BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Folk Dance Federation of California - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.folkdance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Folk Dance Federation of California REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180608T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180608T223000 DTSTAMP:20180425T223334Z CREATED:20180404T040554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180425T223334Z UID:8452-1528488000-1528497000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Balkan Chili Live! DESCRIPTION:Direct from Varna\, Bulgaria\, Balkan Chili Trio plays authentic dance music from all regions of Bulgaria. Spacious sprung wood floor. Lots of free parking. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share an event flier. \nBalkan Chili Trio \nBalkan Chili Trio\nThe Balkan Chili Trio plays authentic Bulgarian dance music from all regions of Bulgaria. The goal of the musicians is to preserve and recreate the authentic sound of Bulgarian national music\, as it was played in working-bees\, and round dances in town squares and celebrations. Performances include vocals\, Jura & Kaba gaidas (bagpipes)\, keyboards\, tupan (drum)\, and accordion. Members of the band have graduated from prestigious Bulgarian music and dance institutes and are multi-instrumentalists. They perform extensively in Bulgaria and worldwide for weddings or other celebrations while maintaining busy teaching careers in their home town\, abroad\, and thru the internet.\n \n \n\nBalkan Chili Trio playing Elenino Horo for dancers URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/balkan-chili-live/ LOCATION:Strawberry Recreation Center\, 118 E. Strawberry Drive\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/KopachkaBalkanChili.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T230000 DTSTAMP:20180427T182620Z CREATED:20180122T055601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180427T182620Z UID:8182-1527966000-1527980400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Balkan Chili Trio DESCRIPTION:Balkan Chili Trio\, a ethnic band from Varna\, Bulgaria\, performs live music for dancing. \n6:45pm Doors open\n7:00-8:00pm Balkan workshop with Lon Radin and Lucy Chang. Request dancing.\n8:00-11:00pm Balkan Chili Trio\, tips greatly appreciated! \nPunch\, coffee\, and tea provided. Bring snacks to share. Send dance requests to Lucy Chang. We are looking forward to seeing and dancing with you at this special workshop and live music event! \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nBalkan Chili Trio \nBalkan Chili Trio\nThe Balkan Chili Trio plays authentic Bulgarian dance music from all regions of Bulgaria. The goal of the musicians is to preserve and recreate the authentic sound of Bulgarian national music\, as it was played in working-bees\, and round dances in town squares and celebrations. Performances include vocals\, Jura & Kaba gaidas (bagpipes)\, keyboards\, tupan (drum)\, and accordion. Members of the band have graduated from prestigious Bulgarian music and dance institutes and are multi-instrumentalists. They perform extensively in Bulgaria and worldwide for weddings or other celebrations while maintaining busy teaching careers in their home town\, abroad\, and thru the internet. Read more…\n \n \n\nBalkan Chili Trio playing Elenino Horo for dancers URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/balkan-chili-trio/ LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-Balkan-Chili-Trio-Orig-Final-26Ap18.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T190000 DTSTAMP:20180413T083946Z CREATED:20180413T083655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T083946Z UID:8471-1527955200-1527966000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Generations Dance DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Generations Dance is a free folk dance event for all ages\, hosted by the Willits Charter School Dancers. Join us for a picnic dinner after dancing. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/generations-dance/ LOCATION:Al and Teddy’s Dance Deck\, 3100 Ponderosa Rd\, Shingle Springs\, CA\, 95682\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180601T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180601T230000 DTSTAMP:20180508T161138Z CREATED:20180404T032436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180508T161138Z UID:8438-1527883200-1527894000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Dance Party with Staro Vino DESCRIPTION:Live Balkan music dance party with Staro Vino! Come dance to the music of Bulgaria\, Greece\, and Macedonia. Only the finest vintages! They play dance tunes and table songs from Bulgaria\, Macedonia\, Serbia\, and Bosnia. \nStaro Vino is Andrew Cohen (accordion)\, Joey Friedman (saxophone)\, Greg Masaki Jenkins (clarinet\, tsouras\, and vocals)\, and Mark Jenkins (percussion and vocals). They play dance tunes from Bulgaria\, Greece\, Macedonia\, and Serbia. \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-staro-vino/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180521 DTSTAMP:20191104T195502Z CREATED:20170728T212224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T195502Z UID:7568-1526601600-1526860799@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Statewide 2018 DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD\, print\, and share this flier!