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SUMMARY:Da! Mozhem and the Nema Problema Chorale Party
DESCRIPTION:7 – 8 pm \nKaela Fine will teach Rusi Kosi and Lucy may teach steps to Tropanka. Dancing to recorded music while the band sets up\n\n\n8 – 11 pm\nDancing to Da! Mozhem and the Nema Problema Chorale\, with musicians and singers famous in the Peninsula\n\n\nDa! Mozhem and the Nema Problema Chorale\nDa! Mozhem and the Nema Problema Chorale play and sing high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing.  D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The chorale consists of up to eight women\, joined occasionally by male voices.  The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band.  The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslavetraditions.  Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region.  The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments. \nSnacks greatly appreciated for the Kafana — a place for chatting with friends\, snacking to get more energy for dancing and listening to the band. \nQuestions? Contact Lucy or Karen.   \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/da-mozhem-and-nema-problema/
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:20190520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092852
CREATED:20190514T160913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T160913Z
UID:9452-1558378800-1558387800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Greek Glendi with the Helladelics
DESCRIPTION:Mary is in town and it is a Helladellics reunion.  Please join the band and Greek Feet for a full evening of dance\, music\, revelry and fun. Please bring some food to share. Music begins at 7:30pm.  Ring bell at the gate to enter. \nFeaturing:\nMary Hofer – clarinet\nTom Farris- laouto\nGari Hegedus- oud and violin\nMichele Simon- vocals and percussion \nThe Helladelics play mostly Greek\, mostly traditional\, dance and trance tunes\, with captivating melodies\, driving rhythms and passionate improvisations. You’ll find the hypnotic\, bluesy material of Epirus\, upbeat dance tunes from Thrace\, lilting songs of the islands and the odd-meters of Macedonia\, as well as tastes of Armenia and Turkey..
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/greek-glendi-with-the-helladelics/
LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama at 17th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092852
CREATED:20190409T163632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190525T063255Z
UID:9384-1558771200-1558818000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Northern California Dance Symposium
DESCRIPTION:FDF (Faith\, Dance\, Fellowship) of Northern California is sponsoring a one day Greek dance symposium.  Guest workshop instructors are Achilleas Tsiaras and Yiouli Dimou from Meliki\, Macedonia\, Greece and Joe Graziosi from Boston\, Massachusetts.  Achilleas and Yiouli will teach dances from Imathia and Vlach Dances of Kozani.  Joe will teach island dances from Rhodes\, Kalymnos and Kos; and from Orma\, Almopia. \nSymposium Schedule of Events\n\n\n8:00 – 9:15 am\nCheck in\, Light Breakfast\, Meet and Greet. \n\n\n9:15 – 10:45 am\nWorkshop 1- Joe Graziosi- Dodecanese Sampler- Rhodes\, Kalymnos\, Kos\n\n\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm\nWorkshop 2- Achilleas and Yiouli Dimou- Imathia\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30 pm\nWorkshop 3- Joe Graziosi- Orma\, Almopia\n\n\n1:30 – 3:00 pm\nLunch Break\n\n\n3:30 – 5:00 pm\nWorkshop 4– Achilleas and Yiouli Dimou- Vlach Dances of Kozani\n\n\n6:30 pm\nBBQ/Dance Evening Event\, $25\n\n\nRegister\nAll day workshop: $50.\nBBQ/Dance: $25.\nPre-registration is required.   \nRegister \nFor More Info please email- norcalsymposium@gmail.com
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/2nd-annual-dance-symposium/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Cross\, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas\, Belmont\, CA\, 94002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="FDF Northern California Dance Symposium":MAILTO:norcalsymposium@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTSTAMP:20260411T092852
CREATED:20180709T173048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T202115Z
UID:8606-1559260800-1559519999@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Statewide 2019
DESCRIPTION:Ethnic Treasures of Folk Dance!\nStatewide 2019 Registration Form \n2019 Statewide Folk Dance Festival \n\nLive Music with Miamon Miller and Friends\, Bill Cope\, Michael Lawson & Janie Cowen\nParties and Luncheon\nWorkshops and Request Dancing\nMeeting friends – Old and New\n\nTeaching appearances by Petur Iliev\, Mihai David\, Sevi Bayraktar\, and Israel Yakovee. Cesar Garfiaz will lead a Sunday Salsa workshop and party! \nEthnic Treasures Festival opens Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. with party and brief introductory teaching. \nParticipants can choose to purchase the entire festival package or pay for individual workshops and parties. \nRegister \nOur host hotel is Doubletree\, Claremont.  Pre-registration and hotel reservations available. \nDOWNLOAD registration form. \nFor more details contact Pauline Klak or Diane Baker
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide2019/
LOCATION:Edmunds Ballroom\, 170 E. 6th St.\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190607T220000
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SUMMARY:Dance to Live French Music
