Boulder, CO •April 2025
Genci Kastrati teaches Albanian Dances
In 2025, BIFD is excited to host Genci Kastrati from Albania for its annual April workshop.
Online registration available starting March 1, 2025!
Check back in March to register online for the full workshop (with or without the Sunday Morning Review session) or individual sessions only.
If you prefer to send in a check, our paper registration will also be available for download.
We will be accepting walk-ins, as always, but encourage you to register in advance if you know you’ll be attending.
About the teacher
Genci Kastrati is an instructor and choreographer for the Albanian National Folk Song and Dance Group, the only professional folk dance troupe in the country. He completed his secondary education at the National Ballet School in Tirana and specialized in Classical Ballet and Albanian Folk Dance. He holds a degree in Choreography from the University of Fine Arts in Tirana.
He has been a soloist with the Ensemble Nacional since 1985 and performed his first concert in 2008.
He has conducted seminars on Albanian dance in the USA, Canada, Brazil, Germany, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, the Netherlands and other countries. In addition to his work as a choreographer and teacher, he has been actively involved in many important national and international projects and festivals, including serving as a jury member.
Genci is known for his significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Albanian folk dances and has a strong reputation in the national and international artistic community.
Anticipated Workshop Schedule
Friday, April 25, 2025
7:30p.m.-10:00p.m. Workshop Session
10:00p.m.-11:00p.m. Open Dance
Open Dance included in Friday session cost
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:30a.m.-12:00p.m. Workshop Session
2:00 p.m.-2:30p.m. Cultural Corner
2:30p.m.- 5:00p.m. Workshop Session
7:30p.m.- 10:30p.m. Dance Party
Doors open at 7:00 pm. Dance Party features run-through of workshop dances.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
10:00a.m. Review Session
Anticipated Workshop Costs
BIFD Members - $17/Workshop Session
Non-Members - $20/Workshop Session
Students with valid ID - Half price
Dancers over 90 - FREE
Saturday evening Dance Party is FREE for those attending all workshop session; $10 for all others.
Workshop Dance Notes and Music
Dance notes and music will be available from Genci Kastrati at the workshop.
Shoes, Water, & Snacks
Please bring dance shoes with non-marking soles and heels to protect the dance floors. We have nice hardwood sprung floors!
Boulder, CO is a dry, high-altitude town - you’ll want to be drinking plenty of water! BIFD will not be providing snacks and beverages (water available). Please bring your own.
Contagious Illnesses (COVID & more)
Masks are no longer required at our events but are welcome. Please monitor your own health and remain at home if you have symptoms of a contagious illness (COVID or otherwise) or are sick.
Out of Town Visitors
The Avalon is located on the East end of Boulder and at a distance NOT typically considered walkable from downtown or most accommodations.
Please make rental car arrangements or plan on using Lyft/Uber for transportation from the dance space to you hotel or other visitor activities.
Nearby Lodging Options (5-mile radius)
Fairfield Inn and Suites
(720) 673-8900
5397 S. Boulder Rd
Serves a hot breakfast.
HYATT PLACE Boulder/Pearl
(303) 442-0160
2280 Junction Pl. (Pearl and 33rd)
Serves a hot breakfast.
Boulder Guest House (B&B)
(303) 442-3007
2151 Arapahoe Ave.
Includes Breakfast
More about The Avalon
The Avalon is operated by the Boulder Dance Coalition of which BIFD is a member.
During our workshop we will be dancing in the Ballroom and Sodal Hall.
Both spaces have sprung hardwood floors that are a delight to dance on!
If you’re staying longer than the workshop, you may want to explore other dancing events at The Avalon.
More about Boulder & Surrounding Areas
Boulder: The Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
City of Boulder website.
Colorado Tourism Office website.
Things To Do in Denver Denver Convention & Visitors Bureau website
Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, approx 1 hr North of Boulder