\n \n“Gateway to the Sierras” is a weekend of folk dance workshops and parties with master instructors Steve Kotansky and Bruce Hamilton and parties with live dance music by Chubritza. Steve Kotansky will teach Balkan line dances and Bruce Hamilton will teach English Country Dances. Special events include Saturday Balkan party with an exhibition of Croatian dances and singing by Skalinada. \nSchedule and Syllabus\nAll events take place at the Masonic Temple\, 1123 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA. \nStatewide 2018 Program \nStatewide 2018 Syllabus \n\n\nFRIDAY 5/18:\n\n\n6:30 pm \n Doors open\n\n\n7:00 pm \n Warm up dances\n\n\n7:30 pm \n Chubritza starts. Teachers will be introduced during the evening\n\n\n10:30 pm \n Doors close\n\n\nSATURDAY 5/19:\n\n9:00 am \n Doors open\n\n\n9:15 am \n Warm up\n\n\n9:45 am \n Steve Kotansky\n\n\n11:15 am \n Bruce Hamilton\n\n\n12:25 pm \n Lunch\, on your own. Google Restaurant Guide | Downtown Restaurant List c/o Barbara Bevan\n\n\n2:00 pm \n Bruce Hamilton\n\n\n3:30 pm \n Steve Kotansky\n\n\n5:00 pm \n Past President’s Reception\n\n\n6:00 pm \n Balkan Dinner\, catered meal with an emphasis on Russian cuisine. Purchase in advance separately.\n\n\n7:15 pm \n Balkan Party with Chubritza and other special events. Following the Balkan Dinner will be an exhibition of Croatian dances and singing by Skalinada. Chubritza will then start the dance program. Several of the dances introduced by our guest teachers will be done during the evening. Be sure to wear something Balkan for the program. It will be a party to remember!\n\n\n10:30 pm \n Doors close\n\n\nSUNDAY 5/20:\n\n9:30 am \n Doors open and warm up\n\n\n10:00 am – 12:20 pm \n Teacher reviews with Steve Kotansky and Bruce Hamilton\n\n\n12:20 pm \n Mexican Luncheon. Purchase in advance separately.\n\n\n2:00 – 5:00 pm \n All Request Program\n\n\nInstructors and Band\nSteve Kotansky \nSteve Kotansky – Balkan Line Dances\nSteve has taught folk dance in Western Europe and organized workshops in Hungary\, Macedonia\, and Serbia. In the late 1970s\, Steve returned to Hungary and studied with dance master\, Timár Sándor\, among others. Steve has taught at every major North American festival and camp\, often with his wife\, Susy. Their work continues to be an expression of their love and passion for dance\, finding time to teach dance to children K-12 in New York City area public and private schools. Steve also serves as a consultant to several Hungarian folk ensembles. Most recently\, Steve has been researching Albanian and Roma dance from the Diaspora and continues his work and research in Balkan and Central European countries. He is particularly interested in dance culture as it has evolved since the “fall of the Wall” in these countries. More details…\n  \nBruce Hamilton \nBruce Hamilton – English Country Dances​\nBruce has taught English and Scottish country dancing in the Bay Area for many years. He has become one of the country’s most popular English dance leaders\, with invitations to many festivals and summer dance camps each year. In the spring of 1993\, Bruce was featured dance leader with the band Bare Necessities on a sell-out dance tour of England. He has served on the board of directors of the Country Dance and Song Society since the 1990s and is the current president of the organization.\nMore details…\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…\n  \nVenue and Hotel\nMasonic Temple \nSacramento Masonic Temple\nThis site will be 100 years old in 2018. It has a large beautiful ballroom dance floor with a dining room next to it where you can meet and greet old friends. This historic building is in a great location in the heart of downtown Sacramento with shopping and restaurants nearby. More details…\n \n \n \n  \nBest Western Sutter House \nHeadquarters\nBest Western Sutter House\, 1100 H Street\, Sacramento. Special room rates will be available starting in March. Contact the motel at (916) 441-1314. The final day reservation can be made with the special rate will be April. 18\, 2018. Be sure to tell them it’s for the Statewide Dance Festival. All rooms have two queen beds. It has a very good morning breakfast. You will have free parking. It is an easy walk from the motel to the Masonic Temple (two blocks). A good plan to save some money would be to share a room and walk to the dance site. More details…\n  \nParking and Street Closures\nParking and Street Closure Notices Although 2018 Statewide event will be several blocks away\, the City of Sacramento encourages motorists to plan ahead for this year’s AMGEN Tour of California bicycle race on Saturday\, May 19\, which features the world’s most elite bicycle racing teams. Also\, there are multiple events scheduled downtown for May 19. To help residents and event attendees plan ahead\, please read below: \nRoad closures are Friday\, May 18 Afternoon through Saturday\, May 19 11:59 p.m.: \n\nL Street from 9th to 19h streets\nCapitol Mall from 3rd to 10th\nN Street from 7th to 15th\nQ Street from 14th to 19th Street\n18th Street from L to Q\n10th Street from J to P streets\n11th street from N to P streets (on-street parking restricted)\n12th Street from N to O Streets (on-street parking restricted\n15th street from J to R\n\nLink and MAP of street closures. \nThe city of Sacramento suggests for city events to RESERVE A SPACE AT ONE OF THE NEARBY CITY PARKING GARAGES. You can only reserve space for the city-listed events and you would have to get an additional ticket for extra time beyond the reservation. Contact the city at 916-264-5011. \nThere is a high rise parking garage at 10th and I Street behind the Masonic Temple. There other parking facilities in the area. Parking on the streets is expensive. Note: The streets in downtown Sacramento are named with letters A-Z (west to east) and with numbers 1-65 (north to south). \nMeals\nMeals are