BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Folk Dance Federation of California - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.folkdance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Folk Dance Federation of California REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222353 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FOL-Flyer-Fall-2025-Instagram-Post-34-2.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222353 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PolishFestival35.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T230000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222353 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tanchaz-Flyer-v02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222353 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/498187065_1232630658872672_1742241170894403922_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTSTAMP:20260427T222353 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTSTAMP:20260427T222353 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222354 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Intoducing.png ORGANIZER;CN="%C4%8Cardak Balkan Folk Ensemble":MAILTO:cardakensemble@gmail.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222354 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Festival-of-the-Oaks-2025-Flyer-Final-as-of-Nov.-2-2024.docx-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203 DTSTAMP:20260427T222354 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T230000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222354 CREATED:20240924T230704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T163925Z UID:15674-1737799200-1737846000@www.folkdance.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tanchaz-schedule-v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eszterl%C3%A1nc Hungarian Folk Ensemble":MAILTO:eszterlanc@eszterlanc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110 DTSTAMP:20260427T222354 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222354 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FOL-Flyer-Fall-2025-Instagram-Post-34-2.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T163000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222354 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_6283.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Smile Folk Dancers":MAILTO:Smile.folkdancers@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222354 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MFSV24-Banner-Green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222355 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/StatewideFebruary2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T213000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222355 CREATED:20240403T162753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T190401Z UID:15301-1714159800-1714167000@www.folkdance.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Flyer.26Apr2024.InternationalDanceDay.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Village Dancers":MAILTO:judykropp40@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222355 CREATED:20240128T001633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T151755Z UID:14994-1713616200-1713632400@www.folkdance.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Microsoft-Word-Blossom-Flyer-2024.docx.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240122 DTSTAMP:20260427T222355 CREATED:20231105T035317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T141611Z UID:14713-1705622400-1705881599@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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222355 CREATED:20230615T052427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T210445Z UID:14301-1696086000-1696194000@www.folkdance.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/https-__cdn.evbuc_.com_images_560618129_248512542329_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222356 CREATED:20230625T193832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T194734Z UID:14345-1687680000-1687712400@www.folkdance.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FreeFolkFest-leyden-01b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222356 CREATED:20230514T165614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T032159Z UID:14099-1685887200-1685894400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Encore: Dance Around the World DESCRIPTION:An hour of world folk dance performances followed by a folk dance workshop for all to participate! Includes refreshments: snacks\, desserts\, fruits\, and more… \nHosted by Smile Folk Dancers\, Repentance Prayer Community\, the Aloha Hula Dancers\, Laura Noel\, Pragathi Prashanth\, Fr. Gabriel Augustine\, and Folklorico Santa Paula. \nMaster Instructors\n\nRebecca Tasi\nEvan Chu\nRaul Herrera\nJanice Gonzalves\nFr. Gabriel Augustine\n\n\nSchedule\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n2:00 – 3:00pm\nFolk Dance Performances\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00pm\nDance Workshops URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dance-around-the-world/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Guadalupe School Parish\, 40382 Fremont Blvd\, Fremont\, CA\, 94538\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230604-Encore-Free-Fundraiser-FINAL-page-1-of-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Smile Folk Dancers":MAILTO:Smile.folkdancers@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222356 CREATED:20220523T232932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T151121Z UID:12912-1684521000-1684692000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Statewide 2023 DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Statewide Folk Dance Festival\, HARBOR VIEW\, is a weekend festival of folk dance and parties on May 19 to 21\, 2023 including: \n\nDance workshops with Bata Marčetić (Serbian) and Joan Hantman (Israeli)\nLive Music Played by Sans Frontières (Friday)\, Veselba (Friday)\, and Tzidia (Saturday)\nDance performances by Bata’s 15-member youth ensemble (The Academy of Serbian Folk Dancing) from Toronto\nA Sea Shanty sing-along will be led by musician and dancer Toti O’Brien.\nParties and Luncheon\nRequest Dancing\nOptional Excursions\nMeeting friends – Old and New\n\nRegister\n \n \n  \nSchedule\nStatewide 2023 Schedule Wigwam Hall All events take place at the Wigmam Hall\, San Pedro\, CA. \nLive music playlist \n\nInstructors\nBata Marčetić\nBata Marčetić .Miroslav Bata Marcetic was a leading performer\, soloist and choreographer\, with the Serbian National Folk Ensemble “Kolo” in Belgrade\, Serbia and Montenegro (former Yugoslavia) for seventeen years and is the recipient of several awards for his artistic work. He has attended almost all folk dance seminars held in former Yugoslavia and eventually\, he became the instructor of several workshops held in former Yugoslavia\, Japan\, Israel and currently in Canada and the USA. As a well-known choreographer\, he was chosen by the Folk Dance Association of Serbia to be a judge at folklore competitions that were taking place in Serbia and Montenegro from 1980 to 1993. \nIn Canada\, Miroslav works in several dance associations and ensembles: Kralj Petar II from Winona since 1993\, \, Serbian Club “Kordun” since 2004 and he worked in S.C.A. “Oplenac” in Mississauga from 1993 until 2004 and in Folk Dance Ensemble “Hajduk Veljko” from Toronto from 1999 until 2006. Due to his long-term\, dedicated and victorious work in the Canadian Serbian community\, on December 26th 2005 Miroslav was awarded the Golden Plaque by the Cultural-Academic State Association of Serbia. \nIn 2004\, Miroslav established his own school of dance\, “Academy of Serbian Folk Dancing” which includes more than 300 dancers of all ages\, and a folk band instructed and directed by Mica Petrovic\, a music coach par excellence\, whose last forty years of his adult life have been dedicated to publicizing and promoting Serbian folk music. The Academy of Serbian Folk Dancing is the winner of the many artistic awards. More details… \nIntroducing Miroslav “Bata” Marčetić \nJoan Hantman\nJoan Hantman Joan Hantman began classical dance at the age of three and was performing “on pointe” on stage in downtown Boston by the age of eight. She was introduced to Israeli dance at Brandeis University\, and thus began the start of a lasting relationship. She has studied with most of the major choreographers and has been teaching and performing Israeli dance ever since. \nWithin Israeli dance\, Joan has danced with the performing groups Keren Shemesh\, Screaming Sa’adya and the Electric Camels\, Zikukim\, Parparim (with whom she performed at the Mets stadium in New York)\, and Bustan Boston (with whom she performed in the first Karniel festival in Israel). Joan was the coordinator and an instructor of the MIT Folk Dance Club’s Israeli dancing for more than a quarter century\, and was on the board of Directors for the Boston Israeli Folk Dance Festival. Joan has also been on the staff of Sababa camp in New York\, and now co-organizes the IFC camp in New York as well. \nWhile dancing at MIT\, Joan caught sight of International and Balkan dancing and a new passion ensued. She began attending workshops in the United States\, and then attended many dance seminars in Bulgaria\, Greece\, Israel\, Macedonia\, Romania\, and Turkey. She complemented Ercüment Kılıc’s teaching in the United States and has demonstrated dances with Israel Yakovee\, Shlomo Maman\, Avner Naim\, and Moshiko. International performing groups included Collage led by Ahmet Luleci and the Mandala Folk Dance Ensemble as both a dancer and artistic director\, (with which she performed throughout the northeast and in England and Hungary). Joan has also performed vocally at the prestigious Pirin Pee and Koprivštica festivals in Bulgaria. She currently sings with the Balkan band Veselba and with the Bulgarian chorus Superdevoijce. \nIn her spare dance time\, Joan can also be seen doing swing\, salsa\, and clogging dance\, or appearing as background in various movies and Internet or television shows. In real life\, Joan works as a nurse at UCLA’s Santa Monica Hospital. \nIntroducing Joan Hantman \nHotels\nStatewide 2023 will be happening in San Pedro the weekend prior Memorial Day Weekend. San Pedro offers two upscale hotels and several basic motels (ranked by price). Our host motel is Studio 6\, 525 S. Harbor\, San Pedro\, CA.