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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190111T200000
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SUMMARY:Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem all on a spacious sprung floor! \nAdmission: $12.  Students half-price\, kids free with adult. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem is quite possibly the largest folk dance band popular today in the Bay Area. Its members for this party are John Burke (accordion\, vocals)\, Joyce Clyde (gadulka\, vocals)\, Sonne Lemke (vocals)\, Paul Litsky (tambura)\, Alan Moore (accordion\, kaval)\, Barbara Saxton (vocals)\, Lew Smith (doumbek\, tupan)\, Ginny Snyder (clarinet\, tambura\, accordion\, brach\, gajda\, vocals)\, Holly Thuman (bass\, vocals)\, Nettie Wijsman (vocals)\, and Radmila Zaric (vocals).
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dance-party-with-da-mozhem/
LOCATION:Strawberry Recreation Center\, 118 E. Strawberry Drive\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTSTAMP:20181204T003513Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Festival 2019
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nFriday\, January 18th\nLOCATION: Garden House\, Shoup Park\, 400 University Ave\, Los Altos \nOpening Party – $10\nCome share your favorite club dances. Meet Saturday’s workshop teacher\, Željko Jergan! \nSaturday\, January 19th\nLOCATION: Twin Pines Community Center\, Belmont \nDance Workshop – $15\n1:30 to 4:30pm\nAfternoon Croatian Dance Workshop with Željko Jergan. \nDinner Break\n4:30 to 6:30pm\nEnjoy dinner in town or order a wrap to enjoy on site ($15 in advance). \nSinging\n6:30 to 7:00pm\nCome learn to sing Grad Se Beli \nParty – $15\n7:00 to 10:00pm\nEthnic dress welcome! Program of recorded international folk dance requests. \nKoraci\nExhibition by Croatian Youth Group Koraci\, featuring dances choreographed by Željko \nRegistration\nRegistration Form Directions and Parking  \nPay before January 16th and save! Attend Friday AND Saturday for only $35 ($50 with on site supper).   \nRegister online \nDOWNLOAD flier\, print\, and share. \nKids under 12 are free\, youth 12-18 are $5/event at the door.  \nNote Friday and Saturday events are at different venues\n \nEmail dance requests\, questions\, and registration to heritagefolkdance@gmail.com \nDoors open 1/2 hour in advance.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/heritage-festival-2019/
LOCATION:Twin Pines Center\, 20 Twin Pines Lane\, Belmont\, CA\, 94002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190119T230000
DTSTAMP:20181212T232451Z
CREATED:20181212T232212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T232451Z
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SUMMARY:Hungarian Dance House Tanchaz
DESCRIPTION:Learn dances commonly played during a táncház\, or just improvise! Meet the Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble and the Mazsola Hungarian Children’s Folk Dance Ensemble. Dance through the evening with Forrás Banda\, our táncház band! Adults’ dance teaching circle with László Tihanyi. \n\nTanchaz – Hungarian Dance House in San Francisco (2013)
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hungarian-dance-house-tanchaz/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T223000
DTSTAMP:20190329T035818Z
CREATED:20190206T004307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T035818Z
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SUMMARY:5th Friday Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 5th Friday with dancing to the live Balkan music of Da! Mozhem.  We meet at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church\, 31st Ave. and Clement St.  Enter on 31st Ave.  \n$5 plus tips for the band.  Bring snacks to share. \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/5th-friday-da-mozhem/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church\, 31st Ave. and Clement St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190413T220000
DTSTAMP:20190409T161726Z
CREATED:20190409T161610Z
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SUMMARY:Greek Glendi with Édessa and Guest Yanni Konstantinou
DESCRIPTION:This is going to be a great dance party of course with our local band Edessa but to have Yanni lead us in dance is a special treat!   \nEasy parking on the street or in the adjacent parking lot. \nÉdessa\nÉdessa Édessa is one of the Bay Area’s premier Balkan dance bands\, devoting decades to the study and performance of the rich cultural expressions of the southern Balkans. They play with a deep understanding of the connection between dance and music. Using both traditional and modern instruments\, they perform in a variety of styles\, featuring long sets that interweave melodies\, improvisation\, and beats with dancers in mind. Édessa is George Chittenden on clarinet\, gaida (bagpipe)\, zurna (shawm)\, and guitar\, Lise Liepman on santouri (hammered dulcimer) and accordion\, Ari Langer on violin\, and Sean Tergis on percussion. \n \n \n  \nYannis Kostantinou\nYannis Konstantinou Yannis Konstantinou has been dancing from childhood alongside his parents\, family and friends in the villages of Florina located in northwest Greece.  He has a deep passion and commitment to preserving and sharing the local traditions / culture of the various ethnic groups living in the region and has studied the cross-border influences of neighboring communities on dance and music along the northern border of Greece. Yannis has studied and researched extensively the dances and cultural influence of this area. He has taught at dance workshops and seminars throughout Europe\, Japan and North America as well as in Greece.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/greek-glendi/
LOCATION:Albany Recreation Center\, 1247 Marin Ave\, Albany\, CA\, 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:20190414T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190414T203000
DTSTAMP:20190408T153304Z
CREATED:20190102T044821Z
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UID:9105-1555252200-1555273800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:English and Scottish Country Dance Workshop and Party with David Newitt and Alan Thwigg
DESCRIPTION:The Moveable Feet group features an English and Scottish country dance workshop with the charismic\, fun-loving David Hewitt and Alan Twhigg.  Live music for dancing by Susan Worland\, strings\, and Lyle Ramshaw\, piano. \n\n\n2:30 pm \nDoors open\, chatting\, warm ups/stretching\n\n\n3 – 6 pm\nWorkshop\, alternating English and Scottish dances at all levels\nFor the Workshop\, teachers David Newitt and Alan Twhigg plan to teach\, as time permits\, from the following list of dances: \nEnglish: Jack’s Health\, Knole Park\, Red and All Red\, The De’il’s Awa wi’ the Exciseman\, The Homecoming\, When Laura Smiles\, and Wibsey Roundabout \nScottish: Cranberry Tart\, Granville Market\, Memories of Lyon\, Orpington Caledonians\, and Red House\n\n\n6 – 7 pm\nPotluck dinner\, bring your favorite dishes. Snacks for the workshop also appreciated.  No oven but refrigerator and microwave oven available\n\n\n7 – 8:30 pm\nDancing to our English and Scottish favorites.\nFor the Evening Party\, David and Alan plan to do quick talk-throughs for many of our favorites and any of the workshop dances\, as time permits:  \nEnglish Party: Emma’s Commencement\, Good Man of Cambridge\, Levi Jackson Rag\, Sapphire Sea\, Turning by Threes\, and Winter Solstice  \nScottish Party: Belle o’Bon Accord\, Bratach Bana\, Broadway\, Shiftin Bobbins\, Terrace Loggers Jig\, and Welcome\n\n\nFor both the Workshop and Evening Party dances\, there are some easier and some harder dances so there are options for everyone. Most of the dances can be viewed\, and descriptions are available\, online. Come for the whole or part of the event: \nSend your requests for both the workshop and party dances to Lucy or Karen.  No partners needed.  We change partners after each dance.  All dancers welcome however basic knowledge of English and Scottish dance fundamentals is beneficial. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nDavid Newitt\nDavid arrived at Swarthmore College in 1976 and was shocked and dismayed to discover a two year physical education requirement.  Faced with the alternatives of football and “folk and square dancing” the choice was clear\, and he has been dancing international folk dance\, English and Scottish Country\, Morris and sword teams\, and contra dancing ever since.  All are wonderful community activities and sharing them has been his passion for over 40 years. \nAlong with his fiddling wife Heather MacKay\, David also loves playing music for English and Scottish dancing.  They are founding members of the Humuhumumkunuku Apua’a and Strathspey Society Band—the world’s best Hawaiian-themed Scottish and English Country Dance band. \nWhen not dancing\, David studies pictures of people’s insides\, doing research utilizing MRI\,and specializing in body parts that start with “b.” \nAlan Thwigg\nWith Scottish heritage on both sides of his family\, Alan developed a love for Scottish traditional music at an early age.  His parents danced with the Reel & Strathspey Club that preceded the formation of the San Francisco Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. They often took him to the Highland games and pipe band concerts as a child. \nAlan discovered Scottish Country Dancing as a college student\, amongst other dance forms such as ballroom and international folk.  The music resonated with some early memories\, and the intricate patterns of SCD stood out from the other styles.  He soon sought out a weekly class\, then two… \nAlan passed both of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society teaching exams at St. Andrews in the 1980s\, and has been teaching regular weekly classes at various levels ever since.  He has served as a guest instructor at weekend workshops across North America and tutored candidates for teaching exams.  He also continues to participate in Scottish Country Dance performances\, chiefly with the Red Thistle Dancers.  Favorite memories include choreographing and performing a sword dance for the San Francisco Opera as well as teaching and performing in Norway\, the Czech Republic\, and Russia. \nIn addition to Scottish country dancing\, Alan is an accomplished Highland dancer and performs frequently in public. He does both Scottish country dance and Highland dance with the Red Thistle Dancers\, a performance group based in Palo Alto. Alan frequently travels to Scotland to attend dance training schools\, and broaden his knowledge of the culture.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/david-newitt-and-alan-thwigg/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Potluck,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190503T220000
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UID:8436-1556911800-1556920800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Balkan Dance Party with Zabava International
DESCRIPTION:Live Balkan 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. \nAnastasia Barkett (violin)\nNoa Laniakea  (bass)\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-party-with-zabava/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190510T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190510T223000
DTSTAMP:20190331T191250Z
