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SUMMARY:Roseville Polish Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for a day of cultural flavor\, joy\, and tradition at the 35th annual Polish Fesitival Experience the Vibrancy of Poland at Our Annual Cultural Festival! \nIndulge in a Celebration of Polish Cuisine\, Music\, and Dance! Join us for a Spectacular Journey through Polish Culture:  \n\nSavor Authentic Polish Delicacies and Traditional Treats! \nImmerse Yourself in Folk Dances and Mesmerizing Performances! \nGroove to Live Polish Music and Melodies!\n\nDon’t miss out on this unforgettable cultural extravaganza! \nDelicious Polish Food\n\nBabcia’s Polish Dinner – Pierogi\, Golabki & Kielbasa\nZywiec Piwo (Beer)\nBigos\nLody (Ice Cream)\nPierogi\n\nDancing\nPolka the day away in our air-conditioned ballroom! \nCrafts for Children\nPhoto Booth \n\nEntertainment\n\nLowiczanie and Sokoly – Polish Dance Groups\nChet Chwalik Polmuz – Polka Band
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/roseville-polish-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Polish American Community Hall\, 327 Main Street\, Roseville\, CA\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music
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SUMMARY:San Jose Polish Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Finding authentic Polish culture can be a challenge in this area\, but we’ve got you covered! Every September annually\, the Polish community in the South Bay throws an unforgettable celebration at St. Brother Albert’s\, and you’re invited! \nThe 25th Annual Polish Festival takes place at St. Brother Albert Church in San Jose\, on Sunday\, September 27th\, 2026. \n10:30am Bilingual Mass\,\n11:30am-5pm Festival on mission grounds. \nTraditional Polish food\, beer\, music\, songs and folk dancing throughout the day. \nFestival Lineup\nŁowiczanie Polish Folk Dance Ensemble\nSince their formation in 1975\, this group has been a vibrant part of the Bay Area’s Polish community. They have also actively supported other folk dance groups and the wider Bay Area community by participating in and producing events that shine a spotlight on folk culture. \nSokoły – Łowiczanie Ensemble for Kids\nSOKOLY (“Falcons” in Polish) is a team of young performers who present traditional dances and songs of Poland. The group was founded in April 2015 under the umbrella of Łowiczanie Polish Folk Dance Ensemble. Group was co-founded by Gosia Wojciechowska and Piotr Irby\, but it would not have survived the covid and later years without Kasia Hudack\, their wonderful music director and singing teacher.  \nChór Wujów\nChór Wujów (The Choir of Uncles) is a fun\, one-off project by a group of friends who have come together to pay tribute to the golden years of Polish music. They will be joined on stage by special guests to perform a curated selection of covers that we all know and love. Get ready for a great time! \nand many more… Visit the San Jose 2026 Polish Festival site for more details.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/san-jose-polish-festival-2026/
LOCATION:St. Brother Albert Church\, 10250 Clayton Rd\, San Jose\, CA\, 95127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Kolo Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 will be the 75th 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 2026 Schedule \nDance Instructors\n\nAhmet Lüleci\nDances of Turkey\nAhmet Luleci A 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… \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\n \nBulgarian\, Romani and Turkish Dance\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 Maria 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… \nMore details… \nRegistration\n \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kolo-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kolo Festival":MAILTO:bill@kolofestival.org
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SUMMARY:NFO Conference 2027
DESCRIPTION:Annual NFO Meeting and Conference 2027\nApril 7 – 11\, 2027 in Twin Cities\, Minnisota \nSave the date!  \nThe NFO Conference in Twin Cities\, MN will be presented in conjunction with IFest-MN – International Festival of Minnesota \nFor ongoing updates in programming\, schedule\, and registration visit the NFO 2027 Conference Web Page.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/nfo-conference-2027/
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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