BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Folk Dance Federation of California - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.folkdance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Folk Dance Federation of California REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T221500 DTSTAMP:20260419T184759 CREATED:20260116T125841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T062252Z UID:17447-1770319800-1770329700@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Saratoga Folk Dancers Workshop with Andy Taylor DESCRIPTION:Saratoga International Folk Dancers is delighted to host a international dance workshop with master instructor Andy Taylor on February 5\, in advance of her appearing at the Festival of the Oaks. \nThis is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! More details… \nAndy Taylor\nAndy Taylor’s passion for international folk dancing began at a young age\, nurtured by her parents\, Marianne and Conny Taylor\, co-founders of the renowned Folk Arts Center of New England. Growing up\, Andy was immersed in the vibrant Boston folk dance community. The Taylors regularly hosted large-scale events\, bringing in international dance teachers from far and wide. Andy had the opportunity to assist with teaching\, learning and experiencing dance through her parents’ pioneering vision. At age 17\, Andy was certified to teach Scottish Country Dance. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a minor in Social Anthropology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her professional dance career spans over 40 years of performing with local and international choreographers\, including a prolific 20-year tenure with Prometheus Dance. She continues to teach International Folk and Contemporary dance forms in schools\, at public functions\, and in other spaces. \nAndy is the artistic director for multiple groups. She leads the Boston Scottish Country Dancers in local performances and serves as artistic director for the Back Pocket Dancers\, an intergenerational ensemble that tells stories through narration\, movement\, and music. Since 2009\, she has been artistic director of the Wheaton College Dance Co. A contemporary company at Wheaton College located in Norton\, MA. In 2006\, following her father’s passing\, she founded Mladost Folk Ensemble\, a youth folk dance troupe\, continuing the spirit of both her parents’ work. A unique part of her heritage\, Andy also recorded and produced a CD of Austrian Jodels (yodels) from a book by Werner von Trapp\, a project originally produced by her father\, Conny Taylor. She continues to teach this Austrian-style yodeling tradition. \nRecently\, Andy was deeply honored to collaborate with Mike Protenic\, an experienced folk dance teacher and performer. For the past 20 years\, Mike has meticulously researched the music and dances of the Rusyn\, Lemko\, Hutzul\, and Boyko people of Europe. These are historically significant dances\, collected by Mike’s grandfather\, Johann\, in the Austro-Hungarian regime between 1893-1903 and passed down through his family. Mike has since reconstructed them from old notes and stories. Andy is privileged that Mike has asked her to teach and share these rediscovered dances with recreational folk dance communities while he is unable to do so. \nInternational Folk Dance was Andy’s beginning and remains her truest home in dance. For Andy\, dance is a vital process of breathing\, growing\, and exploring the self. It is a powerful force for community building and a gift that provides health\, friendship\, and lifelong connections. More about Andy… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/andy-taylor-saratoga-wkshp/ LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070 CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Andy-at-SFDC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T184759 CREATED:20260311T062258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T014033Z UID:17631-1774792800-1774800000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Folk Dancing at Almonte DESCRIPTION:Kopachka Folk Dancers invites you to come as their guest March 29\, 2026 for a dance lesson 2pm-2:30pm for all level dancers followed by request dancing until 4pm. The afternoon is free. Doors open at 1:30pm. \nKopachka welcomes all dancers\, new to Balkan dance or experienced\, who enjoy community\, haunting music\, unusual rhythms and excellent exercise for mind and body. Come join us for our first once-a-month\, recurring\, Sunday afternoon dancing. The next one is scheduled on Sunday\, May 31st. \nMore details about the Kopachka Folk Dancers URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kopachka-mar26/ LOCATION:Almonte Clubhouse\, 105 Wisteria Way\, Mill Valley\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kopachka-Sunday-afternoon-dancing-March-May-color2026.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T184759 CREATED:20260303T173343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T183724Z UID:17581-1774954800-1774962000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Free International Folk Dance Class DESCRIPTION:Free international folk dance class with Rebecca Tsai. Info: r1234eb@yahoo.com.tw (Rebecca Tsai). URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/free-ifd-fremont/ LOCATION:Age Well Center at South Fremont\, 47111 Mission Falls Ct.\, Fremont\, CA\, 94539\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/joyful-circle-dance-european-village-square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="International Folk Dance with Rebecca Tsai":MAILTO:r1234eb@yahoo.com.tw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T221500 DTSTAMP:20260419T184759 CREATED:20260309T050355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T084906Z UID:17592-1776972600-1776982500@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Workshop with Cristian Florescu and Sonia Dion DESCRIPTION:Saratoga International Folk Dancers is delighted to host a international dance workshop with Cristian Florescu and Sonia Dion\, master instructors of Romanian dances. \nThis is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! More details… \nSonia Dion and Cristian Florescu\nRomanian Folk Dance\nCristian and Sonia have been guest performers with the Collage International Dance Ensemble of Boston\, have been regular teachers at l’ École supérieure de danse du Québec and have been selected to be part of the Artists in the Schools program sponsored by the Québec Ministry of Education. In recent years\, they have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups in Canada and the United States\, Mexico and Brazil. They have been teaching in Europa (Austria\, England\, Poland\, Germany\, Italy\,  Norway\, Belgium\, Switzerland\, The Netherlands\, France) in Asia (Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore\, Malaysia) and Australia  to share their love of Romanian folk traditions. \nIn recent years\, Cristian and Sonia have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups. They’ve been teaching in Brazil\, Canada and the United States\, Europe (Austria\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, Italy\, Norway\, Switzerland and the Netherlands)\, Asia (Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore and Taiwan) to share their love of Romanian folk traditions. They have taught workshops in Canada and the United States and choreographed Romanian suites for performing groups\, including the world-renowned BYU Folk Dance Ensemble in Utah. Read more… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/saratoga-cristian-sonia-workshop/ LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070 CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sonia-dion-cristian-florescu.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260419T184759 CREATED:20260309T061755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T165311Z UID:17608-1776988800-1777852799@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Bay Area Dance Week 2026 DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Bay Area Dance Week is 10 days of free dance events celebrating our dynamic and diverse Bay Area dance community. Watch inspiring artists\, practice your own style\, or discover a new groove. Participating each year is easy and everything is free. \nEvent hosts around the Bay Area can submit free events to take place during Dance Week\, ranging from classes\, performances\, open studios\, workshops\, and more. \nParticipants can explore the Bay Area Dance Week Hub to sign up for free events and customize their own Dance Week experience. Become a free community member to receive updates on Bay Area Dance Week and stay in the know about dance jobs\, auditions\, performances\, discounts\, and more. \nWhether hip hop\, hula\, salsa\, aerial\, folk\, modern\, Bollywood\, ballet\, West African\, or many more – Join together in dance\, regardless of cultural background\, race\, faith\, size\, shape\, sexuality\, gender\, or ability or age. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bay-area-dance-week-2026/ LOCATION:San Francisco Bay Area\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party,Festival,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1-BADW_2026_Postcard-768x927-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T221500 DTSTAMP:20260419T184800 CREATED:20260325T125312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T125705Z UID:17704-1777577400-1777587300@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Bay Area Dance Week FREE Dance Session with Saratoga International Folk Dancers DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga International Folk Dancers are participating in Bay Area Dance Week by sponsoring a FREE evening of dance. There will be lots of fun\, easy-to-follow dances for all ages. You’ll dance to music from all over the world – from Japan to Bulgaria\, from Brazil to Serbia\, from Poland to Turkey. This is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! More details… \nPut on your tennis shoes or low-heeled dance shoes\, and wear layered clothing because you’ll probably get warm from all the dancing. \nRegister Now! \nBay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration of bodies in motion\, when our dynamic and diverse dance community opens their doors to the public to experience classes\, performances and so much more\, for free. Learn more about the Festival URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/sifd-badw-2026/ LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070 CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Saratoga-Dancers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T184800 CREATED:20260311T062741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T014205Z UID:17637-1780236000-1780243200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Folk Dancing at Almonte DESCRIPTION:Kopachka Folk Dancers invites you to come as their guest May 31\, 2026 for a dance lesson 2pm-2:30pm for all level dancers followed by request dancing until 4pm. The afternoon is free. Doors open at 1:30pm. \nKopachka welcomes all dancers\, new to Balkan dance or experienced\, who enjoy community\, haunting music\, unusual rhythms and excellent exercise for mind and body. Come join us for our first once-a-month\, recurring\, Sunday afternoon dancing. \nMore details about the Kopachka Folk Dancers URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kopachka-may26/ LOCATION:Almonte Clubhouse\, 105 Wisteria Way\, Mill Valley\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/joyful-circle-dance-european-village-square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR