Our group brings German folk dancing not only to the German American community, but to all our friends and neighbors regardless of ethnic background. We also attend and celebrate with local, regional, and national organizations of fellow dance groups and German-American Clubs & Societies.
Category: Dance Group
Updates from and about our Cultural & Schuhplattler Groups
EVENT: HK Night at the Austrian Village – March 25, 2023 is SOLD OUT
Join us for a dance group fundraiser, with die Heimatklaenge on March 25!
Dancing Around: Photos From The Cescaphe!
On Thursday, October 6 we had the chance to perform at the Cescaphe Ballroom for a Graphics awards dinner and instead of a long-written recap, this version of "Dancing Around" will let the photos we have from the evening speak for themselves!
Our Members on the News with Brauhaus Schmitz!
A few of our gals got up early to make it onto the Fox 29 and PHL 17 news in Philadelphia with Brauhaus Schmitz!
Dancing Around: Iron Abbey and Haddonfield on the Square, by Michelle McFadden
This past weekend, 9 of our active dancers were very busy keeping up appearances with two dance jobs while majority of the group was in Germany.
Dancing Around: Phoenix 95th Anniversary & Oktoberfest, by Michael Fricker
Most of our interactions and dealings with the First German Sport Club Phoenix happen on the soccer field or in meetings about the soccer administration. Yes, from time to time our members attend each other's events and enjoy them quite a bit. We typically also both take part in the Steuben Parade in Philadelphia as … Continue reading Dancing Around: Phoenix 95th Anniversary & Oktoberfest, by Michael Fricker
Dancing Around: A Couple of Sets, Lots of Wurst and Even More Friends at the Delaware Saengerbund
On Friday, and Saturday, September 9 and 10 respectively my friends in the Delaware Saengerbund and the Enzian Volkstanzgruppe many times expressed excitement that "my people" or "my club" was to be coming and dancing on Sunday. Well, when the day finally came, it wasn't the greatest weather of the weekend. The rain came down … Continue reading Dancing Around: A Couple of Sets, Lots of Wurst and Even More Friends at the Delaware Saengerbund
No, We Don’t Have a “Kindergruppe.” by Michael Fricker
I don’t know how many are really familiar with our club By-Laws. What today encompasses our dance groups of any and all ages is outlined near the end of the document under Article XVII. The subtitle of that article is “Children’s Cultural Group.” This article includes six numbered by-laws outlining the purpose, function, and coordination … Continue reading No, We Don’t Have a “Kindergruppe.” by Michael Fricker
WATCH: Trachten-und-Schützenzug 2022
The video from the 2022 Trachten-und-Schuetzenzug, the Trachten portion of the Oktoberfest 2022 Opening parade is available to watch streaming free online. It is available at the link here:
Dancing Around: Augustoberfest with HK and DSB, by Michael Fricker
There’s a line a lot of our folks say when we get together especially after weekend after weekend of dance jobs, fests and performance dates. “Why do we do this?” The line is dripping with sarcasm usually and colored by staying up too late, definitely too many beers and the aches and pains of dancing … Continue reading Dancing Around: Augustoberfest with HK and DSB, by Michael Fricker