We will be hosting our 94th Anniversary Spring Dance on Saturday, May 10th, 2008, in Chicago, IL, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church Hall, which is located at 4939 W. Montrose Ave.

 

For more info:   Spring Dance 2008

We are proud members of the Gauverband of North America.

www.gauverband.com

 

We are also proud members of the Bayerische Foederverein in Holzhausen, Germany.

This Membership Photo was taken at our 90th Anniversary, celebrated in April, 2004.

 

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Schuhplattler-Verein “Edelweiss”

of Chicago

 

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The Schuhplattler Verein “Edelweiss” of  Chicago.

We are a club of young and old, Germans and non-Germans who are dedicated to the performance of the traditional folk dances (Schuhplattler and Volkstaenze) and music, and preservation of the costumes (Tracht), traditions and customs of Bavaria and the Tyrol. We were founded in  May of 1914 and are the oldest  Club (Verein) of this type in North America.

We meet monthly for business meetings as well as social get-togethers, practices (Plattler Probe). Our Adult Dance group performs regularly throughout the year at various events in the Chicago and suburban area. We perform at events in the German community, Oktoberfests, Christkindlmarkts, weddings, private and corporate parties and at local restaurants. We are a kid-friendly organization and have recently formed a Kinder Gruppe (Children’s Dance Group).

Our Club is currently seeking new members. If you are interested in Bavarian and Tyrolean dance, music or culture, please join us. If you are interested in attending a performance, or for more information,  please contact us.

Please visit us again for details on our upcoming Spring Dance and other events.

 

To contact us:  

 

edelweisschicago@aol.com