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SUMMARY:Land Dancers Folk Dance Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Land Dancers this Memorial Day weekend for International and Israeli folk dancing and music at The Land.  Come for the day Saturday or Sunday\, or camp out for the whole weekend. Anyone is welcome.  Fun for families. No charge. Held every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. Founded by Cliff Jenkins and friends in 1981. \nWonderful activities for everyone! Hiking trails\, camping\, bicycling\, dancing\, live music and more..   \nWe dance outdoors on a big redwood deck where two creeks come together in the Santa Cruz Mountains\, off Skyline Blvd near Highway 9. Come as early as 11am Saturday May 27 to set up camp.  There isn’t a set time to begin dancing Saturday.   \nOrganizer: Land Dancers\nCost: free of charge\, donations encouraged\nContact Betsy Moore\, eambetsy@gmail.com\, (408-507-7177) to request a flyer with directions and more info. \nCOVID-19 Precautions\nWe ask that attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19\, including booster\, if eligible. Please get tested if you’ve been exposed and don’t attend if you are feeling ill. Masks are optional.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/land-dancers-may23/
LOCATION:Cliff’s land in the Santa Cruz Mountains\, CA-9 & Skyline Blvd\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Land Dancers":MAILTO:eambetsy@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Da! Mozhem with East Bay Folk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled night of dancing to our favorite Balkan songs played by Da! Mozhem. \nThe Veterans’ Memorial Hall is on the corner of the Bank of America and just south on Vista beside Mulberry Market is a small lot you can park in. \nDancers are requested to wear N95 grade masks and for their first night they will need to show that they have been vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. This is a fragrance –free event. \nBe sure to bring tips for the band. \nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing.  D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band.  The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslav traditions.  Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region.  The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/da-mozhem-piedmont/
LOCATION:Piedmont Veterans’ Hall\, 401 Highland Ave\, Piedmont\, CA\, 94611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Bay Folk Dancers":MAILTO:kay.james@comcast.net
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230618
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SUMMARY:Scandia Camp 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Scandia Camp Mendocino 2023 program will feature dance\, music\, and more from Norway and Sweden\, presented by instructors from those countries and the United States.  This year we will feature the dance and music from\nHallingdal in Norway and Föllinge in Sweden.  \n    Dance Classes\n   Camp includes the following classes and more! \n\nDance classes with our Scandinavian guest teachers focusing on Hallingdal and Föllinge dances\nDances often found at Scandinavian dance events and parties\nSocial\, changing partners dances\nClasses focusing on Hambo and waltzing\n\n    Music Classes \n\nRegular fiddle focusing on the music from Föllinge\nRegular fiddle for newer Scandinavian musicians\nHardanger fiddle\, the Norwegian fiddle with under-strings\, focusing on the music from Hallingdal and more\nNyckelharpa\, a keyed-fiddle with sympathetic strings\, is the national instrument of Sweden\nGroup playing: Allspel in Swedish and Samspel in Norwegian\, focusing on dance music. All instruments are welcome.\nSinging\n\nThe mission of Scandia Camp Mendocino is to provide culturally unique enriching opportunities to learn about and actively experience the dance\, music and cultural traditions of Scandinavia (primarily Norway and Sweden) in a welcoming community.  \nSchedule\, list of instructors\, and more at http://scandiacamp.org \nCovid Health Policy \nNo registrations accepted after June 1.\nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/scandia-camp-2023/
LOCATION:Mendocino Woodlands Camp\, 39350 Little Lake Rd\, Mendocino\, CA\, 95460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Live Music,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scandia Camp Mendocino":MAILTO:Directors@ScandiaCamp.org
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SUMMARY:Palomanians Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:The Palomanians Ice Cream Social featuring request dancing\, refreshments\, and of course ice cream! Our MC is Denise Heenan. \nA tradition for decades\, the Palomanians will provide all the ingredients for an Ice Cream Social and Dance Party! With lots of toppings\, fresh and stewed fruit\, sprinkles\, whipped cream\, chocolate sauce\, and more! Punch\, water and coffee also provided. More dancing afterwards to work it all off.   \nTo submit a request for our dance program\, or to volunteer to help\, please contact pfdcparty@gmail.com \nAs a reminder\, vaccinated dancers only. If you’ve been to our parties in the past\, we’ve marked you as vaccinated. If this is your first party\, please bring proof of vaccination. Per county guidelines\, masks are not required but recommended. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/palomanians-ice-cream-23/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Cafe Shalom Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the second Saturday of every month.  \nSaturday classes are large parties with many dancers from all ages and spectrum. We dance dances from 1918 and from 2018 back to back. \nThe first part of the evening – 30-45 minutes starts with slow and beginners dances\, oldies\, and dances which we learn in Tuesday class. Later we increase the intensity\, up the beat and the pace and the evening is fully charged with great energy and fun. \n7:30 pm – Warm-up\, beginner’s\, oldies dances\, and recently taught dances\n8:00 pm – Our party perks up… with circle\, and couple dances\n9:15 pm – Birthday celebrations\, announcements\, followed by a line dance set\n9:30 – 11:30 pm – We’ll dance ‘til then or ‘til we drop – whatever comes first! \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $5 for students. \nInfo:  Text 669.444.1284\nCafe Shalom\, more details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cafe-shalom-jun23/
LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T183000
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SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us where ever you are for the Global Folk Dance Party on Saturday June 17th.  It’s going to be extra fun.  And why is this?  Well\, it’s because we’re doing double name dances!  We’ll have our usual team of dance leaders and this month we’re also joined by guest leaders Catherine Springer and Debbie Jackson.  Have any ideas? Send them along to us!    \nPlease come at 2:30pm to listen to a “special” music compilation by our incomparable Murray Spiegel.   Also join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends. \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do.  Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details and requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gfd-jun-23/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Camp Nirkoda Ba'Kerem 2023
DESCRIPTION:An Israeli dance camp and wine tasting adventure\nSet in the relaxed landscape of California wine country\, Nirkoda Ba’Kerem is all about community. Come join your friends — some you’ve known for years\, and some you’ve yet to meet — for a fun-filled weekend of nonstop Israeli dancing. We’ll enjoy the benefits of California’s famous vineyards by incorporating a wine tasting adventure during the camp! Excellent wine and fantastic Israeli Dancing—what could be better?! Don’t miss it! \nDance Hall\nWe will be dancing in Field House\, one of the gyms that makes up the Seawolves athletics complex. It has a large\, sprung wood floor for comfortable dancing\, and is located conveniently close to Beaujolais Village. Bring a water bottle so you can stay hydrated at the fill-up stations. \nFood\nThe prices include all meals (Friday dinner to Monday lunch) and snacks. Meals are not kosher\, but there are many vegetarian\, meat-without-milk\, fish\, and other “kosher-style” options at the large buffet. SSU can accommodate most dietary requirements (vegetarian\, vegan\, lactose-free)\, which you can indicate on the registration form. \nCamp Events\nAccess to all Israeli dance and other camp activities (games\, Shabbat services\, etc.) is included. \nAccommodations and Parking\nThree nights lodging with linens provided. Free parking permit for 3 nights in the lot next to Beaujolais Village. \nWine Tasting\nAll levels include our signature wine tasting experience. Camp Nirkoda Ba’Kerem’s expert sommelier has chosen several excellent vintages for you to sample as our sommeliers help you to identify the subtle flavors of each wine. For those participants who do not drink\, we will have a simultaneous fancy non-alcoholic beverage tasting. All dancers have the opportunity to evaluate their favorites and to enjoy the harmonious pairings. \nCOVID-19 Safety\nBalancing the inherent risk of COVID-19 at a community dance event\, dancers’ range of risk tolerance levels\, and the current COVID situation. More details… \n \nRegistration closes June 14\n \nDetails and Registration \nContact registration@nirkoda.com for answers to any questions.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/camp-nirkoda-bakerem-2023/
LOCATION:Sonoma State University\, 1801 E Cotati Ave\, Rohnert Park\, CA\, 9928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T220000
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CREATED:20230113T194314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T053902Z
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party emceed by Kaela Fine and Hollis Radin!  \nWe’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. We do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible.  \nMasks optional while dancing. Up to date vaccinations are required. If you’ve already shown us your vaccine info\, no need to do it again. If not\, you can email it to us at pfdcparty@gmail.com or bring it with you. \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \nIf you’d like to\, bring a snack to share.The requested donation is $10 for the party\, but we’ll never turn anyone away. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, or share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-jul23/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T233000
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CREATED:20230103T033530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T165220Z
