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SUMMARY:Dance Workshop with Bianca De Jong
DESCRIPTION:Saratoga International Folk Dancers hosts a folk dance workshop with master instructor Bianca De Jong.  \nFor more details e-mail loui@louitucker.com. \n\nBiana de Jong\nBianca De Jong Based in the Netherlands\, Bianca has choreographed and taught many of the dances we love and also taught by other Master Teachers. Among her many dances are Tu Romnie\, Devetorka na baba\, Askin Cesi Mi\, Ashun daje Mori and Gatij ëd gòj.  \nBianca de Jong has been teaching folk dance since 1977. In 1981 she qualified as a folk dance teacher\, officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture in the Netherlands. From 1978 on Bianca studies Bulgarian folklore and travels to Bulgaria. She visits amateur and professional ensembles\, researchers\, and (village) dancers. From 1983-1990\, she visited Turkey regularly to study folklore. From 1981-1995\, Bianca has organized folklore tours to Bulgaria and once to Turkey.  \nBianca is actively involved in training folk dance teachers. Teaching folk dance is a great passion of hers and she considers the teaching as an art and craft in itself that brings a lot of fun! Her basic philosophy in teaching is that it should be done in such a way that you can describe it as “learning by dancing”. Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bianca-de-jong-saratoga22/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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! 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
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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. \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. \n7:30 pm – Warm-up\, beginner’s\, oldies dances\, and recently taught dances\n8:00 pm – Our party perks up… with circle\, and couple dances\n9:15 pm – Birthday celebrations\, announcements\, followed by a line dance set\n9:30 – 11:30 pm – We’ll dance ‘til then or ‘til we drop – whatever comes first! \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $5 for students. \nInfo:  Text 669.444.1284\nCafe Shalom\, more details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cafe-shalom-oct-22/
LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221009T160000
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SUMMARY:Bianca De Jong Workshop and Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Folk Dance Council for an afternoon dance workshop with master instructor Bianca De Jong\, dinner\, and evening dance party. Bianca de Jong is visiting us from The Netherlands. \nPrice is $10 for the workshop and $10 for the party\, appetizers and refreshments included in the price. If you are having money issues\, please don’t that let you not attend\, ping Adony or one of the officers separately and we’ll help you out. \nSchedule\n\n\nPrice\nTime (pm)\nEvent\n\n\n$10\n4:00-5:30\nBianca de Jong Workshop\n\n\n\n5:30-6:15\nDinner break – We’ll have some pizzas and appetizers\, but feel free to bring your own or something to share.\n\n\n$10\n6:15-9:30\nDance party with Bianca\, MCd by Clem Dickey and Alicia LaFetra.\n\n\n\nBiana de Jong\nBianca De Jong Based in the Netherlands\, Bianca has choreographed and taught many of the dances we love and also taught by other Master Teachers. Among her many dances are Tu Romnie\, Devetorka na baba\, Askin Cesi Mi\, Ashun daje Mori and Gatij ëd gòj.  \nBianca de Jong has been teaching folk dance since 1977. In 1981 she qualified as a folk dance teacher\, officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture in the Netherlands. From 1978 on Bianca studies Bulgarian folklore and travels to Bulgaria. She visits amateur and professional ensembles\, researchers\, and (village) dancers. From 1983-1990\, she visited Turkey regularly to study folklore. From 1981-1995\, Bianca has organized folklore tours to Bulgaria and once to Turkey.  \nBianca is actively involved in training folk dance teachers. Teaching folk dance is a great passion of hers and she considers the teaching as an art and craft in itself that brings a lot of fun! Her basic philosophy in teaching is that it should be done in such a way that you can describe it as “learning by dancing”. Read more… \nAs a reminder\, vaccinated dancers only. If you’ve been to our parties in the past\, we’ve marked you as vaccinated. If this is your first party\, please bring proof of vaccination or email us proof at pfdcparty@gmail.com. Per county guidelines\, masks are not required but recommended. \nSend your requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com and Alicia and Clem will use them in putting the program together.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bianca-de-jong-pfdc/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221010T213000
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SUMMARY:Bianca De Jong Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Visiting from the Netherlands\, master dance instructor Bianca de Jong will teach international dances from her extensive repertoire. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! \nMasks and proof of Covid-19 vaccination+booster(s) required. \n\nBiana de Jong\nBianca De Jong Based in the Netherlands\, Bianca has choreographed and taught many of the dances we love and also taught by other Master Teachers. Among her many dances are Tu Romnie\, Devetorka na baba\, Askin Cesi Mi\, Ashun daje Mori and Gatij ëd gòj.  \nBianca de Jong has been teaching folk dance since 1977. In 1981 she qualified as a folk dance teacher\, officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture in the Netherlands. From 1978 on Bianca studies Bulgarian folklore and travels to Bulgaria. She visits amateur and professional ensembles\, researchers\, and (village) dancers. From 1983-1990\, she visited Turkey regularly to study folklore. From 1981-1995\, Bianca has organized folklore tours to Bulgaria and once to Turkey.  \nBianca is actively involved in training folk dance teachers. Teaching folk dance is a great passion of hers and she considers the teaching as an art and craft in itself that brings a lot of fun! Her basic philosophy in teaching is that it should be done in such a way that you can describe it as “learning by dancing”. Read more… \nRegister online or at the door \nRegister \nE-mail Tom Sha for more details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-bianca-de-jong/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T150000
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SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Come to our Global Folk Dance Party on Saturday October 15. Afterwards join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends. This month’s Global Folk Dance Party is a Pre-Texa-Kolo party\, getting ready for in-person Texas Camp and Kolo Festival.  We look forward to dancing with you on Saturday October 15  from 3:00pm to 6:30pm Pacific Time.  \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do.  Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details and requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gfd-oct-22/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T220000
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SUMMARY:Officers Ball 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops\, on-site dinner\, dance party\, and special attractions returns!  This year’s theme is “Life is a Masquerade!”  \nSchedule\n\n\nPrice\nTime (pm)\nEvent\n\n\n\n1:00\nDoors open\n\n\n$25\n1:30-5:30\nDance workshops\n\n\n$15\n5:30-7:00\nOn-site dinner with the always popular sing-along with Bill Cope (for those registered by October 18)\n\n\n$25\n7:00-10:00\nEvening celebration\, dances from the workshop and your requests.\n\n\nWorkshop\nThe afternoon workshop will again feature new and classic folk dances taught by local teachers including Yvonne Couvillion\, Julie East\, Carol Friedman\, Ori Gold\, Carol Friedman\, Andy Partos\, Alan Rothchild\, Rebecca Tsai\, and Lenore Watson. Read the flier for the dances they will be teaching. \nRegistration\nOfficers Ball 2022 Mail-in Registration Register by Tuesday October 18\, 2022 to obtain the special all event package pricing (workshop\, on-site dinner\, and evening party) of $50 and save $15. On-site dinner registration is not available after October 18.  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. \nThank you for attending!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/officers-ball-2022/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Building\, Pleasanton\, 301 Main Street\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser,Live Music,Potluck,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Camp Nirkoda Ba'Kerem 2022