purchased separately from the program in advance with registration. \nSaturday Balkan Dinner\nThe Saturday Balkan Dinner will be catered by the “Citrus Plaza Catering Service”. Menu: Greek Salad (v); Olive appetizer; Provencial Cabbage Salad (v); Eggplant Rolls (v); Puff Pastry Triangles; Special Ukrainian Plate; Koreyskava Morkava (v); Cabbage Rolls (v); Chicken Kabobs; Mashed Potatoes and Gravy (v); Rice Pilaf with Beef; German Bread; and to top it all off\, Russian Napolean Cake. (“v” indicates vegetarian dishes). \nSunday Mexican Lunch\nThe Sunday Mexican Lunch will be catered by “Martha’s Taqueria” Menu: You will be able to make your tacos with Carnitas\, tinga (shredded chicken)\, Fritos and rice and finally chips with two different salsas. \nRegistration\nRegister before Friday May 11\, 2018 to obtain the special all event package pricing of $100\, otherwise pay $110 at the door. Lodging should be purchased separately. Recommended group pricing available at Best Western Sutter House\, (916) 441-1314. \nYoung adults under the age of 23 may register for any or all events at 1/2 price (excludes meals). Contact Barbara Bevan or call (916) 923-1555 for details.\nPrint and Mail Registration Form \nMail-In Registration\nMail-in registration has ended. \nOnline Registration\nRegister and pay online at http://statewide2018.bpt.me. Badges will be available by will-call.\n  \nRegister Online URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide2018/ LOCATION:Sacramento Masonic Temple\, 1123 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Statewide-2018-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T223000 DTSTAMP:20180419T234220Z CREATED:20180306T173225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T234220Z UID:8374-1526152500-1526164200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:May Peninsula Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Ann Kleiman and Lon Radin will teach a Serbian folk dance from the 2018 Heritage Festival introduced by Bata Marčetić during the FREE pre-party workshop from 7:15-8:00pm. \nLucy Chang 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/pcfd-party-may-2018/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/May-12-Party-flier-v.1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T220000 DTSTAMP:20180404T035958Z CREATED:20180404T034911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T035958Z UID:8440-1526126400-1526162400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Hungarian Festival DESCRIPTION:Experience the tastes\, sights and sounds of Hungary. Come see what makes Hungarian culture truly unique! All music and dance performances and exhibits are included in the price of admission. \n\nLive Performances\nLive Folk Dance and Music\nTraditional Food and Pastries\nFine Hungarian Wine\nCultural and Art Exhibits\nPuppet show and crafts for the Children\nHungarian Craft and Gift Faire\nEvening Dance Circles\n\n\n2017 Hungarian Heritage Festival \nTickets URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hungarian-festival/ LOCATION:Twin Pines Center\, 20 Twin Pines Lane\, Belmont\, CA\, 94002\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HHF_FestivalFlyer_2018_001.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180502T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180502T220000 DTSTAMP:20180420T005322Z CREATED:20180404T031440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T005322Z UID:8428-1525290300-1525298400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo Party DESCRIPTION:Join Suzanne Rocca-Butler and the Carriage House Folk Dancers for a Cinco de Mayo folk dance party. Help bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to share for the refreshments table. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cinco-de-mayo-party/ LOCATION:Holbrook Palmer Park\, Carriage House\, 150 Watkins Avenue\, Atherton\, CA\, 94027\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Cinco-de-mayo-moving-pictures-and-mexican-fiesta-animations-clipart.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180422T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180422T203000 DTSTAMP:20200305T171750Z CREATED:20180122T054811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T171750Z UID:8180-1524409200-1524429000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:English and Scottish Country Dances with Bruce Hamilton and Alan Twhigg DESCRIPTION:English and Scottish Country Dance afternoon workshop and evening party with master instructors Bruce Hamilton and Alan Twhigg. Includes potluck dinner! \n2:30pm – Doors open\n3:00 – 6:00pm – Workshop – alternating English & Scottish dances at all levels\n6:00 – 7:00pm – Potluck dinner\, bring your favorite dish. Snacks for the workshop also appreciated. Refrigerators available\, but no oven.\n7:00 – ~8:30pm – Dancing to our English and Scottish favorites. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier! \nBruce Hamilton is a very popular and well-respected English country dance leader and instructor with over 45 years of experience. Alan passed both of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society exams at St. Andrews in the 1980s and since then he has been teaching regular weekly classes as well as serving as guest instructor at weekend workshops across North America. Both teachers emphasize the joys of these social dance forms. \nNo 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. \nEmail your requests for dances to be taught or for the party to Lucy Chang. Sapphire Sea and Shiftin’ Bobbins are featured during the evening party already. \nBruce Hamilton\nBruce 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. \nAlan Thwigg\nWith Scottish heritage on both sides of his family\, Alan developed a love for Scottish traditional music at an early age. His parents danced with the Reel & Strathspey Club that preceded the formation of the San Francisco Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. They often took him to the Highland games and pipe band concerts as a child. \nAlan discovered Scottish Country Dancing as a college student\, amongst other dance forms such as ballroom and international folk. The music resonated with some early memories\, and the intricate patterns of SCD stood out from the other styles. He soon sought out a weekly class\, then two… \nAlan passed both of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society teaching exams at St. Andrews in the 1980s\, and has been teaching regular weekly classes at various levels ever since. He has served as a guest instructor at weekend workshops across North America and tutored candidates for teaching exams. He also continues to participate in Scottish Country Dance performances\, chiefly with the Red Thistle Dancers. Favorite memories include choreographing and performing a sword dance for the San Francisco Opera as well as teaching and performing in Norway\, the Czech Republic\, and Russia. \nIn addition to Scottish country dancing\, Alan is an accomplished Highland dancer and performs frequently in public. He does both Scottish country dance and Highland dance with the Red Thistle Dancers\, a performance group based in Palo Alto. Alan frequently travels to Scotland to attend dance training schools\, and broaden his knowledge of the culture. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/english-scottish-country-dance/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-Scottish-Workshop-2-page-Final-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T223000 DTSTAMP:20180306T172359Z CREATED:20180306T172017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T172359Z UID:8370-1523733300-1523745000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Spring Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Loui Tucker will be teaching Serbian folk dance Krivatvorena and Israeli dance Salamati during the FREE pre-party workshop from 7:15-8:00pm. \nJim Emdy will emcee the all request party from 8:00-10:30pm. Send him your program requests \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 an event flier. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pcfd-party-apr-2018/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/April-14-Party-flier.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180331T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180331T230000 DTSTAMP:20180312T184022Z CREATED:20180312T184022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T184022Z UID:8382-1522524600-1522537200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Balkan Plus Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Balkan Plus Folk Dance Party.\nLots of free parking\, fine wood floor.\nPlease bring snacks to share! URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/balkan-plus-dance-party-mar18/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin\, 240 Channing Way\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94903\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Balkan-Plus-Party-for-March.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Advanced Balkan Dancers":MAILTO:Gary Anderson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180322T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180322T223000 DTSTAMP:20180126T090113Z CREATED:20180126T090113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T090113Z UID:8206-1521747000-1521757800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Bulgarian Spring Celebration DESCRIPTION:Tanya Kostova Martenitsas Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with a special guest\, Tanya Kostova. The Bulgarians celebrate the coming of Spring and beginnings of their country the entire month of March. They celebrate the Baba Marta and Legend of the Martenitsa. Come\, learn the Bulgarian Spring traditions and dance with Tanya. There will even be some special Martenitsas hand-made by Tanya for sale! Admission for this special event is $10.00. Some snacks will be provided and you are welcome to contribute to the table. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bulgarian-spring-celebration/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church\, 1399 43rd Ave\, at Judah St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ORGANIZER;CN="Mandala Folk Dance":MAILTO:paulbourbin@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180310T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180310T224500 DTSTAMP:20180309T214830Z CREATED:20171226T055033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T214830Z UID:8048-1520695800-1520721900@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Workshop\, Potluck\, and Party with Gergana Panova DESCRIPTION:Alternate flier Afternoon workshop\, potluck dinner\, and evening dance party featuring Gergana Panova. Gergana is visiting the US this March 2018 and we are fortunate to have her present her material to us. In June 2016 among the many wonderful dances Gergana taught were Chukaj Chukaj Pironche\, Cerkezko\, Boalijsko\, Maleshevsko\, and Kopano Horo. \n3:00pm Doors open\n3:30-6:30pm Workshop focused on dances of Pirin\, Shopluk\, and Trakia sponsored by the Moveable Feet Club. $15 donation.\n6:30-8:00pm Potluck. Bring dishes to serve 8-10 dancers\, greatly appreciated.