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SUMMARY:Cafe Shalom Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the second Saturday of every month.  \nSaturday classes are large parties with many dancers from all ages and spectrum. We dance dances from 1918 and from 2018 back to back. \nThe first part of the evening – 30-45 minutes starts with slow and beginners dances\, oldies\, and dances which we learn in Tuesday class. Later we increase the intensity\, up the beat and the pace and the evening is fully charged with great energy and fun. \n7:30 pm – Warm-up\, beginner’s\, oldies dances\, and recently taught dances\n8:00 pm – Our party perks up… with circle\, and couple dances\n9:15 pm – Birthday celebrations\, announcements\, followed by a line dance set\n9:30 – 11:30 pm – We’ll dance ‘til then or ‘til we drop – whatever comes first! \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $5 for students. \nInfo:  Text 669.444.1284\nCafe Shalom\, more details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cafe-shalom-jul23/
LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cafe Shalom":MAILTO:udy@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20220821T162525Z
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SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Stockton Folk Dance Camp Pre-Party\nMost of the team will be at or on the way to Stockton Folk Dance Camp\, so let’s celebrate! We expect a couple of this year’s faculty to join us. \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do.  Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details or to send requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gfd-jul-23/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230730
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CREATED:20221223T074431Z
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SUMMARY:Stockton Folk Dance Camp
DESCRIPTION:July 2023\, Stockton Folk Dance Camp’s 76th year\, will feature \nCome dance with Željko\, Kau’i\, Roberto\, Tony\, Kyriakos\, Iliana and Todor\, with more artists to be announced!\nOur Artists teach the same dances both weeks\, but the Assemblies\, Parties\, and Evening Dancing are different each week. \nStockton Folk Dance camp 2023 will be held during the following weeks: \nWeek 1 – July 16 – 22\nWeek 2 – July 23 – 29 \nFor emerging details Click Here \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/stockton-folk-dance-camp-2023/
LOCATION:University of the Pacific\, 3601 Pacific Ave\, Stockton\, CA\, 95211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230624T181255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T182448Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Class Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Class Dance Party! Theme to be announced. \nBerkeley Folk Dancers (BFD) has been active in Berkeley for over 80 years! It is a group of over 100 people of all ages who enjoy doing a great variety of folk dances. All kinds of people belong to BFD\, from teenagers to retired people. Couples and singles are equally welcome. Lessons on four levels are held weekly; parties and special events are scheduled throughout the year.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/beginner-class-dance-party/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230113T194605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T010154Z
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Workshop and Party with Iliana Bozhonova and Todor Yankov
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for a Bulgarian Dance Workshop With Iliana Bozhonova and Todor Yankov\, picnic supper\, and dance party. \nMasks are recommended\, but not required. Up to date vaccinations are required. If you’ve already shown us your vaccine info\, no need to do it again. If not\, you can email it to us at pfdcparty@gmail.com or bring it with you. \nBulgarian Dance Workshop With Iliana Bozhonova and Todor Yankov\n3:30-5:00pm\n$10.00 Requested Admission \nIliana Bozhanova and Todor Yankov \nIliana Bozhanova\nIliana Bozhanova is a native of Gulubovo\, Bulgaria\, and comes from a family of musicians and singers in Southern Thrace. She toured as a principal dancer and singer with Ensemble Ruchenitsa of Plovdiv as a youth; graduated from the National School for Amateur Art Instructors; and later received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the Academy of Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv. She has worked as a choreographer with a number of ensembles\, including the Children’s Ensemble for Folk Dances in Bulgaria\, Zarove in Holland\, and Bosilek in New York City. She has taught at most major U.S. dance camps\, including Stockton\, Mendocino\, Old World Music & Dance Camp\, Beloit\, and Mainewoods. She currently serves as Artistic Director of Ensemble Voivodintsi\, the 70-person multi-generational folk dance ensemble from the village of Voivodinovo (near Plovdiv)\, and is the dance program coordinator for the annual Bulgarian Folk Music and Dance Seminar at the Music Academy in Plovdiv. \nTodor Yankov\nTodor Yankov (accordion) grew up Dobralak in the Rhodopi Mountains. His father\, Vasil Yankov\, was a well-known gaida player in the area. Todor began to play gaida\, like his father\, then he took up kaval at age 10 and accordion at age 16. He is also a noted singer. For many years he played with the Hisar folk orchestra and has been the accordionist for the following folk dance ensembles: Rûchenitsa\, Hebar\, Pûldin and Voivodintsi. \nIliana and Todor met in 1984 in Ensemble Ruchenitsa\, then their professional paths diverged. In 2004\, they reunited to found Ensemble Voivodintsi\, a music and dance ensemble based in Voivodinovo\, just north of Plovdiv. The ensemble has grown from 32 performers to more than 100 dancers\, singers\, and accompanists. \nPicnic Supper\n5:00-5:30pm\nBring your own picnic supper! Iced tea and water provided. \nDance Party\n5:30-8:00pm\n$10.00 Donation Requested\nDance party emceed by Lisa Michael and Adony Beniares. We’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. We do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible.  \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \nIf you’d like to bring a snack to share\, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings. \nDOWNLOAD\, share\, and print a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-aug23/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230103T033612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T074816Z
