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SUMMARY:Join Hands For World Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Part of Mosaic Festival 2023  \nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival Explore\, learn\, and participate in simple social dances from Europe\, the British Isles\, Latin America\, the Middle East\, Asia\, the USA and other places and cultures. Emphasis is on fun\, not skill. The repertoire includes couple\, line\, circle\, and set dances designed to get everyone on their feet and moving to music\, holding hands\, kicking up their heels\, and meeting other new dancers. With live music performed by Da! Mozhem. No partner or experience necessary. Wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes.​ \nLocated in the Mexican Heritage Plaza Dance Studio. \nMosaic Festival includes… \n\nCultural Performances\nWorkshops\nVisual Art\nFood Trucks and Vendors\n\nand more…\nRegister online \nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory\, which based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852\, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/join-hands-workshop/
LOCATION:Mexican Heritage Plaza\, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Kolo Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:As always\, there will be live music from: Albania\, America\, Armenia\, Bulgaria\, Croatia\, Greece\, Hungary\, Israel\, Macedonia\, Norway\, Romani\, Romania\, Serbia\, South Africa\, Sweden and Turkey! Jam session charts available all year round! Bulgarian/Macedonian Jam & Sing-along — for all instruments! \nA brief performance by Łowiczanie Polish Dance Ensemble performing songs and dances from the Polish Roma community has been added to the Saturday night program. Łowiczanie\, under the direction of Mary Kay Stuvland\, has been performing since 1975 and is based in San Francisco.  \nThere will be Zoom broadcasting of snippets of the festival through the Global Folk Dance Party channel. It’s FREE!\nZoom Registration \n2023 will be the 72nd annual Kolo Festival!  \nDance Instructors\nSonia Dion and Cristian Florescu\nRomanian Folk Dance\nCristian and Sonia have been guest performers with the Collage International Dance Ensemble of Boston\, have been regular teachers at l’ École supérieure de danse du Québec and have been selected to be part of the Artists in the Schools program sponsored by the Québec Ministry of Education. In recent years\, they have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups in Canada and the United States\, Mexico and Brazil. They have been teaching in Europa (Austria\, England\, Poland\, Germany\, Italy\,  Norway\, Belgium\, Switzerland\, The Netherlands\, France) in Asia (Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore\, Malaysia) and Australia  to share their love of Romanian folk traditions.  \nIn recent years\, Cristian and Sonia have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups. They’ve been teaching in Brazil\, Canada and the United        States\, Europe (Austria\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, Italy\, Norway\, Switzerland and the Netherlands)\, Asia (Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore and Taiwan) to share their love of Romanian         folk traditions. They have taught workshops in Canada and the United States and choreographed Romanian suites for performing groups\, including the world-renowned BYU Folk         Dance Ensemble in Utah.Read more… \nAnna Angelova\nBulgarian Dances\nAnna grew up in a small town in Northern Bulgaria where the lively local festivities (sabors) and traditional ceremonies kindled her\nZoom Registration interest in folklore at an early age. Anna’s dance adventures started when she joined the town’s folk dance ensemble where she learned from esteemed choreographers and performed along experienced dancers throughout her youth years. \nUpon coming to Boston to further her education\, Anna got introduced to the internationally acclaimed Ahmet Luleci’s Collage Dance Ensemble: a unique experience that unlocked passion and appreciation for the greater Balkan magic\, and beyond. The 8 years Anna spent performing with Collage on local and national stages  were instrumental for her growth as a dancer – from professional attitude to stage presence to polished style to authentic connection with our ancestors through Ahmet’s vibrant choreographies. In 2022\, Anna was honored to teach Bulgarian Dance at Ahmet Luleci’s annual World Camp in Rock Hill\, New York. \nWith the start of her own family in Boston\, Anna felt the need to be more involved in the local Bulgarian community. This is when she joined Ludo Mlado\, a Bulgarian folk ensemble  led by Pepi Petrov and Marieta Mircheva. Anna connected with Ludo Mlado’s mission to preserve the rich dance traditions of Bulgaria. An outstanding moment with Ludo Mlado was the opportunity to participate in the Chicago Folk Festival VEREA. Read more… \nFor details visit http://kolofestival.org \nOn Site Registration\n\n\nRegister \nDonate\nDo you love Kolo Festival and wish to see it survive and flourish? We need your help to continue to produce this stellar music and dance program. Whether or not you can attend this year\, please consider making a monetary gift. \nThis year we have matching grants funded by https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucemrqT4rGdEuA1GXFGqXLH9BSIMr8_HpMitch Allen\, Diane Baker and myself for a total of $3k! You can help us receive that money by either a one time contribution or a monthly contribution. You will find both options at https://KoloFestival.org. \nThank you for your consideration!\nThe California Kolo Festival Board
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kolo-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Online,Workshop
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SUMMARY:NFO Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Annual NFO Meeting and Conference 2024\nApril 4 – 9\, 2024 in Bruceville\, Texas \nTwo great opportunities at the same time!\nNFO Conference and Total Solar Eclipse Viewing\nThe upcoming conference will have everything you’ve come to expect from NFO – a broad array of fascinating workshops\, presentations\, arts\, crafts\, music\, and dance; our annual membership meeting and elections; and a wonderful opportunity to network. \nThis year we will also have a special bonus\, a total solar eclipse! Take advantage of this rare celestial event; the next total solar eclipses visible in the US won’t occur until 2044 or 2045. \nRegistration\nConference registration includes lodging for 5 nights\, meals\, and all NFO Conference activities. Fees range from $500 to $650 per person for the entire Conference\, depending on your room assignment. The rooms at Greene Family Camp are described in detail below. For those living close by or who manage to find other nearby lodgings\, there is a less expensive commuter rate; but be warned that due to the eclipse\, many hotels are already booked and room rates are high! \nFor those who live nearby or have lined up their own accommodations and transportation in the area\, we are offering a Commuter rate which covers meals and NFO Conference activities (not lodging): $325. \nDetails and Registration  \nVenue\nGreene Family Camp\, 1192 Smith Lane\, Bruceville\, Texas (same as TIFD’s Texas Camp location) is located in the eclipse’s longest zone of totality and has the best chance of good weather in the US (of course\, eclipse viewing can not be guaranteed). GFC is basic but comfortable\, with climate controlled lodging and event venues spread out over their 150 acre campus. All meals and NFO dance parties will be in the Chadar Ochel Dining Hall. Other events may take place in the Goldberg Performing Arts Center and at the lakeside Pavilion. For more information about lodging see the registration section below or the camp’s web page. \nTravel\nPlan your flights to the Austin (preferred) or Dallas airports. There is no public transportation from either airport to the Camp\, and due to the eclipse\, rental cars will be increasingly more expensive and hard to find. So if you plan to rent a car\, you may want to do that now!When planning your transportation\, note that the Conference runs from Thursday to Tuesday. The total solar eclipse occurs on Monday April 8\, roughly 12 – 3 pm\, and because of expected traffic and airline schedules\, you will not be able to view the eclipse and get to the airport to catch a flight out later that day. Stick around at camp to join the post-eclipse fun\, including various activities and a final Monday night dance party! \nFor ongoing updates in programming\, schedule\, and registration visit the NFO 2024 Conference Web Page.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/nfo-conference-24/
LOCATION:Greene Family Camp\, 1192 Smith Lane\, Bruceville\, TX\, 76630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Meeting / Conference
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SUMMARY:John Filcich Folk Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:A CELEBRATION OF OLD TIME KOLOS AND CLASSIC FOLK DANCES\nIn Honor of John Filcich’s 100th Birthday \nWe will kick off with a potluck & live music Friday night. Saturday will include dance and singing classes\, a delicious catered dinner\, more live music\, and dancing into the night. Sunday morning we’ll gather for a brunch and sing-a-long.  \n\nLive Music with Chubritza!\nLive music from Balkan Music Meet-Up!\nLive music\, singing classes\, and dance classes with John Morovich!\nDancing\, storytelling\, and merriment with John Filcich!\nOld time folk dance favorites dance class with Billy Burke!\nClassic kolos dance class with Jeff O’Connor.\n\nFull details at https://www.filcichfestival.com \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/filcich-festival/
LOCATION:Arcata Veterans Memorial Building\, 1425 J Street\, Arcada\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T180000
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the fourth annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging\, healing\, and harmony. The Mosaic Festival is a time when we ALL come together to create the multicultural American village\, a vision of a society where everybody belongs! \nMosaic Festival includes… \n\nCultural Performances\nWorkshops\nVisual Art\nHealing Garden\nFood Trucks and Vendors\n\nand more… \nThe Folk Dance Federation supports the work of Mosaic America to share multicultural and interactive performances and workshops by artists within our community.  \nLoui Tucker and friends will be leading participants in international folk dances starting at 11:25am at the main Festival stage for 20minutes\, and again possibly between 12:30-1PM for another dance.  \nArtists\, Workshops\, and Performances \nBe sure to register for the free festival before coming.\nRegister online \nWe acknowledge this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory\, which is based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852\, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/mosaic-festival-2024/