DESCRIPTION:Israeli dance camp and wine tasting adventure\nWith phenomenal teachers Michael Barzelai and Yaron Elfasy from Israel. \nSet in the lush landscape of a private ranch\, Nirkoda Ba’Kerem is all about community. Come join your friends — some you’ve known for years\, and some you’ve yet to meet — for a fun-filled weekend of nonstop Israeli dancing located at the beautiful Wonder Valley. We’ll enjoy the benefits of California’s famous vineyards by incorporating a wine tasting adventure during the camp! Excellent wine and fantastic Israeli Dancing—what could be better?! Don’t miss it! \nFeaturing\n\nFriendly atmosphere that focuses on connection and community\nLearn new dances\, attend specialty sessions\, dance ’til morning!\nOne-of-a-kind wine tasting curated by our camp sommelier\nGourmet food\, with special attention to your dietary needs\nRelaxing setting with beautiful accommodations at various tiers to meet your comfort and cost preferences\n\nFood\nThe prices include all meals (Thursday dinner to Sunday breakfast) and snacks. Meals are kosher-style (no pork\, no mixed meat / milk\, no shellfish). The camp can accommodate most dietary requirements (vegetarian\, vegan\, lactose-free). For those requiring certified kosher meals\, that can be arranged for a surcharge. Ask the registration team about kosher menus and pricing. \nEvents\nAccess to all Israeli dance and other camp activities (games\, Shabbat services\, etc.) is included. \nAccommodations\nWe also include linens\, daily towel exchange\, and hotel-like amenities (soap\, shampoo). For those in the hotels\, there is also a Keurig and mini-fridge. \nWine Tasting\nAll levels include our signature wine tasting experience. Camp Nirkoda Ba’Kerem’s wine experts have chosen several local vintages for you to sample as our sommelier helps you to identify the subtle flavors of each wine. For those participants who do not drink\, we will have a simultaneous fancy non-alcoholic beverage tasting. All dancers have the opportunity to evaluate their favorites and to enjoy the hors d’oeuvres selected for their harmonious pairing with the wines. \nMeet the Staff\nYaron Carmel is one of the best-regarded teachers in the Israeli folk dance world! He started dancing at the age of 8\, and hasn’t stopped since then. He performed with Dado Kraus’s troupe and danced at sessions led by Meir Shem-Tov\, Shuki Terem\, and Beber Shushan. Just after completing his military service\, he opened his first harkada in 1995 in Karmiel\, followed by Mayaan Tzvi and Misgav. Today\, he runs five weekly sessions\, marthons\, special events\, and an annual trip to Masada\, as well as having been a guest teacher at camps all over the world for more than 20 years! \nChen Blum brings unparalleled energy and impeccable style to the dance floor. Born in Israel\, he began folk dancing at age 7\, and he danced with Dado Kraus\, Shlomo Maman\, Yonaton Karmon\, and others\, but he soon entered the world of professional dance. After high school\, he studied with the Contemporary Ballet of Caracas\, Venezuela\, subsequently performing with the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company and in professional productions\, such as the Cameri Theather’s The Producers. Today\, he lives in Santiago\, where he directs the local folk dance department and Camp Chile Rokedet. He is the choreographer of Ivdu Et Hashem Besimcha\, Kol Paamonim\, and more. \nLatishya Steele returns as our Mistress of the Computer\, our Granter of Requests\, our Voice Upon the Microphone — in other words\, our incomparable DJ. She will keep you on your feet all night long — and well into the morning! Latishya started her dancing career in Boston and Chicago\, and she is now one of the Bay Area’s favorite teachers and programmers\, with an incredibly deep repertoire and a talent for keeping the party going. \nAaron Alpert is your camp director and host for the weekend. His main job is to ensure that you’re having an awesome time! He’s been teaching\, running sessions\, and organizing workshops in the Bay Area for 12 years. Along with Latishya\, he runs Nirkoda Le’Chayim every Thursday in Palo Alto. Let him know if there’s anything that can make your camp experience better. \nAccommodations\nDorm\, Basic Hotel\, and Deluxe Hotel levels available. To receive the early bird price\, you must be paid in full by August 28\, 2022.  Read more… \nRegistration\nRegister \nAll participants must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination in order to attend.  All dancers will be required to test prior to arrival at camp\, either with a PCR test no more than 72 hours before arrival\, or a rapid antigen test no more than 24 hours before arrival. You may provide a lab report or photo of your rapid antigen test upon arrival.  Read more… \nContact registration@nirkoda.com for answers to any questions.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/camp-nirkoda-bakerem-2022/
LOCATION:Wonder Valley Ranch and Resort\, 6450 Elwood Rd\, Sanger\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Workshop
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