Heidal spelemannslag was founded in 29th of August in 1954. The first committee members were Ragnar Vollen, Iver Krukhaug, Peder Skavrusten, Kristian O. Steinfinnsbø and Anton Skredemellem.  And the first conductor was Iver Krukhaug.

In 1992 there was a seminar for beginners, with hopes of recruiting new members. The instructor of this seminar was Anton Amundgaard from Fron. The result of this seminar was that we've got a young and fresh group of fiddlers, conducted by Roger Slåstuen from Skåbu.

In 1994, Heidal spelemannslag changed its name to Heidal spel- og dansarlag, just to take care of the needs of the local dance traditions as well. Especially the local variation of the dans Springleik.

We can look back on some very good results, and the best is probably the first prize at the Landskappleik at Voss in 2000 and on the Distriktskappleik in Brandu in 1999. The junior group can also look back on good results. Many of the members also got good results from contests and festivals, both in solo and in small groups.

 

Contact Heidal Spel- og Dansarlag:

Marit Rusten

Phone: + 47 95 88 69 53

E-mail: mrusten@hotmail.com