\nSadly\, the inn within walking distance of Wigwam Hall is not recommended. \n\n\nHotel/Motel\nDistance from hall\nParking\nAmenities\n\n\nCrowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel 3\n601 S. Palos Verdes St.\nSan Pedro\, CA 90731\n310-519-8200\nOnline Reservations\n2.8 miles\n$15/day\nBlu restaurant on site serves breakfast\, brunch\, dinner\, dessert\, beer on tap\, wine\, pool\, and is smoke free. Two double beds is $245 + taxes/night\n\n\nDouble Tree\n2800 Via Cabrillo Marina\nSan Pedro\, CA 90731\n310-514-3344\nOnline Reservations\n2 miles\n$15/day\nOn-site restaurant\, pool (located on Marina)\, coffee maker. Two standard queen beds is $257 + taxes/night\n\n\nMotel 6 (New owner)\n354 W. 9th St.\nSan Pedro\, CA 90731\n310-935-2772\nOnline Reservations\n2.8 miles\nNo parking\nOne king bed is $76 + taxes/night\nInspected by John Lang\n\n\nVagabond Inn\n215 S. Gaffey St.\nSan Pedro\, CA 90731\n310-831-8911\nOnline Reservations\n2.8 miles\nFree\nLobby recently remodeled\, some rooms have new floor\, micro wave\, fridge\, pool\, no coffee maker. Coffee and pastries served Saturday and Sunday AM.\nRoom with two queen beds is $124 + taxes/night. 15% discount for seniors and AAA members\n\n\nGuest Harbor Inn\n411 S. Pacific Ave.\nSan Pedro\, CA 90731\n310-831-0195\nOnline Reservations\n2.4 miles\nFree (enter parking lot from Pacific)\nRooms recently remodeled\, mini fridge\, micro wave\, coffee maker. Room with two queen beds is $135 + taxes/night\n\n\nStudio 6 (Our Host Motel)\n525 S. Harbor\nSan Pedro\, CA 90731\n310-548-1080\nOnline Reservations\n2.8 miles\nFree\nMini fridge and micro wave in all rooms\, pool\, no coffee maker\nTwo full beds is $140 + taxes/night\nAcross Harbor Blvd. from Maritime Museum\n\n\nAmericas Best Value Inn Rancho Palos Verdes\n29601 South Western Ave.\nRancho Palos Verdes\, CA 90275\n310-519-9900\nOnline Reservations\n5 miles\nFree\nRestaurant on site\nTwo double beds is $150 + taxes/night. Inspected by John Lang.\n\n\nView document of hotel/motels near hall \nNearby Restaurants and Attractions\nList of nearby restaurants\nList of San Pedro attractions\n15 Best Things to Do in San Pedro \n \n\nRegistration\nLodging should be purchased separately. Children under 18 are admitted free with a paying adult. Young adults aged 19-21 can receive a 50% discount if they volunteer for 1-2 hours. Work scholarships are available. \nThe full festival package is $125 for all workshops and parties if registered by May 7. The final day to pre-register is May 7\, 2023. The Saturday only full package is $75\, or $85 at the door. Individual events may be registered for $25 apiece or $30 at the door. \nAdditional offerings include a Saturday lunch or evening dinner\, a commemorative T-shirt. \nOnline Registration\nRegister online \nMail-In Registration Form \nMail-In Registration\nPlease download and print the Registration form\, then complete it and make your check or money order payable to: Folk Dance Federation of CA\, South. Send your form and check or money order to: \nStatewide Registrar\, Stefanie Holzman\n5702 Kern Dr.\, Huntington Beach\, CA 92649. \nMore Details…\nVisit the Statewide 2023 webpage at https://socalfolkdance.org/statewide.htm for the latest information about schedule\, opportunities for cultural excursions\, post festival Sunday afternoon gathering\, teachers\, music (bands & playlists)\, hotels\, restaurants\, parking\, directions\, etc. Mask and proof of vaccination requirements will follow CDC\, State\, and County COVID regulations at the time of the event.\nAll details \nFor more details also contact: Diane Baker 949-244-0666 or e-mail diane.baker@diandden.net. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide-2023/ LOCATION:Wigwam Hall\, 543 Shepherd St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/banner_statewide_2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222356 CREATED:20230227T065433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T184123Z UID:13892-1682166600-1682182800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:2023 Blossom Festival DESCRIPTION:Blossom Festival 2023 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 \nSchedule\n\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. Campus parking information URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/2023-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Bay-Area-Dance-Week-2019-additional-photo-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501 DTSTAMP:20260427T222356 CREATED:20230420T050934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T090344Z UID:14016-1682035200-1682899199@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Bay Area Dance Week DESCRIPTION:To help promote folk dance\, several Bay Area Folk Dance Federation member groups are generously opening their folk dance classes free to the public during Bay Area Dance Week\, April 21 to 30\, 2023. \nBay Area Dance Week\nBay Area Dance Week\, an inclusive celebration