DESCRIPTION:French dance fun for all ages! Gary Breitbard & Jena Rauti  Dance with us through France—and never leave the Bay Area! Gary Breitbard and Jena Rauti will help teach and lead French dances to the live music of Fête Musette.  \nWe will take you to Alsace\, Brittany\, Gascony\, Provence\, and the Massif Central in a period where the waltz\, mazurka\, polka\, scottish\, bourree\, and rondeau ruled.  Join us for an evening of called dances for all ages – no experience required!  \nGary Breitbard and Jena Rauti have been teaching traditional French country dance music for two decades at Bay Area schools\, Lark in the Morning Camp and the SF Free Folk Festival. They studied dance at Grand Bal de l’Europe\, Festival de Luthiers at San Chartiers and other dance workshops in France.\n \n \n \n  \nFête Musette\nFête Musette members are Gary Breitbard (accordion\, hurdy-gurdy and vocals)\, Sarah Kirton (fiddle)\, Lee Anne Welch (fiddle)\, Peter Tommerup (mountain and hammered dulcimer)\, Julianne Staffords (button chromatic accordion\, oboe and vocals)\, Bill O’Haren (percussion) and Jena Rauti (accordion and vocals). Read more… \nAdmission is $12\, students are half-price and children are free – but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Tips for the band\, and snack and beverage contributions are always appreciated\, and there is always a cheese plate! \n \nSample of a fun French Country dance led by Gary and Jena with live music.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dance-to-live-french-music/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190607T223000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092852
CREATED:20190523T031945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T032021Z
UID:9482-1559935800-1559946600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and the East Bay Folk Dancers.  Please save the date and join us for a fun night of dancing!  \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing.  D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band.  The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslav traditions.  Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region.  The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/piedmont-party-with-da-mozhem/
LOCATION:Piedmont Veterans Hall\, 401 Highland Avenue\, Piedmont\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Bay Folk Dancers":MAILTO:kay.james@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T223000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092852
CREATED:20180301T174001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T140415Z
UID:8363-1560627000-1560637800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Palomanians Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD a flier \nThe Palomanians Ice Cream Social featuring request dancing\, refreshments\, and of course ice cream!  \nA tradition for decades\, the Palomanians will provide all the ingredients for an Ice Cream Social and Dance Party! With lots of toppings\, fresh and stewed fruit\, sprinkles\, whipped cream\, chocolate sauce\, and more! Punch\, water and coffee also provided. More dancing afterwards to work it all off.  Nothing to bring besides your dance shoes. \nThere’s no teaching so the party begins at 7:30pm
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/palomanians-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Palomanians":MAILTO:clemd@acm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190714T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190714T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092852
CREATED:20190528T013253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T070834Z
UID:9494-1563115500-1563127200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Bastille Day Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Bastille Day and France with a folk dance lesson and party with the Peninsula Council! \n\n\n2:45pm\nDoors open\n\n\n3:00-3:30pm\nFree pre-party workshop with Adony Benaries teaching a couple of fun French dances.\n\n\n3:30-6:00pm\nALL-REQUEST PARTY MC’d by Hollis Radin\n\n\nThe Peninsula Council annual meeting and election of officers will be held during the break. \nSend your requests to Hollis and she will incorporate them into the program. \nDances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line\, couple\, set).  Bring a snack to share! \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bastille-day-party/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092852
CREATED:20190521T163313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T010658Z
UID:9468-1563634800-1563656400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Contra and Square Dance Workshop and Party with Tony Parkes
DESCRIPTION:The Moveable Feet club presents an afternoon contra and square dance workshop\, potluck dinner\, and international folk dance party with the charming Tony Parkes. Live music for dancing by Susan Worland during the workshop. \nCome for the entire event or portions as you wish. We look forward to dancing with you! \n\n\n\n3:00 pm\nDoors open\n\n\n3:15 – 4:30 pm\nContra Dance Workshop\n\n\n4:30 – 4:45 pm\nBreak\n\n\n4:45 – 5:30 pm\nSquare Dance Workshop\n\n\n5:30 – 6:30 pm\nPotluck dinner\, bring your favorite dishes for 8-10 dancers. Snacks for the workshop also appreciated. No oven\, but refrigerator and power for crockpots available\n\n\n6:30 – 9 pm\nFolk dance party. Tony plans to call a few contras and square dances. Dancing to recorded music from all countries.\nRequests in advance appreciated to Lucy or Lesley.\n\n\n\nNo partners needed. We change partners after each dance. All dancers welcome\, however basic knowledge of the fundamentals of contra and square dancing is beneficial. \nDOWLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \n \nTony Parkes\nHailing from the Boston area\, Tony Parkes has been calling square and contra dances for more than 50 years. He believes in keeping these dance forms accessible to as many people as possible. He has beginners doing real dances within seconds\, and can keep experienced dancers entertained with a bit of challenge or elegance. \nFor more details contact Lucy or Lesley.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/tony-parkes/