LOCATION:History Park\, Phelan Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Kolo Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:2024 will be the 73nd annual Kolo Festival! Kolo Festival includes dance\, vocal\, and instrumental classes\, along with dancing\, sing-alongs\, culture corners\, instrumental jam sessions\, kafanas and parties\, brass\, Bitov\, Izvorno bands and more! \nMusicians from around the world playing folk dance music from Albania\, Bosnis\, Bulgaria\, Canada\, Croatia\, Greece\, Hungary\, Israel\, Macedonia\, Norway\, Romany communities\, Romania\, Serbia\, Sweden\, Turkey\, and the United States. \nSchedule\nFriday\, November 29 | Saturday\, November 30 | Sunday\, Dec 1 \nDance Instructors\nSonia Dion and Cristian Florescu\nRomanian Folk Dance\nCristian and Sonia have been guest performers with the Collage International Dance Ensemble of Boston\, have been regular teachers at l’ École supérieure de danse du Québec and have been selected to be part of the Artists in the Schools program sponsored by the Québec Ministry of Education. In recent years\, they have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups in Canada and the United States\, Mexico and Brazil. They have been teaching in Europa (Austria\, England\, Poland\, Germany\, Italy\,  Norway\, Belgium\, Switzerland\, The Netherlands\, France) in Asia (Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore\, Malaysia) and Australia  to share their love of Romanian folk traditions.  \nIn recent years\, Cristian and Sonia have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups. They’ve been teaching in Brazil\, Canada and the United        States\, Europe (Austria\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, Italy\, Norway\, Switzerland and the Netherlands)\, Asia (Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore and Taiwan) to share their love of Romanian         folk traditions. They have taught workshops in Canada and the United States and choreographed Romanian suites for performing groups\, including the world-renowned BYU Folk         Dance Ensemble in Utah.Read more… \nAnna Angelova\nBulgarian Dances\nAnna grew up in a small town in Northern Bulgaria where the lively local festivities (sabors) and traditional ceremonies kindled her interest in folklore at an early age. Anna’s dance adventures started when she joined the town’s folk dance ensemble where she learned from esteemed choreographers and performed along experienced dancers throughout her youth years. \nUpon coming to Boston to further her education\, Anna got introduced to the internationally acclaimed Ahmet Luleci’s Collage Dance Ensemble: a unique experience that unlocked passion and appreciation for the greater Balkan magic\, and beyond. The 8 years Anna spent performing with Collage on local and national stages  were instrumental for her growth as a dancer – from professional attitude to stage presence to polished style to authentic connection with our ancestors through Ahmet’s vibrant choreographies. In 2022\, Anna was honored to teach Bulgarian Dance at Ahmet Luleci’s annual World Camp in Rock Hill\, New York. \nWith the start of her own family in Boston\, Anna felt the need to be more involved in the local Bulgarian community. This is when she joined Ludo Mlado\, a Bulgarian folk ensemble  led by Pepi Petrov and Marieta Mircheva. Anna connected with Ludo Mlado’s mission to preserve the rich dance traditions of Bulgaria. An outstanding moment with Ludo Mlado was the opportunity to participate in the Chicago Folk Festival VEREA. Read more… \nJohn Morovich\nJohn Morovich John Morovich\, born in 1965\, grew up in Seattle’s sizable Croatian community. Since 1973\, he has studied\, taught\, and performed traditional music and dance of Croatia and other parts of Southeastern Europe. He was awarded the prestigious Washington State Arts Commission Folk Arts Fellowship for 2001. \nHe is currently the artistic director of the Seattle Junior Tamburitzans\, a 50-member youth ensemble of which he was a performer from 1974 through 1987 and since 2013 has directed Tamburaski Orkestar Kisobran. He conducted the Jele Croatian Women’s Choir and Klapa Ruzmarin in Vancouver\, BC\, Canada. He was selected as Guest Conductor for the Croatian Fraternal Union of America Junior Cultural Federation Festival held in Chicago\, in July 2005. \nJohn has taught at many camps and seminars\, including the California Kolo Festival in San Francisco\, the Balkana Seattle Balkan Camp\, the Texas Camp\, the East European Folklife Center’s Balkan Music & Dance Workshops\, and the Seattle Folk Dance Festival. John has also worked with many folklore ensembles across the United States and Canada. He most recently choreographed for the Ban Jelačić Croatian Dance Ensemble of Penticton\, B.C.\, Canada; Hrvatski Vitezovi; Sarajevo of Vancouver; and Zagreb of Victoria\, B.C.\, Canada\, and Ethnic Dance Theatre of Minneapolis. MN. Dances John has taught include Kabanica i Seksera\, Grizlica\, H’ajd Na Lievo\, Mazulka\, Okrani Se Moje Kolo Malo\, Repa\, Sad Moi Dragi u Šumi Kod Koza\, Saljsko Kolo\, Slavonsko Kukunješče\, Sroteš\, Sˇ’tiri Snehe\, Tanac po Susasko\, Veloluški Tanac\, and Žena Ide Na Gosti. \nMichael Ginsburg\nMichael Ginsburg Michael Ginsburg began teaching Balkan folk-dance in 1964 in New York City and now teaches a weekly dance class there. He plays tapan with Cherven Traktor\, a band that plays Bulgarian folk music on traditional instruments. He also plays trumpet with Kavala Brass Band\, a band specializing in the Brass music of Aegean Macedonia. Michael has been director and lead trumpet player of Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band since 1983. He accompanied ZU to brass festivals in Guča\, Serbia\, three times between 1987 and 1990\, as well as in 2003 and 2005\, where he and ZU were able to play and party with local brass bands and experience the music in its natural setting. Michael and Zlatne Uste worked with Ekrem Sajdić and Zlatni Prsti brass band in 2003\, and in 2005 with Vranjski Biseri\, both in Vranjska Banja\, Serbia. Michael performed in the summer of 2010 with Zlatne Uste at the first competition of international bands at the Sabor Trubača in Guča\, Serbia\, representing the United States. \nYannis Konstantinou\nYannis Konstantinou Yannis Konstantinou\, is an internationally recognized teacher and researcher of Greek Macedonian Dances and culture.  