Dance - Edelweiss Schuhplattlers

Interested in dancing?
Contact director,
Gracie Schell

The Edelweiss Schuhplattlers are the German/Austrian folk dance group of the Utica Maennerchor. Originally founded in 1974 as the "Edelweiss Tanzern", they regrouped as the "Edelweiss Schuhplattlers" in 1976. The Dance Group performs at a wide variety of venues. Dance instructor, Gracie Schell received German/Austrian folk dance instruction from the late Rudolf Teichmann while studying in Salzburg, Austria. The current group consists of 12 Adults & 2 Teens. Wednesday evening rehearsals are held weekly at the Utica Maennerchor. All are welcome to come & give our Dancing a try!!