherlands. Jan's music and his band also appear on several of Jaap's recordings and teaching CD's.

🎥 Tijn Boissevain, is in charge of our technical support, sound and video. He is also a passionate Balkan dancer himself, and professional in the ICT business. A perfect combination to assist Jaap and Jan, and to make sure everything looks and sounds right.