"How does one follow up a group of acts like that? Simple! Unbutton the second button of your checkered shirt, and get back out there, with a crowd that made the circle a little snug, but anything goes when dancing needs to be done!" - Evan Wolz
Category: Dancing Around
Stories and updates about our Cultural & Schuhplattler Groups
“The little children…performed for the first time.” (from the Monthly Progress in 1996)
AUGUST, 1996 - Our annual Tanzfest was held on Sunday, June 6th on a sunny, beautiful day. Our dancers, the Children's Groups and the Schuhplattler Group performed throughout the afternoon. #UGHSchuhplattler50
“Proud to be Part of the Gau…” (from the Monthly Progress in 1988)
JUNE, 1988- Susan Galgon reports on the Delegates meeting held in Pittsburgh where we were accepted into the Gauverband Nordamerika! #UGHSchuhplattler50
New to the Archive: Schuhplattler Group Anniversary Programs
Recently digitized are the hand programs from the 20th and 30th Anniversaries of the Schuhplattler Group! #UGHSchuhplattler50
The “50th Anniversary of the Schuhplattler Group” Emblem
The Publicity & Editorial Committee explains the history behind the design of the 50th Anniversary of the Schuhplattler group branding. #UGHSchuhplattler50
Schuhplattlers receive letter following Phoenix Fest (from the Monthly Progress in 1978)
OCTOBER, 1978 - Schuhplattler Group receives a letter from the Phoenix following a performance at their 1978 Festival! #UGHSchuhplattler50
Schuhplattlers Participate in Folk Fair (from the Monthly Progress in 1978)
JUNE, 1978 - Haidy Krueger reports on the Schuhplattler Group's participation in the Philadelphia Folk Fair! #UGHSchuhplattler50
First Performance of the Schuhplattler Group at Kirchweih Harvest Festival (from the Monthly Progress in 1976)
NOVEMBER, 1976 - Toni Kreutzer reports on the Kirchweih Harvest Festival and records for history the first organized performance of the Schuhplattler Group! #UGHSchuhplattler50