He has taught workshops extensively throughout Europe and the USA.  Yannis is the current president of the highly respected dance association “Lygkistes” which has performed extensively throughout Europe.  Yannis also served as the artistic director and instructor for Lykeion Ellinidion Florinas\, teaching over 200 dancers of all ages on a weekly basis\, as well as teaching at many Cultural Associations \nYannis’ passion for traditional music and dance began in his childhood\, dancing with his family in his parents’ villages of Alona and Akrites in the Florina region of Greece.  He is deeply committed to preserving and sharing the rich traditions\, culture\, music and dance of this region. \nFor details visit http://kolofestival.org \nRegistration\n \nSpecial pricing: \n\nEntire Festival Pre-Registration Package (until 11/23/2024) – $180\nFirst-time Kolo Festival attendees may take $30 off the package price\nStudents may take a one-time 50% discount on the package or any single event\n\nRegister\nOnline Viewing\nMany have asked if California Kolo Festival 2024 will be on Zoom this year.  \nThe simple answer: YES!! The parties on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon will show selected segments both from the Main Hall and the Kafana. If you want to get a taste of Kolo Festival\, register and join online here: \nView online segments \nUpdate\nThe SF Russian Center has canceled our reservation for Kolo Festival this year but our friends at the Croatian American Cultural Center are welcoming us back and Kolo Festival will return there this year. The full program that we have promised you for months will still happen! In order to do that\, we are expanding the festival to 3 days:  Friday/Saturday/Sunday\, November 29-30 & December 1. Despite adding another day  to the festival\, we are not changing the registration cost for the full package. If you want to register for the whole weekend\, it will still be $180 advance registration until 11/23. If you wish to pay by the individual session\, adding Sunday will cost you $60. Please register today! \nFor those who responded to our June request to donate additional funds to move to the Russian Center\, we will be in touch with you via email soon.  \nWe’re going to have a festival this year with everything that we have promised and more. Five superb teachers\, 35+ musicians\, three full days of Kolo Festival music and dance! And all at the same price. Sometimes\, bad news ain’t so bad.  \nIf you have questions\, please contact Bill Cope\, Festival director: Bill@KoloFestival.org \nThank you for your consideration!\nThe California Kolo Festival Board\nhttps://KoloFestival.org
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kolo-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Online,Workshop
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SUMMARY:NFO Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Annual NFO Meeting and Conference 2024\nApril 2 – 6\, 2025 in Portland\, Oregon \nSave the date! \nFor ongoing updates in programming\, schedule\, and registration visit the NFO 2025 Conference Web Page.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/nfo-conference-25/
LOCATION:Greene Family Camp\, 1192 Smith Lane\, Bruceville\, TX\, 76630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Meeting / Conference
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Dance Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Bay Area Dance Week is 10 days of free dance events celebrating our dynamic and diverse Bay Area dance community. Watch inspiring artists\, practice your own style\, or discover a new groove. Participating each year is easy and everything is free. \nEvent hosts around the Bay Area can submit free events to take place during Dance Week\, ranging from classes\, performances\, open studios\, workshops\, and more. \nParticipants can explore the Bay Area Dance Week Hub to sign up for free events and customize their own Dance Week experience. Become a free community member to receive updates on Bay Area Dance Week and stay in the know about dance jobs\, auditions\, performances\, discounts\, and more. \nWhether hip hop\, hula\, salsa\, aerial\, folk\, modern\, Bollywood\, ballet\, West African\, or many more – Join together in dance\, regardless of cultural background\, race\, faith\, size\, shape\, sexuality\, gender\, or ability or age.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/badw-2025/
LOCATION:San Francisco Bay Area\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party,Festival,Performance,Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
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SUMMARY:Statewide 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Statewide Folk Dance Festival\, is an annual weekend festival of folk dance and parties on May 2-4 at Arroyo Grande on the Central California coast. \n \nInstructors and Band\n\nŽeljko Jergan (Croatian) and Billy Burke (Northern Macedonian).\nLive music by Chubritza\nLive music by Big Rock Balalaika (Saturday only)\n\nVenue\nPortuguese hall has lots of parking and is less than a mile directly off of the 101 freeway and about five miles from the ocean on the California Central Coast. There are restaurants in the village and hotels nearby. The Hall is a short drive to the village where there are many dining opportunities. Directions… \nHotels\nHampton Inn & Suites\, 1400 W. Branch St.\, Arroyo Grande\, CA 93420 – 805-202-2110.  Group rates are $162 for 1 king bed\, $172 for 2 queen beds. Reservations… Directions… \nSchedule\n\n\nFriday May 2nd \n12:00 – 1:00  Doors open; global music followed by easy warm-up dances \n1:00 – 1:15  Welcome and Announcements by MC\n1:15 – 2:30  Zeljko Jergan dance class (1 hour\, 15 minutes) \n2:30 – 2:45  Break (15 minutes)\n2:45 – 4:00  Billy Burke dance class (1 hour\, 15 minutes) \n4:00 – 6:00  Dinner offsite (2 hours)\n6:00 – 6:40  Cultural Presentation by Dana Adobe \n6:40 – 7:00  Warm-up dances with recorded music \n7:00 – 10:30 Dance Party with Chubritza\n\n\nSaturday May 3rd \n9:00 – 9:25  Doors open; global music followed by easy warm-up dances\n9:25 – 9:30  Welcome and Announcements by MC \n9:30 – 10:45  Billy Burke dance class (1 hour 15 minutes) \n10:45 – 11:00  Break (15 minutes) \n11:00 – 12:15  Zeljko Jergan dance class (1 hour 15 minutes) \n12:15 – 1:45  Lunch Break (1 hour\, 45 minutes) offsite\n1:45 – 2:15  Performance by Solvang dancers\n2:15 – 3:30  Zeljko Jergan dance class (1 hour\, 15 minutes) \n3:30 – 3:45  Break (15 minutes) \n3:45 – 5:00  Billy Burke dance class (1 hour\, 15 minutes) \n5:00 – 6:00  Happy Hour with music by Big Rock Balalaika (open to all)\n6:00 – 7:30  Catered Dinner onsite or dinner offsite (1 hour\, 30 minutes) \n7:30 – 11:30 Dance Party with Chubritza\n\n\nSunday May 4th \n9:00 – 9:25  Doors open; global music followed by easy warm-up dances\n9:25 – 9:30  Welcome and Announcements by MC \n9:30 – 10:30  Reviews by Zeljko Jergan(1 hour) \n10:30 – 10:45  Break (15 minute) \n10:45 – 11:45  Reviews by Billy Burke (1 hour)\n11:45 – 12:00  Announcements by MC and closing ceremony\n12:00 – 1:00  Box Lunch onsite or lunch offsite (1 hour)\n1:00 – 3:30  Free community dance with maypole dance\n(Schedule subject to change) \n\nRegistration\nLodging should be purchased separately. Recommended group pricing available. \n\nOnline Registration\nRegister online today!\n\n\nMail-In Registration\nStatewide 2025 Registration Form Send completed registration form with your check made payable to Folk Dance Federation of CA\, South to: \nStatewide registrar\nc/o M. Lange\n421 N Las Flores Dr\nNipomo\, CA 93444 \nPlease write one check for registration and additional offerings. \nMore details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide-2025/
LOCATION:Portuguese Hall of Arroyo Grande\, 707 Huasna Rd\, Arroyo Grande\, CA\, 93420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Polish Festival
DESCRIPTION:A 34 Year Tradition of Celebrating Polish Culture\nHave you danced the Polka\, ate Pierogi\, and had your picture taken with a “Polish Princess”?  Never\, you say?  Well\, it’s about time you did! \nJoin the Polish American Club of Sacramento\, Inc. at the 34th Annual Polish Festival.  Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture through traditional food\, drink and song. \nThe best part of the Festival is the food and entertainment. There are no Polish Restaurants in the greater Sacramento area\, so the Polish Festival is the only time when people can enjoy authentic Polish food while listening to traditional Polish music\, performed by professional musicians. \nBogdan Komorniczak\nPAC Entertainment VP \nMore than 1500 people are expected to attend this year’s festival.  But don’t worry\, there will be plenty of food.  Come fill up on home-made Polish delicacies – over 5\,000 Pierogi (potato-cheese filled\, meat filled\, or mushroom and sauerkraut filled dumplings); 1\,000 Golabki (cabbage rolls); 700 pounds of Kielbasa (Polish sausage)\, hundreds of servings of Placki (potato pancakes) and a variety of Polish Pastries will be served. \nBeside all the wonderful food and entertainment there will be several vendors on-hand selling Baltic Amber\, handmade crafts\, Polish souvenirs\, and Polish Sausages.  Don’t forget to visit the Polish marketplace!  If you’re in a bidding mood there is also the silent auction.  For those that wish to try their luck\, tickets for the raffle will be available.  You can commemorate your visit with a picture with a “Polish Princess” at the photo booth. \nDance the Polka or while you eat\, enjoy the music of Chet Chwalik Polmuz Polka Band and Accordian music from Nicolai Prisacar.  The performances of the Bay Area Polish Dance groups of Lowicznie and Sokoly are sure to impress. \nThere is something for everyone at the 34th Annual Polish Festival! The event is for all ages. \nAdmission and Parking are free. Wheelchair Access. Credit Cards Accepted. \nPolish American Club of Sacramento\nThe Polish American Club of Sacramento\, Inc preserves and perpetuates Polish traditions\, customs\, culture\, and heritage through social events and activities.  Since the foundation of the club in 1959 membership and the festival have grown.  For more information about the performers and vendors please visit the festival website.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/34th-polish-festival/
LOCATION:Polish American Community Hall\, 327 Main Street\, Roseville\, CA\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Berkeley Folk Dancer's "Pajama Parade"
DESCRIPTION:A “Pajama Parade” dance party sponsored by the BFD Advanced class. Come early to help decorate.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-pajama-parade/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Fund raiser
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SUMMARY:Kolo Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 will be the 74nd annual Kolo Festival! Kolo Festival includes dance\, vocal\, and instrumental classes\, along with dancing\, sing-alongs\, culture corners\, instrumental jam sessions\, kafanas and parties\, brass\, Bitov\, Izvorno bands and more! \nMusicians from around the world playing folk dance music from Albania\, Bosnia\, Bulgaria\, Canada\, Croatia\, Greece\, Hungary\, Israel\, Macedonia\, Norway\, Romany communities\, Romania\, Serbia\, Sweden\, Turkey\, and the United States. \nSchedule\nKolo Festival 2025 Schedule \nDance Instructors\n\nRoberto Bagnoli\nBulgarian\, Romani and Turkish Dance\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 under the guidance of renowned choreographers and teachers. Roberto now lives in Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy\, considered to have one of the most important dance communities in Italy.  \nFrom 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 and Capriccio Italiano (Italian dances)\, GiroGiroMondo (dances from around the world)\, Keltic Emotion (Celtic dances)\, Mazal Tov (Israeli dances)\, and Ethnos (international folk dances).  \nHe is the founder of Folk Atelier Reggio Emilia (FARE)\, devoted to the development and conservation of folk dance heritage. As director of FARE\, he is in charge of organizing and conducting folk dance classes\, workshops with Italian and foreign specialists\, and of the performing sector\, staging various performances\, parties\, and dance gatherings. \nHe currently organizes two dance camps in Europe: Balkanot  (Balkan and Israeli dance) and Camp Yofi (Israeli Dance). \nRoberto teaches weekly classes in various cities in the north of Italy and conducts monthly sessions in Rome and Milan besides conducting workshops and seminars throughout Europe\, the United States (notably the Stockton Folk Dance Camp)\, and Canada\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, and Japan. Read more…\nSonia Dion and Cristian Florescu\nRomanian Folk Dance\nCristian and Sonia have been guest performers with the Collage International Dance Ensemble of Boston\, have been regular teachers at l’ École supérieure de danse du Québec and have been selected to be part of the Artists in the Schools program sponsored by the Québec Ministry of Education. In recent years\, they have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups in Canada and the United States\, Mexico and Brazil. They have been teaching in Europa (Austria\, England\, Poland\, Germany\, Italy\,  Norway\, Belgium\, Switzerland\, The Netherlands\, France) in Asia (Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore\, Malaysia) and Australia  to share their love of Romanian folk traditions.  \nIn recent years\, Cristian and Sonia have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups. They’ve been teaching in Brazil\, Canada and the United States\, Europe (Austria\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, Italy\, Norway\, Switzerland and the Netherlands)\, Asia (Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore and Taiwan) to share their love of Romanian folk traditions. They have taught workshops in Canada and the United States and choreographed Romanian suites for performing groups\, including the world-renowned BYU Folk Dance Ensemble in Utah.Read more… \nTanya Dimitrov\nTanya Dimitrov’s journey into the world of dance began at the age of six in the small village of Petarch\, Bulgaria\, where traditional music and dance were a vibrant part of daily life. Inspired by her father\, who instilled in her a profound love for Bulgarian culture\, Tanya knew from an early age that dance was her true calling — the only path she ever wished to follow. She pursued this passion with unwavering dedication\, training at the prestigious National School of Dance Art in Sofia\, Bulgaria\, with a specialization in Bulgarian folk dances. Tanya continued her education\, earning an MFA in Dance from the Academy of Music\, Dance\, and Fine Arts in Bulgaria\, an MFA in Dance from Arizona State University\, an MA in Creative Enterprise and Cultural Leadership from ASU\, and a Masters degree in Business Economics from the University of Plovdiv. Now based in Phoenix\, Arizona\, Tanya is the Artistic Director of the Balkanik Dance Group and a leading organizer of the Bulgarian Folklore Festival “Tupan Bie.” Her work bridges generations and geographies\, celebrating the richness of not only Bulgarian traditions but also the diverse tapestry of Balkan dances. For Tanya\, dance is more than performance; it is storytelling\, memory\, and community made visible. With over two decades of experience\, she is dedicated to ensuring that these living traditions are passed on\, honoring the past while inspiring new generations to keep the spirit of Bulgarian and Balkan folk dance alive. Read more… \nMaria Bebelekova\nBulgarian Singing\nMaria Bebelekova from the Bulgarian Rhodope town of Shiroka Luka\, learned singing from her mother and grandmother. She studied at the Shiroka Luka Folk Music School and the Plovdiv Conservatory\, then returned to her hometown\, where she taught at the music school for 15 years. She sang with the Bulgarian women’s choir Angelite for three seasons\, and has performed and recorded regularly with other ensembles. Maria teaches kindergarten and singing for adults and children at the Khan Asparuh Bulgarian School in Sunnyvale\, CA\, and gives private singing lessons in the San Jose\, CA area.Read more… \nJohn Morovich\nTamburica\, Croatian Singing\nJohn Morovich John Morovich\, born in 1965\, grew up in Seattle’s sizable Croatian community. Since 1973\, he has studied\, taught\, and performed traditional music and dance of Croatia and other parts of Southeastern Europe. He was awarded the prestigious Washington State Arts Commission Folk Arts Fellowship for 2001. \nHe is currently the artistic director of the Seattle Junior Tamburitzans\, a 50-member youth ensemble of which he was a performer from 1974 through 1987 and since 2013 has directed Tamburaski Orkestar Kisobran. He conducted the Jele Croatian Women’s Choir and Klapa Ruzmarin in Vancouver\, BC\, Canada. He was selected as Guest Conductor for the Croatian Fraternal Union of America Junior Cultural Federation Festival held in Chicago\, in July 2005. \nJohn has taught at many camps and seminars\, including the California Kolo Festival in San Francisco\, the Balkana Seattle Balkan Camp\, the Texas Camp\, the East European Folklife Center’s Balkan Music & Dance Workshops\, and the Seattle Folk Dance Festival. John has also worked with many folklore ensembles across the United States and Canada. He most recently choreographed for the Ban Jelačić Croatian Dance Ensemble of Penticton\, B.C.