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;VALUE=DATE:20190721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190805
DTSTAMP:20260411T092852
CREATED:20170415T091035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T080821Z
UID:19-1563667200-1564963199@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Stockton Folk Dance Camp
DESCRIPTION:Featured Guests\n\n\nJoe Graziosi\nGREEK NON-PARTNER DANCES\n\n\nTineke van Geel\nARMENIAN NON-PARTNER DANCES\n\n\nGergana Panova\nBULGARIA NON-PARTNER DANCES\n\n\nRichard Schmidt\nPOLISH COUNTRY PARTNER DANCES\n\n\nGigi Jensen\nARGENTINE PARTNER DANCES\n\n\nTony Parkes\nAMERICAN SQUARES AND CONTRAS\n\n\nRebecca Tsai\nCHINESE WORKSHOP\n\n\nBand\nMiamon Miller & Free Range Organic \nCelebrating over 70 Years of International Dance and Music\nFor over 70 years Stockton Folk Dance camp has featured guests from around the world who come to the University of the Pacific in Stockton California each summer to share traditional dances and music.  Students and long-time international dance enthusiasts of all ages come to learn and preserve folkloric dances and music\, as well as to hone their world dance and music skills. \nRegistration\nGeneral notes that apply each year:  \n    A minimum deposit of $100 is required to hold a spot if you cannot make full payment at the time of registration.\n    If you cancel BEFORE May 31\, a $50 processing fee will be withheld from your refund.\n    If you cancel AFTER May 31\, $100 deposit will be withheld from your refund.\n    No refunds after June 30. \nRegister online \nYou can make a payments online for camp and related items\, or you may pay by check.  \nPayments page
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/stockton-folk-dance-camp/
LOCATION:University of the Pacific\, 3601 Pacific Ave\, Stockton\, CA\, 95211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190807T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190807T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20180709T174123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190804T214746Z
UID:8613-1565207100-1565215200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:This summer dance and post-Stockton party will be our only chance to dance together at the Carriage House until Fall quarter begins Sept. 18\, so I hope you can all come! Bring your dancing shoes and good cheer.  Snacks or beverages to share are also appreciated if you are able. \nDrop in fee is $9.00 for the entire evening. There is no pro-rating of fees. \nSuzanne will resume teaching again Sept. 18th when the Fall Quarter begins.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/summer-dance-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:20190809T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190809T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190801T211120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T224616Z
UID:9655-1565379000-1565386200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:International Dance Workshop with Roberto Bagnoli
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this workshop with a teacher who is loads of fun!  For more information\, you can contact Kay James or call Kay at (925) 376-0727.  \n DOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier! \nRoberto Bagnoli\nRoberto Bagnoli Roberto Bagnoli grew up in Rome\, where he was first introduced to folk music and dance\, eventually taking part in several performances and teaching dance classes. He subsequently studied various forms of folk dance in workshops throughout Europe\, Israel\,and North America.From 1995 to 2003\, he performed as a dancer and choreographer with the Terra di Danza Dance Company and was involved in the production of Raggi di Luna Italiana (Italian dances); Giro Giro Mondo (dances from around the world);Keltic Emotion (Celtic dances); Mazal Tov (Israeli dances);and Ethnos (international folk dances). He currently organizes two dance camps in Europe: Balkanot (Balkan and Israeli dance) and Camp Yofi (Israeli dance). Roberto has lectured and conducted workshops throughout Europe as well as on numerous occasions in North America\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Singapore and Japan.Roberto lives in Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy. Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/roberto-bagnoli/
LOCATION:Piedmont Veterans Hall\, 401 Highland Avenue\, Piedmont\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Bay Folk Dancers":MAILTO:kay.james@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190811T161500
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190531T015355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T232444Z
UID:9516-1565524800-1565540100@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Little Festival of the Redwoods