of movement and dance\, returns in 2023 after a three-year hiatus. Over its 22 year history the Bay Area Dance community opened its doors and invited the public to experience its rich and vibrant dance scene\, completely free of charge. Bay Area Dance Week (BADW) is the largest\, most vibrant dance week celebration in the country with free dance performances\, workshops\, classes\, lectures\, and open houses during its 10-day celebration. The Bay Area possesses one of the largest active and thriving dance communities of the country. In fact\, the Bay Area has the largest per capita concentration of dancers in America. Now in it’s 22nd year\, Bay Area Dance Week invites participants and volunteers to celebrate dance\, offering hundreds of free events representing the diversity of dance forms practiced in the region. From established company programs to one-time events\, Bay Area Dance Week provides an opportunity for dance-lovers of all ages and experience-levels to take a grand tour of the many movement styles. This year’s festival will feature hundreds of events\, including workshops\, performances\, classes\, open rehearsals\, and more. Whether Bolivian folkloric dance\, Tahitian dance\, Ballet\, Congolese Dance\, Hula\, Jazz\, Modern\, or Hip Hop\, there is something for every adult and kid to discover at Bay Area Dance Week. \nFind BADW free events… \nParticipating Folk Dance Events\nClick an event link below for location and details of a free folk dance event \n\n\nDay\nTime\nLocation\nEvent\nPresenter\n\n\nFri. April 21\n7:45-9:45pm\nBerkeley\nInternational Folk Dance Request Night\nBerkeley Folk Dancers\n\n\nSat. April 22\n12:30-5:00pm\nSan Francisco\nBlossom International Folk Dance Festival\nFolk Dance Federation of CA\, N\n\n\nSun. April 23\n7:00-9:30pm\nFremont\nSmile Folk Dancers\nSmile Folk Dancers\n\n\nTue. April 25\n11:00am-1:00pm\nFremont\nInternational Folk dance with Rebecca Tsai\nRebecca Tsai\n\n\n1:30-3:00pm\nBerkeley\nInternational Folk Dance Class\nBerkeley Folk Dancers\n\n\nThu. April 27\n11:00am-1:00pm\nFremont\nInternational Folk dance with Rebecca Tsai\nRebecca Tsai\n\n\n7:30-10:00pm\nSaratoga\nInternational Folk Dances\nSaratoga International Dance\n\n\n7:45-9:30pm\nBerkeley\nFolk Dance Beginner Class\nBerkeley Folk Dancers\n\n\nFri. April 28\n7:45-9:45pm\nBerkeley\nInternational Folk Dance Request Night\nBerkeley Folk Dancers URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/badw2023/ CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LTP_2015_MG_159-L-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222356 CREATED:20220906T145725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T022605Z UID:13281-1676192400-1676221200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Festival of the Oaks DESCRIPTION:The 74th annual international Festival of the Oaks features a morning international folk dance workshop\, a hot lunch\, exhibition dance performance\, and a program of afternoon recreational dances. Includes a pre-owned folk dance costume sale in the dance hall. Fun for all ages! No partner needed. \nSchedule\nAll Day — Institute and Folk Dancing\, $30.00 \n\n\n9:00-9:30am\nRegistration\n\n\n9:30am-12:00pm\n Dance workshop with Farima Berenji\, Silk Road folk dance performance by the Simorgh Dance Collective\, and contras with Lenore Watson\, $18.00\n\n\n12:00-1:00pm\n Hot lunch\, $10.00\n\n\n12:00-1:00pm\n Federation membership meeting. Includes lunch provided to Federation members attending.\n\n\n12:30-4:30pm\n Pre-owned folk dance costume sale\n\n\n1:00pm\n Brief presentation by Tahitian Dance Company Te Mana O Te Ra \n\n\n1:00-5:00pm\n International dance party. Dances from around the world and institute reviews. $17.00\n\n\nFree refreshments will be served all afternoon. \nTo send dance requests for the afternoon party\, or for more info\, e-mail a request to rg94610@gmail.com or to yvonneprovaznik@comcast.net.\n \nFarima Berenji \nFarima Berenji\nFarima is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, and archaeologist. She specializes in sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of the Silk Road. She is a third generation artist – her devotion to the world of arts was inspired by both her mother and grandmother – performing artists\, poets\, and musicians of Azerbaijani heritage. Farima has spent her lifetime studying Persian/Iranian and Central Asian dance\, culture\, and history. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement.\nFarima has lectured\, facilitated research projects\, collaborated\, choreographed\, & performed for highly acclaimed internationally renowned companies and institutions such as Avaz Dance Company\, Mosaic America (formerly Sangam Arts)\, ODC\, World Dance Fusion of San Francisco\, Istanbul Conservatory of the Arts\, Vienna Conservatory of the Arts\, the National Folk\nOrganization (NFO)\, the Unique Circle of Manchester\, the Tumata Organization of Turkey\, UNESCO\, SF City Hall\, Kansas State University\, University of Manchester\, University of London\, Istanbul University\, Stanford University\, San Francisco State University\, San Francisco City Hall\, the Iranian National Museum and Conservatory and many more. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, and advisory council member of Mosaic America. She is honored to be the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. The Simorgh Dance Collective was the first Iranian dance company\, directed by an Iranian woman to perform during a reception for President Obama and President Biden. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire. For more details and media visit http://farimadance.com \nLenore Watson\nLenore started folk dancing and contra dance in college. She has taught international folk dance since the early 2000’s with Redding International Folk Dance. And she has been calling contra dances since 2014 in Redding and Chico\, as well as at special events – weddings\, festivals\, etc. She has called contras in previous years at the Festival of the Oaks and at other events in Northern California\, including the Officers Ball and Stockton Folk Dance Camp. Lenore loves calling contras\, and seeing the how the dancers connect and collaborate to make it work and have fun. Her favorite explanation of contra dance is that it’s like “an amusement park ride that we all create together.”\n \nDownload and print a flier to share with others. \nRegister and pay in advance \nAttendees must be fully vaccinated\, including boosters. KN-95 or N-95 masks required. \nRegister URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festival-of-the-oaks-23/ LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Performance,Potluck,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Festival-of-the-Oaks-2023-Flyer-Final-Final-Final-2.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230131 DTSTAMP:20260427T222356 CREATED:20221206T175618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T011405Z UID:13543-1674777600-1675123199@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Stockton Folk Dance Camp Winter Weekend DESCRIPTION:Instead of making you wait all the way to July to enjoy the wonders of Stockton Folk Dance Camp\, enjoy the 2023 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\nThis\, along with our great MCs and Techs\, will make it a wonderful weekend. \nREAD ARTIST BIOS… \nVisit http://folkdancecamp.org for emerging details… \nSchedule\nView Winter Weekend Camp Schedule URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/winter-weekend-2023/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Fund raiser,Lecture,Live Music,Online,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SFDC-Winter-Weekend-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222357 CREATED:20221101T171725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T171725Z UID:13428-1667662200-1667680200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Festivals of Light DESCRIPTION:Last year I started a non-profit called International Dance Arts Collective. We have many cultures represented in this folk dance performance with both adults and children performing. Cristian Floresci and Sonia Dion came during the summer and choreographed our Romania suite. Please join us. It’s going to be a wonderful show. \nAlexandra Shadle\nDirector\, International Dance Arts Collective \nTwo shows: 3:30pm and 6:30pm\nPurchase tickets URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festivals-of-light/ LOCATION:Del Oro High School Theater\, 3301 Taylor Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95677\, United States CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/image_6483441.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="International Dance Arts Collective":MAILTO:idacnorcal@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222357 CREATED:20220918T071734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T090634Z UID:13351-1665169200-1665342000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:San Antonio Folk Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:The San Antonio Folk Dance Festival (SAFDF) celebrates dancing\, music\, costumes\, and friendship of cultures from all over the world. Come celebrate with us for a wonderful\, special weekend of international folk dancing and culture! Join SAFDF online for a special three-day virtual festival! \nInstructors\nThe San Antonio Folk Dance Festival features world-renowned master teachers and choreographers: \n\nFusae Carroll (teaching the Macedonian dances of Atanas Kolarovski)\nShmulik Gov-Ari (teaching Israeli dances)\nIliana Bozhanova (teaching Bulgarian dances) and musical accompaniment from accordionist Todor Yankov\nZeljko Jergan (teaching Croatian dances)\n\nand culture corners with well-known folk dance luminaries: \n\nBob Leibman\, presenting his travels to eastern Macedonia and showing video footage of village dances\nJohn Morovich\, discussing the Ladarke\, a Croatian song cycle written by Emil Cossetto in 1950\nMarvin Moehle\, leading a special teaching tutorial about Balkan women’s scarves and jewelry\nShmulik Gov-Ari\, discussing the influence of the Yemenite step on Israeli dancing\n\nDetails on Instructors \nSchedule\nView Full Schedule \nRegister\nJoin by Zoom URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/safdf-22/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/b49471dd3cc3a2ca9d0892c08b70233ed7d58be6238d5e95585aceda79aabdf3-rimg-w768-h960-gmir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220522T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222357 CREATED:20211018T041845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T013136Z UID:12157-1653071400-1653242400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Statewide 2022 DESCRIPTION:Statewide 2022 – Pastoral Fandango “Pastoral Fandango” is a weekend festival of folk dance workshops and parties including \n\nDance workshops with Ahmet Lüleci\, Gergana Panova and Bruce Hamilton\nLive Music Played by Chubritza\nDance performances by Gradina\, Chinese Performance Group with Rebecca Tsai\, and more..