UID:13655-1691868600-1691883000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Cafe Shalom Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the second Saturday of every month.  \nSaturday classes are large parties with many dancers from all ages and spectrum. We dance dances from 1918 and from 2018 back to back. \nThe first part of the evening – 30-45 minutes starts with slow and beginners dances\, oldies\, and dances which we learn in Tuesday class. Later we increase the intensity\, up the beat and the pace and the evening is fully charged with great energy and fun. \n7:30 pm – Warm-up\, beginner’s\, oldies dances\, and recently taught dances\n8:00 pm – Our party perks up… with circle\, and couple dances\n9:15 pm – Birthday celebrations\, announcements\, followed by a line dance set\n9:30 – 11:30 pm – We’ll dance ‘til then or ‘til we drop – whatever comes first! \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $5 for students. \nInfo:  Text 669.444.1284\nCafe Shalom\, more details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cafe-shalom-aug23/
LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cafe Shalom":MAILTO:udy@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20220821T162805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T071125Z
UID:13216-1692457200-1692469800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating our Master Teachers\nWe will be celebrating the dances of Sunni Bloland (on her birthday)\, Roo Lester\, and Rivka Sturman\, including special guests Roo Lester\, Donna Frankel\, Marilyn Smith\, and Judy Silver sharing memories\, videos\, or pictures of these three master teachers. \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do.  Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details or to send requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gfd-aug-23/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GFDParty-August-19-2023.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230113T194821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T084627Z
UID:13725-1694260800-1694278800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Changs 85th Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 85 Years of Dance in San Francisco with Changs International Folk Dancers!  \nCity College of San Francisco Wellness Center\, room 301.\nOcean Avenue and Howth St.\, San Francisco\n$5 on Campus parking \nPlease bring a snack to share\nFree for all. Donations welcome! \nLive music by Da! Mozhem & Bill Cope\nRefreshments\, Performance\, Fun & Friends! \nRead more about Changs… \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nDa! Mozhem  \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing.  D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band.  The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslav traditions.  Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region.  The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments. \nBill Cope \nBill Cope\nBill Cope is a multi-instrumentalist who performs on over 60 instruments in many diverse concert settings. He began playing Balkan music in the mid-1970s after falling in love with the music while being in a dance group based in San Jose. Bill began his career giving lessons on tambura at the Mendocino Balkan Music and Dance Workshops in 1982\, and to date he has taught at many workshops around the country. Bill has been the music director of San Francisco-based Westwind International Folk Ensemble\, Aman International Dance Ensemble\, and Mendocino Folklore Camp\, and is currently the director of the San Francisco Kolo Festival. Instruments: accordion\, laouto\, gajda.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/changs-85/
LOCATION:City College of San Francisco\, Wellness Center\, 50 Frida Kahlo Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230103T033651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T074634Z
UID:13659-1694287800-1694302200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Cafe Shalom Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the second Saturday of every month.  \nSaturday classes are large parties with many dancers from all ages and spectrum. We dance dances from 1918 and from 2018 back to back. \nThe first part of the evening – 30-45 minutes starts with slow and beginners dances\, oldies\, and dances which we learn in Tuesday class. Later we increase the intensity\, up the beat and the pace and the evening is fully charged with great energy and fun. \n7:30 pm – Warm-up\, beginner’s\, oldies dances\, and recently taught dances\n8:00 pm – Our party perks up… with circle\, and couple dances\n9:15 pm – Birthday celebrations\, announcements\, followed by a line dance set\n9:30 – 11:30 pm – We’ll dance ‘til then or ‘til we drop – whatever comes first! \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $5 for students. \nInfo:  Text 669.444.1284\nCafe Shalom\, more details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cafe-shalom-sep23/
LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cafe Shalom":MAILTO:udy@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20220821T164209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T160653Z
UID:13218-1694876400-1694889000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:We are all saddened by the loss of our friend Yves Moreau\, so the Alphabet Party will be postponed to spend some time together honoring Yves. \nWe’ll have our usual team of dance leaders and this month we’re also joined by guest leaders Debbie Jackson\, Mady Newfield and Catherine Rudin.  \nPlease come at 2:30pm for pre-show music of Yves’ dances.   \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do.  Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details or to send requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gfd-sep-23/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230829T150131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T151121Z
UID:14557-1694892600-1694903400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Inaugural Ball
DESCRIPTION:Something Old  Something New\nSomething Golden Something Blue \nWith every step we dance we connect the past with the current moment ~ Join us in thanking our outgoing officers and welcoming in the new.\nAdd to the fun – Dress in a combination of Old Style with New or some Gold and some Blue.\nPlease bring finger foods to share. \nBerkeley Folk Dancers welcomes their new and returning officers. These are the people who are providing layers of structure and support that keep the Berkeley Folk Dance club running.  Save the date! More details coming soon. \nRegister online
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/inaugural-ball-23/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20200103T201809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T170340Z
UID:10227-1694963700-1694975400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Scottish and English County Dance Workshop and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Scottish and English Country Dance afternoon workshop and dance with master instructors Bruce Hamilton and Fred DeMarse. \n3:15pm  – Doors open\n3:30 – 6:00pm – Workshop – alternating Scottish & English dances at all levels\n6:00 – 6:30pm – Closing dances. \nDancing to live music by Lyle Ramshaw and Ben Jackson. \nBruce Hamilton is a very popular and well-respected English country dance leader and instructor with over 45 years of experience. Fred DeMarse is a world-renowned Scottish Highland dancer\, teacher and judge.  Both teachers emphasize the joys of these social dance forms. \nDenice Heenan will MC. No partners needed. We change partners after each dance.  All dancers welcome however basic knowledge of the fundamentals of English and Scottish country dancing is beneficial. \nBruce Hamilton\nBruce Hamilton Bruce Hamilton is a well-respected\, thoughtful\, and energetic teacher of English and Scottish dancing with 45 years’ experience. He has launched dance classes\, trained teachers\, coached performing groups\, and adjudicated festivals. \nA retired research scientist\, Bruce is always looking for new ways to understand and present ideas for the dancer. Whenever he presents workshops\, he weaves many conceptual threads besides dance technique and choreography into his lessons. Musicality\, sociability\, and physiology are his current favorites. People often say they come away with a different way to experience and think about dance. Occasionally he holds a weekend teachers’ class that also draws high praise. He continues to run a bi-weekly English dance class in the Bay Area. In the recent past\, he was the president of the Country Dance and Song Society. With invitations to teach at many festivals and dance camps each year\, he has taught workshops all around the United States and in the United Kingdom\, Canada\, Japan\, and Australia. \nFred DeMarse\nFred DeMarse Fred achieved his Highland Dance Teaching Certificate in 1995 and after retiring from active dance competition\, added his Highland Dance judging qualification in 2002. \nFred has traveled extensively as a dancer\, teacher and Highland judge\, including all around North America\, the UK\, Russia and many other European countries and most recently New Zealand. \nFred teaches both Country and Highland dancing to all ages in the USA and internationally and is the current Chairman of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society’s International Branch.\n​\nA member of The Red Thistle Dancers since 1990 and now its artistic director\, Fred is looking forward to furthering the group’s mission of sharing and promoting a love of Scottish Dancing and Music to the greater community. Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/scottish-english-wksp-2023/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Palomanians":MAILTO:clemd@acm.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230829T055608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T144341Z
UID:14536-1695409200-1695420000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Family Fun and Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join Changs International Folk Dancers for a night of music and dance for the entire family! \nAn hour of fun dance activities to music from around the world. Every Fourth Friday\, 7pm-8pm\nFollowed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. \n$8 Adults (first time free!)\, Kids always free!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/family-dance-sep23/
