SGTV Alpenblumen Schuhplattlers

09/01/2026

Ever want to give those dances a try? Join the SGTV Alpenblumen at our weekly "Plattlerprobe" (dance practices) - Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM at the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island in Pawtucket throughout the fall and spring!

No dance experience is needed and you don't need to be German - All ages and backgrounds are welcome to jump right in and learn!

📍 Location: 78 Carter Ave, Pawtucket, RI
⏰ When: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
👥 Who: Everyone! No experience required.

07/15/2026

While we're looking ahead to , we thought we'd share a performance of one of our favorite dances: Dirndl mit dem Roten Mieder. This is one of the oldest recorded dances, giving it a different feel and pace than many of the more "modern" standardized dances.

06/29/2026

06/23/2026

Bringing some history to the ⚽️ The Weltmeisterschaft Plattler (World Cup Plattler) was originally choreographed for the 2006 World Cup opening ceremony in Munich. Our Alpenblumen dancers took the stage for a crowd warm-up before the Germany vs. Curaçao match, closing out our first set with this high-energy dance as part of Germany spotlight day!

06/19/2026

06/13/2026

Catch our performances Sunday at the before and after the Germany vs. Curaçao match! Stop by the spotlight area to visit us, German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island, our friends at German Consulate General Boston, and other German organizations to learn more and enter to win some fantastic prizes!

⚽️ SPOTLIGHT ON GERMAN SOCCER ⚽️

We’re so excited to host the Germany Spotlight Day on 6/14 at the PVD Fan Zone in Providence, RI!

Join us, the German International School Boston, German Saturday School Boston, German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island, and the SGTV Alpenblumen Schuhplattler for an afternoon of German sports, music, and culture!

06/13/2026

Tickets for our 2026 Sommerfest on Saturday, June 27th are now on sale! This year, we are excited to welcome The Adlers Band to the Bierhalle stage!

Full event info + tickets available here: https://www.gacsri.org/sommerfest

06/04/2026

🌸 What’s in a logo? 🌸

Ever wonder about the flowers of our Alpenblumen logo? They aren't just pretty blooms - they tell our story! Two flowers honor our Patenverein: G.T.V. "Almrausch" (Philadelphia) and "Edelweiss"-Passaic (New Jersey). They are paired with Enzian, another classic Alpine favorite honored by other Schuhplattler clubs!

Together, they represent our roots, our friendships, and our love for Alpine culture!

G.T.V. Almrausch
Edelweiss Passaic Schuhplattler Verein

04/19/2026

On behalf of the whole group, DANKE SCHÖN to everyone who joined us this past Friday for our Dirndls for Dancers fundraiser. With your support, we sold over 100 schnitzel dinners and raised a significant portion of our Dirndl fund goal!

Seeing so many neighbors and friends come together to support our tradition means the world to us. These funds will go directly toward the materials and accessories for our new Dirndls, ensuring our dancers are ready for the stage for years to come.

Congratulations to all of our raffle and silent auction winners! We hope you enjoy your prizes donated by our wonderful local businesses and volunteers.

We are so proud to be the area’s only traditional German Schuhplattler dance group, and we couldn't do it without this community. 🥨✨Prost to a successful night at the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island!

04/16/2026

Tomorrow (Friday) in the Ratskeller! Come support SGTV Alpenblumen Schuhplattlers! Tickets available here: https://www.gacsri.org/events-1/dirndls-for-dancers-trachtenabend