\nParties and Luncheon\nRequest Dancing\nMiddle Eastern dinner catered by The River Front Cafe\nMeeting friends – Old and New\n\nAll events take place at the Hermann Sons Hall\, Petaluma\, CA. \nAll participants will need to show proof of vaccination or results for an FDA approved COVID test taken each day attended. Masks will be mandatory while inside the hall with the exception of teachers\, band members\, and performers. This decision is guided by our commitment to the health and peace of mind of our community. \nRegister \n\nSchedule\nAll events take place at the Hermann Sons Hall\, Petaluma\, CA.\nStatewide 2022 Schedule \nInstructors and Band\nAhmet Lüleci\nAhmet Lüleci A native of Turkey\, Ahmet started dancing at a very young age and joined award winning dance ensembles when he was only 8 years old. Over the next 30 years\, his dance ensembles participated in both national and international competitions throughout Europe and appeared in multiple broadcasts in both Europe\, Canada\, and the USA. His love for folk songs made him pursue a college major in Music and Voice\, and a second degree in Fine Arts. He has thoroughly researched Anatolian culture\, and separately conducted academic research into Spoon Dances\, and into the historical\, social\, and cultural background/ customs of the people of the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey. His 400-page research paper was rewarded first place by the Turkish Ministry in a 1985 national competition. Ahmet arrived in the USA in 1985 and has taught numerous workshops all over the Americas\, Europe\, Japan\, Asia\, etc. as well as choreographed and worked with many well-known performing ensembles. (Aman\, BYU\, Budlet\, Les Sortileges\, Vinod\, Hoytur\, Turhoy\, Anadolu University) Among many other dances\, Ahmet has introduced us to: Ali Pasa\, Agir Halay\, Kelekvan\, Hozanki\, Duz Halay\, Kara Tren\, Narino\, Ordu\, Oy Memo\, Heyamo\, Inaduna\, Aslan Mustafam\, Esmer\, Helef\, Lacin\, and Tesi Duz Halay. \nCurrently\, Ahmet is the Artistic Director of Collage Dance Ensemble in Boston. His goal for this ensemble is to: “Showcase the beauty and passion of neglected dance forms and their cultural heritage.” He is also an adjudicator of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod held yearly in Wales. Read more… \nDr. Gergana Panova-Tekath\nGergana Panova Dr. Gergana Panova-Tekath was born in Sofia\, Bulgaria. From 1988 to 1993\, she danced with the Filip Kutev Bulgarian National Folk Ensemble. She studied dance ethnology in Bulgaria and obtained her Ph.D. in dance from Dortmund University (Germany). She regularly commutes between Bulgaria\, where she heads the Ethnochoreology Department at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences\, and Germany\, where she is Professor of Dance at Folkwang University in Essen. \nShe graduated in Dance Pedagogy\, Ethnochoreology\, Choreography and Direction (Bulgaria)\, and Kinetography and Communicative Sciences (Germany) and has completed a Doctorate with “Summa cum laude” and awarded the prize “Dissertation 2004” from the Technical University of Dortmund (Germany) in the area of Cultural Philosophy. The title of her thesis is “Dance after Perestroika. The Communication between Eastern and Western Europe through the Bulgarian Folkdances.” Gergana qualified in Ethnochoreology and Communication in 2011 in Sofia. \nShe performed as a solo dancer and choreographer at the National Ensemble for Folksongs and Folkdances (Philip Koutev) in Sofia from 1988 to 1994\, was a Choreographer for different Bulgarian and international Theater Projects\, was a Senior Fellow and Associate Professor for Ethnochoreology at the Institute for Art Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia\, and has lectured at the Technical University of Dortmund\, the Humboldt University\, Berlin\, the University in Zurich\, the University of Music\, Vienna\, and the New Bulgarian University\, Sofia. \nStarting in 1994\, she has conducted over 300 seminars and summer academies in folk dances in Argentina\, Austria\, Belgium\, Brazil\, Bulgaria\, Canada\, Denmark\, France\, Germany\, Holland\, Israel\, Japan\, Norway\, Switzerland\, and the United States. \nShe has published numerous articles and has written two books on various aspects of Bulgarian traditional dance. Besides organizing annual summer seminars in Bulgaria\, Gergana has