\n8:00-10:45pm Party sponsored by the Peninsula Council. Adony Beniares and Ken Kaye emcee the party. Send your party dance requests to URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gergana-panova-workshop/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Gergana-2018-2-Sided-Flier-Final.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180309T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180309T230000 DTSTAMP:20180205T185552Z CREATED:20180203T022758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T185552Z UID:8280-1520625600-1520636400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Balkan Dance Party to Celebrate Jerry Duke’s 80th DESCRIPTION:Kopachka Folk Dancers hosts a FREE party for one and all to celebrate Jerry Duke’s 80th birthday! IT’S FREE! Jerry and Jill are providing live music by Zabava! Refreshments provided. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share the event flier. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/celebrate-jerry-duke-80th/ LOCATION:Strawberry Recreation Center\, 118 E. Strawberry Drive\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Jerry-Dukes-80th.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180219T220000 DTSTAMP:20171228T214448Z CREATED:20171010T172025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171228T214448Z UID:7835-1519063200-1519077600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Dances with Grapevines Theme Party DESCRIPTION:Have fun doing grapevine theme dances with Katherine Abbott and Cindy and Craig Blackstone\, plus your requests. \n\n\n5:45pm\nDoors open\, warm up dances\n\n\n6:00-7:00pm\nCraig Blackstone teaching Opinca (Romania)\, Kathterine Abbot teaching a fun dance (TBA)\, and Cindy Blackstone teaching Rav Brachot (Israel)\n\n\n7:00-10:00pm\nDancers’ requests and theme dances\n\n\nDonation: $10 ($1 donation to Habitat for Humanity). \nTheme Parties may feature teaching and several notable dances. The remaining dances will be from dancers’ requests. All levels\, all countries\, all forms. Snack donations always appreciated! \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dances-with-grapevines/ LOCATION:First Baptist Event Hall\, 305 N. California Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301-4105\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2018-02-19-Grapevine-Flier-Final-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180210T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180210T223000 DTSTAMP:20180117T212243Z CREATED:20180112T012733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T212243Z UID:8113-1518291000-1518301800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Marcia and Yale Rosenblatt will teach the Israeli non-partner dance Simcha G’dola starting at 7:30pm. Request dance party starts at 8pm. \nSend your requests to Hollis. She will incorporate them into the program. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier! URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/valentines-day-party/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Feb.10-Party.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T230000 DTSTAMP:20180205T162522Z CREATED:20180119T082404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T162522Z UID:8175-1517169600-1517180400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Live Music Dance Party with Zabava! DESCRIPTION:A live music Balkan dance party featuring Bay Area favorite Zabava! \nIncludes Balkan dance lesson with Nadav Nur and Jerry Duke at 7:30pm. Live music begins at 8:00pm. \nZabava\nZabava! means Party! Zabava has some of the finest Balkan musicians in the country who aim to recreate the vibrant interplay of music and dance from this cultural crossroad. Zabava includes Corinne Sykes (vocals\, tambura\, tupan\, darabuka)\, Michele Simon (vocals\, tupan\, hand drum)\, Tom Farris (tambura\, guitar\, hand drum)\, Rich Schultz (kaval)\, and Bill Cope (gajdas\, tamburas\, bouzouki\, accordion\, vocals). More details… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/zabava-dance-party/ LOCATION:Ashkenaz\, 1317 San Pablo Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Balkan Dance Cabal":MAILTO:balkanazers@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T230000 DTSTAMP:20191214T171031Z CREATED:20170803T165210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T171031Z UID:7614-1517166000-1517180400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Tineke and Maurits van Geel Workshop and Party DESCRIPTION:Workshop featuring Maurits and Tineke van Geel teaching dances of Armenia\, the Roma\, and other countries. Followed by dance party. \nTineke and Maurits will have for sale a DVD including all the music\, dance notations\, and video recording of the dances. Please support our teachers and do not film during the teaching sessions. It is ok to film during reviews. They have not yet let us know the cost of the DVD. They cannot accept checks; only cash please. \n7:00-7:30pm Doors open\, request dancing\n7:30-9:30pm Workshop\n9:30-11:00pm Review and party – dancing to requests and to the van Geel’s great dances previously taught to us: Tou Paradeisou Lemonia\, Erzeroumi Shoror\, Syrtos Kitrinou\, To Milo and Nazeli Bar. \nTineke van Geel\nIn 1977 Tineke van Geel received her degree as folk dance instructor. She specializes in Armenian dance and works as a choreographer. Tineke conducts workshops for students at various levels\, beginners to professional\, and has taught classes in international folk dance\, Dutch and Armenian dances in many countries around the world. Her main focus is to break down complicated steps and movements to basic elements and slowly ‘rebuilding’ them to the original dance form. This skill is part of her worldwide