LOCATION:Miraloma Park Clubhouse\, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue)\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230829T163025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T164925Z
UID:14561-1696185000-1696195800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Folk Dance Party with Janam
DESCRIPTION:Cabrillo Folk Dancers present… \nJanan\nSome of the best Bay Area musicians and vocalists…Juliana Graffagna\, Gari Hegedus\, Dan Auvil\, Shira Kammen\, Tom Farris\, and Greg Jenkins! \nThey will play two dance sets and in between will be 4-5 listening tunes. \nDoors open at 6:30pm. \nBring finger food and drinks to share. \nMasks optional but be prepared to show proof of vaccination and booster if not already on our list.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cabrillo-janam/
LOCATION:Park Hall\, 9400 Mill St.\, Ben Lomand\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231008T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230113T194933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T170158Z
UID:13727-1696779000-1696797000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Basque Workshop and Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an afternoon Basque dance workshop\, then socialize with dinner and evening dance party.  \nSchedule\n\n\nPrice\nTime (pm)\nEvent\n\n\n$10\n3:30-5030\nBasque Dance Workshop with Roo Lester\n\n\n\n5:00-5:45\nDinner break – Please bring your own dinner.\n\n\n$10\n5:45-8:30\nInternational Folk Dance Party. Bring snacks to share. Wear a red beret or sash if you have one! (Basque colors are red\, white and green). \n\n\nDoors open at 3:15.  Please bring your own dinner and snacks to share for the party.   We’ll provide punch and Basque tapas.\nWear a red beret or sash if you have one! (Basque colors are red\, white and green).  \nMasks are recommended\, but not required. Up to date vaccinations are required. If you’ve already shown us your vaccine info\, no need to do it again. If not\, you can email it to us at pfdcparty@gmail.com or bring it with you. \nWe’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. We do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible.  \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \n \nRoo Lester\nRoo was the last Master Teacher to visit the Bay Area before the COVID lockdown: she taught Basque dances and the Hambo at Saratoga on Thursday March 12\, 2020\, just one week before California issued a statewide “stay at home” order. She had been scheduled to teach at the Heritage Festival that weekend. Roo grew up in southern California. She has been dancing since elementary school and has a Masters degree in Dance from UCLA. She was a member of Westwind\, AMAN and has choreographed for many ensembles. She currently lives in the Chicago area and has\, during COVID\, adapted the Hambo for small\, carpeted areas.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-oct23/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230103T033751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T033751Z
UID:13657-1697311800-1697326200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Cafe Shalom Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the second Saturday of every month.  \nSaturday classes are large parties with many dancers from all ages and spectrum. We dance dances from 1918 and from 2018 back to back. \nThe first part of the evening – 30-45 minutes starts with slow and beginners dances\, oldies\, and dances which we learn in Tuesday class. Later we increase the intensity\, up the beat and the pace and the evening is fully charged with great energy and fun. \n7:30 pm – Warm-up\, beginner’s\, oldies dances\, and recently taught dances\n8:00 pm – Our party perks up… with circle\, and couple dances\n9:15 pm – Birthday celebrations\, announcements\, followed by a line dance set\n9:30 – 11:30 pm – We’ll dance ‘til then or ‘til we drop – whatever comes first! \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $5 for students. \nInfo:  Text 669.444.1284\nCafe Shalom\, more details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cafe-shalom-oct23/
LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cafe Shalom":MAILTO:udy@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230829T164443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T165056Z
UID:14566-1697826600-1697837400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Folk Dance Party with Bulgarika
DESCRIPTION:Cabrillo Folk Dancers present a live music dance party with                                       … \nBulgarika \n\nNikolay Kolev – gadulka\nDonka Koleva  – vocalist\nTemelko Ivanov – kaval\nNikolay Kodzhabashev – tasmbura\nMarin Chalamov – tupan\n\nDoors open at 6:30pm. \nBring finger food and drinks to share. \nMasks optional but be prepared to show proof of vaccination and booster if not already on our list.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cabrillo-bulgarika/
LOCATION:Park Hall\, 9400 Mill St.\, Ben Lomand\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230713T015632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T180821Z