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Rosa Folk Dancers invite you to the 75th annual Little Festival of the Redwoods.   \nNoon-1:30 pm\, Picnic Potluck Social\nJoin for a picnic potluck at the Armstrong Redwoods State Park picnic grounds.  Please bring a hot dish\, salad\, or dessert and your own table service.  Club will furnish coffee\, tea\, and water. \n1:45‑4:15 pm\, Request Dance Party\nGuerneville Elementary School\n14630 Armstrong Woods Road\nGuerneville\, CA \nThe festival continues with an all-requests international folk dancing afternoon with your favorite dances selected by Elsa Bacher as DJ.  \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nFor more details please contact Elsa Bacher of the Santa Rosa Folk Dancers.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/little-festival-of-the-redwoods/
LOCATION:Guerneville School\, 14630 Armstrong Woods Road\, Guerneville\, CA\, 95446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Rosa Folk Dancers":MAILTO:bacherelsa@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190528T140800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T151634Z
UID:9504-1565535600-1565550000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Post-Stockton Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dance party starting with reviews of dances taught at Stockton Folk Dance Camp 2019.  \n\n\n2:45pm\nDoors open\n\n\n3:00-3:30pm\nFree pre-party workshop including new dances from Stockton Folk Dance Camp 2019: Shantel\, a Romanian dance choreographed by Maurits and Tineke van Geel\, and  Yarn Anoush\, an Armenian dance also choreographed by Tineke.  Both are easy and fun dances that you’ll love! \n\n\n\n3:30-6:00pm\nALL-REQUEST PARTY MC’d by Adony Beniares and Ken Kaye\n\n\nSend your requests to Adony and he will incorporate them into the program. \nDances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line\, couple\, set).  Bring a snack to share! \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/post-stockton-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:20190812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190812T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190805T173837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T164800Z
UID:9670-1565636400-1565645400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Greek Glendi with Agapi Mas
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Greek dancing to live music featuring Agapi Mas with Greek Feet celebrating Leo birthdays.  This is also for the popular Greek August 15 holiday\, the Dormition of the Virgin Mary or Koimisis tis Theotokou. \nAgapi Mas will be playing a full night of regional Greek music for dancing.  Agapi Mas is Greg Jenkins on clarinet and vocals\, Alan Davidson on laouto\, Michael Garibaldi on percussion and vocals\, and special guest Michele Simon on vocals. \nIn addition\, the Leo folks are planning some outrageous B’day cakes. This party just keeps getting better and better each day.  Hope you can make it! \nNote: Ring the bell at the gate to enter
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/agapi-mas/
LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama at 17th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190825T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190604T084850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T155703Z
UID:9537-1566745200-1566770400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Potluck\, BBQ\, and Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Come join the fun and renew/join SIFDAC! \n\n​Games – 3:00 to 5:00 pm\nPotluck and Dancing – 5:00 to 10:00 pm\n\n$10.00 per person or $5.00 for those age 23 & under.  The price of admission pays your yearly membership with the Sacramento International Folk Dance and Arts Council. \nTo save time\, download our membership application\, fill it out in advance\, and bring it to the barbeque! \nThe annual Sacramento International Folk Dance and Arts Council (SIFDAC) Membership Barbeque and Dance is held at the end of August prior to September 1. We love getting together and dancing outside at the Wolterbeek’s Ranch! Thank you so much Al and Teddy for letting us gather together each year at your ranch and having the best time ever!! This event is special because it is the best time for local folk dancers and clubs to sign up and become members of SIFDAC since the term of membership goes from September 1 to August 31 of each year. \nFor more details contact: Gene (916) 799-8086 (email) or Barbara (916) 923-1555 (email) \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/potluck-bbq-and-dance-party/
LOCATION:Wolterbeek’s Ranch\, 3100 Ponderosa Road\, Shingle Springs\, CA\, 95682\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento Folk Dance Council":MAILTO:sifdac@folkdancesac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190829T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190829T223000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190531T014355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T212536Z
UID:9517-1567107000-1567117800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:End of Summer Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of summer with folk dance party on the last Thursday before Labor Day with the Saratoga International Folk Dancers.  \n“Dressed up in Denim” is our end-of-quarter theme.  Loui hopes you will go out of your way to wear denim – and not just the usual blue jeans: skirts\, shirts\, jackets\, vests\, overalls\, and hats are all made in denim. If you don’t own any denim clothing\, I’m sure a quick trip to the local Goodwill store will fix that problem. \nWarmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. Request dancing for the rest of the evening. This is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! Drop in fee $8\, first visit free. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/summers-end-dance-party/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190824T040701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T182507Z
