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SUMMARY:Folk Dance and Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Peninsula Council for their an afternoon tea and dance party! Share your favorite brew\, tea time stories\, and folk dances with your friends!  \n \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \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/tea-party-and-folk-dance/
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:20260412T150000
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SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Folk Dance Federation for their board meeting.  Various topics such as event planning\, membership\, scholarships\, publicity\, insurance\, and budget are discussed.  \nJoin on Zoom \nMeeting ID: 818 0783 2797\nPasscode: 816054
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/meeting-apr-26/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
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SUMMARY:Lyrids Folk Dance Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The twelfth and final Lyrids Folk Dance Festival will take place April 17-19\, 2026 at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall an hour drive east of Vancouver\, BC\, Canada. \nOur guest artists will be Tineke and Maurits van Geel presenting Armenian\, Roma\, and other International dances. \nZakuska from Seattle\, WA will be the Saturday evening party band. \nRegister \nZoom Registration \nFor more details e-mail info@lyridsfolkdancefestival.org \nDonations Gratefully Accepted\nPlease support the Festival and the Presenters. Drop into our Saturday party and we’ll tell you how to purchase the music and video packages from the Presenters. \nFeatured Guests\nTineke van Geel\nTineke Van Geel \n In 1977 Tineke van Geel received her degree as folk dance instructor. She specializes in Armenian dance and works as a choreographer. Tineke conducts workshops for students at various levels\, beginners to professional\, and has taught classes in international folk dance\, Dutch and Armenian dances in many countries around the world. Her main focus is to break down complicated steps and movements to basic elements and slowly ‘rebuilding’ them to the original dance form. This skill is part of her worldwide success and is combined with a vast knowledge of Armenian dance and culture. \nSince 1985 she has regularly visited Armenia to study folklore at the Pedagogic Institute and Choreographic School in Yerevan. A part of each research trip was devoted to working with several amateur groups in Armenia and doing research on costumes. Two of those research trips were sponsored by the Dutch government. On several occasions Tineke visited the USA to observe the dances performed by the Armenian communities there. Read more… \nMaurits van Geel\nMaurits Van Geel \n Maurits was artistic director of the professional Dutch dance performance group The Internationaal Danstheater for 24 years. During this interval\, the group performed 47 different evening shows. Part of this job involved several months of dance research each year in order to prepare for these programs. \nMaurits has traveled extensively in his dance research that has emphasized the Roma culture and those in the Caucasus. These travels have included India\, Pakistan\, Turkey\, Russia\, England\, France\, Armenia\, Azerbaijan\, Georgia\, Ossetia\, Dagestan\, and Cherkassy. He has also choreographed many dances. \nIn the last several years\, Maurits has been teaching often with Tineke\, and this has included workshops in Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, and Malaysia. In North America\, the couple have taught at Oktoberfest in Montreal\, Pinewoods Camp in Maine\, and Stockton Folk Dance Camp. Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/lyrids-2026/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall\, 12460 Harris Road\, Pitt Meadows\, British Columbia\, V3Y 2J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Lecture,Live Music,Online,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:As always\, join us 30 minutes before each Global Folk Dance Party at 2:30pm PST for a different pre-show (quiz\, video\, music\, trivia\, etc.) each month. Hope to see you on the virtual dance floor on Saturday! \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-apr26/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T193000
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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 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-apr26/
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:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260303T171917Z
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SUMMARY:Romanian Dance Workshop with Sonia and Cristian
DESCRIPTION:Join the Razzmatazz Folk Dancers for a very special Romanian dance workshop with master dance instructors Sonia and Cristian. \n$10 for non-members of Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club. \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…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/romanian-dance-wkshp/
LOCATION:Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T221500
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SUMMARY:Workshop with Cristian Florescu and Sonia Dion
DESCRIPTION:Saratoga International Folk Dancers is delighted to host a international dance workshop with Cristian Florescu and Sonia Dion\, master instructors of Romanian dances. \nThis is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! More details… \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…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/saratoga-cristian-sonia-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260309T061755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T165311Z
UID:17608-1776988800-1777852799@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Bay Area Dance Week 2026
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/bay-area-dance-week-2026/
LOCATION:San Francisco Bay Area\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party,Festival,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T220000
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CREATED:20260214T063546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T063546Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun and Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join Changs International Folk Dancers for a night of music and dance for the entire family! \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/bfd-family-fun-apr26/
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:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260309T051702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T033407Z
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SUMMARY:Romanian Dance Workshop with Cristian Florescu and Sonia Dion
DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Folk Dancers welcomes you to a Romanian dance workshop with master instructors Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu on April 24. Doors open at 7 pm. \nExperience the beauty of Romanian folk dance! Cristian and Sonia\, will lead an evening Romanian folk dance workshop at Live Oak Park\, Berkeley. Dancers of all levels are welcome. No partner required. \nRegister Now! \nSponsored by the Berkeley Folk Dancers. Contact Tom Sha for more details. \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…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-cristian-sonia-workshop/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
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SUMMARY:BIFD Annual Workshop with Tineke & Maurits Van Geel
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Boulder International Folk Dancers (BIFD) Annual Workshop includes featured master dance instructors Tineke and Maurits van Geel. \nSchedule\nFriday\, April 24: Evening teaching session starting at 7:30 PM.\nSaturday\, April 25: Morning and afternoon teaching sessions\, followed by an evening dance party.\nSunday\, April 26: Morning review session of all taught dances\, concluding around 1:00 PM. \nRegistration\nWorkshop costs  \nBIFD Members – $17/Workshop Session\nNon-Members – $20/Workshop Session\nStudents with valid ID – Half price\nDancers over 90 – FREE\n\nSaturday evening Dance Party is FREE for those attending all workshop sessions; $10 for all others. \nRegister \nMaurits van Geel\nMaurits Van Geel Maurits holds a degree in Arts and Crafts and Art History. He graduated as a folk dance teacher in 1977 and received his degree at Dance Academy level from the Ministry of Culture in 1986. He taught at folk dance clubs in Amsterdam and worked as a dance consultant for the City Council 1986-1988\, initiating dance projects in schools in combination with setting up dance projects and festivals. Also in the 1980s\, he specialized in Appalachian Clogging\, worked as guest teacher in Belgium\, The Netherlands\, and Germany\, and was invited to be a guest teacher at the Rotterdam Dance Academy. \nHe was employed by Het Internationaal Danstheater\, a professional dance company in Amsterdam\, first as choreographer and later as artistic director for 23 years (1988-2011). During his career\, he produced over 47 theatre programs in the field of world dance for this company. Part of this job involved several months of dance research each year in order to prepare for these programs. His travels have included India\, Pakistan\, Turkey\, Russia\, Armenia\, Azerbaijan\, Georgia\, and Cherkassy\, among many other countries. His archive consists of almost 900 DVDs\, with research material from all over the world\, most of it recorded by himself. He has also choreographed folk dances\, among them Syrtos Kitrinou. Read more…\n  \nTineke van Geel\nTineke Van Geel Tineke specializes in the teaching and choreography of Armenian dance and conducts workshops for students at various levels\, from beginner to professional.  \nHer main focus is to break down complicated steps and movements to basic elements and slowly rebuild them into the original dance form. This skill is part of her worldwide success and is combined with a vast knowledge of Armenian dance and culture. She also discusses the history and background of each dance she teaches. She has taught folk dance workshops in Austria\, Australia\, Canada\, Europe\, Hong Kong\, Japan\, Malaysia\, New Zealand\, Singapore\, Taiwan\, and the United States. In addition to Armenian dance\, Tineke has taught international and Dutch dances. \nShe started folk dancing in 1975. In 1977\, Tineke received her degree in the Netherlands as folk dance instructor. \nSince 1985\, Tineke has spent much time in Armenia\, regularly studying at the Pedagogic Institute and Choreographic School in Yerevan. She has danced with the village folk as well as learned alongside the performers. A part of each of her research trips to Armenia has been devoted to working with several amateur dance groups. She also has done extensive research on Armenian costumes. So far\, two of her trips to Armenia have been sponsored by the Dutch government. Moreover\, she has done research in the Armenian communities in the United States. Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bifd-annual-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:The Avalon\, 6185 Arapahoe Rd.\, Boulder\, CO\, 80303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T221500
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260325T125312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T125705Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Dance Week FREE Dance Session with Saratoga International Folk Dancers
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga International Folk Dancers are participating in Bay Area Dance Week by sponsoring a FREE evening of dance. There will be lots of fun\, easy-to-follow dances for all ages. You’ll dance to music from all over the world – from Japan to Bulgaria\, from Brazil to Serbia\, from Poland to Turkey. This is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! More details… \nPut on your tennis shoes or low-heeled dance shoes\, and wear layered clothing because you’ll probably get warm from all the dancing. \nRegister Now! \nBay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration of bodies in motion\, when our dynamic and diverse dance community opens their doors to the public to experience classes\, performances and so much more\, for free. Learn more about the Festival
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/sifd-badw-2026/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T163000
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SUMMARY:Live Balkan Folk Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Kopachka Folk Dancers invites you to dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem Sunday May 3\, 2026.  \nBe sure to bring tips for the band. If you are not well please stay home. \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. \nMore details about the Kopachka Folk Dancers
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kopachka-da-mozhem-party/
LOCATION:Strawberry Recreation Center\, 118 E. Strawberry Drive\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260403T033847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T034622Z
UID:17721-1778328000-1778364000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Hungarian Heritage Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience the tastes\, sights and sounds of Hungary. Come see what makes Hungarian culture truly unique! All music and dance performances and exhibits are included in the price of admission. \n\nLive Performances\nLive Folk Dance and Music\nTraditional Food and Pastries\nFine Hungarian Wine\nCultural and Art Exhibits\nPuppet show and crafts for the Children\nHungarian Craft and Gift Faire\nEvening Dance Circles\n\nAdmission\n$20 for Adults\n$5 for Youth (6-17 years old)\nFree for Children 5 and under \n\n2017 Hungarian Heritage Festival \nFor more details visit https://www.hungarianheritagefestival.com/. \nAdvance Tickets
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/hungarian-festival-26/
LOCATION:Twin Pines Center\, 20 Twin Pines Lane\, Belmont\, CA\, 94002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20251227T044213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T014951Z
UID:17340-1778338800-1778351400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party with Rebecca Tsai as MC! Invite your friends for a short beginner dancer workshop at 3pm. \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.  \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \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-may26/
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:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260309T063421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T063421Z
UID:17612-1778929200-1778950800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:2026 Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Blossom Festival in San Francisco hosted by Changs Folk Dancers and the Folk Dance Federation! The Blossom Festival includes short dance workshops\, a folk dance party with recorded music\, and more!  Free!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/2026-blossom-festival/
LOCATION:City College of San Francisco\, Wellness Center\, 50 Frida Kahlo Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260309T070404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T113917Z
UID:17615-1778936400-1778952600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:17th Annual Cerritos Festival
DESCRIPTION:Help the Cerritos Folk Dancers celebrate their 17th anniversary with dance\, cake\, and your presence!  \nFinger foods to share are welcome\, but not necessary. Your traditional or special costume will add splendid color to the party.\nEach group is welcome to perform\, lead\, and/or request one or more dances. (Please let us know in advance to schedule your time)
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/17th-annual-cerritos-festival/
LOCATION:Cerritos Senior Center\, 12340 South Street\, Cerritos\, CA\, 90703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cerritos Folk Dancers":MAILTO:CerritosFolkDancers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260303T170637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T170637Z
UID:17570-1778959800-1778974200@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-may26/
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:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260214T063637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T063637Z
UID:17517-1779476400-1779487200@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! \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/bfd-family-fun-may26/
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:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260311T062741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T014205Z
UID:17637-1780236000-1780243200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Folk Dancing  at Almonte
DESCRIPTION:Kopachka Folk Dancers invites you to come as their guest May 31\, 2026 for a dance lesson 2pm-2:30pm for all level dancers followed by request dancing until 4pm. The afternoon is free. Doors open at 1:30pm. \nKopachka welcomes all dancers\, new to Balkan dance or experienced\, who enjoy community\, haunting music\, unusual rhythms and excellent exercise for mind and body. Come join us for our first once-a-month\, recurring\, Sunday afternoon dancing.  \nMore details about the Kopachka Folk Dancers
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kopachka-may26/
LOCATION:Almonte Clubhouse\, 105 Wisteria Way\, Mill Valley\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091432
CREATED:20260301T140933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T141035Z
UID:17542-1780239600-1780248600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Scottish and English Country Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Palomanians for a Scottish and English country dance workshop with Denise Heenan featuring dances from the Palomanians repertoire. For newer dancers\, this is a chance to learn and for experienced dancers a chance to review. Workshop time will be divided between teaching\, reviewing\, and just dancing! \n\nNo experience or partner needed\nBeginning to advanced dances\n\nView our repertoire and vote for dances you’d like to have taught. Questions? Email us
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/country-dance-wksp/
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="Palomanians":MAILTO:clemd@acm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091433
CREATED:20251227T051718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T033203Z
UID:17355-1780846200-1780857000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Palomanians Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:The Palomanians Ice Cream Social featuring request dancing\, refreshments\, and of course ice cream! Emcced with Denise Heenan. \nA tradition for decades\, the Palomanians will provide all the ingredients for an Ice Cream Social and Dance Party! With lots of toppings\, fresh and stewed fruit\, sprinkles\, whipped cream\, chocolate sauce\, and more! Punch\, water and coffee also provided. More dancing afterwards to work it all off.   \nTo submit a request for our dance program\, or to volunteer to help\, please contact pfdcparty@gmail.com \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/ice-cream-social-26/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260404T091433
CREATED:20260118T153202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T032306Z
UID:17453-1781136000-1781481599@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:June Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:June Camp\, a mainstay of the Midwest international folk dance community\, welcomes dancers from all over the U.S.A. and beyond! We especially pride ourselves on welcoming globally-known dancers and this year Caspar Bik will be our featured guest.  \nSee you at June Camp! \nCaspar Bik\nCaspar Bik Caspar Bik was born in 1990 in the Netherlands. He was an active dancer from a young age in groups that presented Dutch dances as well as groups that showed international dances. Caspar graduated in 2013 as a dance teacher at the dance academy Codarts in Rotterdam. Besides folk dancing\, Caspar has experience in modern/contemporary dance\, classical ballet\, jazz dance\, ballroom\, and tap dance. Since his graduation he has been teaching different dance styles to children\, teenagers\, and adults at amateur and professional levels. In 2014\, he founded a youth school for theater arts which performs a stage musical every year for which Caspar creates the choreography. Both as a folk dance instructor and as a choreographer he has taught courses in Belgium\, Germany\, Switzerland and Turkey\, Taiwan and the USA. Caspar has been specializing in folk dances from countries around the Black Sea. During his research in Georgia\, he trained with the professional ensemble Erisioni and traveled through the country to experience the colorful variety and beauty of Georgian dance\, song and music.  Read more \nDance Exchange\nPrograms such as the Dance Exchange give local teachers opportunities to shine. The Dance Exchange is a program of brief reviews by advance request\, of classic old dances that you can’t quite remember – or ones from past June Camps that have slipped away. Participants submit suggestions and our committee finds local teachers who can present them. You can get a sense of the range of dances that have been included in the past by looking at this list. Notes and music for the Dance Exchange dances will be available to all and videos will be included in the weekend’s video download package. Read more… \nLive Music Parties\nAs always\, we will have wonderful live music for all our evening parties provided by Tom Pixton\, Ralph Iverson\, and Brian Wilson who are in residence throughout camp. \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/june-camp-2026/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Academy\, 1500 West Kennedy Road\, Lake Forest\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Live Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260404T091433
CREATED:20251103T015008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T025434Z
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SUMMARY:Statewide 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Statewide Folk Dance Festival\, the highly-anticipated annual weekend festival of folk dance and parties\, returns June 12-14\, 2026 in Chico California. This year’s Statewide theme is “Village Dance-What is it anyway?” \nStatewide 2026 features \n\nAhmet Luleci (Turkish dance)\n“Kotse” Marinov (Bulgarian dance)\nPetar Aleksiev (Bulgarian music)\nEvening parties dancing to live music by Da! Mozhem\nAnd more…\n\nInstructors and Band\nAhmet Luleci \nAhmet Luleci – Turkish Dance\nA native of Turkey\, Ahmet is an accomplished choreographer\, dance teacher and performer as well as a researcher of Anatolian culture. He is currently the artistic director of the Boston based Collage Dance Ensemble\, which allows him to further his goal of making folk dance and music accessible to a wider audience.  \nSince arriving in North America in 1985\, he has taught many workshops and camps throughout the United States as well as Canada\, Japan\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Holland\, England\, Switzerland\, Brazil\, Argentina\, Germany\, Norway\, Italy\, Spain and Australia. He has set innumerable suites of dances for the stage working with dance organizations around the world. Read more… \nKonstantine “Kotse” Marinov – Bulgarian Dance\nKonstantine “Kose” Marinov \nKonstantin “Kotse” Marinov is from Stara Zagora\, Bulgaria. From the age of five he performed with Ensemble Zagorche. Kotse was born into a dancing family; he and his father\, mother\, and sister all have dancing in their blood! His father is a choreographer\, and is a long-time soloist of the Military Ensemble in Sofia. His mother dances with the Ensemble Zagore. \nIn 1987\, Kotse entered the State Choreographic School (now the National School of Dance Arts) in Sofia\, graduating with a diploma as artist/ballet dancer and teacher of dance arts. He has danced as a soloist with Ensemble Zagore and the Ensemble Slănčev Brjag\, was assistant choreographer with the Ensemble Zornitsa\, and he toured with both Slănčev Brjag and Zagore in Europe\, Canada\, and the United States. \nIn 2000 Kotse emigrated to the United States and settled in the Chicago area\, where he established several Bulgarian folklore clubs that preserve and nurture Bulgarian folk dance and folklore in a dynamic way. \nKotse organizes annual festivals in Chicago that feature multiple Bulgarian folk ensembles and cultural groups under the umbrella and name of his Vereya dance ensemble. Kotse has produced other concerts and festivals in North America and Europe. Read more… \nPetar Aleksiev – Bulgarian Music\nPetar Aleksiev \nPetar “Usmivkata” (The Smile) Aleksiev was born in Varna\, Bulgaria. He graduated from “Philip Kutev” Music School in Kotel\, then from Plovdiv’s Academy for Music and Dance Arts. He was part of the representative folk orchestra of the Plovdiv Academy. There he received his master’s degree in Music Arts with honors\, specializing in bagpipe. \nWhile he was at school Petar accompanied the world-known Grammy-winning women’s choir Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares. He has participated in many groups in numerous projects\, and has played with the most famous musicians and bands in Bulgaria. Petar has made recordings with the Bulgarian National Radio\, and Bulgarian National Television. He has participated in many international projects\, folklore events\, and festivals in Greece\, Italy\, Malta\, Israel\, Netherlands\, Belgium\, Moldova\, Ukraine\, Serbia\, and elsewhere. Petar frequently composes for dance groups and bands\, and is a member of the UNESCO International Organization for Folk Art. \nSince 2008 Petar has been living in Chicago\, where he performs with Kolorit Orchestra\, Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society\, and plays Bulgarian\, Greek\, and Macedonian music at various events and camps. Read more… \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \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. \n\nVenues\n\nFri-Sat: First Christian Church\, 295 E Washington Avenue\, Chico\, CA\nSun: Chico Women’s Club\, Third & Pine Streets\, Chico\, CA\n\nHotel\nHoliday Inn Express & Suites Chico \nOur host hotel is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico\, 2074 E 20th St\, Chico\, CA 95928. Conveniently located off Highway 99 and a short drive from Chico State University\, the hotel offers easy access to stunning landscapes and charming local attractions\, including Sierra Nevada Brewing Co\, Silver Dollar Speedway\, and Bidwell Park. This three-star hotel features a free breakfast\, fitness center\, pool\, wi-fi\, laundry\, business center\, on-site parking\, outdoor patio with cozy fire pit\, and quality coffee anytime. The hotel is about a 10min drive from either of our dance venues.  \nReservations: 1 888 465 4329. Ask for the “Statewide 2026” rate of $139. More details… \n\nRegistration\nLodging should be purchased separately. Recommended group pricing available. As of January\, unless changed\, the Saturday catered meal option is Greek/Mediterranean cuisine. \nDue to popular demand\, we’ve extended the 2026 Statewide “Early Bird” full package deadlines: $180 until March 8th\, then $200 afterward until April 30th\, and $240 thereafter.\n\nOnline Registration\nRegister online today!\n\n\nMail-In Registration\n2026 Statewide Registration Form \nDo NOT mail after June 6th\, instead pay at door. Make checks payable to FOLK DANCE FEDERATION. Send completed registration form with your check postmarked by the deadline to:  \nStatewide Registrar\n153 Race Street\nSan Jose\, CA 95126 \nPlease write one check for registration and additional offerings. \nShort of funds? For work scholarships contact Memo Keswick.\nThe Federation also has a Scholarship Program that helps pay for tuition. More details… \nMasks optional and proof of vaccination requirements will follow CDC\, State\, and County COVID regulations at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide-2026/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, Chico\, 295 E Washington Avenue\, Chico\, 95926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091433
CREATED:20260312T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183426Z
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SUMMARY:NW Folk Dancers\, Inc. 70th Anniversary Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northwest Folk Dancers\, Inc. (NFDI) in celebrating its 70th anniversary with a dance party on June 13\, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Cedar Valley Grange in Lynnwood\, Washington! Two bands will play: Folk Voice Band (international favorites) and Zakuska (Balkan). In addition to dancing\, there will be cake\, historical exhibits\, and more! Plan to join us for this fun evening.  \nRides will be available from the Lynnwood light rail station to the hall (and back). \nFREE! – Donations welcome! \nAbout the NFDI\nThe Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated (NFDI)\, is the “Where to Folk Dance” organization of the Pacific Northwest. It is a non-profit “umbrella” organization that promotes folk dancing and ethnic events. \nNFDI publishes a monthly magazine\, THE NORTHWEST FOLK DANCER\, containing articles and advertisements of interest to the folk dance community. THE NORTHWEST FOLK DANCER magazine also includes listings of regular dances and classes and a separate comprehensive calendar of special events. Additional features are ethnic recipes\, dance descriptions\, club news\, and information helpful for dancers\, teachers of folk dance\, and anyone interested in the food\, dances\, costumes\, and history of other cultures. \nNFDI coordinates a workshop and international folk dance at the NW Folklife Festival and also seeks new ways to promote all forms of ethnic dance. \nNFDI provides scholarships for adults who want to attend folk dance camps and who agree to teach the dances to other NFDI clubs\, and youth scholarships for students (high school and college age) who want to participate in a dance camp but need assistance to do so. \nNFDI was incorporated in January of 1956 and is recognized by the IRS as a charitable non-profit under section 501(c)(3).
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/nfdi-70th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Cedar Valley Grange\, 20526 52nd Ave\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091433
CREATED:20260303T170812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T170812Z
UID:17572-1781983800-1781998200@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-jun26/
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:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091433
CREATED:20260214T063816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T063816Z
UID:17519-1782500400-1782511200@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! \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/bfd-family-fun-jun26/
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:20260711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091433
CREATED:20251227T050002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T050002Z
UID:17342-1783794600-1783807200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! Invite your friends for a short beginner dancer workshop at 6:30pm. \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.  \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \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-jul26/
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:20260808T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091433
CREATED:20251227T050249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T050249Z
UID:17346-1786213800-1786226400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! Invite your friends for a short beginner dancer workshop at 6:30pm. \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.  \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \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-aug26/
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:20260912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091433
CREATED:20251227T051356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T114331Z
UID:17348-1789237800-1789250400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! Invite your friends for a short beginner dancer workshop at 6:30pm. \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.  \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \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-sep26/
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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