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SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:This month we’ll celebrate with Dances of Light to celebrate the start of Diwali and make the world a brighter place for a few hours.  Please join us!  Always free\, register at the link below. Come dance with our team and our Guests Patricia Day Williams\, Za McDonnell\, and Susan Jensen. \nConnect Globally\, Dance Locally. Follow folk dance leaders and dance watching enthusiasts worldwide. \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 or to send 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-oct24/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Stanford International Dancers Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Da! Mozhem really started out at the Stanford International Dancers group\, many long years ago and we are very happy to see they are again sponsoring live music in the South Bay. You are welcome to bring a snack to share\, and there will be birthday cake! There’s ample free parking. Easy dances will be taught and demonstrated by Kaela Fine from 7 – 7:30. No partners needed for most dances. \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto (UUCPA)\, Main Hall 505 East Charleston Road\, Palo Alto CA 94036\nCost: $10 donation (no one turned away for lack of funds) \nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \nDa! Mozhem\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.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/sfd-with-da-mozhem/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto\, 505 East Charleston Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T163000
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SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Folk Dance Federation online for their board meeting.  Various topics such as event planning\, membership\, scholarships\, publicity\, insurance\, and budget are discussed.   \nSunday Oct 20\, 3:00pm-4:30pm\, online\nMeeting ID: 893 5363 4541\nPasscode: 147746 \nJoin Online
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/fb-meeting-oct24/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T193000
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SUMMARY:Saratoga Folk Dancers Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween a week early by a folk dance party with Saratoga International Folk Dancers. Make it Halloween – wear a costume! Refreshments for table are welcome. A $25 prize for the best costume\, by a vote of those present. \nWarmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. Request dancing for the rest of the evening. This is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! Sliding scale admission $5-10. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/early-halloween-party/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T130000
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SUMMARY:North/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Are you a folkdance teacher who would like to hone your skills or a dancer who would like to learn to teach? If so\, plan to come to the N/S Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar! \nAbout\nNorth/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar is a gathering of teachers focused on improving teaching skills and sharing information and ideas with other teachers. All Folk Dance teachers\, both current and prospective\, are welcome. Each annual seminar features two master instructors who have specialized knowledge of folk dance. \nThe 2024 North/South Master Teachers are France Bourque-Moreau and Michael Ginsburg. They will lead workshops on Saturday morning\, Saturday afternoon\, and Sunday morning\, plus cultural or teaching presentations. Both France and Michael are professional teachers with decades of experience in welcoming and retaining dancers in the folk dance world. \nPrice\n$320 with on-site accommodations\, $270 off-site; $10 surcharge for credit card / PayPal / Venmo payments; $50 deposit to reserve; Final payment due August 25\, 2024. Price includes meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch and all activities. On-site accommodation is dorm-style with shared bathrooms. \nFeatured Instructors\nMichael Ginsburg \nMichael Ginsburg began teaching Balkan Folk Dance in 1964 at Michael Herman’s Folk Dance House in New York City. He continues to teach a weekly Balkan Dance Class in New York City. He has taught workshops in Balkan Dance all around the United States and Canada\, as well as in Brazil\, Japan\, Israel\, Germany\, Austria and Switzerland. Michael has been on the teaching staff of many folk dance camps and seminars\, including Stockton\, Kolo Festival in San Francisco\, the Annual Balkan Music and Dance Seminars in Mendocino\, California\, and Rock Hill\, New York\, as well as the Macedonian Pearl Seminars in Berovo\, Macedonia. Also a musician\, Michael plays tupan with Cherven Traktor\, a band that plays Bulgarian folk music on traditional instruments\, and trumpet with Kavala Brass Band\, a band that specializes in the brass music of Aegean Macedonia. He is a founding member and lead trumpeter of Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band\, formed in 1983. In 1987\, they were the first foreign band to appear at the Annual Gathering of Trumpeters in Guca\, Serbia. They also represented the United States in the first International Competition at Guca in 2010. Michael also heads the Program Committee of the Golden Festival in Brooklyn\, New York\, an event that attracts 4\,000 participants and features over 60 musical groups each year. \nFrance Bourque-Moreau \nFrance Bourque-Moreau lives in Montreal\, Quebec and for the past thirty-five years has been active in Canada and abroad teaching folk dances for children and conducting special seminars to train school teachers in this field. Her current repertoire includes hundreds of dances and rounds from all parts of the world especially designed and adapted to various age and experience levels. Ms. Bourque-Moreau also puts emphasis on the French and French-Canadian repertoire which is widely used in the Canadian school curriculum. She has been a regular consultant to the Montreal School Board. She was also actively involved with Montreal’s annual Children Festival ( La Fête des Enfants de Montréal ) as coordinator of the «Entrons dans la Danse» participatory workshop. Read more… \n\nMonte Toyon Camp & Conference Center\nHelgesson Hall\, Monte Toyon \nMonte Toyon Camp & Conference Center is an idyllic oasis right in the heart of Aptos\, California. Just a short drive from the west coast beaches you’ll head inland on a road that meanders through a beautiful wooded forest opening to our doorstep. Situated in a gorgeous and refreshing redwood forest setting\, there are short nature trails that circle the camp for a peaceful walk in forest beauty. Monte Toyon is a short drive to nearby Nisene Marks State Park\, Seacliff State Beach\, and Santa Cruz Beaches and Boardwalk. Wi-Fi is available in meeting areas. Read more…\nRegister \nVisit our Facebook event page for additional details and discussion.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/ns-seminar-2024/
LOCATION:Monte Toyon\, 220 Cloister Lane\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T163000
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SUMMARY:Dance Around the World 2024
DESCRIPTION:A fundraiser of world folk dance performances followed by a folk dance workshop for all to participate! Includes refreshments and party. \nHosted by the FC Dancers\, Repentance Prayer Community\, the Aloha Hula Dancers\, Laura Noel\, Fr. Gabriel Augustine\, and Folklorico Santa Paula. \nMaster Instructors\n\nRebecca Tasi\nRaul Herrera\nJanice Gonzalves\nFr. Gabriel Augustine\n\nTickets \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, or share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dance-around-the-world-2024/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Guadalupe School Parish\, 40382 Fremont Blvd\, Fremont\, CA\, 94538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Smile Folk Dancers":MAILTO:Smile.folkdancers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T163000
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SUMMARY:Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and Kopachka Folk Dancers. \n$15 general admittance\, students $7\, kids free with supervision. Doors open at 1:30pm. \nBe sure to bring tips for the band. \nCovid protocol: Vax and boosters highly encouraged. Mask required if not (N95\, KN95\, KF94). \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival Da! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing.  D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band.  The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslav traditions.  Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region.  The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kopachka-da-mozhem-24/
LOCATION:Strawberry Recreation Center\, 118 E. Strawberry Drive\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115526
CREATED:20251031T051555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T154221Z
UID:16947-1731006000-1731013200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Festivals of Light
DESCRIPTION:Come join a celebration of traditions from around the world! This year’s presentations include dances and songs from India\, Spain\, Quebec\, Peru\, Mexico\, Italy\, Scandinavia\, and Ukraine. There will also be dances from the United States including clogging. This is the 5th annual Festivals of Light. \nTwo shows: 7:00 pm November 7th and 3:00pm November 8th. Tickets online or at the door. \nPurchase tickets \nInternational Dance Arts Collective\nThe mission of the International Dance Arts Collective is to foster peace\, love and appreciation of all peoples and cultures within our local community and beyond. We achieve this by providing education and performance opportunities for children and youth through world\, cultural\, and historical dance and music. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festivals-of-light-2025-1/
LOCATION:J. B. Gale Theater\, 1 Tiger Way\, Roseville\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fund raiser,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110
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CREATED:20241030T073043Z
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UID:15890-1731024000-1731196799@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Festivals of Light
DESCRIPTION:Multiple cultures are represented in this folk dance performance with both adults and children performing. This is the 4th annual Festivals of Light. \nTwo shows: 7:00 pm November 8th and 2:30pm November 9th \nPurchase tickets \nInternational Dance Arts Collective\nThe mission of the International Dance Arts Collective is to foster peace\, love and appreciation of all peoples and cultures within our local community through exposure\, education\, and performance opportunities for children and youth through world\, cultural\, and historical dance and music. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festivals-of-light-24/
LOCATION:Del Oro High School Theater\, 3301 Taylor Road\, Loomis\, CA\, 95677\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115526
CREATED:20231211T220634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T012946Z
UID:14791-1731166200-1731177000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! Rebecca Tsai has volunteered to be MC this night. \nWe’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. We do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible.  \nPlease stay home if you are sick\, and please wear a mask if you are unsure or have been exposed to someone with a contagious illness. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.\nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \nIf you’d like to bring a snack to share\, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-nov24/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T180000
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SUMMARY:Hungarian Folk Dance Afternoon/Open Practice
DESCRIPTION:Eszterlánc presents an afternoon of Hungarian folk dance lessons for adults and open dance. All levels welcome\, no partner needed. Suggested donation is $10.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hungarian-dance/
LOCATION:Hungarian Cultural Center\, 35660 Cedar Boulevard\, Newark\, CA\, 94560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115526
CREATED:20241022T175608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T180139Z
UID:15834-1731699000-1731709800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Desperado Ball
DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Folk Dancers Advanced Class is hosting a desperado theme folk dance party Nov. 15. Everyone welcome! Admission is $12. Or in their own words:  \nWANTEDCALLING ALL BANDITS\, BRIGANDS AND EVERYDAY BADDIES!!\nWE’RE HAVIN’ A BALL! MOSEY ALONG TO THE DESPERADO SALOON AND KICK UP THOSE HEELS FOR SOME FAST-SHOOTIN’\, FOOT-BUSTIN’ ACTION ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15\, 7:30pm SHARP. SHHH — DON’T LET THEM DANGED’ LOCAL SHERIFFS\, BOUNTY HUNTERS OR VEEJEELANTEES GET WIND OF THIS. IT’S A LAWLESS-ONLY AFFAIR — WE’LL BE CHECKING YOUR GANG BADGES AT THE DOOR.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/desperado-ball/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115526
CREATED:20240611T130354Z
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UID:15439-1731848400-1731880800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Officers Ball 2024
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 Joining Hands Across the Years! Save the date! \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$20\n5:30-7:00\nOn-site dinner with the always popular sing-along with Bill Cope (for those registered in advance)\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 a program of new and classic folk dances taught by local teachers  \n\nAaron Alpert – Mechankot (Israel)\nJulie East – Chalypso (US)\nPete Galanais – Koljovo Horo (Bulgarian)\nMarija Hillis – Oige ja Vasemba (Estonian)\nJudy Kropp – Joc de Leagane (Romanian)\nKamrin MacKnight – Mist on the Mountain (Scottish)\nLothar Narins – Rakkas (Turkish)\nLenore Watson – Contras (US)\n\nThe Annual 50/50 Drawing is also a popular event: buy tickets for $1 each and\, if your ticket is drawn\, you receive 50% of the total ticket sales.  \nRegistration\nOfficers Ball 2024 Registration Form  Register by November 14\, 2024 to obtain the special all event package pricing (workshop\, on-site dinner\, and evening party) of $55 and save $15. On-site dinner registration is not available after November 14.  New members with coupon pay for dinner only. \nOption 1: Mail-In Registration\nDownload and complete registration form.  \nMake checks payable to the FOLK DANCE FEDERATION. \nMail the check and registration form to: \nLaura Richardson\n1343 Rosalia Ave\nSunnyvale\, CA 94087\n  \nOption 2: Online Registration\nRegister online
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/officers-ball-2024/
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:Fall Camp 2024
DESCRIPTION:Fall Camp 2024 promises to be another vibrant\, fun-filled weekend with workshops by master instructors Genci Kastrati (Albanian) and Ira Weisburd (International)\, dance parties\, and other fun activities\, including the Pot Luck Band\, happy hours\, night sky viewing\, an ice cream sundae bar\, and more! The only thing that would make it better is if you attend! You can fly into beautiful downtown Burbank\, instead of LAX. Like before\, it will serve as both a quiet retreat where you can relax with some very nice people and a weekend dance camp where you can learn from master teachers. You can find out more and download registration forms (and waivers) at http://FallCamp.org.\nFall Camp 2023  \nComfort\nFall Camp\, nestled in a woodsy alcove near Simi Valley\, is a lovely place where you can enjoy being close to nature while still having the creature comforts of excellent meals (upgraded from previous years)\, motel-style rooms (with private bathrooms\, heat\, and air conditioning)\, and more. You can dance when you feel like it\, and when you don’t\, do other things such as catching up with friends\, playing Scrabble\, working on a jigsaw puzzle with others\, getting a massage\, completing a craft project\, going for a walk in nature\, reading a good book\, meditating\, or doing nothing at all. You don’t have to get on a plane or drive treacherous mountain roads to be with nature\, and WiFi is available too! \nFall Camp will no longer require masks or vaccinations\, but we still encourage best health practices. Because the fall weather is so difficult to predict\, we are doing all of our dancing in a beautiful\, heated and air-conditioned building\, where many of our other activities will also take place. Although we are installing the largest wood floor possible to fit the dance room\, it is smaller than the largest room we used in previous years\, so we are limiting the number of campers to around 60. This also means that dancers will have more access to our two master teachers. The dining menu has been upgraded in quality\, and Sunday lunch is included in the registration price. There will be two happy hours with wine. \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/fall-camp-2024/
LOCATION:Brandeis-Bardin Campus\, 1101 Peppertree Lane\, Brandeis\, CA\, 93064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115526
CREATED:20241019T031705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T090541Z
UID:15797-1732870800-1733011200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Kolo Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:2024 will be the 73nd annual Kolo Festival! Kolo Festival includes dance\, vocal\, and instrumental classes\, along with dancing\, sing-alongs\, culture corners\, instrumental jam sessions\, kafanas and parties\, brass\, Bitov\, Izvorno bands and more! \nMusicians from around the world playing folk dance music from Albania\, Bosnis\, Bulgaria\, Canada\, Croatia\, Greece\, Hungary\, Israel\, Macedonia\, Norway\, Romany communities\, Romania\, Serbia\, Sweden\, Turkey\, and the United States. \nSchedule\nFriday\, November 29 | Saturday\, November 30 | Sunday\, Dec 1 \nDance Instructors\nSonia Dion and Cristian Florescu\nRomanian Folk Dance\nCristian and Sonia have been guest performers with the Collage International Dance Ensemble of Boston\, have been regular teachers at l’ École supérieure de danse du Québec and have been selected to be part of the Artists in the Schools program sponsored by the Québec Ministry of Education. In recent years\, they have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups in Canada and the United States\, Mexico and Brazil. They have been teaching in Europa (Austria\, England\, Poland\, Germany\, Italy\,  Norway\, Belgium\, Switzerland\, The Netherlands\, France) in Asia (Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore\, Malaysia) and Australia  to share their love of Romanian folk traditions.  \nIn recent years\, Cristian and Sonia have developed a specific interest in working with recreational folk dance groups. They’ve been teaching in Brazil\, Canada and the United        States\, Europe (Austria\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, Italy\, Norway\, Switzerland and the Netherlands)\, Asia (Hong Kong\, Japan\, Singapore and Taiwan) to share their love of Romanian         folk traditions. They have taught workshops in Canada and the United States and choreographed Romanian suites for performing groups\, including the world-renowned BYU Folk         Dance Ensemble in Utah.Read more… \nAnna Angelova\nBulgarian Dances\nAnna grew up in a small town in Northern Bulgaria where the lively local festivities (sabors) and traditional ceremonies kindled her interest in folklore at an early age. Anna’s dance adventures started when she joined the town’s folk dance ensemble where she learned from esteemed choreographers and performed along experienced dancers throughout her youth years. \nUpon coming to Boston to further her education\, Anna got introduced to the internationally acclaimed Ahmet Luleci’s Collage Dance Ensemble: a unique experience that unlocked passion and appreciation for the greater Balkan magic\, and beyond. The 8 years Anna spent performing with Collage on local and national stages  were instrumental for her growth as a dancer – from professional attitude to stage presence to polished style to authentic connection with our ancestors through Ahmet’s vibrant choreographies. In 2022\, Anna was honored to teach Bulgarian Dance at Ahmet Luleci’s annual World Camp in Rock Hill\, New York. \nWith the start of her own family in Boston\, Anna felt the need to be more involved in the local Bulgarian community. This is when she joined Ludo Mlado\, a Bulgarian folk ensemble  led by Pepi Petrov and Marieta Mircheva. Anna connected with Ludo Mlado’s mission to preserve the rich dance traditions of Bulgaria. An outstanding moment with Ludo Mlado was the opportunity to participate in the Chicago Folk Festival VEREA. Read more… \nJohn Morovich\nJohn Morovich John Morovich\, born in 1965\, grew up in Seattle’s sizable Croatian community. Since 1973\, he has studied\, taught\, and performed traditional music and dance of Croatia and other parts of Southeastern Europe. He was awarded the prestigious Washington State Arts Commission Folk Arts Fellowship for 2001. \nHe is currently the artistic director of the Seattle Junior Tamburitzans\, a 50-member youth ensemble of which he was a performer from 1974 through 1987 and since 2013 has directed Tamburaski Orkestar Kisobran. He conducted the Jele Croatian Women’s Choir and Klapa Ruzmarin in Vancouver\, BC\, Canada. He was selected as Guest Conductor for the Croatian Fraternal Union of America Junior Cultural Federation Festival held in Chicago\, in July 2005. \nJohn has taught at many camps and seminars\, including the California Kolo Festival in San Francisco\, the Balkana Seattle Balkan Camp\, the Texas Camp\, the East European Folklife Center’s Balkan Music & Dance Workshops\, and the Seattle Folk Dance Festival. John has also worked with many folklore ensembles across the United States and Canada. He most recently choreographed for the Ban Jelačić Croatian Dance Ensemble of Penticton\, B.C.\, Canada; Hrvatski Vitezovi; Sarajevo of Vancouver; and Zagreb of Victoria\, B.C.\, Canada\, and Ethnic Dance Theatre of Minneapolis. MN. Dances John has taught include Kabanica i Seksera\, Grizlica\, H’ajd Na Lievo\, Mazulka\, Okrani Se Moje Kolo Malo\, Repa\, Sad Moi Dragi u Šumi Kod Koza\, Saljsko Kolo\, Slavonsko Kukunješče\, Sroteš\, Sˇ’tiri Snehe\, Tanac po Susasko\, Veloluški Tanac\, and Žena Ide Na Gosti. \nMichael Ginsburg\nMichael Ginsburg Michael Ginsburg began teaching Balkan folk-dance in 1964 in New York City and now teaches a weekly dance class there. He plays tapan with Cherven Traktor\, a band that plays Bulgarian folk music on traditional instruments. He also plays trumpet with Kavala Brass Band\, a band specializing in the Brass music of Aegean Macedonia. Michael has been director and lead trumpet player of Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band since 1983. He accompanied ZU to brass festivals in Guča\, Serbia\, three times between 1987 and 1990\, as well as in 2003 and 2005\, where he and ZU were able to play and party with local brass bands and experience the music in its natural setting. Michael and Zlatne Uste worked with Ekrem Sajdić and Zlatni Prsti brass band in 2003\, and in 2005 with Vranjski Biseri\, both in Vranjska Banja\, Serbia. Michael performed in the summer of 2010 with Zlatne Uste at the first competition of international bands at the Sabor Trubača in Guča\, Serbia\, representing the United States. \nYannis Konstantinou\nYannis Konstantinou Yannis Konstantinou\, is an internationally recognized teacher and researcher of Greek Macedonian Dances and culture.  He has taught workshops extensively throughout Europe and the USA.  Yannis is the current president of the highly respected dance association “Lygkistes” which has performed extensively throughout Europe.  Yannis also served as the artistic director and instructor for Lykeion Ellinidion Florinas\, teaching over 200 dancers of all ages on a weekly basis\, as well as teaching at many Cultural Associations \nYannis’ 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.  He is deeply committed to preserving and sharing the rich traditions\, culture\, music and dance of this region. \nFor details visit http://kolofestival.org \nRegistration\n \nSpecial pricing: \n\nEntire Festival Pre-Registration Package (until 11/23/2024) – $180\nFirst-time Kolo Festival attendees may take $30 off the package price\nStudents may take a one-time 50% discount on the package or any single event\n\nRegister\nOnline Viewing\nMany have asked if California Kolo Festival 2024 will be on Zoom this year.  \nThe simple answer: YES!! The parties on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon will show selected segments both from the Main Hall and the Kafana. If you want to get a taste of Kolo Festival\, register and join online here: \nView online segments \nUpdate\nThe SF Russian Center has canceled our reservation for Kolo Festival this year but our friends at the Croatian American Cultural Center are welcoming us back and Kolo Festival will return there this year. The full program that we have promised you for months will still happen! In order to do that\, we are expanding the festival to 3 days:  Friday/Saturday/Sunday\, November 29-30 & December 1. Despite adding another day  to the festival\, we are not changing the registration cost for the full package. If you want to register for the whole weekend\, it will still be $180 advance registration until 11/23. If you wish to pay by the individual session\, adding Sunday will cost you $60. Please register today! \nFor those who responded to our June request to donate additional funds to move to the Russian Center\, we will be in touch with you via email soon.  \nWe’re going to have a festival this year with everything that we have promised and more. Five superb teachers\, 35+ musicians\, three full days of Kolo Festival music and dance! And all at the same price. Sometimes\, bad news ain’t so bad.  \nIf you have questions\, please contact Bill Cope\, Festival director: Bill@KoloFestival.org \nThank you for your consideration!\nThe California Kolo Festival Board\nhttps://KoloFestival.org
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kolo-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Croatian Cultural Center\, 60 Onondaga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kolo Festival":MAILTO:bill@kolofestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115526
CREATED:20241004T000225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T183903Z
UID:15732-1733337000-1733347800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Workshop with Yannis Konstantinou
DESCRIPTION:Yannis dancing with his children Simos and Xenia Kolo Koalition hosts a Greek folk dance and music workshop with renowned instructor Yannis Konstantinou and his son Simos on Wednesday\, December 4 at 7:00pm. Arrive by 6:30pm for warm up dances. \nFor more details e-mail lauraleo524@gmail.com or call or text 916-549-7093. \n\nYannis Konstantinou\nYannis Konstantinou Yannis Konstantinou\, is an internationally recognized teacher and researcher of Greek Macedonian Dances and culture.  He has taught workshops extensively throughout Europe and the USA.  Yannis is the current president of the highly respected dance association “Lygkistes” which has performed extensively throughout Europe.  Yannis also served as the artistic director and instructor for Lykeion Ellinidion Florinas\, teaching over 200 dancers of all ages on a weekly basis\, as well as teaching at many Cultural Associations \nYannis’ 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.  He is deeply committed to preserving and sharing the rich traditions\, culture\, music and dance of this region.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/yannis-workshop-kolokoalition/
LOCATION:Young Ladies Institute\, 1400 27th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kolo Koalition":MAILTO:lauraleo524@gmail.com.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115526
CREATED:20241129T161521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T161521Z
UID:15967-1734096600-1734105600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:International Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays and join this International Folk Dance party with Rebecca. No partner or experience needed. Enjoy easy and fun dances from around the world. Wear red and white to be festive.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/ifd-party-dec24/
LOCATION:Age Well Center at South Fremont\, 47111 Mission Falls Ct.\, Fremont\, CA\, 94539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Folk Dance with Rebecca Tsai":MAILTO:r1234eb@yahoo.com.tw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20231211T214743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T013404Z
UID:14787-1734190200-1734201000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Palomanians Pie Party
DESCRIPTION:The annual Palomanians Pie Party featuring ice cream\, refreshments and pie all provided by the Palomanians!  Come join us for an evening of dancing and pie. Denise Heenan is MC. \nNothing to bring\, all pies\, ice cream\, and refreshments will be supplied by the Palomanians.  Dances range from beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set).\nEmail your requests or questions to pfdcparty@gmail.com \nProof of up to date vaccinations are required. 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. Masks optional.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/palomanians-pie-party-24/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Palomanians":MAILTO:clemd@acm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20241004T001831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T164349Z
UID:15739-1734202800-1734213600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Razzmatazz Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Razzmatzz Folk Dancers for their ‘Tis the Season Holiday Folk Dance Party on Saturday\, December 14 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Ave.\, Santa Rosa.  Doors open at 6:30pm.  Admission: $5. Tips for the musicians and singers are greatly appreciated. \nThe evening will begin with recorded dance favorites from 7pm – 8pm\, followed by a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and  Hanukkah songs.  The rest of the evening will feature live music with GRADINA\, local Balkan choral group and YABULKA playing Bulgarian dance tunes on traditional instruments.   \nSnacks for our refreshment table are welcome.  We hope you can be there!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/razzmatazz-holiday-party-24/
LOCATION:Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20241021T005800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T005800Z
UID:15805-1734271200-1734276600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Folk Dance Federation online for their board meeting.  Various topics such as event planning\, membership\, scholarships\, publicity\, insurance\, and budget are discussed.   \nSunday Dec 15\, 2:00pm-3:30pm\, online\nMeeting ID: 834 7018 9967\nPasscode: 147746 \nJoin Online
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/fb-meeting-dec24/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20241129T185031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T190358Z
UID:15976-1734278400-1734285600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Hungarian Folk Dance Afternoon/Open Practice
DESCRIPTION:Eszterlánc presents an afternoon of Hungarian folk dance lessons for adults and open dance. Includes lessons in Bonchidai Hungarian dance. All levels welcome\, no partner needed. Suggested donation is $10.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hungarian-folk-dance-dec24/
LOCATION:Hungarian Cultural Center\, 35660 Cedar Boulevard\, Newark\, CA\, 94560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T221500
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20241202T001159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T032802Z
UID:15982-1734636600-1734646500@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Saratoga Folk Dancers Clash Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Saratoga International Folk Dancers invite you to come to a folk dance party wearing your most inconsistent and conflicting clothing designs (e.g. stripes with plaid or flowers with checks). A $25 prize is awarded for the best costume creation\, by a vote of those present. Refreshments for the table are welcome.  \nWarmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. Request dancing for the rest of the evening. This is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! Sliding scale admission $5-10. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/sfd-clash-party/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20241125T031752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T032307Z
UID:15958-1734721200-1734732000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Family Fun and Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join Changs International Folk Dancers for a night of music and dance for the entire family! \nFor December 2024\, Changs Family Night will be on the 3rd Friday in December (December 20) instead of the 4th Friday as it usually is. \nAn hour of fun dance activities to music from around the world. Every Fourth Friday\, 7pm-8pm. Followed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. \nAdults accompanied by kids always free!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/family-dancing-1224/
LOCATION:Miraloma Park Clubhouse\, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue)\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20241219T040951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T041052Z
UID:16046-1734791400-1734805800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s holiday season!   Please join us for a few of our favorite things\, that’s our theme – and decorate!  We’ll have our usual team of dance leaders and this month we’re also joined by guest leaders Clem Dickey and Sharon Flory.  Have any ideas? Send them along to us! Please come at 2:30pm for some pre-show fun.  We look forward to seeing you on the Zoom dance floor on Saturday December 21.   \nConnect Globally\, Dance Locally. Follow folk dance leaders and dance watching enthusiasts worldwide. \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 or to send 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-dec24/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20241202T001513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T001513Z
UID:15987-1734809400-1734823800@www.folkdance.com
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 third 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-party-dec24/
LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cafe Shalom":MAILTO:udy@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20231211T213859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T234424Z
UID:14784-1735153200-1735164000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Night Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Once upon a time\, a family gathered with friends and relatives every Christmas Night to celebrate the day. They shared food and beverages\, and danced away the evening.  John Nicoara was there. It was from the stories of these warm memories that Jan and he\, and Becky and Adony\, were inspired to continue that tradition with a new family — YOU! \nAll request Folk Dance Party with Adony Beniares and Ken Kaye as our MCs! Send your request to pfdcparty@gmail.com or to Adony directly. This is our 17th annual Christmas dance party.  \nBring a finger food snack to share. Water and punch will be provided.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-xmas24/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20241226T050519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T050534Z
UID:16090-1735671600-1735689600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:New Years Eve Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year dancing with the Berkeley Folk Dancers in a New Years Eve Dance Party! Potluck dinner at 7pm and dancing 9pm to midnight.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-new-years-24/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T001500
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
CREATED:20241002T180731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T181418Z
UID:15711-1735671600-1735690500@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:New Years Eve Dance Party and Lucy Chang Memorial Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Come help Moveable Feet celebrate the arrival of 2025 with an in-person potluck supper and dance party while raising money for Second Harvest\, a local food bank!  \nThe combined\, New Year’s Eve International Folk Dance Party and Lucy Chang Memorial Second Harvest Fundraiser will kick off on Tuesday\, December 31\, at 7:00 p.m. and wind down not long after we ring in the New Year on Wednesday morning. Once again it will be held at All Saints’ Episcopal Church\, 555 Waverley Street\, Palo Alto.  \nWe’ll start with a potluck dinner at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45)\, followed by dancing from about 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Bring a favorite dish to share (label your serving utensils). Moveable Feet will supply drinks\, plates\, and utensils. \nYou may donate early to Second Harvest Food Bank at impact.shfb.org/MoveableFeet24\nso your support will be available immediately \nDonate to SHFB \nPlease make a generous donation to Second Harvest\, either in advance or bring to the party cash\, checks\, or a smart phone to use a credit card.  You may also bring cans\, jars (peanut butter)\, bags (rice\, pasta)\, and boxes (cereal\, cake mix) to be delivered to SHFB. \nAdditional notes: Parking is free on New Year’s Eve and no time limit in Palo Alto city lots and streets.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/new-years-eve-2024/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T115527
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SUMMARY:Berkeley Folk Dance's Birthday Ball
DESCRIPTION:Staying Alive Through the Decades\nBerkeley Folk Dancers will be 84 years old this year! Join us in welcoming our new members and celebrating Berkeley Folk Dancers’ 84th year. Join the celebration!   \nThings have changed in the last eight decades\, and things have continued. Costumes can be anything that you have fond memories of: your prom dress\, a Grateful Dead t-shirt\, a tuxedo from a significant event\, what you wore on your best vacation. anything that you treasure.  \nLunch: 12 noon. Please reserve your lunch by 1/8/2025\nDance: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  \n$27 Lunch and Dance\, $12 Dance only\nOrganized by Bill Bauer\, BFD Vice President. Contact: bauerbill@gmail.com  \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-birthday-ball-25/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party with MC Clem Dickey! \nWe’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced. Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. We do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible.  \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \nDances range from beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). If you’d like to bring a snack to share\, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings. \nPlease stay home if you are sick\, and please wear a mask if you are unsure or have been exposed to someone with a contagious illness. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-jan25/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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