taught workshops in many countries: Germany\, Austria\, Switzerland\, France\, Israel\, Norway\, Netherlands\, Belgium\, Brazil\, Argentina and North America. Read more… \nBruce Hamilton\nBruce Hamilton Bruce Hamilton is a thoughtful and energetic teacher of English and Scottish country dancing. He started dancing in college\, and took up teaching in the early 1970s. He founded the San Jose English dance and has taught English country dancing all over the United States and abroad. He is a founding member of the Deer Creek Morris Men\, a 15-year participant in The Christmas Revels\, and past president of the Country Dance and Song Society. Bruce has been focusing on non-choreographic elements of English Country Dance (ECD). He doesn’t teach many new or complex dances (claims he can’t remember them!) but instead focuses on skills that apply across all dances. He is interested in how the dancers move\, how they give weight\, how they match the music\, how well they work with their partners\, etc. In workshops Bruce also reviews the fundamentals of turns\, heys\, rights and lefts\, using dances that will help these people work on those skills. He carries this focus into his sought-after callers’ classes\, which he’s done for the last three decades. Training ECD teachers is relatively unexplored territory and it’s very exciting. Learning to teach takes years\, but even in a weekend or week-long mini-course he’s been able to point students in useful directions\, and some have made great strides. By day\, Bruce is a retired computer scientist and now helps out with his wife’s dog and cat rescue organization. He has taught at Mendocino Folklore Camp\, Pinewoods Camp\, Timber Ridge and Stockton Folk Dance Camp\, and in five countries. Read more… \n\nChubritza – Traditional Balkan and International Folk Music\nChubritza Chubritza is well known throughout California as they have been featured in several dance camps as well as past Statewide Festivals. They are known for their variety and mixture of international musical tastes and textures\, while retaining a Balkan and Eastern European emphasis. Chubritza is Janet Finney-Krull\, Meadow Lo\, Jim Case\, Linnea Mandell\, Rick Kruse\, and Craig Kurumada.\nRead more…\nHotels\nStatewide 2022 will be happening in Petaluma the weekend prior Memorial Day Weekend. Motel prices will be going through the roof on that weekend so please book your rooms early. Only one hotel has been willing to contract with us (so far) \nHampton Inn and Suites\nThe Hampton Inn and Suites in Rohnert Park for $195/night is a high-end hotel with beautiful rooms\, and it includes free wi-fi\, a fridge\, a microwave\, a couple of free upgrades to a king suite with a pull-out couch\, and a complete hot breakfast (eggs\, waffles\, fruit\, juice\, yoghurt\, oatmeal\, etc.). The breakfast is self-serve in a motel style manner\, since the hotel does not have a restaurant. To reserve\, call 855-283-5831 or use the button below. Mention discount code “FDF” when you call. \nRates for May 19 through May 24 will honored until one month before the event\, April 19th. \nHampton Inn Reservations \nOthers\nOther hotels close to Petaluma that we researched and visited and are still available at reasonable rates (search the Internet for the best rates) if booked early. Unfortunately\, the only hotel within walking distance is Hotel Petaluma on Kentucky Street. \n\nHotel Petaluma – 707-559-3393 \nMetro Hotel and Cafe in Petaluma – 707-773-4900 \nAmerica’s Best Value Inn in Petaluma – 707-795-9000\nThe Days Inn in Novato – 415-897-7111\nBudget Inn in Rohnert Park – 707-584-1305 \nAmerica’s Best Value Inn in Novato – 415-892-7500 \nMotel 6 in Petaluma – 707-765-0333\n\nVisit Petaluma\nStatewide 2021 will be held in the charming town of Petaluma in Northern California’s Sonoma County. Petaluma\, once known as “the egg basket of the world”\, continues to have a strong connection to its farming past—more recently\, with the planting of vineyards which produce some of the finest wines in the world. Petaluma\, and the larger Sonoma County of which it is a part\, is just an hour north of San Francisco\, and offers visitors so many options to enjoy “the bounty of the County” that you may want to enjoy an extended stay—or plan a time to revisit this beautiful part of the world. \nIf you saw the movies American Graffiti or Peggy Sue Got Married\, then you have seen a bit of Petaluma. And if you are a Hitchcock fan\, then a trip to the towns of Bodega and Bodega Bay may suit you fine—come see the birds!—or visit the library in Santa Rosa\, where Uncle Charlie left a “shadow of a doubt“. \nSonoma County extends from just west of Napa all the way to the Pacific Ocean. You can visit the ocean and the redwoods easily in one afternoon. Armstrong Redwoods has very accessible trails\, and a stroll among these ancient giants can be enjoyed by all ages. Or\, if you prefer some retail therapy\, coupled with charming restaurants\, visit the town of Healdsburg a half-hour north. \n\n\n \nHistoric Petaluma\nTour historic Petaluma.\n\n\n \nLocal Wineries\nVisit a local winery.\n\n\n \nLocal Parks\nVisit a local park.\n\n\n \nThings to Do\nPlan a trip to the coast\, the redwoods\, beer tasting\, places to hike or more.\n\n\n  \nDriving Directions to Hermann Sons Hall\, Petaluma\nStatewide 2022 Driving directions \nEasiest: Hwy 101 to Washington St. to N. Webster St. to HSH\nFrom the South\nExit Hwy 101 at East Washington St. / Central Petaluma\nTurn left at the stop light\, continue straight on Washington St. (becomes Bodega Ave) for 1.8 miles to N. Webster St.\nTurn left on N. Webster St.\, continue 0.3 miles to intersection with Western Ave.\nHSH is on the corner of Western and N. Webster \nFrom the North\nExit Hwy 101 at East Washington St. / Central Petaluma\nTurn right at the stop light\, continue straight on Washington St. (becomes Bodega Ave) for 1.8 miles to N. Webster St.\nTurn left on N. Webster St.\, continue 0.3 miles to intersection with Western Ave.\nHSH is on the corner of Western and N. Webster \nAlternate route: From Hwy 101 via Petaluma Boulevard\nFrom the South\nExit Hwy 101 at exit 427A – Petaluma Blvd. South\nTurn right at first stop light\, then immediately left at the second stop light\nContinue straight on Petaluma Blvd S. for 2.1 miles to Western Ave\nTurn left on Western Ave and continue for 0.6 miles\nHSH is on the corner of Western and N. Webster \nFrom the North\nExit Hwy 101 at exit 476 – Petaluma Blvd. North / Penngrove\nTurn right at stop light\, continue straight on Petaluma Blvd N. for 3.0 miles to Washington St.\nTurn right onto Washington St.\nContinue straight on Washington St (becomes Bodega Ave) for 0.7 mi to N. Webster St.\nTurn left on N. Webster St. and continue 0.3 miles to intersection with Western Ave.\nHSH is on the corner of Western and N Webster \n \n\nRegistration\nStatewide Covid Liability Wavier – Print\, sign\, and bring with you. Lodging should be purchased separately. Recommended group pricing available at Hampton Inn and Suites\, Rohnert Park. \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. Work scholarships available. For details contact Marina Troost. \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. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide2022/ LOCATION:Hermann Sons Hall\, 860 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/statewide2022banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T222357 CREATED:20211202T063816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T204750Z UID:12277-1644742800-1644771600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Festival of the Oaks DESCRIPTION:The 73nd annual international Festival of the Oaks features a morning international folk dance workshop with Carol Friedman\, a hot lunch\, exhibition dance performance\, and a program of afternoon recreational dances. Includes a pre-owned folk dance costume sale in the dance hall. Fun for all ages! No partner needed. \nSchedule\nAll Day — Institute and Folk Dancing\, $30.00 \n\n\n9:00-9:30am\nRegistration\n\n\n9:30am-12:00pm\n Dance workshop with Carol Friedman\, $18.00\n\n\n12:00-1:00pm\n Hot lunch\, $10.00\n\n\n12:00-1:00pm\n Federation membership meeting. Includes lunch provided to Federation members attending.\n\n\n12:30-4:30pm\n Pre-owned folk dance costume sale\n\n\n1:00pm\n Exhibition dance performance \n\n\n1:00-5:00pm\n International dance party. Dances from around the world and institute reviews. $17.00\n\n\nAttendees must be fully vaccinated\, including boosters. KN95 masks required. We will provide KN95 masks for those who do not have them. \nFree refreshments will be served all afternoon. \nTo send dance requests for the afternoon party\, or for more info\, e-mail a request to rg94610@gmail.com or to yvonneprovaznik@comcast.net. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier! \nCarol Friedman\nCarol Friedman has over 40 years of experience teaching a wide variety of dance forms to people of all ages including Balkan/International folk dance\, Israeli folk dance\, line dancing\, and folk dancing for kids. Along with teaching dances from all over the world\, her classes combine rhythm\, geography\, historical and cultural context\, physical fitness\, community-building\, and just plain fun. She has taught folk dance for seniors at Villa Marin in San Rafael\, world rhythm and dance at Dance Palace Summer Camp in Point Reyes Station\, line dancing at Indian Valley College in Ignacio\, ballroom dance in Point Reyes Station\, and folk dance at College of Marin. Throughout the pandemic\, she taught weekly Israeli and Balkan classes on Zoom\, and continues to do a once-monthly Balkan class so she can dance and hang out with old and new friends who live too far away to come to her in-person classes. She currently teaches in-person weekly international folk dance classes at Herman Sons Hall in Petaluma as well as Israeli folk dance at Osher Marin Jewish Community Center in San Rafael. \nRegistration\nOnline Registration Mail-in Registration Form URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festival-of-the-oaks/ LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Performance,Potluck,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Festival-of-the-Oaks-2022-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR