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SUMMARY:Laguna Folk Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Southern California’s premier folk dance festival!  Dance and instrumental workshops with master teachers\, parties with live music\, the famous Sunday Dance Concert\, catered food… what’s not to like? The Laguna Festival is one of Southern California’s premier annual folk dance events.  You can bet all your friends will be there.  You should be too! This will be the 50th ANNIVERSARY of the festival and it will be a very special event! \nWe are proud to announce that our teachers this year are: \nYves Moreau\nYves Moreau Yves Moreau lives in Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada and is recognized as one of North America’s foremost exponents of Bulgarian dance and folklore. He has travelled to Bulgaria almost annually between 1966 and 1986 to research dance and to record music in all regions of the country. He has also lectured and conducted workshops throughout North America as well as on numerous occasions in Belgium\, France\, the United Kingdom\, Italy\, Switzerland\, Germany\, Austria\, the Netherlands\, Sweden\, Norway\, Mexico\, Brazil\, Israel\, Japan\, Slovenia\, Hungary\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Thailand\, Singapore\, New Zealand\, and Australia. \nFrom 1972 to 1988 he directed Les Gens de Mon Pays \, a Montreal-based amateur folk ensemble specializing in Bulgarian and French-Canadian folklore which toured widely in North America and represented Canada at several international folk festivals in the U.S.A. \, France\, Greece\, Italy\, and Bulgaria. Yves has also choreographed several stage suites of Bulgarian and French-Canadian material for various professional and amateur performing groups in North America\, Australia and New Zealand. \nFrom 1975 to 1985\, Yves was special projects coordinator at the Canadian Folk Arts Council and also worked with Folklore Canada International \, a private organization which coordinates cultural exchange programs and produces several international folk festivals in Canada. From 1986 to 2000\, he was the coordinator of FCI’s annual Heritage International folklore workshop in Lachine (Quebec) and Cornwall (Ontario). \nYves\, who speaks Bulgarian\, has been a regular contributor to various folk music and folklore programs for Canadian radio and television. He has supervised recordings of Bulgarian folk music on the Balkanton \, Worldtone \, XOPO\, Gega and BMA labels and has presented several papers at various conferences on ethnomusicology and folklore in America\, Asia and Bulgaria. In 1980\, Bulgaria awarded him with the Order of Kiril & Metodi (1st degree) for his work popularizing Bulgarian folk culture in North America. \nYves teaches mostly non-choreographed village material which he has collected during his many field trips. His teaching method is clear and thorough yet relaxed. A special emphasis is put on regional styles and background information. Above all\, Yves wants to share his love for Bulgarian folklore and communicate the fun of dancing. Yves has also introduced and teaches folk dances of other Balkan countries as well as dances from Brittany (France) and his native Québec. \nAmong the popular dances introduced by Yves over the years are: Pinosavka\, Dobrudžanska Râka\, Gjuševska Račenica\, Četvorno Horo\, Dospatsko\, Bičak\, Sandansko Horo\, Sadi Moma\, Vlaško Horo\, Sitna Zborenka\, Panagjursko Horo\, Kulska Šira\, Dobra Nevesto\, Vidinsko Horo\, Sâbrali sa se sâbrali\, Idam ne Idam\, Dimitrija\, Krivo Ihtimansko\, La Bastringue\, Les Saluts\, Le Laridé\, An Dro Retourné and Gavotte d’Honneur. \nYves has produced five (5) DVDs and matching audio CDs of his repertoire and has also released 3 CDs with some of his Bulgarian Village Recordings (1966-1972) on the BMA label. He also produced in 2003 a 2-CD collection of tunes by the legendary Bulgarian accordionist Boris Karlov (1924-1964) and just released (Sept. 2015) a new CD compilation dedicated to the famous Thracian clarinetist Georgi Koev. Yves is married to France Bourque-Moreau\, an internationally-recognized specialist in children’s folkdance and music. They have three children. From 1998 to 2001\, Yves was on the Board of Directors of the East European Folklife Center (EEFC) which organizes the annual Balkan Music and Dance Camps in the U.S.A. In 2006\, Yves was the recipient of the of the San Antonio College (Texas) Folk Dance Festival Award and in 2007\, of the «Preserving our Legacy Award» given by the National Folk Organization U.S.A. (NFO) for a Lifetime of Work and Achievement in Folk Dance and Folk Arts. In the summer of 2008\, Yves celebrated his 60th birthday and 40 years of teaching Bulgarian Folk Dances and received the Presidential Medal and letter of congratulations from Bulgarian President Georgi Pârvanov. 2017 marks his 50th year of teaching Bulgarian folk dances around the world. \nYves has agreed to come out of retirement to help the Laguna Folk Dance Festival celebrate its 50th anniversary. (He also taught at out 25th anniversary!) We are very proud and honored that he agreed to teach for us! \nAaron Alpert\nAaron Alpert Aaron Alpert started dancing before he was born! His parents met at Israeli folk dancing in Los Angeles\, and his childhood is filled with dance memories — from participating in his first dance camp at the age of two months\, to acting as his father’s “remote control” when he taught\, to performing in Saturday night talent shows at the Camp Alonim for Jewish youth that takes place every summer just north of Los Angeles\, California. \nIn his first year at UC Berkeley\, Aaron became one of the instructors and the curriculum developer for Jewish Studies 98: The Israeli Dance DeCal. In January 2009\, Aaron joined the teaching and music DJ rotation at Cafe Simcha\, a weekly Israeli dance session held near Berkeley. He also sporadically substitutes for Loui Tucker and Karina Lambert at the larger South Bay Israeli dance sessions. \nIn October 2012\, Aaron founded his own dance session\, Nirkoda! (“Let’s dance!”). After the first 10 months in a small studio on the Stanford University campus\, the evening dance party was popular enough to require moving to a larger venue\, Temple Etz Chayim in Palo Alto\, California. Aaron’s first appearance as a staff member at a dance camp was Camp Rikud in 2016. A few months later\, Aaron hosted a workshop\, Nirkoda Mi’Nona\, featuring Nona Malki\, an Israeli dance choreographer and teacher from Vancouver. Another venture\, Nirkoda Ba’Kerem\, is a weekend-long Israeli dance camp in Santa Rosa\, Sonoma County\, California\, that will include wine-tasting and a guest choreographer\, Yaron Malichi\, flying in from Israel. Aaron has also taught at the Stockton Folk Dance Camp. \nSchedule\nThere will also be CAMEO appearances by former Laguna Festival teachers TOM BOZIGIAN and LEE OTTERHOLT. The National Folk Organization (NFO) will be holding its annual conference in conjunction with the festival\, so many dance leaders from all over the United States will be there.   \nThe Festival will\, as always\, include dancing to LIVE MUSIC (three bands!) Friday night\, workshops all day Saturday\, a very happy Happy Hour (with dancing to 50’s style pop and rock music!) and a gala dinner that evening followed by dancing to live music with MIAMON MILLER and band\, then reviews Sunday morning\, a concert after lunch (catered meals are available onsite both Saturday and Sunday so you don’t have to leave the beautiful clubhouse where we dance)\, and again dancing to live music Sunday afternoon.   \nAs always our popular SING-ALONGS will be led by the always-cheerful MICHAEL LAWSON and the Southern California Lifetime Achievement Award will\, for the 5th time\, be awarded to a worthy recipient who has made an exceptional contribution to the Southern California folk dance scene. \nIf you can stay an extra day\, we will DANCE ON THE BEACH on the Monday after the festival – a very unique experience not many other festivals can offer!    \nDownload schedule \nMeals\nCatered food will again be available (must be ordered beforehand) for both Saturday and Sunday lunches and\, of course\, the Saturday banquet.  Meals are purchased separately from the program and must be ordered by February 20\, 2020. \nRegistration\nRegister before February 20\, 2020 for all events at the Passport level of $100 ($120 at the door).  Passport does NOT include meals\, which must be ordered separately. \nIf you are registered for the NFO Conference\, a festival passport is included in your conference registration\, but you still need to order any meals you might want separately. \nIf you are coming from out of town\, you can book rooms at the nearby Ayres Hotel at a discounted rate. The Ayres Hotel is a short walking distance from the festival venue.   \nIn honor of our 50th anniversary every participant will also receive a charming\, complimentary souvenir of the event to remember this certainly very memorable event by. \nRegister Now \nDOWNLOAD mail-in registration form.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/laguna-folk-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Laguna Woods Clubhouse 2\, 24112 Moulton Parkway\, Laguna Woods\, CA\, 92637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Hambo Workshop with Roo Lester
DESCRIPTION:Saratoga International Folk Dancers is proudly offering a special workshop on the Hambo with Roo Lester.  All levels of experience welcome. \nRoo Lester\nRoo Lester Roo Lester is a nationally acclaimed dance instructor known for her clear teaching style and skill with beginners and experts alike. Roo is a recognized authority on and foremost exponent of Scandinavian Dance.  \nRoo Lester began folk dancing as a kid\, and has been observing\, learning\, and studying Scandinavian dance since she saw the Hambo on the dance floor when she was in college\, earning her Masters in Dance\, with a focus in Dance Ethnology\, from UCLA.   She began teaching Scandinavian dance after her first visit to the San Diego State University Folk Dance Conference where she met Ingvar Sodal.  Since 1983\, Roo has traveled extensively in Scandinavia studying dance and participating in dance and music events including testing her skills and dancing in courses and competitions. She has been the American coordinator for several dance and music camps in Scandinavia and published a number of lengthy descriptions of Norwegian dances including Telespringar\, Hallingspringar\, and Valdresspringar. In addition\, she wrote a guide to Scandinavian Dance Basics\, and has published several articles. \nAmong the venues where she has taught are Christmas Country Dance School\, Buffalo Gap; Florida Folk Dance Camp\, Mendocino Folklore Camp\,  Folklore Village\, Kentucky Dance Institute\, Maine Dance Camp\, Mainewoods Dance Camp\, Ogelbay\, Old World Music and Dance Events\, Pinewoods\, Scandia Camp Mendocino\, Scandinavian Week\, Texas International Folk Dance Camp\, Hardanger Fiddle Association of America\, and Stockton Folk Dance Camp.  She also serves on the board of directors and is currently involved with the NFO’s membership and Heritage Award committees. \nRoo teaches many different kinds of Scandinavian dance but has focused especially on what she calls the turning dances of Norway and Sweden. Her teaching is infused with a great love of dancing and a desire to help others to love it too. Today she is recognized as one of the foremost exponents of Scandinavian dance in the United States.  Her hallmarks include her clear\, positive teaching that incorporates background information\, styling\, and technique and her ability to present the basic concepts of dance to dancers of all levels in a fun and lighthearted manner.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hambo-workshop-with-roo-lester/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200316
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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!  \nInstructors\nFor 2020 instructors include Ventsi Sotirov (Bulgarian)\, Lee Otterholt (International)\, Andy Taylor-Blenis (International\, Scottish\, and Mexican) and Franklin Houston (Balkan) \nDetails on Instructors \nConcert\nThe SAFDF concerts showcase the beautiful talent and energy of local performing folk dance groups\, plus special guests from further away. These performances\, together with the fabulous ambiance and professional stage of OLLU’s Thiry Auditorium\, combine for an unforgettable evening of music\, song\, and dance. In 2020\, we are proud to showcase the following groups: \n\nAlamotion Dance Troupe (San Antonio\, TX)\nFandango Dance Troupe (San Antonio\, TX)\nLevendia Greek Dance Troupe (Austin\, TX)\nBulgarka\, Bulgarians of Texas\nFaisan Folklorico (San Antonio\, TX)\nCsárdás Hungarian Dancers (Austin\, TX)\nKarilagan Philippine Cultural Group (San Antonio\, TX)\nSamba Vida Drum & Dance Company (San Antonio\, TX)\n\nDance Parties\nFestival evenings culminate in parties featuring folk dance favorites that keep everyone\, from complete beginners to seasoned veterans\, dancing for hours. This year we’re delighted to feature live music by HOMEGROWN at the Saturday-night party and country-western DJ music at the Friday-night party. And there’s great food too! 	 \nSchedule\nView Full Schedule \nRegistration\nFestival Registration
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/san-antonio-folk-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Our Lady of the Lake University\, 411 SW 24th St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Cafe Shalom Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the second Saturday of every month.  \nSaturday classes are large parties with many dancers from all ages and spectrum. We dance dances from 1918 and from 2018 back to back. We dance in a wonderful dance hall with great wooden floor which is springy and quick to bounce. \nThe first part of the evening – 30-45 minutes starts with slow and beginners dances\, oldies\, and dances which we learn in Tuesday class. Later we increase the intensity\, up the beat and the pace and the evening is fully charged with great energy and fun. \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $5 for students.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cafe-shalom-mar-2020/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Presbyterian Church\, 1399 43rd Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T210000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Petur Iliev Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\ndue to concerns regarding the coronavirus threat. Stay safe and healthy.\n \nJoin the Razzmatazz Folk Dancers for a very special Bulgarian folk dance workshop with Petur Iliev.  Petur is an accomplished dancer and teacher\, energetic\, passionate and enthusiastic about dances from his native Bulgaria.  This is a wonderful and rare opportunity to dance with Petur again in the Bay Area!  \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. \nPetur Iliev\nPetur Iliev Petur Iliev is a Bulgarian-born dancer and choreographer whose career is deeply steeped in the rich folk dance traditions of his family. He started dancing at the age of five in his father’s dance ensemble. Later he graduated from the Bulgarian National School of Dance Art and from the Bulgarian National Institute of Choreography in Sofia\, Bulgaria. He began his professional career as a Principal Dancer of Kutev National Dance and Music Ensemble where he worked for five years\, before continuing his training at the National Dance Institute in New York where he studied under the supervision of one of the gurus of American dance\, Jacques d’Amboise. Subsequently\, Petur became the Artistic Co-Director of Believe in Me–a dance ensemble in Austin\, TX\, where for four years he trained more than a thousand young dancers.  Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/petur-iliev-workshop/
LOCATION:Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Camellia Festival 2020
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to concerns over the Coronavirus\, SIFDAC has decided to cancel the 2020 Camellia Festival which was to take place on March 27 and 28 in Roseville.\nThe 63rd annual Camellia International Dance Festival with folk dance workshops\, dance parties\, and performances! \nSchedule\n\n\nDate\nPrice\nTime\nEvent\n\n\nFriday\, March 27\n$10\n7:30-10:30pm\nOpening party – Request dancing\n\n\n\n\n8:00-8:30pm\nSkalinada Croatian dance performance\n\n\nSaturday\, March 28\n$20\n10:00-12:00pm\nCroatian non-partner workshop\n\n\n\n\n12:00pm-1:30pm\nLunch on your own (many nearby restaurants)\n\n\n\n$20\n1:30-3:30pm\nCroatian couple workshop\n\n\n\n\n3:30-5:00pm\nRequest dancing\n\n\n\n\n5:30-6:30pm\nCatered Croatian dinner – TBA\n\n\n\n$15\n6:30-7:00pm\nPerformance by Koraci\n\n\n\n\n7:00-7:30pm\nSing-a-long with Zeljko\n\n\n\n\n7:30-10:30pm\nRequest dancing and teacher reviews\n\n\n*** SPECIAL PRICE: $50 for all events except Saturday dinner *** \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier! \nŽeljko Jergan\nZeljko Jergan  Željko Jergan is a world-renowned Croatian dance instructor\, researcher\, performer and choreographer. Currently based in Pennsylvania\, Željko teaches at workshops\, camps and festivals throughout the United States\, Canada\, Europe and Asia. \nCroatian crestŽeljko was inspired at the age of 7 to begin dancing after attending a theater performance of Croatia’s state ensemble “LADO” with his father. The costumes and singing had an immediate effect on him from the moment the curtain opened and he knew he wanted to join the group. At the age of 18 that dream became a reality when he became a member of the prestigious ensemble LADO. He now shares his knowledge of Croatian music\, dancing\, costumes and traditions with people of all ages through teaching. Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/camellia-festival-2020/
LOCATION:Polish-American Hall\, 327 Main Street\, Roseville\, CA\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Performance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento Folk Dance Council":MAILTO:sifdac@folkdancesac.org
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Mihai and Alexandru David
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDue to global concerns about the coronavirus\, we are canceling the March 29 workshop and party with Mihai and Alexandru David. We hope to reschedule at a future date.\nDances from Moldova\, Russia\, and Romania with Mihai and Alexandru David \nAfternoon workshop and party.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/mihai-and-alexandru-david/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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