UID:9795-1567798200-1567807200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Zabava International
DESCRIPTION:Live music and dancing to Bill Cope and Zabava International! It’s a party night\, so snacks and drinks are welcome\, as are tips for the band.  \nBill Cope \nZabava International!\nEnergetic\, soulful\, and rhythmically dazzling music played from the center of the dance floor–music from Albania\, America\, Armenia\, Bulgaria\, Croatia\, Greece\, Hungary\, Israel\, Macedonia\, Norway\, the Romani\, Romania\, Serbia\, South Africa\, Sweden and Turkey traditions. The musicians recreate the vibrant interplay of traditional music and dance from the cultural crossroads. \nSimmy Willeman (violin)\nMichele Simon (vocals\, tupan\, hand drum)\nTom Farris (tambura\, guitar)\nBill Cope (gajda\, bouzouki\, tambura\, accordion\, vocals\, and more) \nMore details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/balkan-dance-with-zabava/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190327T055319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T071922Z
UID:9299-1567863900-1567886400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer Camps in Review 2019
DESCRIPTION:Come to our 6th 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.   \nCome the whole time or just a few hours. We want to dance and chat with you.\nProgram \n1:45pm  – Doors open.  Dancing to last year’s summer camp dances and more…\n2:00 – 5:30pm – Workshop of 2019 Summer Dances.  PROGRAM\n5:30 – 6:30pm – 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.  MC’d by Loui Tucker. \nMany thanks to these awesome teachers who have volunteered to share dances they love: Katherine Abbott\, Aaron Alpert\, Craig Blackstone\, Denise Heenan\, Melissa Miller and Lew Smith\, Betsy McKone and Henry Sawyer\, Ulrike and Lothar Narins\, Lon Radin\, John Rusk\, Marina Troost\, Marian Snyder\, Rebecca Tsai\, and Todd Wagner. They will be teaching/reviewing dances from Mendocino Folklore Camp\, Mendocino Scandia Camp\, English/Scottish Workshop\, Workshop in Transylvania\, Balkan Camp\, Statewide\, and Stockton Folk Dance Camp. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \n Download PROGRAM
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/summer-camps-in-review-2019/
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:20190918T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190912T044121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T212226Z
UID:9878-1568835900-1568844000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Welcome Back Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzanne Rocca-Butler and the Carriage House Folk Dancers for a folk dance party as we welcome Suzanne (and ourselves) back for another fun quarter of dance classes. Bring your dancing shoes and good cheer!\nSnacks or beverages to share are also appreciated if you are able. \nThis is the beginning night of the Fall Quarter so registration for the quarter is $77.00. \nDrop in fee is $9.00 for the entire evening. There is no pro-rating of fees.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/welcome-back-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:20190921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T223000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190805T233917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190901T082600Z
UID:9681-1569092400-1569105000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:September Council Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council for their September dance party! \n\n\n7:00pm\nDoors open\n\n\n7:15-8:00pm\nReview of Balkan classic dances by John Nicoara: Čukanoto (Bulgarian\, by Martin Koenig) and Čačak (Serbian\, by Dick Crum)\n\n\n8:00-10:30pm\nALL-REQUEST PARTY MC’d by Jim Emdy\n\n\nDances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line\, couple\, set). Bring a snack to share! \nSend requests to Jim.  He will incorporate them into the program. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-sep-2019/
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:20190928T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190330T202130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190330T202440Z
UID:9330-1569676500-1569691800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:French Dance Workshop and Party
DESCRIPTION:1:15 pm \nDoors open\, warm up dances\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 pm\nWorkshop for dances Bourrée Bourbonnaise\, Carnaval de Lantz\, and Avant Deux de Travers\n\n\n2:45 – 5:30 pm\nParty\n\n\nMarilyn’s enthusiastic teaching style and passion for French dance and music will transport you to the small villages of rural France as you dance to the tunes of the hurdy-gurdy and bagpipe. \nAll requests for the party appreciated\, especially French and French-Canadian dances.  Kafana snack contributions also appreciated. Beverages and quiche provided.  \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nMarilyn Smith\nMarilyn Smith has been teaching international folk dance in Santa Rosa for 48 years. Each year she organizes a weekend dance camp at Mendocino Woodlands near Mendocino in Northern California\, inviting master teachers and musicians from the U.S. and abroad to be on staff. In the early 1980’s\, Marilyn began researching regional folk dances of France. Her research took her to small villages throughout the French countryside.  In the following years\, Marilyn was able to bring both dance teachers and musicians from France to teach at workshops and camps here in California.  Her repertoire includes dances from the Basque Conuntry\, Auvergne\, Berry\, Gascogne\, Béarn\, and Brittany. \nQuestions and requests? Contact Lucy or Karen.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/french-dance-workshop-and-party/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190930T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190805T160804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T011300Z