\, Canada; Hrvatski Vitezovi; Sarajevo of Vancouver; and Zagreb of Victoria\, B.C.\, Canada\, and Ethnic Dance Theatre of Minneapolis. MN. Dances John has taught include Kabanica i Seksera\, Grizlica\, H’ajd Na Lievo\, Mazulka\, Okrani Se Moje Kolo Malo\, Repa\, Sad Moi Dragi u Šumi Kod Koza\, Saljsko Kolo\, Slavonsko Kukunješče\, Sroteš\, Sˇ’tiri Snehe\, Tanac po Susasko\, Veloluški Tanac\, and Žena Ide Na Gosti. Read more… \nMusicians (aka Performers)\nRegistration \n\nChubritza International Folk Band\nFanfare Zambelata\nOrkestar Unbound\nSinovi\nMore performers to be announced!\n\nMore details… \nRegistration\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kolo-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Hungarian Christmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, Eszterlánc — in collaboration with the Hungarian Cultural Center — is bringing the magical atmosphere of Budapest’s and Europe’s Christmas markets to the San Francisco Bay Area! \nJoin us on Saturday\, December 20th at 5:00 PM at the Hungarian Cultural Center in Newark for a warm and festive holiday afternoon.\nDress warmly! \nProgram includes: \n\nartisan market and creative workshops\nhomemade holiday treats\nmulled wine\nhot chocolate\nChristmas cultural program\ncommunity caroling\ntraditional Hungarian dance house\n\nCelebrate with us and soak in the holiday spirit — mark your calendar so you don’t miss it!\nAdmission is free.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hungarian-christmas-fair/
LOCATION:Hungarian Cultural Center\, 35660 Cedar Boulevard\, Newark\, CA\, 94560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance
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SUMMARY:NFO Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Annual NFO Meeting and Conference 2026\nMarch 5 – 8\, 2026 in Durham\, North Carolina \nSave the date! \nArrive in time for the Welcoming Reception on Thursday evening. Friday starts out with the NFO Annual Membership. The rest of the weekend will be full of presentations\, workshops\, performances\, and parties\, and the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. Plan to stay through Monday morning for the post-conference debrief. \nWe hope you will join us in Durham for three+ days of cultural activities\, events\, and friends\, including: \n\nPresentations\nDance instruction\nMusic workshops\nEvening dance parties\nWorkshops\nPerformances\nLive music\nSinging\nNetworking opportunities\nAwards banquet\nAnnual business meeting\n\nPresenters\nMany more presenters and performers will be announced\, but here’s a preview of our exciting program. \n\nPhil Jamison – Appalachian Dance Traditions\nErik Bendix – International Dancing\nSheila Kay Adams – Storytelling\nBen Owen – Pottery\nTriangle Shape Note Singers – Singing\nApple Chill Cloggers – Dancing\nDebby Szajnberg – NFO Grant Report: Global Rhythm Games\n\nRegistration opens November 28\, 2025. More info will be posted to the website as updates are available. \nFor ongoing updates in programming\, schedule\, and registration visit the NFO 2026 Conference Web Page.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/nfo-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Old Murphey School\, Shared Visions Retreat Center\, 3717 Murphy School Road\, Durham\, NC\, 27705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Meeting / Conference
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Dance Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Bay Area Dance Week is 10 days of free dance events celebrating our dynamic and diverse Bay Area dance community. Watch inspiring artists\, practice your own style\, or discover a new groove. Participating each year is easy and everything is free. \nEvent hosts around the Bay Area can submit free events to take place during Dance Week\, ranging from classes\, performances\, open studios\, workshops\, and more. \nParticipants can explore the Bay Area Dance Week Hub to sign up for free events and customize their own Dance Week experience. Become a free community member to receive updates on Bay Area Dance Week and stay in the know about dance jobs\, auditions\, performances\, discounts\, and more. \nWhether hip hop\, hula\, salsa\, aerial\, folk\, modern\, Bollywood\, ballet\, West African\, or many more – Join together in dance\, regardless of cultural background\, race\, faith\, size\, shape\, sexuality\, gender\, or ability or age.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bay-area-dance-week-2026/
LOCATION:San Francisco Bay Area\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party,Festival,Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Statewide 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Statewide Folk Dance Festival\, the highly-anticipated annual weekend festival of folk dance and parties\, returns June 12-14\, 2026 in Chico California. This year’s Statewide theme is “Village Dance-What is it anyway?” \nStatewide 2026 features \n\nAhmet Luleci (Turkish dance)\n“Kotse” Marinov (Bulgarian dance)\nPetar Aleksiev (Bulgarian music)\nEvening parties dancing to live music by Da! Mozhem\nAnd more…\n\nInstructors and Band\nAhmet Luleci \nAhmet Luleci – Turkish Dance\nA native of Turkey\, Ahmet is an accomplished choreographer\, dance teacher and performer as well as a researcher of Anatolian culture. He is currently the artistic director of the Boston based Collage Dance Ensemble\, which allows him to further his goal of making folk dance and music accessible to a wider audience.  \nSince arriving in North America in 1985\, he has taught many workshops and camps throughout the United States as well as Canada\, Japan\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Holland\, England\, Switzerland\, Brazil\, Argentina\, Germany\, Norway\, Italy\, Spain and Australia. He has set innumerable suites of dances for the stage working with dance organizations around the world. Read more… \nKonstantine “Kotse” Marinov – Bulgarian Dance\nKonstantine “Kose” Marinov \nKonstantin “Kotse” Marinov is from Stara Zagora\, Bulgaria. From the age of five he performed with Ensemble Zagorche. Kotse was born into a dancing family; he and his father\, mother\, and sister all have dancing in their blood! His father is a choreographer\, and is a long-time soloist of the Military Ensemble in Sofia. His mother dances with the Ensemble Zagore. \nIn 1987\, Kotse entered the State Choreographic School (now the National School of Dance Arts) in Sofia\, graduating with a diploma as artist/ballet dancer and teacher of dance arts. He has danced as a soloist with Ensemble Zagore and the Ensemble Slănčev Brjag\, was assistant choreographer with the Ensemble Zornitsa\, and he toured with both Slănčev Brjag and Zagore in Europe\, Canada\, and the United States. \nIn 2000 Kotse emigrated to the United States and settled in the Chicago area\, where he established several Bulgarian folklore clubs that preserve and nurture Bulgarian folk dance and folklore in a dynamic way. \nKotse organizes annual festivals in Chicago that feature multiple Bulgarian folk ensembles and cultural groups under the umbrella and name of his Vereya dance ensemble. Kotse has produced other concerts and festivals in North America and Europe. Read more… \nPetar Aleksiev – Bulgarian Music\nPetar Aleksiev \nPetar “Usmivkata” (The Smile) Aleksiev was born in Varna\, Bulgaria. He graduated from “Philip Kutev” Music School in Kotel\, then from Plovdiv’s Academy for Music and Dance Arts. He was part of the representative folk orchestra of the Plovdiv Academy. There he received his master’s degree in Music Arts with honors\, specializing in bagpipe. \nWhile he was at school Petar accompanied the world-known Grammy-winning women’s choir Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares. He has participated in many groups in numerous projects\, and has played with the most famous musicians and bands in Bulgaria. Petar has made recordings with the Bulgarian National Radio\, and Bulgarian National Television. He has participated in many international projects\, folklore events\, and festivals in Greece\, Italy\, Malta\, Israel\, Netherlands\, Belgium\, Moldova\, Ukraine\, Serbia\, and elsewhere. Petar frequently composes for dance groups and bands\, and is a member of the UNESCO International Organization for Folk Art. \nSince 2008 Petar has been living in Chicago\, where he performs with Kolorit Orchestra\, Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society\, and plays Bulgarian\, Greek\, and Macedonian music at various events and camps. Read more… \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \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. \n\nVenues\n\nFri-Sat: First Christian Church\, 295 E Washington Avenue\, Chico\, CA\nSun: Chico Women’s Club\, Third & Pine Streets\, Chico\, CA\n\nHotel\nHoliday Inn Express & Suites Chico \nOur host hotel is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico\, 2074 E 20th St\, Chico\, CA 95928. Conveniently located off Highway 99 and a short drive from Chico State University\, the hotel offers easy access to stunning landscapes and charming local attractions\, including Sierra Nevada Brewing Co\, Silver Dollar Speedway\, and Bidwell Park. This three-star hotel features a free breakfast\, fitness center\, pool\, wi-fi\, laundry\, business center\, on-site parking\, outdoor patio with cozy fire pit\, and quality coffee anytime. The hotel is about a 10min drive from either of our dance venues.  \nReservations: 1 888 465 4329. Ask for the “Statewide 2026” rate of $139. More details… \n\nRegistration\nLodging should be purchased separately. Recommended group pricing available. As of January\, unless changed\, the Saturday catered meal option is Greek/Mediterranean cuisine. \nDue to popular demand\, we’ve extended the 2026 Statewide “Early Bird” full package deadlines: $180 until March 8th\, then $200 afterward until April 30th\, and $240 thereafter.\n\nOnline Registration\nRegister online today!\n\n\nMail-In Registration\n2026 Statewide Registration Form \nDo NOT mail after June 6th\, instead pay at door. Make checks payable to FOLK DANCE FEDERATION. Send completed registration form with your check postmarked by the deadline to:  \nStatewide Registrar\n153 Race Street\nSan Jose\, CA 95126 \nPlease write one check for registration and additional offerings. \nShort of funds? For work scholarships contact Memo Keswick.\nThe Federation also has a Scholarship Program that helps pay for tuition. More details… \nMasks optional and proof of vaccination requirements will follow CDC\, State\, and County COVID regulations at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide-2026/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, Chico\, 295 E Washington Avenue\, Chico\, 95926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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