About
Mission
The Sacramento Turn Verein Alpentänzer Schuhplattler carries on the traditions of the Austrian and Bavarian cultures, costumes (Tracht), music and dance while promoting good fellowship among the members and for the enjoyment of audiences.
The Sacramento Turn Verein Alpentänzer Schuhplattler is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
Activities
Practice
As detailed here, the STV Alpentänzer Schuhplattler dancers hold practice on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM throughout most weeks of the year, while our musicians rehearse on a more seasonal basis in a variety of locations, in additional to individual practice.
Development
STV Alpentänzer Schuhplattler has hosted numerous Austrian and Bavarian instructors in Sacramento for workshops on folk dances of the Alpine regions. More recently, we have benefited from our partnerships with our parent club, or Patenverein, the BHTV Golden Gate and the Gauverband Nordamerika to expand our dance repertoire and hone our performers’ technical skills.
Performances
The STV Alpentänzer Schuhplattler includes about 40 active dancers and band members, all volunteers who rehearse and perform for the pure enjoyment of the experience. Another half dozen or so participate in governance and social activities but are not performing members.
New Members
The Alpentänzer Schuhplattler welcomes new members who share our appreciation for Alpine culture and entertainment and would enjoy joining volunteer performances with an active and social group. Our usual new-member audition seasons are in January and July, but exceptions are always considered depending on our needs at the time. Musicians typically have at least a decade of performance experience, while dancers need only be reasonably fit and willing to commit to instruction and individual practice. Get in touch to learn more.
Alpentänzer Schuhplattler is a section of the Sacramento Turn Verein
Contact
Alpentänzer Schuhplattler is a section of the Sacramento Turn Verein
Contact Us
contactus@alpentanzer.com