UID:9673-1569870000-1569879000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Greek Glendi with the 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 return this year.  That’s right\, come and checkout Hohlax for an amazing night of Greek music and dancing.   \n7:00 pm – Doors open\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 Panagiotis Papageorgiou\, piano.  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-2019/
LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama at 17th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191012T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191012T223000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190805T234129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T152239Z
UID:9683-1570907700-1570919400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:October Council Party
DESCRIPTION:7:00pm\nDoors open\n\n\n7:15-8:00pm\nFree short dance workshop with Ann Kleiman teaching some of her favorite new dances!\n\n\n8:00-10:30pm\nALL-REQUEST PARTY with Loui Tucker as MC\n\n\nDances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line\, couple\, set). Bring a snack to share!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-oct-2019/
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:20191018T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191018T223000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20190812T180017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T081249Z
UID:9752-1571428800-1571437800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Bulgarika Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Kopachka Folk Dancers for Bulgarika’s first stop in the Bay Area on their national tour!  Come dance to the haunting melodies and fiery dance tempos of five master musicians\, all steeped in Bulgarian music and rhythms for a young age. \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 Temelko Ivanov (kaval)\, Nikolay Kodzhabashev (tambura)\, and Marin Chalamov (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. \nTemelko Ivanov \nTemelko Ivanov (kaval)\nTemelko Ivanov\, a native of Burgas on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast\, has devoted himself to the Bulgarian shepherd’s flute\, kaval\, since he was in elementary school. He received degrees at the Philip Koutev National School of Music and Dance in Kotel and the Plovdiv Academy of Music\, Dance\, and Fine Arts\, graduating from both schools with honors. Temelko’s career is closely connected with Bulgaria’s distinguished kaval masters\, including Nikola Ganchev\, Dragan Karapchanski\, and Stoyan Velichkov. In addition to his work with Ensemble Trakiya\, Temelko has performed and recorded with many other folk music orchestras\, including Cosmic Voices and Ensemble Bulgare; and has worked with numerous independent projects and singers. Read more… \nNikolay Kodzhabashev \nNikolay Kodzhabashev (tambura)\nNikolay Kodzhabashev\, a native of Yambol in Bulgarian Thrace\, graduated in 2011 with a Master’s in Music Performance Arts from the Plovdiv Academy of Music\, Dance\, and Fine Arts. He has been a member of the Sliven Folk Dance and Music Ensemble since 2001\, where he is featured as an ensemble and solo tambura player. Nikolay has also played tambura and guitar with numerous other ensembles throughout Bulgaria\, including the Perla\, Slivenci\, Kabile\, and Straldzha folk bands; and has accompanied many renowned musicians and singers such as Teodosii Spassov\, Dechka Slaninova\, Vanya Valkova\, and others. He has also recorded extensively on Bulgarian National Radio and Television and other venues\, and has participated in many concert tours throughout Europe. Read more… \nMarin Chalamov \nMarin Chalamov (tapan)\nMarin Chalamov is from the Thracian town of Karlovo\, where he began his musical career at age 15 as drummer and tupan player for the Srednogorie ensemble. Over the years he has played with numerous well-known Bulgarian bands and musicians such as Nikolay and Donka Kolevi\, Rumen Rodopski\, Savka Sarieva\, and the ensemble Rodopski Izvori\, with which he recorded on Bulgarian national radio. He played at many weddings\, festivals and social events with the ensembles Kalofer and Balkani. From 1990 to the present he has been a musician and instructor with the Karlovo-based ensemble Rozova Dolina\, which has garnered many prizes at international festivals in Spain\, Belgium\, Germany\, Poland\, Russia\, and elsewhere. Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bulgarika-dance-party-2019/
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:20191019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191019T223000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20181208T230108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T190138Z