UID:14413-1697893200-1697925600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Officers Ball 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops\, on-site dinner\, dance party\, and special attractions returns!  This year’s theme is “HARVEST HOEDOWN” so it’s time to find your favorite calico dress\, plaid shirt and jeans\, neck kerchief\, and boots (no spurs\, please)! Yeehaw!  \nSchedule\n\n\nPrice\nTime (pm)\nEvent\n\n\n\n1:00\nDoors open\n\n\n$25\n1:30-5:30\nDance workshops\n\n\n$20\n5:30-7:00\nOn-site dinner with the always popular sing-along with Bill Cope (for those registered by October 17)\n\n\n$25\n7:00-10:00\nEvening celebration\, dances from the workshop and your requests.\n\n\n \nWorkshop\nThe afternoon workshop will again feature new and classic folk dances taught by local teachers including  \n\nDenise Heenan – Pinewoods Two-Step (Scottish country dance for pairs of couples)\nLothar Narins – Levi Jackson Rose (circle of 5 couples)\nMarian Snyder –  Watermelon Crawl and Cowboy Hustle (CW line dances)\nLoui Tucker – All-Promenade Mixer (pairs of couples)\nCraig Kurumada – Bon Odori no Uta and Matsumoto Bon Bon and Ichi Tasu no Ondo (Japanese)\nAlan Rothchild –  Tzanah (Israeli)\nand maybe one more!\n\nThe Annual 50/50 Drawing is also a popular event: buy tickets for $1 each and\, if your ticket is drawn\, you receive 50% of the total ticket sales.  \nRegistration\nOfficers Ball 2023 Mail-In Registration Register by Tuesday October 17\, 2023 to obtain the special all event package pricing (workshop\, on-site dinner\, and evening party) of $55 and save $15. On-site dinner registration is not available after October 17.  New members with coupon pay for dinner only. \nOption 1: Mail-In Registration\nDownload and complete registration form.  \nMake checks payable to the FOLK DANCE FEDERATION. \nMail the check and registration form to: \nSabine Zappe\n153 Race Street\nSan Jose CA 95126\n  \nOption 2: Online Registration\nRegister online \nOur featured image is a publicity photo for the radio program National Barn Dance. Pictured are four couples dancing to the music and square dance caller Guy Colby. 24 March 1940 by WLS Radio\, Chicago. From Wikimedia Commons\, the free media repository
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/officers-ball-2023/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Building\, Pleasanton\, 301 Main Street\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser,Live Music,Potluck,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20220821T164357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T043125Z
UID:13223-1697900400-1697913000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Alexandru and Mihai David\nAlexandru and Mihai David will be joining us live from California\, leading their favorite dances along with Diane Baker\, Asako Oshiro\, and Sherry Cochrane as we enjoy someof the many dances that Mihai and Alexandru have shared with us. \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do.  Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details or to send requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gfd-oct-23/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230901T021445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T210824Z
UID:14571-1697983200-1697992200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Bulgarika
DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes live with Bulgarika and Kopachka Folk Dancers\nat Strawberry Rec. Center\, Mill Valley!\nBULGARIKA is back for a return visit: Donka Koleva\, Nikolay Kolev\, Temelko Ivanov\, Nikolay Kodzhabashev and Marin Chalamov. The group features five maestros with decades of performing experience. They are all steeped in Bulgarian music and rhythms from a young age and bring the very best of the Bulgarian folk-music tradition for your enjoyment. \n$15 general admittance\, $7 students. Doors open at 1:30pm.\nCovid protocols: proof of vaccination with booster. Masks optional but encouraged (KF94\, KN95\, and N95).\nAdditional parking at Strawberry Point school across street. \nBe sure to bring tips for the band. Please do not bring food to share. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, or share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bulgarika-dance-party-23/
LOCATION:Strawberry Recreation Center\, 118 E. Strawberry Drive\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20230829T055714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T144604Z
UID:14543-1698433200-1698444000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Family Fun and Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join Changs International Folk Dancers for a night of music and dance for the entire family! \nAn hour of fun dance activities to music from around the world. Every Fourth Friday\, 7pm-8pm\nFollowed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. \n$8 Adults (first time free!)\, Kids always free!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/family-dance-oct23/
LOCATION:Miraloma Park Clubhouse\, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue)\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T133711
CREATED:20231017T091239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T091239Z
UID:14674-1699039800-1699047000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Live Music Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and Berkeley Folk Dancers! \nBe sure to bring tips for the band\, \nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing.  D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band.  The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslav traditions.  Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region.  The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-damozhem-party/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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