George Tomov changed my life and I am forever grateful to him and the Tomov Troupe!

I am lucky that I am still doing folk dancing pretty regularly and remember some of George's favorite dances to request at sessions that I attend or lead. His memory is still lingering in my heart and feet.

I feel that I was so fortunate to have been a member of the George Tomov performing group and a regular attendee at his dance studio and cafe. I only have photos of me in a performance that we did at the high school in CO-OP City, Bronx.  It was a wonderful experience. I was young then so I thought George and his studio would last forever in that space. But it closed , like Folk Dance House heaven. I witnessed its construction and its closing. We must cherish the good times we have more.

I am so blessed to being part of his family of folk dancers and to learn about the culture of his home in Macedonia. My husband and I joke about using Googie and saying suspensors. He was such a unique soul.

George introduced me to the vivid culture of the former Yugoslavia and to a group of people I still have contact with today. I went to the first Yugoslavia trip and had a great time. I have wonderful memories of George. When I had my memorial for my mom, Alice Barna George was there and we were able to visit his home and spend some time with him. This was pretty close to his death. He was a wonderful human being and left a great legacy.

George,
Still thinking, feeling, talking about you.
Love,
Steve Kohn

Seven years ago today..........Miss you, Boss.

Thanks to George I was able to participate in the cultural richness of the former Yugoslavia and grow as a person with so many friends. I live far away now and was so happy when George came to my mother's memorial service in Queens. That was just before his death, so I was blessed.

We do George's dances at Ellen Gollan's sessions In Plainview, Long Island. I try to dance them as though I am still performing them with George there. he is still in my heart and mind.

I loved to listen to George's voice and watch his dancing. He was inspiring and so light on his feet. I loved dancing in his studio in the Village and was sad when he had to give it up. It also was a thrill to be part of his performing group and wear those heavy costumes. I'll never forget those trunks of costumes. How he got them from Bulgaria is amazing.