Steve Kotansky

Steve Kotansky was raised in California, where he danced with the prestigious Aman Folk Ensemble after finishing high school.  While living in Germany for over 7 years, he worked with ethnic communities in Munich as well as teaching dance and performing, and took advantage of his proximity to Balkan and eastern European countries to pursue his interest in the dances of those regions.  He also lived for at time in Bucovina, Romania, learning the local folklore.  In the winter of 1979-80, Steve returned to give his first workshops in the United States, and has since taught at every major North American festival and camp.  Steve is both a fantastic
dancer and a highly respected teacher, due as much to his infectious energy and enthusiasm as to his vast and varied repertoire of dances and styles.