UID:8967-1571490000-1571524200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Officers Ball 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops\, dinner\, dance party\, and special attractions! This year’s theme: Around the World in 80 Dances! \nPlease note the location this year is the Hayward Veterans Memorial Hall\, Hayward. \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$15\n5:30-7:00\nOn-site dinner with the always popular sing-along with Bill Cope (for those 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 Alan Rothchild\, Yale and Marcia Rosenblatt\, Kaela Fine\, Lenore Frigo\, Rebecca Tsai\, Kamrin MacKnight\, and Aaron Albert.  Read the flier for the dances they will be teaching. \nRegistration\nRegister by Saturday October 12\, 2019 to obtain the special all event package pricing (workshop\, on-site dinner\, and evening party) of $45 and save $10. On-site dinner registration is not available after October 12.  \nOnline Registration\n \nOrder your tickets now! \n\nRegister and pay online at http://officersball.bpt.me.  Badges will be available by will-call. \nTo register online select “Entire Event\, Early-Bird” or up to two events from this list: \n1. “Workshop only”\n2. “Dinner”\n3. “Party only”  \nSet the quantity for yourself and whoever else is joining you in your party.  Add your contact information and pay using your credit card or Paypal.  A small service fee will be added. \nPhone Registration\nCall Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 and a service attendant will assist you.  Tell them you want to purchase tickets for “Officers Ball 2019” held by the Folk Dance Federation of CA\, North (ref # 4326618).  Either tell them you wish to register for the “Entire Event\, Early-Bird” or up to two events from this list: \n1. “Workshop only”\n2. “Dinner”\n3. “Party only”  \nPrint the registration flier in advance if you think that will help you. Tell them the number of tickets for yourself and whoever else is joining you in your party for each event. Ask the tickets should be available by will-call. They will ask you for your credit card information and confirm the transaction. \nMail-In Registration\n Download 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  \nQuestions?\nContact Loui Tucker or Lucy Chang for answers.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/officers-ball-2019/
LOCATION:Hayward Veterans Hall\, 22737 Main St\, Hayward\, CA\, 94541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser,Live Music,Potluck,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20181004T060822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T230856Z
UID:8797-1571684400-1571693400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Folk Dance Party with Bulgarika
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers in Petaluma for a special Folk Dance Party with live Bulgarian music by the Bulgarika Ensemble\, featuring four master musicians. Bulgarika Ensemble consists of Nikolay Kolev on gadulka\, Donka Koleva on vocals\, Temelko Ivanov on kaval\, and Nikolay Kodzhabashev on tambura. Everyone is welcome to come dance and/or just listen to the fabulous music.  \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nBulgarika\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. \nTemelko Ivanov  \nTemelko Ivanov (kaval)\nTemelko Ivanov\, a native of Burgas on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast\, has devoted himself to the Bulgarian shepherd’s flute\, kaval\, since he was in elementary school. He received degrees at the Philip Koutev National School of Music and Dance in Kotel and the Plovdiv Academy of Music\, Dance\, and Fine Arts\, graduating from both schools with honors. Temelko’s career is closely connected with Bulgaria’s distinguished kaval masters\, including Nikola Ganchev\, Dragan Karapchanski\, and Stoyan Velichkov. In addition to his work with Ensemble Trakiya\, Temelko has performed and recorded with many other folk music orchestras\, including Cosmic Voices and Ensemble Bulgare; and has worked with numerous independent projects and singers. Read more…\n  \nNikolay Kodzhabashev  \nNikolay Kodzhabashev (tambura)\nNikolay Kodzhabashev\, a native of Yambol in Bulgarian Thrace\, graduated in 2011 with a Master’s in Music Performance Arts from the Plovdiv Academy of Music\, Dance\, and Fine Arts. He has been a member of the Sliven Folk Dance and Music Ensemble since 2001\, where he is featured as an ensemble and solo tambura player. Nikolay has also played tambura and guitar with numerous other ensembles throughout Bulgaria\, including the Perla\, Slivenci\, Kabile\, and Straldzha folk bands; and has accompanied many renowned musicians and singers such as Teodosii Spassov\, Dechka Slaninova\, Vanya Valkova\, and others. He has also recorded extensively on Bulgarian National Radio and Television and other venues\, and has participated in many concert tours throughout Europe. Read more…\n 
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/folk-dance-party-with-bulgarika/
LOCATION:Hermann Sons Hall\, 860 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers":MAILTO:cjay@horizoncable.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191025T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20180831T045027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T075339Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Dance Party with Bulgarika
