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SUMMARY:Live Music with Taraf de Akácfa
DESCRIPTION:Join Cabrillo Folk Dancers for a very special live music dance party with Hungarian traditional music band Taraf de Akácfa. Doors open at 6:30pm. Sponsored by the Cabrillo Folk Dancers. More details \n \nTaraf de Akácfa\nTaraf de Akácfa was created in 2014 by traveling street musicians who serendipitously met in Budapest\, Hungary in an international collective house on Akácfa street. The founding members of the group came from the United States\, Sweden\, Hungary and France\, and eventually chose to stay in Budapest\, where they experienced constant musical inspiration and could share their common passion for Eastern European and Balkan folk music. Their current musical repertoire is predominantly centered around Romanian lăutarească\, Moldovan and Transylvanian folk music\, and they also perform a variety of folk music from the Balkans. Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cabrillo-taraf-de-akacfa/
LOCATION:Park Hall\, 9400 Mill St.\, Ben Lomand\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrillo Folk Dancers":MAILTO:cabrillofolk@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T140000
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SUMMARY:Live Music Dance Party with Chubritza!
DESCRIPTION:Help Cabrillo Folk Dancers dance to the music of Chubritza! \nDoors open at 1:30pm. Be sure to bring tips for the band. Finger food for the refreshments table is also appreciated. More details… \nChubritza Chubritza\, based in Arcata\, plays Balkan and international folk music on traditional instruments. The band\, named after a Bulgarian table spice\, reflects a variety of international musical tastes and textures\, with a Balkan and Eastern European emphasis. Band members: Meadow Lo\, Craig Kurumada\, Linnea Mandell\, Derek Shaw\, Rick Kruse\, Janet Finney-Krull.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cabrillo-chubritza-mar25/
LOCATION:Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrillo Folk Dancers":MAILTO:cabrillofolk@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
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SUMMARY:Annual Red & Black Ball
DESCRIPTION:Join the Razzmatazz Dancers for their annual Red and Black Party! The first hour will be dancing to recorded music.  The rest of the evening will be live music and singing with Gradina\, our local Balkan choir and Bulgarian dance tunes played by Yabulka. \nDoors open at 6:30. Don’t forget to wear red & black! $5 for adults\, children free\, plus tips for singers and musicians. Snacks for our refreshment table are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/red-black-ball-2025/
LOCATION:Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
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SUMMARY:Kopachka's 60th Anniversary Party with Chubritza!
DESCRIPTION:Help Kopachka Folk Dancers celebrate their 60th anniversary and dance to the music of Chubritza! Doors open at 1:30pm on March 30\, 2025 at the Strawberry Recreation Center\, Mill Valley\, CA. \nWearing your festive Balkan attire or accessory would be most welcome. Bring a tasty finger-food snack to share\, if you’d like. Print and share an event flier.   \nVAX/BOOSTERS highly encouraged\, or a mask is required (N95/KN95/KF94 mask provided as needed) \nChubritza Chubritza\, based in Arcata\, plays Balkan and international folk music on traditional instruments. The band\, named after a Bulgarian table spice\, reflects a variety of international musical tastes and textures\, with a Balkan and Eastern European emphasis. Band members: Meadow Lo\, Craig Kurumada\, Linnea Mandell\, Derek Shaw\, Rick Kruse\, Janet Finney-Krull. \nMore details about the Kopachka Folk Dancers
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kopachka-60/
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:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
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UID:15704-1743552000-1743983999@www.folkdance.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T170000
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CREATED:20250304T090416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T090440Z
UID:16339-1743858000-1743872400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Čardak Balkan Folk Ensemble Welcome Concert
DESCRIPTION:Participate in welcoming the emergence of Čardak Balkan Folk Ensemble with lots of homemade Balkan food and drink for sale and performances by \n\nFanfare Zambaleta\nAndrew Cohen\nNicole Maria\nPendari\nMelike Sengul\nDJ Ivica\nand Special Guest Ionela Guzic\n\nJanetta Redzic is the brainchild behind the Čardak Balkan Folk Ensemble\, an ethnic dance group she is launching.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cardak-concert/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church\, 1700 School Street\, Moraga\, CA\, 94556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser,Live Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C4%8Cardak Balkan Folk Ensemble":MAILTO:cardakensemble@gmail.com.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20241217T050732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T173319Z
UID:16030-1745060400-1745078400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:2025 Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Blossom Festival in San Francisco hosted by Changs Folk Dancers and the Folk Dance Federation! The Blossom Festival includes short dance workshops\, a folk dance party with live music by Da! Mozhem\, and more.  Free! \nDownload and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/2025-blossom-festival/
LOCATION:City College of San Francisco\, Wellness Center\, 50 Frida Kahlo Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20231005T061216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T175356Z
UID:14658-1746144000-1746403199@www.folkdance.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/statewide2025-flyer-11-27-24-version-1.pdf
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T164745Z
UID:16431-1746748800-1747007999@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Lyrids Folk Dance Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:The eleventh Lyrids Folk Dance Festival will happen May 9-11\, 2025 at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall an hour drive east of Vancouver\, BC\, Canada. \nGuest artists are Željko Jergan presenting Croatian dances\, and Dimitrios Kontogiannis presenting Greek dances. \nZakuska from Seattle\, WA will be the Saturday evening party band. \nRegister \nSaturday Live Music Party on Zoom!\nThe Saturday party will be awesome! Over 4 hours of fun including: \n\nPerformances\nDancing with the Teachers\nLive music with Zakuska\n\nZoom Registration \nFor more details e-mail info@lyridsfolkdancefestival.org \nDonations Gratefully Accepted\nPlease support the Festival and the Presenters. Drop into our Saturday party and we’ll tell you how to purchase the music and video packages from the Presenters.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/lyrids-folk-dance-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall\, 12460 Harris Road\, Pitt Meadows\, British Columbia\, V3Y 2J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Lecture,Live Music,Online,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250513T135348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T140716Z
UID:16445-1747249200-1747260000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Balkan Folk Dancing with Orkestar Unbound!
DESCRIPTION:Live Music for monthly Balkan Folk Dancing with Orkestar Unbound!\nOrkestar Unbound serves up a heady stew of energetic and soulful dances from the Balkans (Macedonia\, Bulgaria\, the Romani\, Greece\, Albania\, etc.)\, and beyond! Artists include: \n\nBill Cope: gajda\, bouzouki\, tambura\, accordion\nAsaf Ophir: sax\, clarinet\, kaval\nDan Auvil: percussion\n.\nThere will be teaching for all levels by Nadav Nur and Susie Shoaf\, 7 to 7:30 pm\, followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10 pm.\nWhether you are a novice or an expert\, we hope you can come! \nCOVID Safety Protocol\nMasks and vaccination/boosters are recommended\, not required\, consistent with Ashkenaz policy.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/orkestar-unbound-kfd/
LOCATION:Ashkenaz\, 1317 San Pablo Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, 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:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250502T071611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T045937Z
UID:16428-1748685600-1748700000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Scandia Camp 2025
DESCRIPTION:Scandia Camp Mendocino 2025 will be ONLINE via Zoom this year. Free Registration – NO Charge to attend! \nSession 1: 10am PDT – Peter Michaelsen will teach some new tunes for Group Playing/Allspel.  Likely they will be a schottische\, waltz and  . . .   All instruments are welcome \nSession 2: noon PDT – John Ole Morken will tell us about the Norwegian Folk Music Radio Hour.  The radio program has been on air for almost 100 years.  It has influenced  musicians and dancers throughout the Nordic countries.  Learn more about it’s contributions to Nordic folk traditions. \nThe mission of Scandia Camp Mendocino is to provide culturally unique enriching opportunities to learn about and actively experience the dance\, music and cultural traditions of Scandinavia (primarily Norway and Sweden) in a welcoming community.  \nSchedule\, list of instructors\, and more at http://scandiacampmendocino.org/ \nRegister \nQuestions: E-mail Roo Lester
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/scandia-camp-2025/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scandia Camp Mendocino":MAILTO:Directors@ScandiaCamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250521T052900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T145804Z
UID:16468-1749313800-1749337200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Eszterlánc and Mazsola Season Finale Performance and Dance House
DESCRIPTION:Join Eszterlánc and Mazsola Hungarian Dance Ensemble for a season finale performance and Táncház dance party with dance teaching on June 7 at the Woodside Priory Theater. Live traditional dance music performed by Gyanta Banda in their debut performance! Enjoy a refreshment table with food\, drink\, and pastries and a marketplace with crafts for sale.  \nFun for the whole family! \nPlanned Schedule\n\n\nEvent\nTime (pm)\n\n\nDoors open\n4:00\n\n\nGala Show\n4:30-6:00\n\n\nChildren’s Dance Circle\n6:00-7:00\n\n\nDance Teaching & Táncház\n7:00-11:00\n\n\nRaffle\n8:45-9:00\n\n\nAdmission\n\n\n\nShow\nDance\nAll Day\n\n\nKids (0-4)\nFree\nFree\nFree\n\n\nYouth (5-17)\n$5\n$5\n$10\n\n\nAdult (18+)\n$15\n$20\n$30\n\n\nFamily/Group (2A+2Y)\n$30\n$40\n$60
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/eszterlanc-season-finale/
LOCATION:Woodside Priory Theater\, 302 Portola Rd.\, Portola Valley\, 94028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party,Live Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250513T140122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T140633Z
UID:16449-1749668400-1749679200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Balkan Folk Dancing 70s Style
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a revival of `70s-style Berkeley folk dancing—with International Request dancing—to recorded music\, evoking the spirit that inspired David Nadel when he opened Ashkenaz in 1973. Cost\, $10. \nThere will be teaching for all levels by Nadav Nur and Susie Shoaf\, 7 to 7:30 pm\, followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10 pm.\nWhether you are a novice or an expert\, we hope you can come! \nCOVID Safety Protocol\nMasks and vaccination/boosters are recommended\, not required\, consistent with Ashkenaz policy.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/70s-balkan-folk-dancing/
LOCATION:Ashkenaz\, 1317 San Pablo Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, 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:20250620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250616T153505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T154904Z
UID:16560-1750447800-1750456800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:True Life Trio for Music and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Bay Folk Dancers for a night of music and dance with the True Life Trio! \n \nThe True Life Trio \nTrue Life Trio\nFrom Bulgaria to the Bayou\, the True Life Trio’s music is all about harmony. The fiery voices of these three women spin and interweave\, traveling from Ukrainian village tunes to Greek polyphony\, to Louisiana two-steps. As described it’s an unlikely combination but in person\, it feels just right. The trio will be joined by Dan Auvil on percussion. More details… \nShare our flyer
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/true-life-trio/
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:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20241024T143447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T224628Z
UID:15862-1752969600-1754179199@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Stockton Folk Dance Camp
DESCRIPTION:July 2025\, Stockton Folk Dance Camp’s 78th summer\, will feature \n\nEdwin G. “Ed” Austin 💖 Classic Dances\nSonia Dion and Cristian Florescu 💖 Romanian\nRoo Lester 💖 Spanish Basque\nRichard Powers 💖 American and European Partner Dances\nAndy Taylor 💖 Carpathian\nRichard Schmidt 💖 Polish Couple Dances\nStacy Rose 💖 Contras\nBand: Tom Pixton\, Ralph Iverson\, and Brian Wilson\n\nCome dance with them all!\nOur Artists teach the same dances both weeks\, but the Assemblies\, Parties\, and Evening Dancing are different each week. \nStockton Folk Dance Camp 2025 will be held during the following weeks: \nWeek 1 – July 20 – 26\nWeek 2 – July 27 – Aug 2 \nFor more details Click Here \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/stockton-camp-2025/
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:20250728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250723T130806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T131220Z
UID:16656-1753729200-1753736400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Greg Jenkins & Friends
DESCRIPTION:We love a party at GreekFeet and what a wonderful way to spend a Monday night dancing and listening to Greek music to the tunes of Greg and Friends.  Join us for a night of hospitality\, dancing\, and good vibes! \nGreg has managed to put together a group of talented Bay Area musicians just for our GreekFeet Party.  Greg and Friends will take you on a magical musical journey to Greece with a diverse repertoire from the deep\, soulful tunes of Epiros to the joyful\, spirited music of the Greek Islands.   \nBand\n\nGreg Jenkins on clarinet\, bouzouki and vocals\nAri Langer on violin\nJenette Selin on accordion and santouri\nMichael Garibaldi on Percussion\n\nGreekFeet meets at the Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama Street at 17th Street\, San Francisco. Please ring the bell at the Gate and we will buzz you in
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/greg-jenkins-and-friends/
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:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250717T013749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T013838Z
UID:16632-1757160000-1757178000@www.folkdance.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20241217T055521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144823Z
UID:16039-1759582800-1759615200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Officers Ball 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops\, on-site dinner\, dance party\, and special attractions returns! The theme this year is “FUN-ding the Future.” \nThe Officers Ball is also an important fundraiser for the Federation Scholarship Fund. Its Annual 50/50 Drawing is a popular feature: buy tickets for $1 each and\, if your ticket is drawn\, you receive 50% of the total ticket sales. Consider bundling the 2026 Federation Folk Dance Wall Calendar with your ticket purchase and pick up the calendar at the Ball. \nSchedule\n\n\nPrice\nTime (pm)\nEvent\n\n\n\n1:00\nDoors open\n\n\n$25\n1:30-5:30\nDance workshops\n\n\n$20\n5:30-7:00\nOn-site dinner (for those registered in advance)\n\n\n$25\n7:00-10:00\nEvening celebration\, dances from the workshop and your requests.\n\n\nThe special full package price of $55 (workshop\, dinner\, and party) may purchase all until September 30\, 2025. \nWorkshop\nThe afternoon workshop will again feature a program of new and classic folk dances featuring local teachers. Dances to be taught will be provided in late September. The tentative list of instructors include: \n\nAdony Beniares – Čapkan Dimčo (Macedonian\, non-partner)\nCraig Blackstone – Fjaskem (Swedish\, mixer)\nMarija Hillis – Three’s a Crowd (US\, trio mixer)\nJudy Kropp – Bridge of Athlone (Scottish\, set)\nLothar Narins – Karkmarocka (Rusyan\, non-partner)\nAlan Rothchild – Hora Vrânceana (Romanian\, non-partner) \n\n \nDonate\nBecause of a matching grant\, all donations made at or before the end of the Officers Ball that are designated for scholarships will be doubled. Donate ONLINE or bring cash or check to the Officers Ball. \nDONATE to Scholarship \nRegistration\nOfficers Ball 2025 Registration form Register by September 30\, 2025 to obtain the special all event package pricing (workshop\, on-site dinner\, and evening party) of $55 and save $15. On-site dinner registration is not available after September 30.  New members with coupon pay for dinner only. \nOption 1: Mail-In Registration\nDownload and complete registration form.  \nMake checks payable to the FOLK DANCE FEDERATION. If you are still planning to come for the entire event\, email Sabine at Treasurer@folkance.com and tell her you will bring a check to the Officers Ball. Do NOT mail a check now.\n  \nOption 2: Online Registration\nOnline registration has ended.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/officers-ball-2025/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Building\, Pleasanton\, 301 Main Street\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser,Live Music,Potluck,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250808T203112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T021812Z
UID:16713-1760882400-1760891400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Bulgarika
DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes live with Bulgarika and Kopachka Folk Dancers\nat Strawberry Rec. Center\, Mill Valley!\nBULGARIKA is back for their 2025 tour: Donka Koleva\, Nikolay Kolev\, Stoyan Kostav\, and Anton Shekerjiev. The group features four maestros with decades of performing experience. They are all steeped in Bulgarian music and rhythms from a young age and bring the very best of the Bulgarian folk-music tradition for your enjoyment. \n$15 general admittance\, $7 students. Doors open at 1:30pm. Refreshments provided.\nCovid protocols: Vax/boosters strongly encouraged\, masks required if not (KN95\, N95\, and KF94–we can provide).\nAdditional parking at Strawberry Point school across street. \nBe sure to bring tips for the band.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bulgarika-2025/
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:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20251017T221505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T221956Z
UID:16893-1760986800-1760994000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Greek Feet Autumn Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the change in seasons with us to the live music of Greg Jenkins and Friends!  Truth is we had so much fun at our previous party with this band\, we just had to have another party with Greg and Friends. Join us for a night of hospitality\, Greek dancing and good vibes. \nGreg and Friends will take you on a magical musical journey to Greece with a diverse repertoire: feel  the deep\, soulful tunes of Epiros; enjoy the joyful\, spirited music of the Greek Islands; be captivated by the driving\, pulsating rhythm of Pontic music; and celebrate the rich tradition of Greek Macedonia music with its complex and intricate rhythms. .   \n\nGreg Jenkins on clarinet\, bouzouki and vocals\nAri Langer on violin\nJenette Selin on accordion and santouri\nMichael Garibaldi on Percussion
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/greekfeet-autumn-party/
LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama at 17th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250808T204435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T204540Z
UID:16717-1761332400-1761339600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Łowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble 50th Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION:Łowiczanie Dancers and Directors warmly invite you to attend their festivities celebrating 50 years of dance and tradition\, cultural\, and educational service to the Polish community and the greater Bay Area! \nTheir 50th anniversary concert guests include Tekla Klebetnica – award-winning Polish musicians from Poland – alongside acclaimed Polish folk ensemble\, Krakusy LA\, our own folk ensemble for kids\, “Sokoly” and other exciting performers. \nOn the following day\, October 25\,\nŁowiczanie celebrates a gala Dinner-Dance in San Francisco promises a sparkling evening of art  auction-bidding\, dancing to live and DJ’d music\, delicious Polish cuisine\, retrospective slideshow projections\, and delightful surprises for our guests. \nEarly Bird tickets for both events will bne available soon through the Lesher Center for the Arts Box Office – stay tuned!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/lowiczanie-50-concert/
LOCATION:Lesher Center for the Arts\, 1601 Civic Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94596\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250808T204925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T205710Z
UID:16724-1761418800-1761426000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Łowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble 50th Anniversary Dinner and Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Łowiczanie Dancers and Directors warmly invite you to attend their festivities celebrating 50 years of dance and tradition\, cultural\, and educational service to the Polish community and the greater Bay Area! \nŁowiczanie celebrates a gala Dinner-Dance in San Francisco promising a sparkling evening of art\, auction-bidding\, dancing to live and DJ’d music\, delicious Polish cuisine\, retrospective slideshow projections\, and delightful surprises for our guests. \nEarly Bird tickets for both concert and dinner will be available soon through the Lesher Center for the Arts Box Office – stay tuned!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/lowiczanie-50-dinner-dance/
LOCATION:Lesher Center for the Arts\, 1601 Civic Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94596\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fund raiser,Live Music,Potluck
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250626T011835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T023932Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Camp 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fall Camp 2025 for another magical\, fun-filled weekend of dance\, music\, crafts\, nature\, and camaraderie.  \nThis year\, Fall Camp 2025 will feature one main teacher\, Catherine Rudin\, plus several of our own California-based dance teachers.  Catherine will present an eclectic mix of forgotten-classic and recent captivating dances\, with particular attention to styling details that make a dance specific to a time and place. She has danced for more than 5 decades\, enjoying a wide variety of styles and traditions. She has both family and linguistic research ties to the Balkans\, especially Bulgaria. Balkan music and dance are her roots\, but she loves and participates in other traditions as well. \nIn a return to a practice from the first Fall Camp and Camp Hess Kramer\, several experienced and skilled California dance teachers will also present great dances that campers will enjoy learning. \nDancing will be in the magnificent\, air-conditioned Wapner room\, on a wooden dance floor.  Fall Camp offers many other activities\, including: \n\nDance parties on Friday and Saturday evening (Yes\, we will solicit your dance requests in the weeks before-hand)\,\nMeals together\, Happy Hours\, and other socializing with our precious dance friends\,\nThe opportunity to play an instrument and/or sing in the Potluck Band\,\nArt/craft projects in the campus’ inspiring environment\,\nMorning stretching sessions and nature walks in the tranquil\, outstandingly natural landscape\,\nExpertly-led star\, and maybe satellite-gazing\, well away from LA’s city lights.\n\nCampus\nOnce again\, Fall Camp will be on the beautiful rural Brandeis-Bardin Campus near Simi Valley\, with its comfortable motel-style rooms in an idyllic\, natural setting. Nestled in a woodsy alcove\, the campus is a lovely place where you can enjoy being close to nature while still having the creature comforts of excellent meals (upgraded from previous years)\, motel-style rooms (with private bathrooms\, heat\, and air conditioning)\, and more. You can dance when you feel like it\, and when you don’t\, do other things such as catching up with friends\, playing Scrabble\, working on a jigsaw puzzle with others\, getting a massage\, completing a craft project\, going for a walk in nature\, reading a good book\, meditating\, or doing nothing at all. You don’t have to get on a plane or drive treacherous mountain roads to be with nature\, and WiFi is available too! \nAbout 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles\, near Simi Valley\, Brandeis-Bardin is a lovely and comfortable place to spend a weekend dancing with friends. The beautifully landscaped grounds have many mature trees and offer breathtaking views of the Santa Susana Mountains. The camp’s address is 1101 Peppertree Lane\, Brandeis\, CA 93064. Fly into Burbank or LAX. \nFall Camp Registration \nRegistration\nNote that the Folk Dance Federation of California\, South\, Inc. requires participants to sign a waiver that is included in the file.  As we get closer to the date\, Brandeis-Bardin Campus will also require participants to sign a waiver\, and that waiver can be signed online. \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/fall-camp-2025/
LOCATION:Brandeis-Bardin Campus\, 1101 Peppertree Lane\, Brandeis\, CA\, 93064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T000000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20250823T125343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T153308Z
UID:16742-1764320400-1764460800@www.folkdance.com
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Kolo Festival":MAILTO:bill@kolofestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20251031T043816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T050421Z
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SUMMARY:Razzmatazz Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Razzmatzz Folk Dancers for their ‘Tis the Season Holiday Folk Dance Party on Saturday\, December 14 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Ave.\, Santa Rosa.  Doors open at 6:30pm.  Admission: $5. Tips for the musicians and singers are greatly appreciated. \nThe evening will begin with recorded dance favorites from 7pm – 8pm\, followed by a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and  Hanukkah songs.  The rest of the evening will feature live music with GRADINA\, local Balkan choral group and YABULKA playing Bulgarian dance tunes on traditional instruments.   \nSnacks for our refreshment table are welcome.  We hope you can be there!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/razzmatazz-holiday-party-2025/
LOCATION:Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20251105T002302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T093643Z
UID:17035-1765825200-1765832400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with AVRA
DESCRIPTION:Greek dance party with live music by AVRA! \nSee you on the Dance Floor!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/avra-greek-feet-party/
LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama at 17th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20251208T033857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T033958Z
UID:17299-1769270400-1769281200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and Cabrillo Folk Dancers.  Doors open at 4 pm; music starts at 4:30 pm. Potluck between the two sets of music!  \nBe sure to bring tips for the band. If you are not well please stay home. \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival 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 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/cabrillo-da-mozem-26/
LOCATION:Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrillo Folk Dancers":MAILTO:cabrillofolk@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T030000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20251021T140737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T132231Z
UID:16902-1769790600-1770001200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Stockton Folk Dance Winter Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Instead of making you wait all the way to July to enjoy the wonders of Stockton Folk Dance Camp\, enjoy the 2026 Stockton Folk Dance Winter Weekend with  \nDance – Music – Presentations – Videos – Games – Parties – Virtual Hugs\nAll online via Zoom \nFeaturing an all-star faculty with more than 70 hours of classes\, presentations\, parties\, and replays \n\n💖 4 dance parties.\n💖 Dance With the Teachers hosted by Paul Collins\, Sherry Cochran\, Murray Spiegel\, and Roo Lester\n💖 Sherry Cochran and Will Cope – The Rise of Folk Bands in the U.S.\n💖 Our amazing house band\, Orkestar Unbound\n\nFeatured artists include: \n\nRichard Powers – Presentation\nJaap Leegwater and Angel Nazlâmov – Bulgarian\nTanya Dimitrov – Bulgarian\nShamulik Gov-Ari – Israeli\nAndy Taylor – Dances from Carpathian Europe\nHeidi Vorst and Süssefüsse – Dance Performance\nWill Cope and Orkestar Unbound – International Dance Music Favorites\n\nMore artist details… \nPlus games\, videos\, puzzles\, and more to be announced. This\, along with our great MCs and Techs\, will make it a wonderful weekend. \nVisit the Stockton Folk Dance Camp Winter Weekend page for emerging details… \nREGISTRATION\nThe entire online camp is free with registration on Zoom. Register now! If you are already registered for the Global Folk Dance Party\, you’re all set. We use the same Zoom. \nRegister \nDONATE\nOne hundred percent of each donation goes directly to the artists! Stockton Folk Dance Camp is a 501-c-3 nonprofit\, so all donations are tax deductible. No contribution is too small. \nDonate \nSchedule\n \nYour browser does not support iframes. You can view the content here.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/stockton-folk-dance-winter-weekend/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Fund raiser,Lecture,Live Music,Online,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20260108T043148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T043357Z
UID:17386-1769875200-1769900400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Hungarian Dance House (Táncház) with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble invites you to join them at their annual Táncház (Dance House) and Concert at the Hungarian Cultural Center in Newark on January 31th\, 2026\, an unforgettable night of rhythm\, tradition\, and community. This year\, they’re thrilled to feature the incredible Gyanta Banda as the guest musicians!  \nWhat’s in store for you?: \n\nA live folk concert by Gyanta Banda (perfect even if you can’t stay for the dancing).\nA joyful children’s táncház.\nAn adult táncház with friendly dance instruction at the beginning—no experience needed!\nA marketplace with folk-inspired goods from Eszterlánc dancers and local vendors.\nA raffle and delightful surprises.\nHungarian food\, pastries\, and drinks available for purchase.\n\nAdmission (at the door)\nAdult: Concert $10 / Táncház $20 / Both $25\nYouth (5–17): Concert $5 / Táncház $5 / Both $5\nFamily (2 adults + 2 youth): Concert $20 / Táncház $40 / Both $50 \nAll levels of experience welcome\, no partner needed.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/tanchaz-2026/
LOCATION:Hungarian Cultural Center\, 35660 Cedar Boulevard\, Newark\, CA\, 94560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eszterl%C3%A1nc Hungarian Folk Ensemble":MAILTO:eszterlanc@eszterlanc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T103238
CREATED:20260114T133429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T001905Z
UID:17417-1771961400-1771966800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:BYU Intl Folk Dance Ensemble: Journey - Reno
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience the vibrant and energetic BYU International Folk Dance in Reno\, NV – it’s going to be a cultural extravaganza! \nJourney: Reflections shares strength from the past through traditional music and dance. Join the dancers for 90 minutes as they portray cultures from all over the world. Experiencing the ensemble’s furious footwork\, pulsing rhythms\, live music\, and vibrant costumes will leave you with a special kind of wanderlust. Through a variety of dances—American clogging\, Irish step dance\, Indian folk fusion\, Ukrainian hopak\, and more—Journey: Reflections invites all to look back and reflect on the path that has shaped us into who we are today and to find unity in differences. Despite their diverse appearances\, the dances exemplify how we all have the same human experiences. Let’s commit to reach out in wonder as we reflect together. \n \nMeet the Brigam International Folk Dance Ensemble 2025-2026! This talented group of performers is ecstatic to be representing cultures from all around the world and sharing the joy of dance with audiences this season. More details… \nProgram
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/byu-intl-folk-dance-reno/
LOCATION:Procter R Hug High School\, 3530 Sullivan Lane\, Sparks\, Nevada\, 89431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance
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