Dance House: dances from Peipsiääre and Kodavere • Tantsumaja Viljandis

This time, we are delighted to welcome guests from the Kodavere Heritage Center (Kodavere Pärimuskeskus), who will introduce us to the traditional dances of Kodavere and Peipsiveere. The Kodavere Heritage Center is located in Pala village, Peipsiääre parish, in the former Pala parish house. The center's mission is to preserve and revitalize the cultural heritage of the historic Kodavere parish. They organize various events, concerts, workshops, and guided tours to culturally significant sites in the region. In June 2024, the center organized the very first Kodavere Song Festival, where all the songs were performed in the Kodavere dialect. This historic event beautifully highlighted the area's rich cultural heritage and unique language. 

We welcome all dance lovers to Dance House (Tantsumaja) once a month for a night of dancing! Each time, we learn new steps together, accompanied by live music. This season, we’re diving into folk dances from different regions of Estonia and welcoming friends from other dance clubs to join the fun. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to the shared table!  

The host of the Dance House is folk musician Brett Hiiob.