BYU Intl Folk Dance Ensemble: Journey - Oakland
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oakland California Temple, 4770 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States
Get ready to experience the vibrant and energetic BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble—it’s going to be a cultural extravaganza!
Journey: 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.

Meet 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…
Program
Buy Tickets

BYU Intl Folk Dance Ensemble: Journey - Sacramento
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:00 | CA
Get ready to experience the vibrant and energetic BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble—it’s going to be a cultural extravaganza!
Journey: 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.

Meet 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…
Program
Look for Tickets

NFO Conference 2026
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-08 | Old Murphey School, Shared Visions Retreat Center, 3717 Murphy School Road, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
Annual NFO Meeting and Conference 2026
March 5 – 8, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina
Save the date!
Arrive in time for the Welcoming Reception on Thursday evening. Friday starts out with the NFO Annual Membership. The rest of the weekend will be full of presentations, workshops, performances, and parties, and the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. Plan to stay through Monday morning for the post-conference debrief.
We hope you will join us in Durham for three+ days of cultural activities, events, and friends, including:

Presentations
Dance instruction
Music workshops
Evening dance parties
Workshops
Performances
Live music
Singing
Networking opportunities
Awards banquet
Annual business meeting

Presenters
Many more presenters and performers will be announced, but here’s a preview of our exciting program.

Phil Jamison – Appalachian Dance Traditions
Erik Bendix – International Dancing
Sheila Kay Adams – Storytelling
Ben Owen – Pottery
Triangle Shape Note Singers – Singing
Apple Chill Cloggers – Dancing
Debby Szajnberg – NFO Grant Report: Global Rhythm Games

Registration opens November 28, 2025. More info will be posted to the website as updates are available.
For ongoing updates in programming, schedule, and registration visit the NFO 2026 Conference Web Page.

Laguna Folk Dance Festival 2026
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-08 | Laguna Woods Clubhouse 2, 24112 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, United States
Clubhouse 2 Southern California’s premier folk dance festival! Dance workshops, parties with live music, the famous Sunday Dance Concert, ice cream social, happy hour… what’s not to like? The Laguna Festival is one of Southern California’s premier annual folk dance events. You can bet all your friends will be there. You should be too!

Instructors
We are proud to announce that our teachers this year are Daniel Sandu and Anna Angelova.
Daniel Sandu
Daniel Sandu Daniel Sandu was born in Bucharest in 1967 and began dancing with Romanasul ensemble at age six. As a child, he accompanied the Romanian delegation to a world dance ensemble in Cuba (1978), and at age 18 became a professional dancer with Rapsodia Romana (1985) in Bucharest.
Since 1992 he has danced with Het Internationaal Danstheater in Amsterdam. He obtained a bachelor of dance education degree in 2003 from the Rotterdamse.
A fulltime resident of the Netherlands, he is currently on staff at the folk dance house, Terpsichoré, in Amsterdam, where his course “Rhythm, Romania, Roma” (3R) ranks among their most popular offerings. Read more…

Anna Angelova
Anna Angelova Anna grew up in a small town in Northern Bulgaria where the lively local festivities (sabors) and traditional ceremonies kindled her interest in folklore at an early age. Anna’s dance adventures started when she joined the town’s folk dance ensemble where she learned from esteemed choreographers and performed along experienced dancers throughout her youth years.
Upon coming to the United States to further her education, Anna was introduced to the internationally acclaimed Ahmet Lüleci’s Collage Dance Ensemble: a unique experience that unlocked passion and appreciation for the greater Balkan magic and beyond. The eight years Anna spent performing with Collage on local and national stages were instrumental for her growth as a dancer – from professional attitude to stage presence to polished style to authentic connection with our ancestors through Ahmet’s vibrant choreographies. In 2022, Anna was honored to teach Bulgarian Dance at Ahmet’s annual World Camp in Rock Hill, New York. Read more…
Registration
Mail in Registration Form Online Registration is available on or before February 28th. Passport and Event tickets will be available at the door. Meals are available to purchase by pre-order only separately on or before February 28th. Meal purchases are not available at the door.
Registration Form and Waiver

Greek Feet Dance Party with AVRA
2026-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Joe Goode Annex, 401 Alabama at 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
We love a party at GreekFeet and what a wonderful way to spend a Monday night dancing and listening to Greek music to the live tunes of AVRA. Join us for a night of hospitality, dancing, and good vibes!
AVRA performs traditional Greek music for dancing, listening and transporting you on a magical musical journey to Greece. Dance to a diverse repertoire of songs: the deep, soulful tunes of Epiros; the joyful, spirited music of the Greek Islands; the driving, pulsating rhythm of Pontic music; and the rich tradition of Greek Macedonia music with its complex and intricate rhythms. AVRA features

Greg Masaki Jenkins on clarinet, percussion, and vocals
Ari Langer on violin
Jenette Selin on accordion and santouri
Michael Garibaldi on percussion, vocals, and laouto

GreekFeet 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

Annual Red & Black Ball
2026-03-28 19:00 | Monroe Hall, 1400 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401, United States
Join the Razzmatazz Dancers for their annual Red and Black Ball dance party! The first hour will be dancing to recorded music. The rest of the evening will be live music and singing with Yabulka and Gradina.
Don’t forget to wear red & black! $10 for adults, children free, plus tips for singers and musicians. Snacks for our refreshment table are greatly appreciated.

Live Music with Ezgija
2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Live music dance party with the Ezgija band at the Live Oak Grange! Doors open at 7 pm; Ezgija plays 7:30-9:30. $15 sliding scale.
Sponsored by the Cabrillo Folk Dancers.
Ezgija
EZGIJA is a Santa Cruz based band specializing in dance tunes from the Balkans, Turkey, and surrounding regions.

Lyrids Folk Dance Festival 2026
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, V3Y 2J5, Canada
The twelfth and final Lyrids Folk Dance Festival will take place April 17-19, 2026 at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall an hour drive east of Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Our guest artists will be Tineke and Maurits van Geel presenting Armenian, Roma, and other International dances.
Zakuska from Seattle, WA will be the Saturday evening party band.
Register
Zoom Registration
For more details e-mail info@lyridsfolkdancefestival.org
Donations Gratefully Accepted
Please 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.
Featured Guests
Tineke van Geel
Tineke Van Geel
In 1977 Tineke van Geel received her degree as folk dance instructor. She specializes in Armenian dance and works as a choreographer. Tineke conducts workshops for students at various levels, beginners to professional, and has taught classes in international folk dance, Dutch and Armenian dances in many countries around the world. Her main focus is to break down complicated steps and movements to basic elements and slowly ‘rebuilding’ them to the original dance form. This skill is part of her worldwide success and is combined with a vast knowledge of Armenian dance and culture.
Since 1985 she has regularly visited Armenia to study folklore at the Pedagogic Institute and Choreographic School in Yerevan. A part of each research trip was devoted to working with several amateur groups in Armenia and doing research on costumes. Two of those research trips were sponsored by the Dutch government. On several occasions Tineke visited the USA to observe the dances performed by the Armenian communities there. Read more…
Maurits van Geel
Maurits Van Geel
Maurits was artistic director of the professional Dutch dance performance group The Internationaal Danstheater for 24 years. During this interval, the group performed 47 different evening shows. Part of this job involved several months of dance research each year in order to prepare for these programs.
Maurits has traveled extensively in his dance research that has emphasized the Roma culture and those in the Caucasus. These travels have included India, Pakistan, Turkey, Russia, England, France, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ossetia, Dagestan, and Cherkassy. He has also choreographed many dances.
In the last several years, Maurits has been teaching often with Tineke, and this has included workshops in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. In North America, the couple have taught at Oktoberfest in Montreal, Pinewoods Camp in Maine, and Stockton Folk Dance Camp. Read more…

Live Balkan Folk Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:30 | Strawberry Recreation Center, 118 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
Kopachka Folk Dancers invites you to dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem Sunday May 3, 2026.
Be sure to bring tips for the band.
COVID Safety Protocol: Vax/boosters highly encouraged; masks required if not (N95/KN95/KF94-we can provide). If you are not well please stay home. No food please; snacks provided!
Da! Mozhem
Da! 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.
More details about the Kopachka Folk Dancers

Hungarian Heritage Festival 2026
2026-05-09 12:00 - 22:00 | Twin Pines Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA, 94002, United States
Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of Hungary. Come see what makes Hungarian culture truly unique! All music and dance performances and exhibits are included in the price of admission.

Live Performances
Live Folk Dance and Music
Traditional Food and Pastries
Fine Hungarian Wine
Cultural and Art Exhibits
Puppet show and crafts for the Children
Hungarian Craft and Gift Faire
Evening Dance Circles

Admission
$20 for Adults
$5 for Youth (6-17 years old)
Free for Children 5 and under

2017 Hungarian Heritage Festival
For more details visit https://www.hungarianheritagefestival.com/.
Advance Tickets

June Camp 2026
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-14 | Lake Forest Academy, 1500 West Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, 60045, United States
June Camp, a mainstay of the Midwest international folk dance community, welcomes dancers from all over the U.S.A. and beyond! We especially pride ourselves on welcoming globally-known dancers and this year Caspar Bik will be our featured guest.
See you at June Camp!
Caspar Bik
Caspar Bik Caspar Bik was born in 1990 in the Netherlands. He was an active dancer from a young age in groups that presented Dutch dances as well as groups that showed international dances. Caspar graduated in 2013 as a dance teacher at the dance academy Codarts in Rotterdam. Besides folk dancing, Caspar has experience in modern/contemporary dance, classical ballet, jazz dance, ballroom, and tap dance. Since his graduation he has been teaching different dance styles to children, teenagers, and adults at amateur and professional levels. In 2014, he founded a youth school for theater arts which performs a stage musical every year for which Caspar creates the choreography. Both as a folk dance instructor and as a choreographer he has taught courses in Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Turkey, Taiwan and the USA. Caspar has been specializing in folk dances from countries around the Black Sea. During his research in Georgia, he trained with the professional ensemble Erisioni and traveled through the country to experience the colorful variety and beauty of Georgian dance, song and music. Read more
Dance Exchange
Programs such as the Dance Exchange give local teachers opportunities to shine. The Dance Exchange is a program of brief reviews by advance request, of classic old dances that you can’t quite remember – or ones from past June Camps that have slipped away. Participants submit suggestions and our committee finds local teachers who can present them. You can get a sense of the range of dances that have been included in the past by looking at this list. Notes and music for the Dance Exchange dances will be available to all and videos will be included in the weekend’s video download package. Read more…
Live Music Parties
As always, we will have wonderful live music for all our evening parties provided by Tom Pixton, Ralph Iverson, and Brian Wilson who are in residence throughout camp.
Register

Statewide 2026
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | First Christian Church, Chico, 295 E Washington Avenue, Chico, 95926, United States
The 2026 Statewide Folk Dance Festival, the highly-anticipated annual weekend festival of folk dance and parties, returns June 12-14, 2026 in Chico California. This year’s Statewide theme is “Village Dance-What is it anyway?”
Statewide 2026 features

Ahmet Luleci (Turkish dance)
“Kotse” Marinov (Bulgarian dance)
Petar Aleksiev (Bulgarian music)
Evening parties dancing to live music by Da! Mozhem
And more…

Instructors and Band
Ahmet Luleci
Ahmet Luleci – Turkish Dance
A native of Turkey, Ahmet is an accomplished choreographer, dance teacher and performer as well as a researcher of Anatolian culture. He is currently the artistic director of the Boston based Collage Dance Ensemble, which allows him to further his goal of making folk dance and music accessible to a wider audience.
Since arriving in North America in 1985, he has taught many workshops and camps throughout the United States as well as Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Holland, England, Switzerland, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Norway, Italy, Spain and Australia. He has set innumerable suites of dances for the stage working with dance organizations around the world. Read more…
Konstantine “Kotse” Marinov – Bulgarian Dance
Konstantine “Kose” Marinov
Konstantin “Kotse” Marinov is from Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. From the age of five he performed with Ensemble Zagorche. Kotse was born into a dancing family; he and his father, mother, and sister all have dancing in their blood! His father is a choreographer, and is a long-time soloist of the Military Ensemble in Sofia. His mother dances with the Ensemble Zagore.
In 1987, Kotse entered the State Choreographic School (now the National School of Dance Arts) in Sofia, graduating with a diploma as artist/ballet dancer and teacher of dance arts. He has danced as a soloist with Ensemble Zagore and the Ensemble Slănčev Brjag, was assistant choreographer with the Ensemble Zornitsa, and he toured with both Slănčev Brjag and Zagore in Europe, Canada, and the United States.
In 2000 Kotse emigrated to the United States and settled in the Chicago area, where he established several Bulgarian folklore clubs that preserve and nurture Bulgarian folk dance and folklore in a dynamic way.
Kotse organizes annual festivals in Chicago that feature multiple Bulgarian folk ensembles and cultural groups under the umbrella and name of his Vereya dance ensemble. Kotse has produced other concerts and festivals in North America and Europe. Read more…
Petar Aleksiev – Bulgarian Music
Petar Aleksiev
Petar “Usmivkata” (The Smile) Aleksiev was born in Varna, Bulgaria. He graduated from “Philip Kutev” Music School in Kotel, then from Plovdiv’s Academy for Music and Dance Arts. He was part of the representative folk orchestra of the Plovdiv Academy. There he received his master’s degree in Music Arts with honors, specializing in bagpipe.
While he was at school Petar accompanied the world-known Grammy-winning women’s choir Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares. He has participated in many groups in numerous projects, and has played with the most famous musicians and bands in Bulgaria. Petar has made recordings with the Bulgarian National Radio, and Bulgarian National Television. He has participated in many international projects, folklore events, and festivals in Greece, Italy, Malta, Israel, Netherlands, Belgium, Moldova, Ukraine, Serbia, and elsewhere. Petar frequently composes for dance groups and bands, and is a member of the UNESCO International Organization for Folk Art.
Since 2008 Petar has been living in Chicago, where he performs with Kolorit Orchestra, Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society, and plays Bulgarian, Greek, and Macedonian music at various events and camps. Read more…
Da! Mozhem
Da! 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.

Schedule

Venues

Fri-Sat: First Christian Church, 295 E Washington Avenue, Chico, CA
Sun: Chico Women’s Club, Third & Pine Streets, Chico, CA

Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico
Our host hotel is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico, 2074 E 20th St, Chico, CA 95928. Conveniently located off Highway 99 and a short drive from Chico State University, the hotel offers easy access to stunning landscapes and charming local attractions, including Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, Silver Dollar Speedway, and Bidwell Park. This three-star hotel features a free breakfast, fitness center, pool, wi-fi, laundry, business center, on-site parking, outdoor patio with cozy fire pit, and quality coffee anytime. The hotel is about a 10min drive from either of our dance venues.
Reservations: 1 888 465 4329. Ask for the “Statewide 2026” rate of $139. More details…

Registration
Lodging should be purchased separately. Recommended group pricing available. As of January, unless changed, the Saturday catered meal option is Greek/Mediterranean cuisine.
Due to popular demand, we’ve extended the 2026 Statewide “Early Bird” full package deadlines: $180 until March 8th, then $200 afterward until April 30th, and $240 thereafter.

Online Registration
Register online today!

Mail-In Registration
2026 Statewide Registration Form
Do NOT mail after June 6th, instead pay at door. Make checks payable to FOLK DANCE FEDERATION. Send completed registration form with your check postmarked by the deadline to:
Statewide Registrar
153 Race Street
San Jose, CA 95126
Please write one check for registration and additional offerings.
Short of funds? For work scholarships contact Memo Keswick.
The Federation also has a Scholarship Program that helps pay for tuition. More details…
Masks optional and proof of vaccination requirements will follow CDC, State, and County COVID regulations at the time of the event.

NW Folk Dancers, Inc. 70th Anniversary Dance Party
2026-06-13 18:30 - 21:30 | Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave, Lynnwood, WA, 98036, United States
Join the Northwest Folk Dancers, Inc. (NFDI) in celebrating its 70th anniversary with a dance party on June 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Cedar Valley Grange in Lynnwood, Washington! Two bands will play: Folk Voice Band (international favorites) and Zakuska (Balkan). In addition to dancing, there will be cake, historical exhibits, and more! Plan to join us for this fun evening.
Rides will be available from the Lynnwood light rail station to the hall (and back).
FREE! – Donations welcome!
About the NFDI
The Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated (NFDI), is the “Where to Folk Dance” organization of the Pacific Northwest. It is a non-profit “umbrella” organization that promotes folk dancing and ethnic events.
NFDI publishes a monthly magazine, THE NORTHWEST FOLK DANCER, containing articles and advertisements of interest to the folk dance community. THE NORTHWEST FOLK DANCER magazine also includes listings of regular dances and classes and a separate comprehensive calendar of special events. Additional features are ethnic recipes, dance descriptions, club news, and information helpful for dancers, teachers of folk dance, and anyone interested in the food, dances, costumes, and history of other cultures.
NFDI coordinates a workshop and international folk dance at the NW Folklife Festival and also seeks new ways to promote all forms of ethnic dance.
NFDI provides scholarships for adults who want to attend folk dance camps and who agree to teach the dances to other NFDI clubs, and youth scholarships for students (high school and college age) who want to participate in a dance camp but need assistance to do so.
NFDI was incorporated in January of 1956 and is recognized by the IRS as a charitable non-profit under section 501(c)(3).

Stockton Folk Dance Camp
2026-07-19 - 2026-08-02 | University of California, Santa Cruz, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, 95064, United States
July 2026, Stockton Folk Dance Camp’s 79th summer, will feature

Bruce Hamilton & Marcie Van Cleave, Denise Heeman 💖 English Country
Daniel Sandu 💖 Romanian Inspired
Roo Lester & Harry Khamis 💖 Scandinavian
Stacy Rose 💖 Contras
Maurits Van Geel 💖 Roma and International
Tineke Van Geel 💖 Armenian
Emily Saletan 💖 Singing
The Boston Quartet: Brian Wilson, Tom Pixton, Ralph Iverson, and Sammy Wetstein

Now held at the University of California, Santa Cruz campus. Come dance with them all!
Our Artists teach the same dances both weeks, but the Assemblies, Parties, and Evening Dancing are different each week.
Stockton Folk Dance Camp 2026 will be held during the following weeks:
Week 1 – July 19 – 26
Week 2 – July 26 – Aug 2
For more details Click Here
Register Now!

Officers Ball 2026
2026-10-03 13:00 - 22:00 | Veterans Memorial Building, Pleasanton, 301 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
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.” Workshop instructors include Craig Blackstone, Memo Keswick, Andy Paros, Ina Tacheva, Lenore Watson, and Alex Shadle.
The 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.
More details coming…

Fall Camp 2026
2026-10-30 - 2026-11-01 | Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Lane, Brandeis, CA, 93064, United States
Band Being-together New-laughs-old-friends Dance Happy-hour Walk Wildlife Discover-the-unexpected Fall Camp 2026
The 7th Fall Camp will be Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, and it promises to be another vibrant, fun-filled weekend. Once again, camp will be on the Brandeis-Bardin Campus near Simi Valley (40 miles northwest of downtown LA), with a delightful combination of creature comforts (such as motel-style rooms with heating and air conditioning) and a lovely rural setting. We will dance in a beautiful, air conditioned hall with a wood floor.
In addition to teaching, camp will offer many entertaining and even enriching attractions, including a Halloween-themed dance party, a Fall Colors-themed dance party, happy hours, the Potluck Band (open to all musical campers), craft projects and puzzles, stargazing with a rocket scientist, morning nature walks, and some other past favorites and new surprises.
Join us for another magical, fun-filled weekend of dance, music, crafts, nature, and camaraderie.
Campus
Once 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!
About 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.
Registration
PRICES INCREASE JULY 1 SO REGISTER SOON!
Fall Camp 2026 Registration Form and Waiver