DESCRIPTION:Special live music dance night with traditional Bulgarian band Bulgarika!  This is our 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! \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 Temelko Ivanov (kaval)\, Nikolay Kodzhabashev (tambura)\, and Marin Chalamov (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. \nTemelko Ivanov  \nTemelko Ivanov (kaval)\nTemelko Ivanov\, a native of Burgas on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast\, has devoted himself to the Bulgarian shepherd’s flute\, kaval\, since he was in elementary school. He received degrees at the Philip Koutev National School of Music and Dance in Kotel and the Plovdiv Academy of Music\, Dance\, and Fine Arts\, graduating from both schools with honors. Temelko’s career is closely connected with Bulgaria’s distinguished kaval masters\, including Nikola Ganchev\, Dragan Karapchanski\, and Stoyan Velichkov. In addition to his work with Ensemble Trakiya\, Temelko has performed and recorded with many other folk music orchestras\, including Cosmic Voices and Ensemble Bulgare; and has worked with numerous independent projects and singers. Read more…\n  \nNikolay Kodzhabashev  \nNikolay Kodzhabashev (tambura)\nNikolay Kodzhabashev\, a native of Yambol in Bulgarian Thrace\, graduated in 2011 with a Master’s in Music Performance Arts from the Plovdiv Academy of Music\, Dance\, and Fine Arts. He has been a member of the Sliven Folk Dance and Music Ensemble since 2001\, where he is featured as an ensemble and solo tambura player. Nikolay has also played tambura and guitar with numerous other ensembles throughout Bulgaria\, including the Perla\, Slivenci\, Kabile\, and Straldzha folk bands; and has accompanied many renowned musicians and singers such as Teodosii Spassov\, Dechka Slaninova\, Vanya Valkova\, and others. He has also recorded extensively on Bulgarian National Radio and Television and other venues\, and has participated in many concert tours throughout Europe. Read more…\n  \nMarin Chalamov  \nMarin Chalamov (tapan)\nMarin Chalamov is from the Thracian town of Karlovo\, where he began his musical career at age 15 as drummer and tupan player for the Srednogorie ensemble. Over the years he has played with numerous well-known Bulgarian bands and musicians such as Nikolay and Donka Kolevi\, Rumen Rodopski\, Savka Sarieva\, and the ensemble Rodopski Izvori\, with which he recorded on Bulgarian national radio. He played at many weddings\, festivals and social events with the ensembles Kalofer and Balkani. From 1990 to the present he has been a musician and instructor with the Karlovo-based ensemble Rozova Dolina\, which has garnered many prizes at international festivals in Spain\, Belgium\, Germany\, Poland\, Russia\, and elsewhere. Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/halloween-party-with-bulgarika/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20191026T193411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191026T193425Z
UID:9966-1572076800-1572109200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Scandia Dance Workshops\,  Party\,  and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Schedule\n\n\n3:30 – 6:00 pm\n\nWorkshop\, Slangpolka & Norskleitjan\nTaught by Fred & Toby\,\n(If you know these dances already\, we encourage you to come and help others learn them too!) \nSlangpolska from Southern Sweden –\nGet an introduction/practice on the dance that will be taught this February at the 1st Annual SCANDOMANIA! festival. \nNorskleitjan – a dynamic and fun dance fr. Föllinge\, Sweden \nMusic by Sarah Kirton & Annie Kinerva\n\n\n6:00 – 7:00 pm\n\nPotluck Dinner\nPlease bring a favorite dish to share for the potluck\n\n\n7:00 – 10:00 pm ?\n\nDance Party\nLive Music from Bay Area Musicians:  Sarah Kirton & Annie Kinerva\, Eric Gjøvåg\, Hardingfele\, Rose Miller & Sylvia Walkey\, Jim Little\, Fred Bialy\, Springleik Set\nNyckelharpa Allspel\, Fiddle Allspel \nDon’t forget your dance shoes!\n\n\nPLUS: BEGINNING LEVEL SCANDIA DANCE WORKSHOP!\nAll Welcome! Learn the basic skills for Scandinavian Turning Dances\, and get a head start on Slangpolska fr. Southern Sweden\, to be taught at  Hillside Church later in the afternoon. \nNoon to 2:00 pm\, at Fred & Toby’s House\n1925 Hudson St.\, El Cerrito\nNear El Cerrito Del Norte BART \nAdmission\nWorkshop $5\, Dance Party $10\, Workshop & Dance\, $14\n(All proceeds go to pay rent and support the musicians) \nSponsored by Golden Gate Nordic Music & Dance\, a program of the Northern California Spelmanslag\, a non-profit public benefit corporation.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/scandia-dance-workshops-party-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 1422 Navellier St\, El Cerrito\, CA\, 94530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Spelmanslag":MAILTO:goodhue@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T092853
CREATED:20180824T073324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T093011Z
UID:8700-1572177600-1572206400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Croatian Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Croatian Heritage Festival (formerly the Marko Polo Festival) is a celebration of Croatian music\, dance\, food\, and heritage. \nMarko Polo\, the famed Croatian explorer\, was born on the island of Korcula\, off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. To highlight his achievements as one of the men to open the Far East to trade\, the Slavonic Cultural Center celebrates an annual Marko Polo Day in October with a festival of Croatian and international music\, dance\, and ethnic food.  \nThe Sinovi Tamburitza Orchestra of Seattle will perform Croatian music throughout the day. There will be performances by the Slavonian Traveling Band\, Sidro Tamburitza Orchestra\, and Koraci Croatian Folk Ensemble. Workshops will be held in Croatian kolo dancing and singing: John Morovich will teach kolo dance and Lilla Serlegi will teach Croatian singing.  Sing\, dance\, and enjoy traditional Croatian cuisine!  \nAdmission: $15\, $10 advance\, Children free. \nAdvance Tickets
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/croatian-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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