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SUMMARY:BYU Intl Folk Dance Ensemble: Journey - Sacramento
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience the vibrant and energetic BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble—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 \nLook for Tickets
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/byu-intl-folk-dance-journey-sacramento/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:BYU Intl Folk Dance Ensemble: Journey - Oakland
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience the vibrant and energetic BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble—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 \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/byu-intl-folk-dance-journey-oakland/
LOCATION:Oakland California Temple\, 4770 Lincoln Ave\, Oakland\, CA\, 94602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:BYU Intl Folk Dance Ensemble: Journey - Stockton
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience the vibrant and energetic BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble—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 \nLook for Tickets
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/byu-intl-folk-dance-journey-stockton/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T210000
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SUMMARY:BYU Intl Folk Dance Ensemble: Journey - Modesto
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience the vibrant and energetic BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble—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 \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/byu-intl-folk-dance-journey-modesto/
LOCATION:Foster Family Theater\, 1000 I Street\, Modesto\, CA\, 95354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T170000
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SUMMARY:Festival of the Oaks
DESCRIPTION:For the 77th Festival of the Oaks\, there will be a morning workshop with Andy Taylor who will teach dances of Carpathian Europe\, followed by optional lunch\, an afternoon dance party\, and more. Refreshments will be provided. Oh\, and be sure to shop at (and/or donate to) the pre-owned folk dance costume sale (12:30 pm – 4:30 pm). For members of the Folk Dance Federation of California\, there will be a membership meeting during the lunch hour. \n\nSchedule\n\nTime\nEvent\nPrice\n\n\n9:00am\nDoors open\n\n\n\n9:30am-12:00pm\nInstitute with Andy Taylor\n$20\n\n\n12:00-1:00pm\nLunch\n$15\n\n\n1:00-5:00pm\nInternational Folk Dancing with dances from around the world\, dance performance\, and Institute reviews & contras\n$20\n\n\nSpecial all-day Institutes and Folk Dance afternoon party package is $35.   \nRegister Online \nDownload\, print\, or share a flier. \nAndy Taylor\nAndy Taylor’s passion for international folk dancing began at a young age\, nurtured by her parents\, Marianne and Conny Taylor\, co-founders of the renowned Folk Arts Center of New England. Growing up\, Andy was immersed in the vibrant Boston folk dance community. The Taylors regularly hosted large-scale events\, bringing in international dance teachers from far and wide. Andy had the opportunity to assist with teaching\, learning and experiencing dance through her parents’ pioneering vision. At age 17\, Andy was certified to teach Scottish Country Dance. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a minor in Social Anthropology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her professional dance career spans over 40 years of performing with local and international choreographers\, including a prolific 20-year tenure with Prometheus Dance. She continues to teach International Folk and Contemporary dance forms in schools\, at public functions\, and in other spaces.  \nAndy is the artistic director for multiple groups. She leads the Boston Scottish Country Dancers in local performances and serves as artistic director for the Back Pocket Dancers\, an intergenerational ensemble that tells stories through narration\, movement\, and music. Since 2009\, she has been artistic director of the Wheaton College Dance Co. A contemporary company at Wheaton College located in Norton\, MA. In 2006\, following her father’s passing\, she founded Mladost Folk Ensemble\, a youth folk dance troupe\, continuing the spirit of both her parents’ work. A unique part of her heritage\, Andy also recorded and produced a CD of Austrian Jodels (yodels) from a book by Werner von Trapp\, a project originally produced by her father\, Conny Taylor. She continues to teach this Austrian-style yodeling tradition.  \nRecently\, Andy was deeply honored to collaborate with Mike Protenic\, an experienced folk dance teacher and performer. For the past 20 years\, Mike has meticulously researched the music and dances of the Rusyn\, Lemko\, Hutzul\, and Boyko people of Europe. These are historically significant dances\, collected by Mike’s grandfather\, Johann\, in the Austro-Hungarian regime between 1893-1903 and passed down through his family. Mike has since reconstructed them from old notes and stories. Andy is privileged that Mike has asked her to teach and share these rediscovered dances with recreational folk dance communities while he is unable to do so.  \nInternational Folk Dance was Andy’s beginning and remains her truest home in dance. For Andy\, dance is a vital process of breathing\, growing\, and exploring the self. It is a powerful force for community building and a gift that provides health\, friendship\, and lifelong connections. More about Andy…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festofoaks-26/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Performance,Potluck,Workshop
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T030000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104037
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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:20251220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104037
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SUMMARY:Hungarian Christmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, Eszterlánc — in collaboration with the Hungarian Cultural Center — is bringing the magical atmosphere of Budapest’s and Europe’s Christmas markets to the San Francisco Bay Area! \nJoin us on Saturday\, December 20th at 5:00 PM at the Hungarian Cultural Center in Newark for a warm and festive holiday afternoon.\nDress warmly! \nProgram includes: \n\nartisan market and creative workshops\nhomemade holiday treats\nmulled wine\nhot chocolate\nChristmas cultural program\ncommunity caroling\ntraditional Hungarian dance house\n\nCelebrate with us and soak in the holiday spirit — mark your calendar so you don’t miss it!\nAdmission is free.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hungarian-christmas-fair/
LOCATION:Hungarian Cultural Center\, 35660 Cedar Boulevard\, Newark\, CA\, 94560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104037
CREATED:20251031T154648Z
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SUMMARY:Festivals of Light
DESCRIPTION:Come join a celebration of traditions from around the world! This year’s presentations include dances and songs from India\, Spain\, Quebec\, Peru\, Mexico\, Italy\, Scandinavia\, and Ukraine. There will also be dances from the United States including clogging. This is the 5th annual Festivals of Light. \nTwo shows: 7:00 pm November 7th and 3:00pm November 8th. Tickets online or at the door. \nPurchase tickets \nInternational Dance Arts Collective\nThe mission of the International Dance Arts Collective is to foster peace\, love and appreciation of all peoples and cultures within our local community and beyond. We achieve this by providing education and performance opportunities for children and youth through world\, cultural\, and historical dance and music. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festivals-of-light-2025b/
LOCATION:J. B. Gale Theater\, 1 Tiger Way\, Roseville\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fund raiser,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104037
CREATED:20251031T154429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T154544Z
UID:16968-1762542000-1762549200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Festivals of Light
DESCRIPTION:Come join a celebration of traditions from around the world! This year’s presentations include dances and songs from India\, Spain\, Quebec\, Peru\, Mexico\, Italy\, Scandinavia\, and Ukraine. There will also be dances from the United States including clogging. This is the 5th annual Festivals of Light. \nTwo shows: 7:00 pm November 7th and 3:00pm November 8th. Tickets online or at the door. \nPurchase tickets \nInternational Dance Arts Collective\nThe mission of the International Dance Arts Collective is to foster peace\, love and appreciation of all peoples and cultures within our local community and beyond. We achieve this by providing education and performance opportunities for children and youth through world\, cultural\, and historical dance and music. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festivals-of-light-2025a/
LOCATION:J. B. Gale Theater\, 1 Tiger Way\, Roseville\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fund raiser,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104037
CREATED:20250717T013749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T013838Z
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Polish Festival
DESCRIPTION:A 34 Year Tradition of Celebrating Polish Culture\nHave you danced the Polka\, ate Pierogi\, and had your picture taken with a “Polish Princess”?  Never\, you say?  Well\, it’s about time you did! \nJoin the Polish American Club of Sacramento\, Inc. at the 34th Annual Polish Festival.  Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture through traditional food\, drink and song. \nThe best part of the Festival is the food and entertainment. There are no Polish Restaurants in the greater Sacramento area\, so the Polish Festival is the only time when people can enjoy authentic Polish food while listening to traditional Polish music\, performed by professional musicians. \nBogdan Komorniczak\nPAC Entertainment VP \nMore than 1500 people are expected to attend this year’s festival.  But don’t worry\, there will be plenty of food.  Come fill up on home-made Polish delicacies – over 5\,000 Pierogi (potato-cheese filled\, meat filled\, or mushroom and sauerkraut filled dumplings); 1\,000 Golabki (cabbage rolls); 700 pounds of Kielbasa (Polish sausage)\, hundreds of servings of Placki (potato pancakes) and a variety of Polish Pastries will be served. \nBeside all the wonderful food and entertainment there will be several vendors on-hand selling Baltic Amber\, handmade crafts\, Polish souvenirs\, and Polish Sausages.  Don’t forget to visit the Polish marketplace!  If you’re in a bidding mood there is also the silent auction.  For those that wish to try their luck\, tickets for the raffle will be available.  You can commemorate your visit with a picture with a “Polish Princess” at the photo booth. \nDance the Polka or while you eat\, enjoy the music of Chet Chwalik Polmuz Polka Band and Accordian music from Nicolai Prisacar.  The performances of the Bay Area Polish Dance groups of Lowicznie and Sokoly are sure to impress. \nThere is something for everyone at the 34th Annual Polish Festival! The event is for all ages. \nAdmission and Parking are free. Wheelchair Access. Credit Cards Accepted. \nPolish American Club of Sacramento\nThe Polish American Club of Sacramento\, Inc preserves and perpetuates Polish traditions\, customs\, culture\, and heritage through social events and activities.  Since the foundation of the club in 1959 membership and the festival have grown.  For more information about the performers and vendors please visit the festival website.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/34th-polish-festival/
LOCATION:Polish American Community Hall\, 327 Main Street\, Roseville\, CA\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T230000
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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:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104037
CREATED:20250523T054514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T061413Z
UID:16480-1748545200-1748552400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Duquesne Tamburitzans
DESCRIPTION:The Tamburitzans are an ensemble consisting of dancers\, singers\, and musicians who perform dances and songs from countries all around the world\, mainly Eastern Europe. Originating from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania\, their mission helps preserve international cultural heritages through artistic performance. For more than 80 years the Tamburitzans have delighted audiences around the globe and are indeed a Pittsburgh treasure! \nAll performers are full time college students at a Pittsburgh-based college or University.  \nEach year\, the Tamburitzans have different sets of traditional music and dances featured in their program. This year they are performing dances from Serbia\, Croatia\, Armenia\, Slovakia\, Poland\, Mexico\, and many more! One of their performers today is born and raised in Campbell\, California. She has been a member of The Tamburitzans for the last three years\, while also studying at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. She is very excited to be able to perform in her home town for the first time!  \nA Tamburitzan ticket represents not just the Arts\, but the academic dreams of future teachers\, lawyers\, nurses\, and music and business professionals. Please help support this wonderful group of young students and enjoy an evening full of ethnic music and dance!  \nTickets
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/duquesne-tamburitzans/
LOCATION:Crittenden Middle School\, 1701 Rock St\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
CREATED:20241003T202538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T202633Z
UID:15727-1745539200-1746403199@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Bay Area Dance Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Bay Area Dance Week is 10 days of free dance events celebrating our dynamic and diverse Bay Area dance community. Watch inspiring artists\, practice your own style\, or discover a new groove. Participating each year is easy and everything is free. \nEvent hosts around the Bay Area can submit free events to take place during Dance Week\, ranging from classes\, performances\, open studios\, workshops\, and more. \nParticipants can explore the Bay Area Dance Week Hub to sign up for free events and customize their own Dance Week experience. Become a free community member to receive updates on Bay Area Dance Week and stay in the know about dance jobs\, auditions\, performances\, discounts\, and more. \nWhether hip hop\, hula\, salsa\, aerial\, folk\, modern\, Bollywood\, ballet\, West African\, or many more – Join together in dance\, regardless of cultural background\, race\, faith\, size\, shape\, sexuality\, gender\, or ability or age.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/badw-2025/
LOCATION:San Francisco Bay Area\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party,Festival,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
CREATED:20250304T090416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T090440Z
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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:20250208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
CREATED:20241202T020745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T160210Z
UID:15992-1739005200-1739034000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Festival of the Oaks
DESCRIPTION:For the 76th Festival of the Oaks\, there will be a morning workshop with Liina Teose\, followed by optional lunch\, a dance performance\, and an afternoon dance party. Refreshments will be provided. Oh\, and be sure to shop at (and/or donate to) the pre-owned folk dance costume sale (12:30 pm – 4:30 pm). For members of the Folk Dance Federation of California\, there will be a membership meeting during the lunch hour. \n\nSchedule\n\nTime\nEvent\nPrice\n\n\n9:00am\nDoors open\n\n\n\n9:30am-12:00pm\nInstitute with Liina Teose\n$20\n\n\n12:00-1:00pm\nLunch\n$15\n\n\n1:00-5:00pm\nInternational Folk Dancing with dances from around the world\, dance performance\, and Institute reviews & contras\n$20\n\n\nSpecial all-day Institutes and Folk Dance afternoon party package is $35.   \nLiina Teose\nLiina Teose Liina was born in Portland\, Oregon. At two years of age\, she made her debut as a folk dancer in Tulehoidjad (‘Torch Bearers’)\, the Portland Estonian folk dance troupe led by her mother. Her mother was born in Estonia and fled in 1944. Liina learned Estonian folk dances in the displaced persons camps in Germany\, where she lived for five years before migrating to the US. \nLiina became the leader of Tulehoidjad in 1985 and has continued as its director for 38 years. The troupe\, founded in 1950\, has performed at all of the West Coast Estonian Days\, many world-wide ESTO festivals\, mass folk dance performances in Estonia\, as well as countless local and regional festivals. It is truly bearing the torch of Estonian dance\, culture\, and traditions. \nIn 1999\, in Tallinn (Estonia) City Hall\, she was awarded the Ullo Toomi Award for her work. This award is given by the Estonian Folk Dance and Folk Music Association each year to the most outstanding Estonian folk dance director of the year. Liina is the only folk dance director living and teaching outside of Estonia to receive this award. \nIn 2016\, Liina\, together with her mother\, was awarded the 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award by the Estonian American National Council in recognition for her work in promoting and preserving Estonian folk dance and music. Through folk dancing and music\, Liina and her mother have been instrumental in keeping Estonian culture alive in the United States\, Canada\, and other locations outside of Estonia. Liina’s first year teaching at Stockton Folk Dance Camp was in 2024. \nRegister \nContact Ruthie Gasser for more details or to send dance requests for the afternoon party.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festofoaks-25/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Performance,Potluck,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
CREATED:20241202T034512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T034920Z
UID:15999-1738281600-1738540799@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 2025 Stockton Folk Dance Winter Weekend with  \nDance – Music – Presentations – Videos – Games – Parties – Virtual Hugs\n \nAll online via Zoom \nFeaturing an all-star faculty with more than 70 hours of classes\, presentations\, parties\, and replays \n\n💖 20+ hours of new dance classes\, presentations\, live music\, videos hours\, and events.\n💖 12+ hours of dance parties\n💖 Replays of almost everything\, so you get two chances to watch\n💖 Puzzles\, videos\, and all the other great things you’ve seen at our Camps.\n\nFeatured artists (tentative) include: \nDANCE TEACHERS\n\nJaap Leegwater & Angel Nazlâmov – Bulgarian\nMaurice Perez – Israeli\nLee Otterholt\nDaniel Sandu – Romanian\n\nMUSIC TEACHERS\nTBA \nPRESENTATIONS\n\nAhmet Lüleci – Cooking and Video Hour\nRichard Powers – Vintage Dances\n\nLIVE MUSIC \n\nBill Cope And Orkestar Unbound\n\nThis\, along with our great MCs and Techs\, will make it a wonderful weekend. \nVisit https://stocktonfolkdancecamp.org/winter-weekend/ for emerging details… \nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE\n \nREGISTRATION\nThe entire online camp is free with registration on Zoom. \nRegister \nDONATE\n100 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
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/winter-weekend-2025/
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:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T230000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
CREATED:20240924T230704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T163925Z
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SUMMARY:Hungarian Dance House (Táncház) with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Eszterlánc invites you to join us for a Hungarian Dance Day (táncház) on January 25th\, 2025. This is our regular start-of-the-year dance house with live music by Forrás Banda (violin\, viola\, double bass\, cimbalom (hammered dulcimer)\, moldavian drum). \nThere will be several new features: \n\nFree film screening before the dance house: The Hungarian film Akkord (with English subtitles) about the connection between folk music and pop music.\nFolk music concert by Forrás Banda to kick off the dance house. Everyone is welcome\, even if you can’t stay for the dance house itself.\nPerformance by the Mazsola Children’s Folk Dance Ensemble immediately following the concert.\nChildren’s dance house\, followed by:\nAdult dance house\, including instruction during the first part of the dance sets.\nNew this year: Marketplace\, where Eszterlánc dancers and others can sell folk-related items. If you have something to sell\, let us know in advance to coordinate.\n\n\nSchedule\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n10:00am\nFolk Music Workshop\n\n\n3:00pm\nAkkord Film Screening\n\n\n4:30pm\nHungarian Folk Concert with Forrás Band\n\n\n5:15pm\nMazsola Performance\n\n\n5:30pm\nKid’s Dance Circle\n\n\n6:30pm\nAdult Dance with Teaching\n\n\n11:00pm\nSinging\n\n\nWe reserve the right to make changes to the program. Start times may vary depending on the number\, composition\, and mood of attendees\, but we’ll do our best to stick to the original schedule. \nAll levels of experience welcome\, no partner needed.  \nHungarian food\, drinks\, and pastries available for purchase.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/tanchaz-2025/
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;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
CREATED:20241030T073043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T073818Z
UID:15890-1731024000-1731196799@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Festivals of Light
DESCRIPTION:Multiple cultures are represented in this folk dance performance with both adults and children performing. This is the 4th annual Festivals of Light. \nTwo shows: 7:00 pm November 8th and 2:30pm November 9th \nPurchase tickets \nInternational Dance Arts Collective\nThe mission of the International Dance Arts Collective is to foster peace\, love and appreciation of all peoples and cultures within our local community through exposure\, education\, and performance opportunities for children and youth through world\, cultural\, and historical dance and music. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festivals-of-light-24/
LOCATION:Del Oro High School Theater\, 3301 Taylor Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95677\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
CREATED:20251031T051555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T154221Z
UID:16947-1731006000-1731013200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Festivals of Light
DESCRIPTION:Come join a celebration of traditions from around the world! This year’s presentations include dances and songs from India\, Spain\, Quebec\, Peru\, Mexico\, Italy\, Scandinavia\, and Ukraine. There will also be dances from the United States including clogging. This is the 5th annual Festivals of Light. \nTwo shows: 7:00 pm November 7th and 3:00pm November 8th. Tickets online or at the door. \nPurchase tickets \nInternational Dance Arts Collective\nThe mission of the International Dance Arts Collective is to foster peace\, love and appreciation of all peoples and cultures within our local community and beyond. We achieve this by providing education and performance opportunities for children and youth through world\, cultural\, and historical dance and music. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festivals-of-light-2025-1/
LOCATION:J. B. Gale Theater\, 1 Tiger Way\, Roseville\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fund raiser,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
CREATED:20241025T164411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T165139Z
UID:15868-1730039400-1730046600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Around the World 2024
DESCRIPTION:A fundraiser of world folk dance performances followed by a folk dance workshop for all to participate! Includes refreshments and party. \nHosted by the FC Dancers\, Repentance Prayer Community\, the Aloha Hula Dancers\, Laura Noel\, Fr. Gabriel Augustine\, and Folklorico Santa Paula. \nMaster Instructors\n\nRebecca Tasi\nRaul Herrera\nJanice Gonzalves\nFr. Gabriel Augustine\n\nTickets \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, or share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dance-around-the-world-2024/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Guadalupe School Parish\, 40382 Fremont Blvd\, Fremont\, CA\, 94538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Smile Folk Dancers":MAILTO:Smile.folkdancers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
CREATED:20240919T032238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T004250Z
UID:15664-1728208800-1728237600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the fourth annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging\, healing\, and harmony. The Mosaic Festival is a time when we ALL come together to create the multicultural American village\, a vision of a society where everybody belongs! \nMosaic Festival includes… \n\nCultural Performances\nWorkshops\nVisual Art\nHealing Garden\nFood Trucks and Vendors\n\nand more… \nThe Folk Dance Federation supports the work of Mosaic America to share multicultural and interactive performances and workshops by artists within our community.  \nLoui Tucker and friends will be leading participants in international folk dances starting at 11:25am at the main Festival stage for 20minutes\, and again possibly between 12:30-1PM for another dance.  \nArtists\, Workshops\, and Performances \nBe sure to register for the free festival before coming.\nRegister online \nWe acknowledge this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory\, which is based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852\, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/mosaic-festival-2024/
LOCATION:History Park\, Phelan Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104038
CREATED:20230531T043127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T151319Z
UID:14175-1715947200-1716141600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Statewide 2024
DESCRIPTION:Statewide 2024 is a weekend festival of folk dance workshops and parties including \n\nDance workshops\nDance performances\nEvening Parties with Orkestar Unbound\nSunday Square Dance Hoedown called by Kurt Gollhardt\nCulture Corners\nRequest Dancing\nMeeting friends – Old and New\n\nAll events take place at the Newark Pavilion\, Newark\, CA.  \nRegistration >>\n \nFestival Schedule\n \nInstructors and Band\n\nYannis Konstantinou – Greek/Macedonian\nYannis Konstantinou Yannis Konstantinou is an internationally renowned instructor and ethnologist of Greek Macedonian dance and culture.  His passion for traditional music and dance began in his childhood\, dancing with his family in his parents’ villages of Alona and Akrites in the Florina region of Greece. Today\, his knowledge extends beyond that of the Greek Macedonian people indigenous to the area. Since 1990 he has conducted research on the impacts on Florina dances due to the migration of social groups and ethnic minorities to northwest Greece\, such as Vlachs\, Sarakatsani\, and refugees from Thrace and Asia Minor. He also has participated in comparative research studies of Macedonian communities beyond the Greek borders. In 1994 Yannis produced The Musical Tradition of Florina\, a long-playing album\, in collaboration with the Center of Greek Tradition. \nYannis is President and Artistic Director of the “Lygkistes” Cultural Association and a founding member of The Academy of Traditional Folklore Dance and Music located in Athens\, Greece. He is actively involved with the “Association for the Preservation and Dissemination of Traditional Dance and Music” whose members are dedicated to sharing with children and youth living in urban areas an appreciation of traditional lifestyles of the outlying areas of Greece. Since 2001\, he has been the Director of the student dance association of the Balkan Studies department of the Aristotle University of Thessalonika.  Yannis Konstantinou is very well-known as a teacher of Greek Macedonian dance and culture throughout Greece and Europe and among those North Americans who have had the good fortune to experience the dance seminars he organizes annually in Agios Germanos\, overlooking Lake Prespa. \n\nCesar Garfiaz – Salsa Rueda and More\nCesar Garfiez Cesar Garfiaz was born and raised in Los Angeles \, CA (Hollywood). He has been hyperactive since early childhood\, and has always enjoyed moving. Being partly raised by his aunt\, Garfiaz was influenced by her affinity for Salsa. He began dancing Salsa at the young age of seven\, going on Sundays to Steven’s Steakhouse with his Tia Raquel. In high school\, he  was part of a performing arts class for two years\, where he learned of his passion for performing. Garfiaz joined UCLA’s Department of World Arts & Cultures in the Fall of 2004. In the Spring of 2003\, Garfiaz began working and collaborating with Ana Maria Alvarez and was a cast member of her original thesis concert “contra-tiempo”. Over the past seven years he has studied various styles including modern\, hip hop\, house\, tai chi\, Ghanaian\, Mexican Folklorico & Afro-Cuban. As a part of UCLA’s Repertory Tour Ensemble\, Cesar performed and inspired young people in high schools all over Los Angeles. Through his work with Rep Tour\,  he became passionate about youth arts education\, and is continuing this important work with his involvement in CONTRA-TIEMPO. He currently teaches Salsa and Latin Dance at Cal Poly Pamona and at several studios around Los Angeles. As a founding member of the company\, he is committed to seeing this group actualize its’ full potential as an agent for change. Garfiaz is dedicated to being a leader in this important work and sharing with others his absolute love for movement.\n\nKurt Gollhardt – Square Dance\nKurt Gollhardt Kurt Gollhardt is President of the Santa Clara Valley Callers Association and has been calling in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2006. He began calling square dances in 1996 and frequently calls for weekend hoedowns. He has been very active in promoting new approaches to teaching and supporting newer dancers\, most recently as a champion of CALLERLAB’s new Social Square Dance (SSD) program. Kurt has been voted a Top Ten Caller by the Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association (SCVSDA) since 2017.\n\nOrkestar Unbound\nBill Cope will be assembling Orkestar Unbound for Statewide 2024. Bill is a multi-instrumentalist who is drawn to play music without borders\, that will get people on their feet\, dancing!  Orkestar Unbound guest artists include Dan Auvil\, Janie Cowan\, Ralph Iverson\, Asaf Ophir and Emily Saletan\, playing international folk music from the Balkans and beyond! \nHotels\nStatewide 2024 will be happening May 17-19 in Newark the weekend prior Memorial Day Weekend. Please book your rooms early.   \nChase Suite Hotel\nSpacious extended stay suites\, with separate living room and individual bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi. Plus a full kitchen! More details… \nThere is a very low rate on the hotel rooms (Chase Suite Hotel in Newark)\, but it is only good until March 31 (now extended from December 31). If you know you’ll be going to Statewide this year\, grab one of these rooms now.  The room is only $120 per night (plus tax).  It’s the “Signature King Suite” that includes a king-size bed\, a fully-equipped kitchen\, and a pull-out couch in the living room for two more people — plus a grab-and-go breakfast.  Four friends could easily share this suite.  \nTo book discounted rate\, visit Chase Suite Hotel online\, click the “Book Your Stay” button\, select the date May 17\, 2024 (2 nights)\, and use discount code “Folk2024” under Group Code. The first option should be the Signature King Suite for $120 per night (plus tax). Look for the two-bedroom suite which comes with a complete kitchen. Use the button for the May 17\, 2 nights\, booking and correct the number of adults staying. \nBook May 17 Discount \n \n\nRegistration\nLodging should be purchased separately. Recommended group pricing available at Chase Suite Hotel\, Newark\, CA. \nChildren under 13 are admitted free with a paying adult. Young adults aged 13-21 will receive a 50% discount\, but may be required to volunteer from 1-2 hours during the festival.  \nRegister Online\n\nMail-In Registration\nPrint and Mail Registration Form \nPrint and complete registration form and send with your check (made payable to Folk Dance Federation) to: \nStatewide Registrar\nSabine Zappe\n153 Race Street\nSan Jose\, CA 95126.  \nDownload\, print\, and share a flier\n  \n\nAssistance\nGeneral and Mail-in Registration: Loui Tucker 408 771 4542\nWeb and Online Registration: Kevin Greek
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide-2024/
LOCATION:Newark Pavilion\, 6430 Thornton Ave.\, Newark\, 94560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:International Dance Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:International folk dance\, belly dance exhibition\, discussion\, and lesson\, followed by more folk dancing! \n$10 admission\, students free.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/idd-celebration/
LOCATION:Carnegie Arts Center\, 250 N. Broadway\, Turlock\, CA\, 95380\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party,Performance
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SUMMARY:2024 Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:The annual Blossom Festival includes a folk dance party\, short dance workshops\, and more.  Free! \nDance activities will be held in the Wellness Center\, 3rd Floor\, Studio 301. Use of public transit is encouraged (BART Balboa Park Station or SF Muni).  The first hour will feature Dancing for All Ages especially for new dancers and families. \n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30 PM\nDancing for All Ages\n\n\n1:30 – 5:00 PM\nGeneral Dancing\n\n\nCOVID policy\nVaccinations and all boosters required. Masks strongly encouraged but not required. \nParking\nBecause of parking limitations\, you may want to consider carpooling or public transportation. Parking on-campus $5. Campus parking information
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/2024-blossom-festival/
LOCATION:City College of San Francisco\, Wellness Center\, 50 Frida Kahlo Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Performance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240122
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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 2024 Stockton Folk Dance Winter Weekend with  \nDance – Music – Presentations – Videos – Games – Parties – Virtual Hugs\n \nAll online via Zoom \nFeaturing an all-star faculty with more than 70 hours of classes\, presentations\, parties\, and replays \n\n💖 20+ hours of new dance classes\, presentations\, live music\, videos hours\, and events.\n💖 12+ hours of dance parties\n💖 Replays of almost everything\, so you get two chances to watch\n💖 Puzzles\, videos\, and all the other great things you’ve seen at our Camps.\n\nFeatured artists include: \nDANCE TEACHERS\n\nAhmet Lüleci – Turkish\nAnna Angelova – Bulgarian\nErica Goldman – Israeli\nJaap Leegwater & Jan Wollring – Bulgarian\nRichard Powers – Vintage Dances\n\nMUSIC TEACHERS\n\nPolly Tapia Ferber – Drumming\nMichele Simon – Singing \n\nPRESENTATIONS\n\nAhmet Lüleci – Cooking and Video Hour\nAndrew Carnie – Scotland and Gaelic\nRichard Powers – Vintage Dances\n\nLIVE MUSIC \n\nBill Cope And Orkestar Unbound\n\nASIA PARTY WITH FUSAE CARROLL\nCELEBRATING YVES MOREAU\nThis\, along with our great MCs and Techs\, will make it a wonderful weekend. \nVisit https://stocktonfolkdancecamp.org/winter-weekend-2024/ for emerging details… \nSCHEDULE\n\nView Winter Weekend Camp Schedule \nREGISTRATION\nThe entire online camp is free with registration on Zoom. \nRegister \nDONATE\n100 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
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/winter-weekend-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Fund raiser,Lecture,Live Music,Online,Performance,Workshop
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T210445Z
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley 2023
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the third annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging\, healing\, and harmony. The Mosaic Festival is a time when we ALL come together to create the multicultural American village\, a vision of a society where everybody belongs! \nMosaic Festival includes… \n\nCultural Performances\nWorkshops\nVisual Art\nFood Trucks and Vendors\n\nand more… \nThe Folk Dance Federation supports the work of Mosaic America to share multicultural and interactive performances and workshops by artists within our community. \nArtists\, Workshops\, and Performances \nRegister online \nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory\, which based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852\, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/mosaic-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Mexican Heritage Plaza\, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T104039
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T194734Z
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Free Folk Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The San Francisco Free Folk Festival\, live and in-person\, returns July 8 to the Golden Gate Park. All ages and musical interests are welcome at the festival. All events and workshops are open to anyone who wants to participate or just listen. Admission to everything is free! \nThe San Francisco Free Folk Festival has been a cornerstone celebration of folk music’s rich history for the past 47 years. This year’s festival is our first in-person festival since 2019\, after three years of online festivals!  It will be a full afternoon of music\, dance\, storytelling. formal and informal music-making\, and just plain fun.  All events and workshops are free and open to anyone who wants to drop in and participate or just listen. \nProgram\n   \nJoyful Balkan Folk Dances @ 3:00-4:00pm Workshop Area 4\nMembers of Da! Mozhem and Craig Blackstone of Changs Dancers will quickly teach simple dances from the Balkans that are family friendly. \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.  \nParking and Directions\nParking\, directions\, and festival map \nMore Details\nFor more details visit https://sffolkfest.org
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/free-folk-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Golden Gate Park\, Golden Gate Park Music Concourse\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance,Workshop
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