CREATED:20190330T004631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190331T191250Z
UID:9321-1557518400-1557527400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Balkan Dance Party with Édessa
DESCRIPTION:Come dance to the exciting music of Édessa\, one of the Bay Area’s premier Balkan dance bands.  \nDance on our spacious sprung wood floor. Lots of free parking. Please consider bringing refreshments to share. \nÉdessa\nÉdessa is comprised of musicians who have devoted decades to the study and performance of the rich cultural expression of the southern Balkans\, with music from Albania\, Greece\, Bulgaria\, Macedonia\, Armenia\, Turkey\, and Balkan Roma (Gypsy).  Édessa is George Chittenden on clarinet\, gaida (bagpipe)\, zurna (shawm)\, and guitar\, Lise Liepman on santouri (hammered dulcimer) and accordion\, Ari Langer on violin\, Sean Tergis on percussion\, and bassist Paul Brown.  \nFor more details contact president@kopachkafolkdancers.com or 415-497-4890.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/balkan-dance-party-with-edessa/
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:20190518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T230000
DTSTAMP:20190515T035603Z
CREATED:20190115T195813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T035603Z
UID:9132-1558206000-1558220400@www.folkdance.com
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:20190514T160913Z
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;VALUE=DATE:20190531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTSTAMP:20190518T202115Z
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
DTSTAMP:20190603T233041Z
CREATED:20180630T123257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T233041Z
UID:8594-1559935800-1559944800@www.folkdance.com
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:20190523T032021Z
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;VALUE=DATE:20190721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190805
DTSTAMP:20190208T080821Z
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:20190812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190812T213000
DTSTAMP:20190812T164800Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/GreekFeet.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T220000
DTSTAMP:20190905T182507Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190930T213000
DTSTAMP:20190911T011300Z
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:20191018T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191018T223000
DTSTAMP:20190824T081249Z
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:20190930T190138Z
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:20190924T230856Z
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:20190824T075339Z
CREATED:20180831T045027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T075339Z
UID:8726-1572031800-1572040800@www.folkdance.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191027T200000
DTSTAMP:20250612T093011Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T230000
DTSTAMP:20190925T001209Z
CREATED:20180320T204106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T001209Z
UID:8407-1574534700-1574550000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Pre-Kolo Festival Workshop with Zabava!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Kolo Festival by preparing with a workshop with Adony Beniares and Katherine Abbott and party with live music by Zabava International!  Bring tips for the band!  Snacks greatly appreciated for the Kafana. \n\n\n6:45 pm \n Doors open. Warm up and request dances\n\n\n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n Workshop with Adony Beniares and Katherine Abbott\n\n\n8:00 pm – 11:00 pm\n Dancing party to music by Zabava!\n\n\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) \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pre-kolo-workshop-and-party/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTSTAMP:20191026T184531Z
CREATED:20190819T074242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191026T184531Z
UID:9769-1574985600-1575158399@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Kolo Festival 2019
DESCRIPTION:2019 is Kolo Festival’s 68th year! \nDance Teachers\nJoe Graziosi – Greek dances\nSonia Dion & Cristian Florescu – Romanian line & couple dance\nJohn Filcich – Traditional kolos\nJohn Morovich – Croatian dances \nSinging Teachers\nMaria Bebelekova – Bulgarian songs\nJohn Morovich- Croatian & Serbian songs\nMichele Simon – Balkan songs\nFor the first time\, Maria & Michele will be teaching some songs for us all to sing together on Friday & Saturday nights! \nBands\nJohn Morovich’s Sinvoi from Seattle\, both nights!\nChubritza – Friday evening\nZabava International – Saturday evening \nAs 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! \n Register Online \nMore details and mail-in registration forms at https://kolofestival.org/
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kolo-festival-2019/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kolo Festival":MAILTO:bill@kolofestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T220000
DTSTAMP:20191110T142025Z
CREATED:20191110T135940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191110T142025Z
UID:10065-1575745200-1575756000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Razzmatazz Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Razzmatazz Folk Dancers for their annual Holiday folk dance party in Santa Rosa.  The party will feature live music with Sonoma County’s Orkestar Santa Rosa band:  Jim Avera\, Barbara Babin\, Ken Genetti and Jana Mariposa. \nStart the evening dancing to recorded favorites followed by a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and a visit from Santa for the children.  Then we will dance to live music with Orkestar Santa Rosa for the rest of the evening. \nAdults:  $5\, plus tips for the musicians. Children are free and welcome! Bring some snacks to share for our holiday table. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/razzmatazz-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Christmas-Flyer-2019-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191209T213000
DTSTAMP:20190924T231134Z
CREATED:20181004T062726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T231134Z
UID:8803-1575918000-1575927000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Folk Dance Party with Orchestra Euphonos
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers in Petaluma for their annual Holiday Folk Dance Party. The first hour will feature dancing to old and new recorded favorites\, followed by Orchestra Euphonos performing a great mix of Balkan\, Israeli\, and Romanian music. Orchestra Euphonos is a Bay Area-based Eastern European folk and klezmer band. Their uplifting sound is characterized by a brass and woodwind melodic front line. Orchestra Euphonos performs songs and melodies from old world Bessarabia and the Balkans. Their performances are joyous occasions filled with wild takes on old favorites\, group improvisations and lots of dancing. \nEveryone is welcome to come and dance and/or just listen to the fabulous music.  Please bring drinks or snacks to share. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nFor more info contact: Carol Friedman\, 415-663-9512\,
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/holiday-folk-dance-party/
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:20191213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191213T220000
DTSTAMP:20191209T191731Z
CREATED:20191031T154352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T191731Z
UID:9994-1576265400-1576274400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Balkan Dance Party with Zabava International!
DESCRIPTION:Live Balkan music and dancing to Bill Cope and Zabava International! Stanford International Dancers is also celebrating Melissa Miller’s birthday! 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. \nMichele Simon: Vocals & percussion\nValerie Rose: Violin\nTom Farris: Chordophones & percussion\nBill Cope: Bagpipes\, chordophones\, keyboard\, (and more?) \nMore details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/zabava-international/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/8U7A7007.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200103T220000
DTSTAMP:20191230T232825Z
CREATED:20180404T031956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T232825Z
UID:8434-1578079800-1578088800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:International Dance Party with Da! Mozhem Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem. \nBring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party\, and tips for the band!  \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem is quite possibly the largest folk dance band popular today in the Bay Area. Da! 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 Travelling 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. Its members for this party are John Burke (accordion\, vocals)\, Joyce Clyde (gadulka\, vocals)\, Sonne Lemke (vocals)\, Paul Litsky (tambura)\, Alan Moore (accordion\, kaval)\, Barbara Saxton (vocals)\, Lew Smith (doumbek\, tupan)\, Ginny Snyder (clarinet\, tambura\, accordion\, brach\, gajda\, vocals)\, Holly Thuman (bass\, vocals)\, Nettie Wijsman (vocals)\, and Radmila Zaric (vocals)
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dance-party-with-da-mozem/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/8U7A5215.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T213000
DTSTAMP:20200117T225446Z
CREATED:20191211T174217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T225446Z
UID:10158-1580756400-1580765400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Greek Dance Glendi/Party with Musicians from Crete
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun Cretan Glendi with two talented young musicians from Hania and Kissamos (west of Hania) areas\, Georgios Frantzeskakis (Violin) & Georgios Stratakis (Laouto). This dynamic duo has been making waves all across Crete\, Greece\, US\, and the rest of the world. Both in their mid-20s\, their popularity spans all ages and generations\, and also all corners of the island of Crete. Their unique style and endless energy make for a great dance/glendi atmosphere\, and their fun-loving personalities make for memorable moments and lots of laughs.  \nMusic starts at 7:30pm. Ring the bell at the gate to enter.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/greek-glendi-cretan-musicians/
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:20200207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T220000
DTSTAMP:20191230T233254Z
CREATED:20191230T233254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T233254Z
UID:10211-1581103800-1581112800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Mosaic
DESCRIPTION:Mosiac Mosaic brings their own unique take on the music of the Balkans\, Scandinavia\, and elsewhere. The members are: Tony Canavarro (gaida\, guitar)\, Barry Gregory (flugelhorn\, trumpet)\, Phillip Cline (soprano saxophone)\, Fran Van Atta (bass guitar)\, Jeanne Faulkner (tupan)\, and Randa Jacobs (flute\, pennywhistle). \nBring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party\, and tips for the band!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dance-party-with-mosaic-2/
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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