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SUMMARY:Workshop\, Potluck\, and Party with Gergana Panova
DESCRIPTION:Alternate flier Afternoon workshop\, potluck dinner\, and evening dance party featuring Gergana Panova. Gergana is visiting the US this March 2018 and we are fortunate to have her present her material to us.  In June 2016 among the many wonderful dances Gergana taught were Chukaj Chukaj Pironche\, Cerkezko\, Boalijsko\, Maleshevsko\, and Kopano Horo.  \n3:00pm Doors open\n3:30-6:30pm Workshop focused on dances of Pirin\, Shopluk\, and Trakia sponsored by the Moveable Feet Club. $15 donation.\n6:30-8:00pm Potluck. Bring dishes to serve 8-10 dancers\, greatly appreciated.\n8:00-10:45pm Party sponsored by the Peninsula Council. Adony Beniares and Ken Kaye emcee the party. Send your party dance requests to
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gergana-panova-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180309T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180309T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20180203T022758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T185552Z
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SUMMARY:Balkan Dance Party to Celebrate Jerry Duke’s 80th
DESCRIPTION:Kopachka Folk Dancers hosts a FREE party for one and all to celebrate Jerry Duke’s 80th birthday! IT’S FREE! Jerry and Jill are providing live music by Zabava! Refreshments provided. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share the event flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/celebrate-jerry-duke-80th/
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:20180309T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180309T220000
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CREATED:20171226T052124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T003334Z
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SUMMARY:Bulgarian Dance Workshop with Gergana Panova
DESCRIPTION:The charming Gergana Panova will be teaching a special workshop in Bulgarian dance. She is visiting the US this spring.  \n\nGergana Panova leads Maleshevsko\, excerpt by Blakanitsa-Haifa Dance Group\, Israel\, 2010 \n \nDr. Gergana Panova-Tekath\nDr. Gergana Panova-Tekath was born in Sofia\, Bulgaria. From 1988 to 1993\, she danced with the Filip Kutev Bulgarian National Folk Ensemble. She studied dance ethnology in Bulgaria and obtained her Ph.D. in dance from Dortmund University (Germany). \nShe regularly commutes between Bulgaria\, where she heads the Ethnochoreology Department at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences\, and Germany\, where she is Professor of Dance at Folkwang University in Essen. \nShe has published numerous articles and has written two books on various aspects of Bulgarian traditional dance. Besides organizing annual summer seminars in Bulgaria\, Gergana has taught workshops in many countries: Germany\, Austria\, Switzerland\, France\, Israel\, Norway\, Netherlands\, Belgium\, Brazil\, Argentina and North America. \nShe graduated in Dance Pedagogy\, Ethnochoreology\, Choreography and Direction (Bulgaria)\, and Kinetography and Communicative Sciences (Germany) and has completed a Doctorate with “Summa cum laude” and awarded the prize “Dissertation 2004” from the Technical University of Dortmund (Germany) in the area of Cultural Philosophy. The title of her thesis is “Dance after Perestroika. The Communication between Eastern and Western Europe through the Bulgarian Folkdances.” Gergana qualified in Ethnochoreology and Communication in 2011 in Sofia. \nShe performed as a solo dancer and choreographer at the National Ensemble for Folksongs and Folkdances (Philip Koutev) in Sofia from 1988 to 1994\, was a Choreographer for different Bulgarian and international Theater Projects\, was a Senior Fellow and Associate Professor for Ethnochoreology at the Institute for Art Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia\, and has lectured at the Technical University of Dortmund\, the Humboldt University\, Berlin\, the University in Zurich\, the University of Music\, Vienna\, and the New Bulgarian University\, Sofia. \nStarting in 1994\, she has conducted over 300 seminars and summer academies in folk dances in Argentina\, Austria\, Belgium\, Brazil\, Bulgaria\, Canada\, Denmark\, France\, Germany\, Holland\, Israel\, Japan\, Norway\, Switzerland\, and the United States. \nGergana has published over 50 Articles and two books about dancing\, nonverbal communication\, ethnology\, etcetera in Bulgarian\, German\, English\, and Russian.\n–phantomranch.net
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gergana-panova/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180219T220000
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CREATED:20171010T172025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171228T214448Z
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SUMMARY:Dances with Grapevines Theme Party
DESCRIPTION:Have fun doing grapevine theme dances with Katherine Abbott and Cindy and Craig Blackstone\, plus your requests. \n\n\n5:45pm\nDoors open\, warm up dances\n\n\n6:00-7:00pm\nCraig Blackstone teaching Opinca (Romania)\, Kathterine Abbot teaching a fun dance (TBA)\, and Cindy Blackstone teaching Rav Brachot (Israel)\n\n\n7:00-10:00pm\nDancers’ requests and theme dances\n\n\nDonation: $10 ($1 donation to Habitat for Humanity). \nTheme Parties may feature teaching and several notable dances. The remaining dances will be from dancers’ requests. All levels\, all countries\, all forms. Snack donations always appreciated! \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/dances-with-grapevines/
LOCATION:First Baptist Event Hall\, 305 N. California Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301-4105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180210T223000
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CREATED:20180112T012733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T212243Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Marcia and Yale Rosenblatt will teach the Israeli non-partner dance Simcha G’dola starting at 7:30pm.  Request dance party starts at 8pm. \nSend your requests to Hollis. She will incorporate them into the program. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/valentines-day-party/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180209T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180209T230000
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CREATED:20171226T051408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T051408Z
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SUMMARY:Balkan Dance Workshop with Michael Ginsburg
DESCRIPTION:Stanford International Dancers is proud to present a Balkan folk dance workshop with master instructor Michael Ginsburg. \nMichael Ginsburg\nMichael has been teaching Balkan Folk Dance for over 50 years starting in 1964 with 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 all over the United States and Canada\, as well as in Brazil\, Japan\, Israel\, Germany\, Austria\, and Switzerland. \nMichael has been on the teaching staff of many folk dance camps and seminars including Stockton Folk Dance Camp\, Kolo Festival in San Francisco\, the annual Balkan Music and Dance Seminars in Mendocino\, CA\, and Rock Hill\, NY\, as well as the Macedonian Pearl Seminars in Berovo\, Macedonia. \nAlso 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 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 US in the first international competition at Guca in 2010. \nMichael 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. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/michael-ginsburg/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180208T221500
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20171226T054110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T054138Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop with Michael Ginsburg
DESCRIPTION:Folk dance workshop with master instructor Michael Ginsburg hosted by Saratoga International Folk Dancers. \nMichael Ginsburg\nMichael has been teaching Balkan Folk Dance for over 50 years starting in 1964 with 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 all over the United States and Canada\, as well as in Brazil\, Japan\, Israel\, Germany\, Austria\, and Switzerland. \nMichael has been on the teaching staff of many folk dance camps and seminars including Stockton Folk Dance Camp\, Kolo Festival in San Francisco\, the annual Balkan Music and Dance Seminars in Mendocino\, CA\, and Rock Hill\, NY\, as well as the Macedonian Pearl Seminars in Berovo\, Macedonia. \nAlso 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 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 US in the first international competition at Guca in 2010. \nMichael 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. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/michael-ginsburg-saratoga/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20171226T053649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T053649Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Country Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a Scottish Dance workshop. Denise Heenan will be teaching.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/scottish-country-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Palomanians":MAILTO:clemd@acm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20171226T051141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T020107Z
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SUMMARY:Bulgarian Dance Workshop with Prof.  Anton Andonov
DESCRIPTION:Stanford International Dancers hosts a Bulgarian folk dance workshop with choreographer and dance ethnologist Prof. Anton Andonov. \n \nDr. Anton Andonov\nProf. Anton Andonov is lecturer and director of the Department of Choreography at the Academy for Music\, Dance and Fine Art in Plovdiv\, Bulgaria. He is also a member of numerous scientific committees\, a dance competition judge\, and has been a guest choreographer in ensembles across Bulgaria. He is visiting the US for the first time. \nAccomplishments:\n• Principle soloist and dance choreographer at ensemble “Trakia”\n• Dance choreographer for Folkloric Ensemble ”Sunny Beach”\, Nessebar\, Bulgaria\n• Bulgarian university folklore lecturer\n• Researcher and publicist of multiple articles related to the history and traditions of Bulgarian wedding dance\, rachenitsa dance\, rituals and celebration dances \nProfessional vitae…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/anton-andonov/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20180119T082404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T162522Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music Dance Party with Zabava!
DESCRIPTION:A live music Balkan dance party featuring Bay Area favorite Zabava! \nIncludes Balkan dance lesson with Nadav Nur and Jerry Duke at 7:30pm. Live music begins at 8:00pm. \nZabava\nZabava! means Party! Zabava has some of the finest Balkan musicians in the country who aim to recreate the vibrant interplay of music and dance from this cultural crossroad. Zabava includes Corinne Sykes (vocals\, tambura\, tupan\, darabuka)\, Michele Simon (vocals\, tupan\, hand drum)\, Tom Farris (tambura\, guitar\, hand drum)\, Rich Schultz (kaval)\, and Bill Cope (gajdas\, tamburas\, bouzouki\, accordion\, vocals). More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/zabava-dance-party/
LOCATION:Ashkenaz\, 1317 San Pablo Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Balkan Dance Cabal":MAILTO:balkanazers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170803T165210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T171031Z
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SUMMARY:Tineke and Maurits van Geel Workshop and Party
DESCRIPTION:Workshop featuring Maurits and Tineke van Geel teaching dances of Armenia\, the Roma\, and other countries.  Followed by dance party.  \nTineke and Maurits will have for sale a DVD including all the music\, dance notations\, and video recording of the dances. Please support our teachers and do not film during the teaching sessions. It is ok to film during reviews. They have not yet let us know the cost of the DVD. They cannot accept checks; only cash please. \n7:00-7:30pm Doors open\, request dancing\n7:30-9:30pm Workshop\n9:30-11:00pm Review and party – dancing to requests and to the van Geel’s great dances previously taught to us: Tou Paradeisou Lemonia\, Erzeroumi Shoror\, Syrtos Kitrinou\, To Milo and Nazeli Bar.  \nTineke van Geel\nIn 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 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 taught recreational dancers from 1972 to 1990 and now from 2011 to the present. \nMaurits has travelled 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\, one of which is Syrtos Kitrinou\, currently popular in California. \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 and Pinewoods Camp in Maine.  \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share the event flier! \nParking Lots near All Saints Episcopal Church \nAllow extra time to find parking in nearby parking lots or street parking.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/van-geel-workshop-party/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20171226T053150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T155047Z
UID:8036-1517079600-1517094000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:2018 Scholarship Ball
DESCRIPTION:Annual fundraiser to benefit the Sacramento Council’s Scholarship Fund. \nClubs or individuals may request dances for $5 each (or $10 for set dances). Total of 60 dances may be requested at the Ball. Deadline: 1/13/18. Send requests to Toba Goddard. \nAdmission: $10 ($5 youth under-23) \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/2018-scholarship-ball/
LOCATION:Polish-American Hall\, 327 Main Street\, Roseville\, CA\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento Folk Dance Council":MAILTO:sifdac@folkdancesac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180125T221500
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20171226T050104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T194416Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop with Tineke and Maurits Van Geel
DESCRIPTION:Workshop featuring Maurits and Tineke van Geel teaching dances of Armenia\, the Roma\, and other countries.  \nTineke van Geel\nIn 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 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 taught recreational dancers from 1972 to 1990 and now from 2011 to the present. \nMaurits has travelled 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\, one of which is Syrtos Kitrinou\, currently popular in California. \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 and Pinewoods Camp in Maine.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/van-geel-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180121
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170701T190255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T054035Z
UID:7489-1516320000-1516492799@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Heritage Festival 2018
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 19th\nLOCATION: Garden House\, Shoup Park\, 400 University Ave\, Los Altos \nOpening Party – $10\n7:00 to 10:00pm\nCome share your favorite club dances. Meet Saturday’s Workshop Teacher\, Miroslav “Bata” Marčetić! \nSaturday\, January 20th\nLOCATION: Twin Pines Community Center\, Belmont \nDance Workshop – $15\n1:30 to 4:30pm\nWith joy and verve Bata will teach a variety of Serbian dances. Our previous favorites include Žagubicanča and Serez. \nMiroslav “Bata” Marčetić\nDirector of the Academy of Serbian Folk Dancing\nMiroslav Bata Marcetic was a leading performer\, soloist and choreographer\, with the Serbian National Folk Ensemble “Kolo” in Belgrade\, Serbia and Montenegro (former Yugoslavia) for seventeen years and is the recipient of several awards for his artistic work. He has attended almost all folk dance seminars held in former Yugoslavia and eventually\, he became the instructor of several workshops held in former Yugoslavia\, Japan\, Israel and currently in Canada and the USA. As a well-known choreographer\, he was chosen by the Folk Dance Association of Serbia to be a judge at folklore competitions that were taking place in Serbia and Montenegro from 1980 to 1993. Read more… \nDinner Break\n4:30 to 6:30pm\nEnjoy dinner in town\, or order a wrap to enjoy on site ($10). \nParty – $15\n4:30 to 6:30pm\nEthnic dress welcome! Recorded international requests between sets. \nOrkestar Srma\nDance to live Serbian band music by Orkestar Srma!\nListen to samples below…\n\nTips are appreciated! \nMladost Folklore\nExhibition by Serbian youth group Mladost Folklore \nRegistration\nRegistration Form -DOWNLOAD Directions and Parking – DOWNLOAD  \nPay in advance and save! Attend Friday AND Saturday for only $30 ($40 with on site supper).   \nREGISTER ONLINE \nDOWNLOAD flier\, print\, and share. \nKids under 12 are free\, youth 12-18 are $5/event at the door.  \nNote Friday and Saturday events are at different venues\n \nEmail dance requests\, questions\, and registration to heritagefolkdance@gmail.com \nDoors open 1/2 hour in advance.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/heritage-festival-2018/
LOCATION:Twin Pines Center\, 20 Twin Pines Lane\, Belmont\, CA\, 94002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180112T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20171113T014650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171113T014821Z
UID:7935-1515787200-1515798000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Balkan Folk Dance Party with Da! Mozem
DESCRIPTION:Kopachka Folk Dancers invites you to a Balkan Folk Dance Party\, dancing to the music of Bay Area favorite band\, Da! Mozhem.  \n$10 entrance fee includes light refreshments.  Students are half-price\, children free. For more details contact Suzie at president@kopachkafolkdancers.com or Nadav at 415-497-4890.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kopachka-da-mozem-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:20180105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20171226T050932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T050932Z
UID:8026-1515180600-1515189600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Balkan Dance Party with Svirači
DESCRIPTION:Balkan Dance Party with Svirači Svirači features Jim Little (gajda\, fiddle & tambura)\, Melissa Miller (kaval\, vocals & percussion) and Lew Smith (tambura & percussion). Svirači specializes in Macedonian and Bulgarian dance music. \nBring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party\, and tips for the band!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/balkan-dance-party-with-sviraci/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171231T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180101T003000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170702T002758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T173616Z
UID:7513-1514745000-1514766600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Potluck and All Request Party
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year with non-stop dancing to your requests! \nOn-site potluck dinner 6:30-7:30pm.  Bring a favorite dish!  Moveable Feet will provide drinks and utensils. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/new-years-eve/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171215T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171215T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170930T175924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T074548Z
UID:7805-1513368000-1513378800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Bulgarian Dance Workshop with Elena Dimitrova
DESCRIPTION:Stanford Folk Dance is proud to host a dance workshop with Bulgarian dance artist and choreographer Elena Dimitrova. \nElena Dimitrova\nElena Dimitrova is a choreographer and professional performer of Bulgarian folk dances. In 2009\, along with her husband\, she established the Folk Dance Studio “Puldin” where admirers of Bulgarian dance can practice\, profess\, and share their joy of authentic folk heritage. About 200 dancers in age from 16 to 65 years are members of the studio. Every year the club tours three folk festivals in Bulgaria and two in Europe\, most of which are competitive. Since 2010\, Studio “Puldin” has earned awards in stage performances yearly. \nSince 1997\, Elena is a dance artist in Folk Ensemble “Trakia”\, one of the three largest folk ensembles in Bulgaria. She has mentored and taught many junior dancers in this ensemble. She has also choreographed\, staged\, and taught dances for students in the National Choreographic Vocational High School and other dance ensembles in the country.  Along with Ensemble “Trakia”\, Elena performs in over 160 concerts annually\, both in Bulgaria and abroad. \nIn 2008 Elena proudly earned her Master degree in Folkloric Choreography and Stage Directing from the Academy of Music\, Dance\, and Fine Arts in Plovdiv.  Earlier\, in 1997 she graduated from the National School of Dance Art in Sofia specializing as Dance Artist and Educator. \nElena is currently 37 years old but her love for Bulgarian folk dances began when she was only 6.  Elena is on Facebook. \nRead more… \n\nElena Dimitrova teaches Ludo Kopano in her Folk Dance Studio “Puldin”
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/elena-dimitrova/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20171005T191322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T191322Z
UID:7818-1513018800-1513027800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Folk Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to come dance and/or just listen to the fabulous music for this annual holiday party. The first hour will feature dancing to old and new recorded favorites\, followed by Da! Mozhem performing a great mix of Balkan and international music.  \nDa! Mozhem\nWith veterans of many well-loved groups\, including the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Westwind\, the Slavonian Traveling Band\, and Born to Drone\, Da! Mozhem plays a lively and beautiful variety of folk dance music on traditional and modern instruments and sings lush multi-part harmonies.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/holiday-party-with-da-mozhem/
LOCATION:Hermann Sons Hall\, 860 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers":MAILTO:cjay@horizoncable.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170702T002615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T073349Z
UID:7511-1512838800-1512855000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Celebration and Second Harvest Food Bank Donation \n\n\n5:00-6:00pm\nHappy Holidays Potluck Reception – snacks appreciated. Bring cheeses\, fruits\, nuts\, veggies\, or desserts (refrigerator available\, no oven)\n\n\n6:00-9:30pm\nAaron Alpert will teach Hora (Israeli; choreographed by Moshe Eskayo) and Sandra Biroc will teach Quirquinchos de Corazon (Bolivia; learned at the 2017 solar eclipse). The rest of the program feature dancers’ requests.\n\n\nDonation: $10 or 10 cans of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank (checks payable to Second Harvest Food Bank).  Goal is 500 cans and/or $500. No glass containers or expired cans. \nAmong us\, there are students to seniors on limited or fixed income who would appreciate receiving help with meals. The Moveable Feet is donating the cost of the hall and refreshments.  Thank you in advance for your support. \nPlease help us adhere to these conditions stated upon the City of Palo Alto event permit: \n\nPark only in legal spaces\, avoiding bike lanes or too close to driveways\nAvoid talking loudly outside\n\nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share an event flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/holiday-celebration/
LOCATION:First Baptist Event Hall\, 305 N. California Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301-4105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171201T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171201T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20171003T074358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171126T080555Z
UID:7812-1512158400-1512169200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Bill Cope and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Live music and dancing to Bill Cope and his friends.\nBring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party\, and tips for the band! \nBill Cope & Friends\nBill Cope & friends play international folk dance music\, especially Balkan with Greek and “oldie” folk dance favorites. The band includes \nBill Cope\, an all-around multi-instrumentalist whose music folk dancers have loved to dance to for many years. He performs internationally as well as with many local Bay area ensembles\, and is the Director of the San Francisco Kolo Festival. Instruments:  accordion\, laouto\, gajda. \n	Susan Worland is both a symphonic and folk violinist\, specializing in the folk music of Scotland and Poland. She performs internationally as well as for East Coast and West Coast folk dance camps\, and with Bay Area ensembles. Instrument: violin. \n	Michele Simon is a singer and percussionist\, specializing in Balkan folk music and folk dance music. She has performed internationally as well as with many local Bay area ensembles\, including Anoush\, Brass Menazeri\, and Kitka. Instruments: tupan\, dumbek. \n	Barbara Deutsch is a woodwinds player\, specializing in Greek clarinet and Hungarian tarogato music. She has performed internationally as well as with local Greek\, Polish\, Bosnian\, polka\, and Hungarian bands. Instruments: clarinet\, soprano saxophone\, fluier. \nParking Lots near All Saints Episcopal Church \nAllow extra time to find parking in nearby parking lots or street parking.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bill-cope-friends/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171118T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170702T000550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171106T052736Z
UID:7505-1511029800-1511046000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Pre-Kolo Festival Party
DESCRIPTION:Sue Williard will start the evening teaching Arcanul Batrinesc and Kara Tren.  \nLive Balkan music for dancing with Staro Vino. Only the finest vintages! They play dance tunes and table songs from Bulgaria\, Macedonia\, Greece\, Roma\, and a sprinkling of our favorite international folk dances.    \nStaro Vino is Andrew Cohen (accordion)\, Greg Masaki Jenkins (clarinet and vocals)\, and Mark Jenkins (percussion and vocals). \n\n\n6:45pm\nDoors open\, warm up dances\n\n\n7:00-8:00pm\nSue Williard teaches Arcanul Batrinesc and Kara Tren\n\n\n8:00-11:00pm\nDance party to Staro Vino. Request dancing during breaks\n\n\nParking Lots near All Saints Episcopal Church  Staro Vino proposed set list for Pre-Kolo Party\, Nov. 18\, 2017 There will be a Kafana room with refreshments and snacks – chat\, listen and relax. Snacks greatly appreciated! \nParking in the city lots and street parking is free and unlimited on Saturdays\, but plan for extra time to find a spot. \n PRINT AND SHARE an event flier with friends!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pre-kolo-festival-party/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Episcopal\, 555 Waverley St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170806T063044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T030855Z
UID:7627-1510426800-1510437600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Denise will teach the English Country dance Winter Solstice\, learned from Bruce Hamilton at Stockton this summer. \nJohn Burke will emcee. \nDances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line\, couple\, set).  Come dance on a great wood floor!  Bring a snack to share! \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share an event flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pcfd-party-nov-2017/
LOCATION:Garden House\, 400 University Ave.\, Los Altos\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171104T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170415T091457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T155627Z
UID:22-1509800400-1509832800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Officers Ball
DESCRIPTION:1:00 Doors open\n1:30-5:30 Institute\n5:30–7:30 On-site Italian dinner with entertainment by Bill Cope (if signed up by October 27)\n7:30-10:00 Evening dance party \nINSTITUTE TEACHERS:\nAaron Alpert — Holech Uva (Israeli non-partner)\nJulie East — Szot Madziar (Polish non-partner)\nLenore Frigo — Contras (U.S. partners)\nMartin Frost — Pušteno Oro/Devojče Devojče (Macedonian non-partner)\nMarija Hillis — Sapphire Sea (English Set)\nYale and Marcia Rosenblatt — Aino Kchume (Assyrian partners)\nMarina Troost — Hora ca la Neamt (Romanian non-partner)\nTodd Wagner — Dobrulusko Horo (Bulgarian non-partner) \nDownload and print an EVENT FLYER and send in your registration today!\nSign up by October 27 and save $10 — just $30 for the entire event!\n($30 at the door does not include on-site dinner). \nPAYMENT\nONLINE\n**CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW** and use PayPal or your credit card and pay now ($1.50 convenience charge will be added). Then send your Registration Form to Laura Douglass\, Treasurer\, 226 Alameda de Las Pulgas\, Redwood City\, CA 94062 or email L_M_Douglass@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPick One\n\n\n\nAfternoon Workshop ONLY $15.00 USD\nEvening Party ONLY $15.00 USD\nWorkshop and Party $30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBY CHECK\nMake your check out to FOLK DANCE FEDERATION then mail with Registration Form to: Laura Douglass\, Treasurer\, 226 Alameda de Las Pulgas\, Redwood City\, CA 94062
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/officers-ball/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Hall\, 22737 Main Street\, Hayward\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171027T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170930T172912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170930T172912Z
UID:7798-1509132600-1509141600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Halloween Dance Party with Kabilé
DESCRIPTION:Special live music dance night with traditional Bulgarian wedding band Kabile!  This is a Halloween party as well so come dressed to celebrate in costume!  Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party\, and tips for the band! \nKabile\n“Kabile” takes its name from the village Kabile where the members of this extraordinary group of musicians played one of their early gigs together; a small village located just north of the city of Yambol in Thrace.  \nKabile is Ivan Handzhiev (vocals\, accordions)\, Nikolay Doctorov (kaval)\, Dzhenko Andreev (gaida)\, Nikolai Kolev (gadulka)\, and Donka Koleva (vocals). Read more…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/halloween-party-with-kabile/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1095 Cloud Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Folk Dancers":MAILTO:info@stanfordfolkdance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171023T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20171005T190710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T220435Z
UID:7814-1508785200-1508794200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Folk Dance Party with Kabilé
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special Folk Dance Party featuring live Bulgarian music by Kabile. Kabile features five master musicians\, and is renowned for their “bitov” (traditional) style . Everyone is welcome to come dance and/or just listen to the fabulous music. The band includes Donka Koleva (vocals)\, Nikolay Kolev (gadulka)\, Ivan Handzhiev (vocals and accordion)\, Dzhenko Andreev (gaida)\, and Nikolay Doktorov (kaval).
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/kabile-petaluma-party/
LOCATION:Hermann Sons Hall\, 860 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers":MAILTO:cjay@horizoncable.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171020T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171020T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170802T185259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T210718Z
UID:7600-1508529600-1508540400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Folk Dance Party with Kabilé
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kopachka Folk Dancers for a special live music dance party to the Bulgarian music of Kabilé! \nKabilé\nMasters of traditional folk from Bulgarian Thrace! Kabilé is named for the village in central Bulgaria where they first performed.  They have become widely known for the bitov (traditional) style and highly-enjoyable melodies! Kabilé’s members are all life-long\, professionally-trained musicians with decades of teaching and performing experience. \nKabilé is Donka Koleva (vocals)\, Nikolay Kolev (gadulka/ folk fiddle)\, Dzhenko Andreev (gajda/bagpipe)\, Nikolay Doktorov (kaval/ end-blown wooden flute)\, and Ivan Handzhiev (accordion and vocals). \nDOWNLOAD AND SHARE an event flier.  \nRead more about Kabilé
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/folk-dance-party-with-kabile/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170826T183502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170826T185032Z
UID:7673-1508436000-1508439600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Russian Spirit: Dance and Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Please join us and explore Russian culture in the Old World and the New through a folk dance lesson\, performances by Folk Group “Dolina”\, and a historical overview of Russian colonial presence in California from Fort Ross interpreter Hank Birnbaum. Plus\, enjoy a vodka tasting from the Russian Center of San Francisco (ages 21+). \nIn association with the Russian Center of San Francisco. \nFree\, but space is limited! Please complete the registration link below. Please note that registering does not guarantee admission. Registered guests will be offered priority admission that will be honored until 15 minutes before the start of the event.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/russian-spirit/
LOCATION:Presidio Officers’ Club\, 50 Moraga Ave.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171014T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170806T062722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T014434Z
UID:7624-1508007600-1508018400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Come dance on a great wood floor! Dances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line\, couple\, set).   \nBring a snack to share!\nDownload to share and print this informational flier. \n7:00-7:30pm — Katherine Abbott will teach Oy Shope Shope\, a Bulgarian folk dance introduced by Roberto Bagnoli.\n7:30-10:00pm — ALL-REQUEST PARTY. MC’d by Becky Beniares and Nancy Kaye
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pcfd-party-oct-2017/
LOCATION:Garden House\, 400 University Ave.\, Los Altos\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170930T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T215313
CREATED:20170701T020054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T190454Z
UID:7451-1506798000-1506812400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Ira Weisburd
DESCRIPTION:Master folk dance instructor Ira Weisburd is making a rare appearance in Northern California to be featured in this special workshop and party. \nOf the many dances Ira’s introduced to us include Cumbia Semana and Kritiko Serviko. \nIra will be selling his new CD with dance notations and t-shirts. \n\n\n7:00-7:30pm\nDoors open. Request dancing and warm up.\n\n\n7:30-10:30pm\nWorkshop with international folk dances\n\n\n10:30-11:00pm\nRequest dancing\n\n\nWorkshop and party: $15 at the door. \nDownload\, share\, or print an EVENT FLIER. \nIra Weisburd \nIra Weisburd\nIra Weisburd  is a favorite among dance instructors and choreographers.  He has taught worldwide including Canada\, Taiwan\, Australia\, Germany\, France\, Bulgaria\, and the Netherlands.  In the United States he has taught at San Antonia Folk Dance Festival\, Camp Hes Kramer in Malibu\, and the Hawaii Line Dance Festival. He has taught at internationally at the Hora Shalom Israeli Dance Camp in Australia\, the Annual Dance Away Folk Dance Weekend in the Netherlands\, and at Mayworth\, Australia’s largest line dance festival. \nIra is an award winning\, internationally recognized choreographer\, choreographing dances for recreational folk dance line dancers for more than 40 years. He is unique in that his background in all kinds of music from around the world has enabled him to create an amazing wide variety of circle and line dances\, many of which have become instant classics\, on the must do playlists of hundreds of groups. He has a huge following throughout ASIA\, EUROPE\, USA and ISRAEL. He made his mark on the world of Israeli folk dancing with Bol Malka back in 1985.  Since then he has choreographed dances with legendary choreographers from Israel including Yoav Ashriel (Hassapico Sympatico)\, Gadi Bitton (Touch the Floor) and Eli Ronen (Hasasspico Mozart). Ira was the first non-Israeli to be recognized as an Israeli folk dance choreographer.  His dance Shuj Shuj Zemer took 6th place out of more than 200 dances in the Rikud Hashana (2005 Dance of the Year Competition).  In 2006\, his dance Sonata took 1st place in the same competition.  His dance Cumbia Semana hit the top of the charts when first introduced and continues to be a favorite to this day.  He also won the prestigious “Dancer’s Choice Award” for the 2010 Dancer’s Friend of the Year and the 2013-14 Male Instructor of the Year in Las Vegas!! \nIra enjoys a combined Facebook and Youtube following of 13\,000 subcribers.  He is regularly invited to give workshops in cities across the U.S\,\, Canada\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, Malaysia\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Netherlands\, Germany\, France\, Reunion Island\, Mauritius\, and Bulgaria.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/ira-weisburd/
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="Moveable Feet Club":MAILTO:moveablefeetclub@gmail.com
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