success and is combined with a vast knowledge of Armenian dance and culture. \nSince 1985 she has regularly visited Armenia to study folklore at the Pedagogic Institute and Choreographic School in Yerevan. A part of each research trip was devoted to working with several amateur groups in Armenia and doing research on costumes. Two of those research trips were sponsored by the Dutch government. On several occasions Tineke visited the USA to observe the dances performed by the Armenian communities there. Read more… \nMaurits van Geel\nMaurits was artistic director of the professional Dutch dance performance group The Internationaal Danstheater for 24 years. During this interval\, the group performed 47 different evening shows. Part of this job involved several months of dance research each year in order to prepare for these programs. \nMaurits taught recreational dancers from 1972 to 1990 and now from 2011 to the present. \nMaurits has travelled extensively in his dance research that has emphasized the Roma culture and those in the Caucasus. These travels have included India\, Pakistan\, Turkey\, Russia\, England\, France\, Armenia\, Azerbaijan\, Georgia\, Ossetia\, Dagestan\, and Cherkassy. He has also choreographed many dances\, one of which is Syrtos Kitrinou\, currently popular in California. \nIn the last several years\, Maurits has been teaching often with Tineke\, and this has included workshops in Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, and Malaysia. In North America\, the couple have taught at Oktoberfest in Montreal and Pinewoods Camp in Maine. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share the event flier! \nParking Lots near All Saints Episcopal Church \nAllow extra time to find parking in nearby parking lots or street parking. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/van-geel-workshop-party/ LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2018-01-28vanGeel-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T230000 DTSTAMP:20181213T155047Z CREATED:20171226T053150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T155047Z UID:8036-1517079600-1517094000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:2018 Scholarship Ball DESCRIPTION:Annual fundraiser to benefit the Sacramento Council’s Scholarship Fund. \nClubs or individuals may request dances for $5 each (or $10 for set dances). Total of 60 dances may be requested at the Ball. Deadline: 1/13/18. Send requests to Toba Goddard. \nAdmission: $10 ($5 youth under-23) \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/2018-scholarship-ball/ LOCATION:Polish-American Hall\, 327 Main Street\, Roseville\, CA\, 95678\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/scholarship_ball_2018_-_dec_version.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento Folk Dance Council":MAILTO:sifdac@folkdancesac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180121 DTSTAMP:20171127T054035Z CREATED:20170701T190255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T054035Z UID:7489-1516320000-1516492799@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Heritage Festival 2018 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 19th\nLOCATION: Garden House\, Shoup Park\, 400 University Ave\, Los Altos \nOpening Party – $10\n7:00 to 10:00pm\nCome share your favorite club dances. Meet Saturday’s Workshop Teacher\, Miroslav “Bata” Marčetić! \nSaturday\, January 20th\nLOCATION: Twin Pines Community Center\, Belmont \nDance Workshop – $15\n1:30 to 4:30pm\nWith joy and verve Bata will teach a variety of Serbian dances. Our previous favorites include Žagubicanča and Serez. \nMiroslav “Bata” Marčetić\nDirector of the Academy of Serbian Folk Dancing\nMiroslav Bata Marcetic was a leading performer\, soloist and choreographer\, with the Serbian National Folk Ensemble “Kolo” in Belgrade\, Serbia and Montenegro (former Yugoslavia) for seventeen years and is the recipient of several awards for his artistic work. He has attended almost all folk dance seminars held in former Yugoslavia and eventually\, he became the instructor of several workshops held in former Yugoslavia\, Japan\, Israel and currently in Canada and the USA. As a well-known choreographer\, he was chosen by the Folk Dance Association of Serbia to be a judge at folklore competitions that were taking place in Serbia and Montenegro from 1980 to 1993. Read more… \nDinner Break\n4:30 to 6:30pm\nEnjoy dinner in town\, or order a wrap to enjoy on site ($10). \nParty – $15\n4:30 to 6:30pm\nEthnic dress welcome! Recorded international requests between sets. \nOrkestar Srma\nDance to live Serbian band music by Orkestar Srma!\nListen to samples below…\n\nTips are appreciated! \nMladost Folklore\nExhibition by Serbian youth group Mladost Folklore \nRegistration\nRegistration Form -DOWNLOAD Directions and Parking – DOWNLOAD \nPay in advance and save! Attend Friday AND Saturday for only $30 ($40 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-2018/ LOCATION:Twin Pines Center\, 20 Twin Pines Lane\, Belmont\, CA\, 94002\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/FINAL-VERSION-18-sun.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180112T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180112T230000 DTSTAMP:20171113T014821Z CREATED:20171113T014650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T014821Z UID:7935-1515787200-1515798000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Balkan Folk Dance Party with Da! Mozem DESCRIPTION:Kopachka Folk Dancers invites you to a Balkan Folk Dance Party\, dancing to the music of Bay Area favorite band\, Da! Mozhem. \n$10 entrance fee includes light refreshments. Students are half-price\, children free. For more details contact Suzie at president@kopachkafolkdancers.com or Nadav at 415-497-4890. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kopachka-da-mozem-party/ LOCATION:Strawberry Recreation Center\, 118 E. Strawberry Drive\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DaMozhemJanuary2018.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180105T220000 DTSTAMP:20171226T050932Z CREATED:20171226T050932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T050932Z UID:8026-1515180600-1515189600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Balkan Dance Party with Svirači DESCRIPTION:Balkan Dance Party with Svirači Svirači features Jim Little (gajda\, fiddle & tambura)\, Melissa Miller (kaval\, vocals & percussion) and Lew Smith (tambura & percussion). Svirači specializes in Macedonian and Bulgarian dance music. \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/balkan-dance-party-with-sviraci/ LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171231T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180101T003000 DTSTAMP:20171214T173616Z CREATED:20170702T002758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T173616Z UID:7513-1514745000-1514766600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Potluck and All Request Party DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year with non-stop dancing to your requests! \nOn-site potluck dinner 6:30-7:30pm. Bring a favorite dish! Moveable Feet will provide drinks and utensils. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier! URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/new-years-eve/ LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-18-12-31-NYE-Final.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171211T213000 DTSTAMP:20171005T191322Z CREATED:20171005T191322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T191322Z UID:7818-1513018800-1513027800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Holiday Folk Dance Party with Da! Mozhem DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to come dance and/or just listen to the fabulous music for this annual holiday party. The first hour will feature dancing to old and new recorded favorites\, followed by Da! Mozhem performing a great mix of Balkan and international music. \nDa! Mozhem\nWith veterans of many well-loved groups\, including the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Westwind\, the Slavonian Traveling Band\, and Born to Drone\, Da! Mozhem plays a lively and beautiful variety of folk dance music on traditional and modern instruments and sings lush multi-part harmonies. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/holiday-party-with-da-mozhem/ LOCATION:Hermann Sons Hall\, 860 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music ORGANIZER;CN="Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers":MAILTO:cjay@horizoncable.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171209T213000 DTSTAMP:20171206T073349Z CREATED:20170702T002615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T073349Z UID:7511-1512838800-1512855000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Holiday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Holiday Celebration and Second Harvest Food Bank Donation \n\n\n5:00-6:00pm\nHappy Holidays Potluck Reception – snacks appreciated. Bring cheeses\, fruits\, nuts\, veggies\, or desserts (refrigerator available\, no oven)\n\n\n6:00-9:30pm\nAaron Alpert will teach Hora (Israeli; choreographed by Moshe Eskayo) and Sandra Biroc will teach Quirquinchos de Corazon (Bolivia; learned at the 2017 solar eclipse). The rest of the program feature dancers’ requests.\n\n\nDonation: $10 or 10 cans of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank (checks payable to Second Harvest Food Bank). Goal is 500 cans and/or $500. 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. \nPlease help us adhere to these conditions stated upon the City of Palo Alto event permit: \n\nPark only in legal spaces\, avoiding bike lanes or too close to driveways\nAvoid talking loudly outside\n\nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share an event flier. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/holiday-celebration/ LOCATION:First Baptist Event Hall\, 305 N. California Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301-4105\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-12-09-Holiday-Second-Harvest-FBC-flyerFinal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171201T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171201T230000 DTSTAMP:20171126T080555Z CREATED:20171003T074358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171126T080555Z UID:7812-1512158400-1512169200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Dance Party with Bill Cope and Friends DESCRIPTION:Live music and dancing to Bill Cope and his friends.\nBring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party\, and tips for the band! \nBill Cope & Friends\nBill Cope & friends play international folk dance music\, especially Balkan with Greek and “oldie” folk dance favorites. The band includes \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. \n Susan Worland is both a symphonic and folk violinist\, specializing in the folk music of Scotland and Poland. She performs internationally as well as for East Coast and West Coast folk dance camps\, and with Bay Area ensembles. Instrument: violin. \n Michele 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. \n Barbara Deutsch is a woodwinds player\, specializing in Greek clarinet and Hungarian tarogato music. She has performed internationally as well as with local Greek\, Polish\, Bosnian\, polka\, and Hungarian bands. Instruments: clarinet\, soprano saxophone\, fluier. \nParking Lots near All Saints Episcopal Church \nAllow extra time to find parking in nearby parking lots or street parking. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bill-cope-friends/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171118T230000 DTSTAMP:20171106T052736Z CREATED:20170702T000550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171106T052736Z UID:7505-1511029800-1511046000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Pre-Kolo Festival Party DESCRIPTION:Sue Williard will start the evening teaching Arcanul Batrinesc and Kara Tren. \nLive Balkan music for dancing with Staro Vino. Only the finest vintages! They play dance tunes and table songs from Bulgaria\, Macedonia\, Greece\, Roma\, and a sprinkling of our favorite international folk dances. \nStaro Vino is Andrew Cohen (accordion)\, Greg Masaki Jenkins (clarinet and vocals)\, and Mark Jenkins (percussion and vocals). \n\n\n6:45pm\nDoors open\, warm up dances\n\n\n7:00-8:00pm\nSue Williard teaches Arcanul Batrinesc and Kara Tren\n\n\n8:00-11:00pm\nDance party to Staro Vino. Request dancing during breaks\n\n\nParking Lots near All Saints Episcopal Church Staro Vino proposed set list for Pre-Kolo Party\, Nov. 18\, 2017 There will be a Kafana room with refreshments and snacks – chat\, listen and relax. Snacks greatly appreciated! \nParking in the city lots and street parking is free and unlimited on Saturdays\, but plan for extra time to find a spot. \n PRINT AND SHARE an event flier with friends! URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pre-kolo-festival-party/ LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-Pre-Kolo-Flyer-fin-e1504805106673.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171111T220000 DTSTAMP:20171016T030855Z CREATED:20170806T063044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T030855Z UID:7627-1510426800-1510437600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Denise will teach the English Country dance Winter Solstice\, learned from Bruce Hamilton at Stockton this summer. \nJohn Burke will emcee. \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 an event flier. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pcfd-party-nov-2017/ LOCATION:Garden House\, 400 University Ave.\, Los Altos\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Nov.11-Party.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171104T220000 DTSTAMP:20171030T155627Z CREATED:20170415T091457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T155627Z UID:22-1509800400-1509832800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Officers Ball DESCRIPTION:1:00 Doors open\n1:30-5:30 Institute\n5:30–7:30 On-site Italian dinner with entertainment by Bill Cope (if signed up by October 27)\n7:30-10:00 Evening dance party \nINSTITUTE TEACHERS:\nAaron Alpert — Holech Uva (Israeli non-partner)\nJulie East — Szot Madziar (Polish non-partner)\nLenore Frigo — Contras (U.S. partners)\nMartin Frost — Pušteno Oro/Devojče Devojče (Macedonian non-partner)\nMarija Hillis — Sapphire Sea (English Set)\nYale and Marcia Rosenblatt — Aino Kchume (Assyrian partners)\nMarina Troost — Hora ca la Neamt (Romanian non-partner)\nTodd Wagner — Dobrulusko Horo (Bulgarian non-partner) \nDownload and print an EVENT FLYER and send in your registration today!\nSign up by October 27 and save $10 — just $30 for the entire event!\n($30 at the door does not include on-site dinner). \nPAYMENT\nONLINE\n**CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW** and use PayPal or your credit card and pay now ($1.50 convenience charge will be added). Then send your Registration Form to Laura Douglass\, Treasurer\, 226 Alameda de Las Pulgas\, Redwood City\, CA 94062 or email L_M_Douglass@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPick One\n\n\n\nAfternoon Workshop ONLY $15.00 USD\nEvening Party ONLY $15.00 USD\nWorkshop and Party $30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBY CHECK\nMake your check out to FOLK DANCE FEDERATION then mail with Registration Form to: Laura Douglass\, Treasurer\, 226 Alameda de Las Pulgas\, Redwood City\, CA 94062 URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/officers-ball/ LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Hall\, 22737 Main Street\, Hayward\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/OBFlyerandRegForm2017-1-e1505156989802.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171027T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171027T220000 DTSTAMP:20170930T172912Z CREATED:20170930T172912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170930T172912Z UID:7798-1509132600-1509141600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Halloween Dance Party with Kabilé DESCRIPTION:Special live music dance night with traditional Bulgarian wedding band Kabile! This is a Halloween party as well so come dressed to celebrate in costume! Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party\, and tips for the band! \nKabile\n“Kabile” takes its name from the village Kabile where the members of this extraordinary group of musicians played one of their early gigs together; a small village located just north of the city of Yambol in Thrace. \nKabile is Ivan Handzhiev (vocals\, accordions)\, Nikolay Doctorov (kaval)\, Dzhenko Andreev (gaida)\, Nikolai Kolev (gadulka)\, and Donka Koleva (vocals). Read more… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/halloween-party-with-kabile/ LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pastedImage.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR