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SUMMARY:Klezmer Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Klezmer and classic Israeli dance party with live music provided by Majorly Minor.  Donna Frankel will help lead dances. \nBring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party\, and tips for the band. \nPhotos from a recent Klezmer and Israeli dance party.\n \n \n  \nMajorly Minor\n\nMajorly Minor plays Klezmer\, Eastern European\, and Israeli tunes for dancing.  Members include Stella Bonilla (violin)\, Ginny Snyder (bass)\, Larry Light (clarinet)\, and Naomi Zamir (accordion).
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/klezmer-dance-party/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
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SUMMARY:August Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Pre-party workshop featuring fun dances from Stockton Folk Dance Camp.   \nWe are excited to share with you two new dances from Stockton Folk Dance Camp! The first is a lively\, but easy\, couple dance from Romania. The second is an easy dance to beautiful music from a place you have never heard of: Gagauzia\, an independent republic within Moldova. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/august-pcfd-folk-dance-party/
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:20180901T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T202145Z
UID:8403-1535808600-1535832000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer Camps in Review 2018
DESCRIPTION:Come to our 5th Annual Summer Camps in Review. No time to attend all the camps and workshops? No problem! Catch great dances with our great local teachers as they present their favorite dances that they learned at various camps and workshops.  Includes potluck dinner and party.  We have added a short remembrance of Fred Ho as we honor our dear friend’s passing.  \nCome the whole time or just a few hours. We want to dance and chat with you. \n1:45pm  – Doors open.  Dancing to last year’s summer camp dances and more…\n2:00 – 5:30pm – Workshop (see table of instructors and dances below)\n5:30 – 5:45pm – Remembering Fred Ho: A video by Clem Dickey\, Adony Beniares\, and friends.\n5:45 – 6:45pm – Potluck dinner\, bring your favorite dish.  Refrigerators available\, but no oven.\n6:30 – ~8:00pm – Review and your requests of dances from Statewide to Stockton and more. \nWorkshop Dances\n\n\nInstructor\nDance\nHeritage\nLearned From\n\n\nCraig Blackstone\n Crossroads\n England\n Statewide\n\n\nLon Radin\n Glaviniska Kopanica\n Bulgaria\n Statewide\n\n\nEileen Kopec\n Kapatovkso Horo\n Bulgaria\n Stockton\n\n\nKevin Greek\n Madzune Ver Degh Tran\n Armenia\n Statewide\n\n\nMarija Hillis\n Mari Kiz\n Moldova\n Stockton\n\n\nKatherine Abbott\n Neveno\, Mori Neveno\n Macedonia\n Stockton\n\n\nTom Sears\n Sick Sack Schottis\n Sweden\n Scandia\n\n\nUlrike & Lothar Narins\n Sim Shalom\n Israel\n Tokuyama Yamaguchi Prefecture\n\n\nYale & Marcia Rosenblatt\n Yaffo\n Israel\n Stockton\n\n\nDenise Heenan\n Zemjo Makedonska\n Macedonia\n Stockton\n\n\nMelissa Miller & Lew Smith\n TBA\n\n Greek Traditional Dance Seminar Lemos\n\n\nAND IF TIME PERMITS…\n\n\nLoui Tucker\n Halelujah Le’Gla\n Israel\n Stockton\n\n\nLucy Chang\n Terrace Loggers Jig\n Scotland\n Stockton\n\n\nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/summer-camps-in-review-2018/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T221500
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CREATED:20180816T070247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T070247Z
UID:8664-1536433200-1536444900@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:September Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Pre-party workshop 7:00pm to 7:30pm with Denise Heenan teaching Broadway\, a Scottish dance presented by Kay Munn at Stockton Folk Dance Camp 2018. \nAll request dance party starting at 7:30pm MC’d by Nancy Kaye and Becky Beniares until 10:15pm.   \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/sept-pcfd-folk-dance-party/
LOCATION:Garden House\, 400 University Ave.\, Los Altos\, 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:20180915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180915T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20180604T161702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T164732Z
UID:8552-1537038000-1537052400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Kick-Off Party with Chubritza
DESCRIPTION:Opening dance party with Chubritza in celebration of Chang’s Folk Dancers 80th anniversary.  Live music dance party preceded by short dance workshop by Marina Troost (Divcibarsko\, Serbia) and Clem Dickey (Amelias\, England- style).  Refreshments provided!   \nBring tips for the band! \nDOWNLOAD print\, and share a flier! \n\n\n6:45 pm \n Doors open\n\n\n7:00 pm \n Workshop with the Moveable Feet Team\n\n\n8:00 pm – 11:00 pm\n Dancing to music played by Chubritza\n\n\nChubritza \nChubritza – Traditional Balkan and International Folk Music\n Chubritza is well known throughout California as they have been featured in several dance camps as well as past Statewide Festivals. They are known for their variety and mixture of international musical tastes and textures\, while retaining a Balkan and Eastern European emphasis.  Chubritza is Janet Finney-Krull\, Meadow Lo\, Jim Case\, Linnea Mandell\, Rick Kruse\, and Craig Kurumada.\nMore details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kick-off-party-with-chubritza/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20180103T171816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T234039Z
UID:8094-1537102800-1537124400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Chang's 80th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 80 Years of Dance in San Francisco\nwith Changs International Folk Dancers\nFeaturing  \n\nLive international dance music by Chubritza and Da! Mozhem\nLive Scottish dance music by Stringfire!\nRefreshments\nFun and friends\n\nBring a snack to share \nAdmission\n$10-20 suggested donation. Children and students free! \nParking\nCampus parking $3. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/changs-80th/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20180821T022049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T022253Z
UID:8695-1537210800-1537219800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Greek Glendi (Party) with Hohlax Trio
DESCRIPTION:GreekFeet was pleased to have Hohlax play for us on their first West coast tour in 2009 and we are even more delighted to have the Holax Trio play for us again for their upcoming 2018 California tour.  That’s right\, come and checkout Hohlax for an amazing night of Greek music and dancing.   \n7:00 pm – Potluck\, bring a dish to share\n7:30 pm – Music and Dancing Begins \nJoin the Hohlax Trio on a musical journey to Greece\, from the backstreets of Pireus to the magical islands of the Aegean.  With Jaime Smith on violin\, Orestis Koletsos on bouzouki and vocals\, and visiting guest from Greece Giannis on vocals and guitar.  The trio plays a unique blend of traditional Greek music and contemporary urban riffs.  \nNote: Ring the bell at the gate to enter \nHohlax Trio\nJaime Smith grew up in Sacramento\, studied violin at the New England Conservatory of Music and studied and performed in Greece for more than a decade.  Orestis Koletsos\, born in Paris and raised in Athens\, began playing bouzouki at the age of 15 and has been performing\, recording\, and writing songs for more than a decade.  Joining Jaime and Orestis is Giannis on guitar and vocals.  Giannis was born in the village of Kiriaki\, Boeotia\, in central Greece. His earliest exposure to folk music came from his father\, who was a folk singer. This influence\, and the constant contact of the local folk bands led Giannis to  a career of singing  folk\, traditional and rembetiko songs.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hohlax-trio/
LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama at 17th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Potluck
ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180919T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20180910T204042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T204042Z
UID:8747-1537386300-1537394400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:End of Summer Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzanne Rocca-Butler and the Carriage House Folk Dancers for an end of summer folk dance party.  Help bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to share for the refreshments table.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/end-of-summer-party/
LOCATION:Holbrook Palmer Park\, Carriage House\, 150 Watkins Avenue\, Atherton\, CA\, 94027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20180808T173410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T173455Z
UID:8650-1537637400-1537655400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Folk Dance Reunion Party
DESCRIPTION:Dance Program Come see friends old and new at the Chico World Dancers reunion party.  Bring your dancing shoes and dance to our old favorites.   \n5:30 – 7:00 PM  Potluck.\nBring dish or beverage to share.  We’ll have utensils\, plates\, and cups. \n7:30 – 10:30 PM Dancing. \nVolunteers needed to help set up and take down.  \nQuestions?  Contact Alison \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/chico-reunion-party/
LOCATION:Chico Womens Club\, 592 E. 3rd Street\, near Pine\, Chico\, CA\, 95927\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chico World Dancers":MAILTO:memok@saber.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181005T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20181004T055703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T161648Z
UID:8791-1538767800-1538776800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Mosaic
DESCRIPTION:Mosiac Mosaic brings their own unique take on the music of the Balkans\, Scandinavia\, and elsewhere. The members are:\nTony Canavarro (gaida\, guitar)\, Barry Gregory (flugelhorn\, trumpet)\, Phillip Cline (soprano saxophone)\, Fran Van Atta (bass guitar)\, and Randa Jacobs (flute\, pennywhistle). \nBring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party\, and tips for the band!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dance-party-with-mosaic/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20181004T060236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T060236Z
UID:8793-1538854200-1538863200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Scandinavian Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Teaching 7:30-8:30pm\, followed by a dance party.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/scandinavian-dance-party/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 625 Hamilton Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
ORGANIZER;CN="Nordic Footnotes":MAILTO:nordicfn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181013T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20180816T070749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T163405Z
UID:8668-1539457200-1539468000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:October Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Adony Beniares will teach Melnishko Horo\, a Bulgarian folk dance\, and\, if time permits\, Talava (Kosovo-Albanian) during the FREE pre-party workshop from 7:00-7:30pm. \nLoui Tucker will emcee the all request party from 8:00-10:30pm. \nDances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line\, couple\, set). Come dance on a great wood floor! Bring a snack to share! \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share our flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/oct-pfdc-folk-dance-party/
LOCATION:Garden House\, 400 University Ave.\, Los Altos\, 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:20181019T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181019T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20180821T020946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181008T153951Z
UID:8680-1539979200-1539988200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Bulgarika - Bulgarian Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for BULGARIKA’s first stop in the Bay Area on their national tour! Come dance to the haunting melodies and fiery dance tempos of four master musicians\, all steeped in Bulgarian music and rhythms from a young age. \nAdmission: $15.  Students half-price\, kids free with adult. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nBulgarika\nBulgarika presents traditional Bulgarian songs and tunes. The band is led by husband and wife team\, Nikolay (gadulka\, a fiddle) and Donka Kolev (vocalist)\, award-winning performers from Folk Music Conservatories in Bulgaria. They are joined by Stoyan Kostov (tambura and vocals) and Michael Ginsburg (tapan). \nNikolay Kolev \nNikolay Kolev (gadulka)\nNikolay Kolev is a native of the Thracian Rose Valley village of Karavelovo\, has been playing gadulka since age 10. After graduating from the National School of Folk Arts in Shiroka Luka\, Bulgaria\, he performed for three years with the Sliven Folk Dance and Music Ensemble. In 1984 he founded the orchestra “Sopot”. In 1985 he formed the wedding-music ensemble “Rozova Dolina” and in 1992 the prize-winning ensemble “Balkanski Glasove”. In 1994 and 1995 the latter group took first prizes at the Varna Festival. Nikolay has accompanied many well-known singers including Vulkana Stojanova\, Roumen Rodopski and Todor Kozhuharov. He has also taught many students at a number of Balkan camps in the U.S. In 1999\, Nikolay was the first Bulgarian to be recognized by the Slavic Heritage Council of America for his outstanding contributions to music. \nDonka Koleva \nDonka Koleva (vocals)\nDonka Koleva is a native of the village of Tuzha in the Stara Zagora region of Thrace. She graduated from the National School of Folk Arts in Shiroka Luka\, Bulgaria\, and performed for three years with the Sliven Folk Dance and Music Ensemble. She was director of the Folk Song Chorus of Sopot\, has been a featured soloist on Bulgarian Radio-TV\, has participated in numerous singing competitions in Bulgaria and Europe and has been featured on numerous recordings. In 1997 her recording of Javore was named “Song of the Year” in the Bulgarian national radio competition. Since immigrating to the U.S. she has taught and performed widely across N. America\, both privately and at numerous camps\, festivals and other events. In addition to her vocal talents Donka serves as Bulgarika’s manager and has organized 12 national tours for the bands Kabile’\, Cherven Traktor\, Bulgarika and the Kolev Family Ensemble. \nStoyan Kostov \nStoyan Kostov (vocals\, tambura)\nStoyan Kostov has been playing the Bulgarian tambura for over 40 years. He graduated from the National Music School “Filip Koutev” and the Bulgarian National Conservatory. Stoyan performed with Ensemble Trakiya and played tambura with Harmanliska Troika\, and guitar with the Ograzhden ensemble in Sandanski\, where he also directed the “N. Vaptsarov” Folk Ensemble. Stoyan lives in Pittsburgh PA.\n \n  \nMichael Ginsburg \nMichael Ginsburg (tapan)\nMichael Ginsburg began teaching Balkan folk-dance in 1964 in New York City and now teaches a weekly dance class there. He plays tapan with Cherven Traktor\, a band that plays Bulgarian folk music on traditional instruments. He also plays trumpet with Kavala Brass Band\, a band specializing in the Brass music of Aegean Macedonia. He is a founding member and lead trumpeter of Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band\, formed in 1983. In 1987 they were the first foreign band to appear at the world-famous Brass Band festival in Guca\, Serbia. Michael additionally serves as the head of the Program Committee of the Golden Festival in Brooklyn\, New York\, an annual event attracting thousands of participants and featuring dozens of musical groups.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bulgarika-dance-party/
LOCATION:Strawberry Recreation Center\, 118 E. Strawberry Drive\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181020T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20180427T192123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T073617Z
UID:8510-1540040400-1540074600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Officers Ball 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops\, dinner\, dance party\, and special attractions!  This year’s theme: Octoberfest! \nPlease note the location this year is the Pleasanton Veterans Memorial Hall\, Pleasanton. \nSchedule\n\n\nPrice\nTime (pm)\nEvent\n\n\n\n1:00\nDoors open\n\n\n$20\n1:30-5:30\nDance workshops\n\n\n$10\n5:30-7:00\nOn-site dinner with entertainment by Bill Cope (if registered by October 12)\n\n\n$20\n7:00-10:30\nEvening celebration\, dances from the workshop and your requests.\n\n\nWorkshop\nThe afternoon workshop will again feature new and classic folk dances taught by local teachers including Katherine Abbott\, Marija Hillis\, Kaela Fine\, Denise Heenan\, Gigi and Warren Jensen\, Yvonne and Andre Couvillion\, Bruce Mitchell\, and Lenore Frigo. \nRegistration\nRegister by Friday October 12\, 2018 to obtain the special all event package pricing (workshop\, on-site dinner\, and evening party) of $40 and save $10. On-site dinner registration is not available after October 12.  \nOnline Registration\n \nOrder your tickets now! \n\n \nRegister and pay online at http://officersball.bpt.me.  Badges will be available by will-call.\n \n \n \n  \nMail-In Registration\nDOWNLOAD Registration Form and Flier \nDownload and complete registration form. \nMake checks payable to the FOLK DANCE FEDERATION. \nMail the check and registration form to: \nLaura Douglass\n226 Alameda de las Pugas\nRedwood City\, CA 94062\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nQuestions?\nContact Loui Tucker or Lucy Chang for answers.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/officers-ball-2018/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Building\, Pleasanton\, 301 Main Street\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser,Potluck,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181028T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T050641Z
UID:8405-1540731600-1540753200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Bulgarian Workshop with Michael Ginsburg and Party with Bulgarika
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Bulgarian folk dance workshop with master instructor Michael Ginsburg then stay to dance to traditional Bulgarian dance music played by Bulgarika! \nSchedule\n\n\n1:00 pm \n Doors open\n\n\n1:30-3:30 pm \n Bulgarian Folk Dance Workshop with Michael Ginsburg\, $12\n\n\n3:30-4:00 pm \n Social time with refreshments and dancing to recorded music.\n\n\n4:00-7:00 pm\n Dance party with music by Bulgarika\, $18\n\n\nBoth sessions: $25 \nFor the workshop\, as time permits\, Michael will teach from the following dances: \n\nShira Horo\nTrite Pate from Kermen\nProletno Horo from Malo Konare\nKako Kostadino\nShirto\nOvcepolso Potrculka\nVlach Tsamiko\nRamono Veleshko\n\nIf you have a request from his prior CDs\, let Lucy know. \nSnack donations always appreciated.  Refreshments provided. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nBulgarika\nBulgarika presents traditional Bulgarian songs and tunes. The band is led by husband and wife team\, Nikolay (gadulka\, a fiddle) and Donka Kolev (vocalist)\, award-winning performers from Folk Music Conservatories in Bulgaria. They are joined by Stoyan Kostov (tambura and vocals) and Michael Ginsburg (tapan). \nNikolay Kolev \nNikolay Kolev (gadulka)\nNikolay Kolev is a native of the Thracian Rose Valley village of Karavelovo\, has been playing gadulka since age 10. After graduating from the National School of Folk Arts in Shiroka Luka\, Bulgaria\, he performed for three years with the Sliven Folk Dance and Music Ensemble. In 1984 he founded the orchestra “Sopot”. In 1985 he formed the wedding-music ensemble “Rozova Dolina” and in 1992 the prize-winning ensemble “Balkanski Glasove”. In 1994 and 1995 the latter group took first prizes at the Varna Festival. Nikolay has accompanied many well-known singers including Vulkana Stojanova\, Roumen Rodopski and Todor Kozhuharov. He has also taught many students at a number of Balkan camps in the U.S. In 1999\, Nikolay was the first Bulgarian to be recognized by the Slavic Heritage Council of America for his outstanding contributions to music. \nDonka Koleva \nDonka Koleva (vocals)\nDonka Koleva is a native of the village of Tuzha in the Stara Zagora region of Thrace. She graduated from the National School of Folk Arts in Shiroka Luka\, Bulgaria\, and performed for three years with the Sliven Folk Dance and Music Ensemble. She was director of the Folk Song Chorus of Sopot\, has been a featured soloist on Bulgarian Radio-TV\, has participated in numerous singing competitions in Bulgaria and Europe and has been featured on numerous recordings. In 1997 her recording of Javore was named “Song of the Year” in the Bulgarian national radio competition. Since immigrating to the U.S. she has taught and performed widely across N. America\, both privately and at numerous camps\, festivals and other events. In addition to her vocal talents Donka serves as Bulgarika’s manager and has organized 12 national tours for the bands Kabile’\, Cherven Traktor\, Bulgarika and the Kolev Family Ensemble. \nStoyan Kostov \nStoyan Kostov (vocals\, tambura)\nStoyan Kostov has been playing the Bulgarian tambura for over 40 years. He graduated from the National Music School “Filip Koutev” and the Bulgarian National Conservatory. Stoyan performed with Ensemble Trakiya and played tambura with Harmanliska Troika\, and guitar with the Ograzhden ensemble in Sandanski\, where he also directed the “N. Vaptsarov” Folk Ensemble. Stoyan lives in Pittsburgh PA.\n \n \n \n  \nMichael Ginsburg \nMichael Ginsburg (tapan)\nMichael Ginsburg began teaching Balkan folk-dance in 1964 in New York City and now teaches a weekly dance class there. He plays tapan with Cherven Traktor\, a band that plays Bulgarian folk music on traditional instruments. He also plays trumpet with Kavala Brass Band\, a band specializing in the Brass music of Aegean Macedonia. He is a founding member and lead trumpeter of Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band\, formed in 1983. In 1987 they were the first foreign band to appear at the world-famous Brass Band festival in Guca\, Serbia. Michael additionally serves as the head of the Program Committee of the Golden Festival in Brooklyn\, New York\, an annual event attracting thousands of participants and featuring dozens of musical groups.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/workshop-bulgarika-party/
LOCATION:First Baptist Event Hall\, 305 N. California Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301-4105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181110T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181110T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20180816T070954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T053416Z
UID:8670-1541877300-1541889000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:November Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Suzanne Rocca-Butler will teach Papadhopanayiotena and Gagauzko Horo\, a Bulgarian folk dance of the Gagauzians during the FREE pre-party workshop from 7:15-8:00pm. \nChang’s Folk Dance team will emcee the all request party from 8:00-10:30pm. \nDances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line\, couple\, set). Come dance on a great wood floor! Bring a snack to share! \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/nov-pfdc-folk-dance-party/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181125
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20181007T235231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181007T235414Z
UID:8813-1542931200-1543103999@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Kolo Festival 2018
DESCRIPTION:The 67th Kolo Festival with  \nDance Teachers\nGergana Panova – Bulgarian\nSonia Dion & Cristian Florescu- Romanian couple and non-couple\nJohn Morovich & John Filcich – Kolos \nSinging Teachers\nMaria Bebelekova\, Michele Simon & John Morovich \nBands\n15+ bands on the main dance floor and in the Kafana\, playing live music from: Albania\, America\, Armenia\, Bulgaria\, Croatia\, Greece\, Hungary\, Israel\, Macedonia\, Norway\, Romani\, Romania\, Serbia\, South Africa\, Sweden and Turkey! \n  \nOnline Registration Mail-in Registration
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kolo-festival-2018/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kolo Festival":MAILTO:info@kolofestival.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090709
CREATED:20181004T062110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T062110Z
UID:8799-1543690800-1543701600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Razzmatazz’s annual Christmas folk dance party. Includes a reading of A Night Before Christmas and a visit from Santa!  Dancing to recorded and live music.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/christmas-folk-dance-party/
LOCATION:Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20180320T211425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T010915Z
UID:8410-1544281200-1544297400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Celebration and Second Harvest Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Celebration and Second Harvest Food Bank Donation \n\n\n3:00-4:00pm\nHappy Holidays Potluck Reception – snacks appreciated. (refrigerator available\, no oven)\n\n\n4:00-7:30pm\nQuick teach of fun dances by Loui Tucker and Wendy Brown during party with dancers’ requests.\n\n\nDonation: $15 and/or 10 cans of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank (checks payable to Second Harvest Food Bank).  Goal is 300 cans and $300. No glass containers or expired cans. \nAmong us\, there are students to seniors on limited or fixed income who would appreciate receiving help with meals. The Moveable Feet is donating the cost of the hall and refreshments.  Thank you in advance for your support. \nThe City of Palo Alto asks that we: \n\nPark only in legal spaces\, avoiding bike lanes or too close to driveways\nAvoid talking loudly outside
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/holiday-celebration-2018/
LOCATION:First Baptist Event Hall\, 305 N. California Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301-4105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181208T233000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20181127T011418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T011418Z
UID:8935-1544295600-1544311800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Hanukkah Potluck and Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hanukkah at Cafe Shalom!  Potluck dinner starting at 7pm followed by candle-lighting (bring menorahs). Easy and beginner dances to start off the dancing and then an all-request Israeli dance party! \nAdmission: $10 adults or $5 students
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hanukkah-potluck-and-dance-party/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church\, 1399 43rd Ave\, at Judah St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cafe Shalom":MAILTO:udy@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181214T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20181212T195804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T195835Z
UID:8985-1544815800-1544826600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Orkestar Cope-a-Cabana Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Live music and dancing to Bill Cope and his friends: Orkestar Cope-a-Cabana\nBring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party\, and tips for the band! \nOrkestar Cope-a-Cabana\nOrkestar Cope-a-Cabana is a group of talented local musicians playing Balkan and Greek music\, and led by well-known multi-instrumentalist Bill Cope. \nBill Cope\, an all-around multi-instrumentalist whose music folk dancers have loved to dance to for many years. He performs internationally as well as with many local Bay area ensembles\, and is the Director of the San Francisco Kolo Festival. Instruments:  accordion\, laouto\, gajda. \nMichele Simon is a singer and percussionist\, specializing in Balkan folk music and folk dance music. She has performed internationally as well as with many local Bay area ensembles\, including Anoush\, Brass Menazeri\, and Kitka. Instruments: tupan\, dumbek. \nTom Farris (tambura\, guitar\, hand drum) \nAnastasia Barkett (violin)
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/orkestar-cope-a-cabana-dance-party/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20181211T111326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T111326Z
UID:8979-1545073200-1545084000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:GreekFeet Year-End Party
DESCRIPTION:GreekFeet loves to throw a party and this year our Year-End party is at our favorite old-time sports bar Il Pirata with live music featuring Greg Jenkins on Clarinet\, Dan Cantrell on Accordion and Michael Garibaldi on Percussion.  We will have a private room with access to the bar to quench our thirst between dances.   Music will start at 8:00 pm.  Social hour from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm with appetizers\, please bring an appetizer to share.  Great fun\, hope you can make it to celebrate with us! \n7:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Social Hour\, No Host Bar and Appetizers\, Bring an appetizer to Share\n8:00 pm  to when the band calls it quits:  Live music with Greg Jenkins on Clarinet\, Dan Cantrell on Accordion. and Michael Garibaldi on Percussion
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/greekfeet-year-end-party/
LOCATION:Il Pirata\, 2007 16th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181219T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181219T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20180911T084105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T084105Z
UID:8760-1545248700-1545256800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Year End Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Help Suzanne Rocca-Butler and the Carriage House Folk Dancers celebrate a year end folk dance party. Help bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to share for the refreshments table.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/year-end-dance-party/
LOCATION:Holbrook Palmer Park\, Carriage House\, 150 Watkins Avenue\, Atherton\, CA\, 94027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181220T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20181104T155636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181104T155841Z
UID:8898-1545334200-1545345000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Potluck and Party
DESCRIPTION:Mandala’s annual winter solstice party begins with a potluck meal followed by a bell ringing ceremony around 8:45pm.  Request dancing to follow thereafter. Bring your favorite bell to ring in the holiday season!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/winter-solstice-potluck-and-party/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church\, 1399 43rd Ave\, at Judah St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mandala Folk Dance":MAILTO:paulbourbin@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181231T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190101T000000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20181212T231221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T154703Z
UID:8988-1546290000-1546300800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:BFD's New Year's Eve Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate New Year’s Eve dancing with the Berkeley Folk Dancers! \nWear your slinky\, sultry\, elegant\, fancy duds (or just comfy garments) and get ready to dance the night away. Bring some snacks to share with the crowd. It is an all request night\, so bring a list of your favorite dances (written out or in your agile brain). \nHere’s to a wonderful 2019! We can certainly use it! \n$5 members; $7 non-members.\nMore Info: Judy Stonefield (510)-655-3074.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfds-new-years-eve-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:20190111T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190111T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20181210T074812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T180942Z
UID:8972-1547236800-1547245800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem all on a spacious sprung floor! \nAdmission: $12.  Students half-price\, kids free with adult. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem is quite possibly the largest folk dance band popular today in the Bay Area. Its members for this party are John Burke (accordion\, vocals)\, Joyce Clyde (gadulka\, vocals)\, Sonne Lemke (vocals)\, Paul Litsky (tambura)\, Alan Moore (accordion\, kaval)\, Barbara Saxton (vocals)\, Lew Smith (doumbek\, tupan)\, Ginny Snyder (clarinet\, tambura\, accordion\, brach\, gajda\, vocals)\, Holly Thuman (bass\, vocals)\, Nettie Wijsman (vocals)\, and Radmila Zaric (vocals).
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dance-party-with-da-mozhem/
LOCATION:Strawberry Recreation Center\, 118 E. Strawberry Drive\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20180301T183608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T003513Z
UID:8365-1547769600-1547942399@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Heritage Festival 2019
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nFriday\, January 18th\nLOCATION: Garden House\, Shoup Park\, 400 University Ave\, Los Altos \nOpening Party – $10\nCome share your favorite club dances. Meet Saturday’s workshop teacher\, Željko Jergan! \nSaturday\, January 19th\nLOCATION: Twin Pines Community Center\, Belmont \nDance Workshop – $15\n1:30 to 4:30pm\nAfternoon Croatian Dance Workshop with Željko Jergan. \nDinner Break\n4:30 to 6:30pm\nEnjoy dinner in town or order a wrap to enjoy on site ($15 in advance). \nSinging\n6:30 to 7:00pm\nCome learn to sing Grad Se Beli \nParty – $15\n7:00 to 10:00pm\nEthnic dress welcome! Program of recorded international folk dance requests. \nKoraci\nExhibition by Croatian Youth Group Koraci\, featuring dances choreographed by Željko \nRegistration\nRegistration Form Directions and Parking  \nPay before January 16th and save! Attend Friday AND Saturday for only $35 ($50 with on site supper).   \nRegister online \nDOWNLOAD flier\, print\, and share. \nKids under 12 are free\, youth 12-18 are $5/event at the door.  \nNote Friday and Saturday events are at different venues\n \nEmail dance requests\, questions\, and registration to heritagefolkdance@gmail.com \nDoors open 1/2 hour in advance.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/heritage-festival-2019/
LOCATION:Twin Pines Center\, 20 Twin Pines Lane\, Belmont\, CA\, 94002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190119T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20181212T232212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T232451Z
UID:8992-1547910000-1547938800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Hungarian Dance House Tanchaz
DESCRIPTION:Learn dances commonly played during a táncház\, or just improvise! Meet the Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble and the Mazsola Hungarian Children’s Folk Dance Ensemble. Dance through the evening with Forrás Banda\, our táncház band! Adults’ dance teaching circle with László Tihanyi. \n\nTanchaz – Hungarian Dance House in San Francisco (2013)
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hungarian-dance-house-tanchaz/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20181213T001109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T001109Z
UID:9005-1548594000-1548612000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:2019 Scholarship Ball
DESCRIPTION:​​We are happy to announce the theme of our next FUN-Raising SIFDAC Scholarship Ball will be a Good Vibrations Beach Party! \nAn indoor Beach Party will be held the first hour from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (indoors in winter to help keep us warm) with a picnic-style pot luck\, games\, and a genuine sing-along (including non-dance songs). ​Then the Dance Party will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. \nEach year the SIFDAC sponsors a Scholaship Ball and raises funds for dance scholarships to attend to folk dance camps through donations from the Scholarship Ball event. Eligible candidates for scholarships are selected based on procedures and requirements determined by SIFDAC. ​ \nPlease help spread the word and start gathering ideas for your favorite songs and dances to request\, and to whom you might like to send “good vibrations” via dedications. Thank you for your support in helping local dancers attend folk dance camps via our SIFDAC scholarships! \nHow to Request Submit Dance Requests\, Song Requests\, and Dedications\nDance Requests\n\nEach requested dance (other than a set dance that needs to be briefed) will be $10.\nEach set dance that needs to be briefed will be $15.\nThere will be a maximum of 60 dances. Please note that\, as we did last year\, if we don’t get 6 dancers out on the floor\, we will proceed to the next dance\, so we can keep the party moving.\nEach individual is limited to requesting 2 dances.\nEach SIFDAC club is limited to requesting 4 dances.\n\nSing-along Song Requests\n    New this year! Requests for sing-along songs are also $10 each\, limited to one request per individual or club.  We anticipate only having time for 12 songs…so be the first on your block to make a request to be sure it is included in the program. \nDance and/or Sing-along Dedications\n    Also new this year:  Songs and dances may be dedicated!  Submit your dedication\, for an additional $10 pledge\, along with your request.  An example of a dedication is\, “Dances of the World dedicates Salty Dog Rag to Joya with love”.  Each dedication will be announced before the song or dance\, posted on the SIFDAC website and posted on the wall at the hall.  \nHow to Make Your Requests and Dedications\n    Donor pledges will begin November 1\, 2018. Only email requests will be honored. Remember! First come\, first served!!\n    Send your requests and dedications along with your contact information to Toba Goddard. Include the following information: (1) requester (individual or club); (2) name of dance; (3) country of origin; (4) non-partner\, couple\, or set; (5) tempo (slow\, medium\, or fast); (6) difficulty (easy\, medium\, or tricky); and (7) who has recording.\n    If you need to call Toba\, she will be using her new phone number: 916-956-4916. \nEach year the SIFDAC sponsors a Scholaship Ball and raises funds for dance scholarships to attend to folk dance camps through donations from the Scholarship Ball event. Eligible candidates for scholarships are selected based on procedures and requirements determined by SIFDAC. ​ \nPlease help spread the word and start gathering ideas for your favorite songs and dances to request\, and to whom you might like to send “good vibrations” via dedications. Thank you for your support in helping local dancers attend folk dance camps via our SIFDAC scholarships! \n​How to Pay for Requests and Dedications\nAfter our community song and dance card is full\, reminders will be sent to each individual and each club for their total pledges. Pay for your requests and dedications at the Ball. Make checks payable to “SIFDAC.” \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/2019-scholarship-ball/
LOCATION:Polish-American Hall\, 327 Main Street\, Roseville\, CA\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento Folk Dance Council":MAILTO:sifdac@folkdancesac.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T090710
CREATED:20190120T171754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T020744Z
UID:9140-1549306800-1549315800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Cretan Glendi with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Live music featuring Manolis Skoutelis playing Lyra/Askomandura and Spyros Skouradakis on Laouto from Rethymno\, Crete. GreekFeet is pleased to host Manolis and Spyros for our first Cretan Glendi bringing you the spirit of Crete.  Join us for a lively night full of traditional Cretan music and dancing. \nCan’t make our event on the 4th? You can hear Manolis and Spyros at the Belmont Greek Church Dinner and Glendi on February 9. \nSaturday\, February 9\, 2019\nCretan Glendi Dinner and FDF Preview\nChurch of the Holy Cross\n900 Alameda delas Pulgas\nBelmont\nTicket Price: $55 Adults\nRSVP to cretanglendi2019@gmail.com\nSee also https://www.facebook.com/events/774918702844655/
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cretan-glendi-with-live-music/
LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama at 17th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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