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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/family-dancing-aug25/
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:20250824T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
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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: 951 742 7868\nPasscode: 580086
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/meeting-aug-25/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250901T180000
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SUMMARY:Land Dancers Folk Dance Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Land Dancers this Labor Day weekend August 30 to September 1 for International and Israeli folk dancing and music at The Land. Anyone is welcome.  Fun for families. No charge. Held every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. Founded by Cliff Jenkins and friends in 1981.  \nYou can camp out for the whole weekend or just come for the day and enjoy the deck\, the creek\, the forest\, dancing and friends! \nWe dance outdoors on a big redwood deck where two creeks come together in the Santa Cruz Mountains\, off Skyline Blvd near Highway 9. Dancing typically runs from around noon to 11 pm Saturday and Sunday but there isn’t a set schedule. Note map shown is only general vicinity\, contact Betsy to RSVP and for directions. \nThe event is free of charge but we welcome donations to Land Dancers\, the 501c(3) organization we created to organize and carry on folk dance weekends at the land. You may bring a check or cash to the land\, mail a check to the address shown below\, or use this link to make a donation through PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account to donate). \nContact Betsy Moore\, eambetsy@gmail.com (408-507-7177) to request a flyer with directions and more info\, to ask questions\, or to be added to our email list.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/land-dancers-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Cliff’s land in the Santa Cruz Mountains\, CA-9 & Skyline Blvd\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Land Dancers":MAILTO:eambetsy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T221500
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T195423Z
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SUMMARY:Citrus Celebration Party (Orange You Glad to See Us?)
DESCRIPTION:Citrus Celebration Party\n(Orange You Glad to See Us?)\n\n\n\n\n\nDance with the Saratoga International Folk Dancers for their citrus themed party. Use your imagination and come dressed for the theme. Bring a snack to share for the refreshment table. \nWarmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. The dance party follows until 10:00-10:15pm.  \nThis is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! Drop in fee $8\, seniors $6\, and first visit free. No charge for non-dancers and children. Discounts and scholarships available. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/sifd-sep25/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T031302Z
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SUMMARY:Percussive Footwork Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Percussive Footwork Workshop If you are a footwork dancer come to the International Dance Arts Collective to try a new style of dance and connect with fellow footwork and folk dancers.  \nTap with Amy Ray\nIntermediate to Advanced level class: 8:00-8:55 pm \nFlamenco with Dani Serrano\nBeginner to Intermediate level class 6:00-6:55 pm \nIrish with Moriah Masterson\n1st class: Intermediate to Advanced  level: 6:00-6:55 pm\n2nd class: Beginner to Intermediate level: 7:00-7:55 pm \nClogging with Jillian Iverson\n1st class: Intermediate to Advanced level: 7:00-7:55 pm\n2nd class: Beginner to Intermediate level: 8:00-8:55 pm \nPlease note to \n\nBe sure to wear comfortable dance attire. \nBring your own percussive dance shoes and/or athletic shoes.\nBring a water bottle.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/percussive-footwork-workshop/
LOCATION:Northern California Dance Conservatory\, 920 Reserve Dr.\, Ste 110\, Rosevi\, CA\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T170000
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Polish Festival
DESCRIPTION:A 34 Year Tradition of Celebrating Polish Culture\nHave you danced the Polka\, ate Pierogi\, and had your picture taken with a “Polish Princess”?  Never\, you say?  Well\, it’s about time you did! \nJoin the Polish American Club of Sacramento\, Inc. at the 34th Annual Polish Festival.  Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture through traditional food\, drink and song. \nThe best part of the Festival is the food and entertainment. There are no Polish Restaurants in the greater Sacramento area\, so the Polish Festival is the only time when people can enjoy authentic Polish food while listening to traditional Polish music\, performed by professional musicians. \nBogdan Komorniczak\nPAC Entertainment VP \nMore than 1500 people are expected to attend this year’s festival.  But don’t worry\, there will be plenty of food.  Come fill up on home-made Polish delicacies – over 5\,000 Pierogi (potato-cheese filled\, meat filled\, or mushroom and sauerkraut filled dumplings); 1\,000 Golabki (cabbage rolls); 700 pounds of Kielbasa (Polish sausage)\, hundreds of servings of Placki (potato pancakes) and a variety of Polish Pastries will be served. \nBeside all the wonderful food and entertainment there will be several vendors on-hand selling Baltic Amber\, handmade crafts\, Polish souvenirs\, and Polish Sausages.  Don’t forget to visit the Polish marketplace!  If you’re in a bidding mood there is also the silent auction.  For those that wish to try their luck\, tickets for the raffle will be available.  You can commemorate your visit with a picture with a “Polish Princess” at the photo booth. \nDance the Polka or while you eat\, enjoy the music of Chet Chwalik Polmuz Polka Band and Accordian music from Nicolai Prisacar.  The performances of the Bay Area Polish Dance groups of Lowicznie and Sokoly are sure to impress. \nThere is something for everyone at the 34th Annual Polish Festival! The event is for all ages. \nAdmission and Parking are free. Wheelchair Access. Credit Cards Accepted. \nPolish American Club of Sacramento\nThe Polish American Club of Sacramento\, Inc preserves and perpetuates Polish traditions\, customs\, culture\, and heritage through social events and activities.  Since the foundation of the club in 1959 membership and the festival have grown.  For more information about the performers and vendors please visit the festival website.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/34th-polish-festival/
LOCATION:Polish American Community Hall\, 327 Main Street\, Roseville\, CA\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T220000
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UID:16151-1757790000-1757800800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party with MCs Becky Beniares and Nancy Kaye! Come early at 6:30pm for a dance lesson. \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-sep25/
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:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250116T080941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T155608Z
UID:16200-1758373200-1758384000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Inaugural Ball 2025
DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Folk Dancers welcomes their new and returning officers. These are the people who are providing layers of structure and support that keep the Berkeley Folk Dance club running.  \nPlease bring finger foods to share.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/inaugural-ball-2025/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T233000
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UID:16708-1758396600-1758411000@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-sep25/
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:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250828T045154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T045154Z
UID:16765-1758913200-1758924000@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/family-night-sep25/
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:20250927T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250116T081319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T190753Z
UID:16203-1758972600-1758992400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:David and Marija Anniversary Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come help celebrate David and Marija Hillis’ anniversary with picnic and dance. More details coming… Save the date! \nBanquet/Picnic 11:30am-3pm.\nDancing 2-5pm.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/david-marija-anniversary/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20241217T055521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144823Z
UID:16039-1759582800-1759615200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Officers Ball 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops\, on-site dinner\, dance party\, and special attractions returns! The theme this year is “FUN-ding the Future.” \nThe Officers Ball is also an important fundraiser for the Federation Scholarship Fund. Its Annual 50/50 Drawing is a popular feature: buy tickets for $1 each and\, if your ticket is drawn\, you receive 50% of the total ticket sales. Consider bundling the 2026 Federation Folk Dance Wall Calendar with your ticket purchase and pick up the calendar at the Ball. \nSchedule\n\n\nPrice\nTime (pm)\nEvent\n\n\n\n1:00\nDoors open\n\n\n$25\n1:30-5:30\nDance workshops\n\n\n$20\n5:30-7:00\nOn-site dinner (for those registered in advance)\n\n\n$25\n7:00-10:00\nEvening celebration\, dances from the workshop and your requests.\n\n\nThe special full package price of $55 (workshop\, dinner\, and party) may purchase all until September 30\, 2025. \nWorkshop\nThe afternoon workshop will again feature a program of new and classic folk dances featuring local teachers. Dances to be taught will be provided in late September. The tentative list of instructors include: \n\nAdony Beniares – Čapkan Dimčo (Macedonian\, non-partner)\nCraig Blackstone – Fjaskem (Swedish\, mixer)\nMarija Hillis – Three’s a Crowd (US\, trio mixer)\nJudy Kropp – Bridge of Athlone (Scottish\, set)\nLothar Narins – Karkmarocka (Rusyan\, non-partner)\nAlan Rothchild – Hora Vrânceana (Romanian\, non-partner) \n\n \nDonate\nBecause of a matching grant\, all donations made at or before the end of the Officers Ball that are designated for scholarships will be doubled. Donate ONLINE or bring cash or check to the Officers Ball. \nDONATE to Scholarship \nRegistration\nOfficers Ball 2025 Registration form Register by September 30\, 2025 to obtain the special all event package pricing (workshop\, on-site dinner\, and evening party) of $55 and save $15. On-site dinner registration is not available after September 30.  New members with coupon pay for dinner only. \nOption 1: Mail-In Registration\nDownload and complete registration form.  \nMake checks payable to the FOLK DANCE FEDERATION. If you are still planning to come for the entire event\, email Sabine at Treasurer@folkance.com and tell her you will bring a check to the Officers Ball. Do NOT mail a check now.\n  \nOption 2: Online Registration\nOnline registration has ended.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/officers-ball-2025/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Building\, Pleasanton\, 301 Main Street\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Fund raiser,Live Music,Potluck,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250209T200825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T045800Z
UID:16274-1759676400-1759681800@www.folkdance.com
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: 869 7674 5248\nPasscode: 073589
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/meeting-oct-25/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250429T070209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T064102Z
UID:16418-1760122800-1760274000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:North/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Are you a folkdance teacher who would like to hone your skills or a dancer who would like to learn to teach? If so\, plan to come to the N/S Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar! \nAbout\nNorth/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar is a gathering of teachers focused on improving teaching skills and sharing information and ideas with other teachers. All Folk Dance teachers\, both current and prospective\, are welcome. Each annual seminar features two master instructors who have specialized knowledge of folk dance. \nThe 2025 North/South Master Teachers are Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu. They will lead workshops on Saturday morning\, Saturday afternoon\, and Sunday morning\, plus cultural or teaching presentations. Both are professional teachers with decades of experience in welcoming and retaining dancers in the folk dance world. \nPrice\n$320 with on-site accommodations\, $270 off-site; Final payment due August 10\, 2025. Price includes meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch and all activities. On-site accommodation is dorm-style with shared bathrooms. \nFeatured Guests\nSonia Dion and Cristian Florescu\nRomanian Folk Dance and more…\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… \n\nMonte Toyon Camp & Conference Center\nHelgesson Hall\, Monte Toyon \nMonte Toyon Camp & Conference Center is an idyllic oasis right in the heart of Aptos\, California. Just a short drive from the west coast beaches you’ll head inland on a road that meanders through a beautiful wooded forest opening to our doorstep. Situated in a gorgeous and refreshing redwood forest setting\, there are short nature trails that circle the camp for a peaceful walk in forest beauty. Monte Toyon is a short drive to nearby Nisene Marks State Park\, Seacliff State Beach\, and Santa Cruz Beaches and Boardwalk. Wi-Fi is available in meeting areas. Read more…\nRegistration deadline: August 10\, 2025 \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/ns-seminar-2025/
LOCATION:Monte Toyon\, 220 Cloister Lane\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="North/South Folk Dance Seminar":MAILTO:northsouthfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250108T062403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T104251Z
UID:16153-1760295600-1760306400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Help us welcome special guests Arianna Ordway (Croatian)\, Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu (Romanian) to our Sunday evening\, October 12th\, Peninsula Folk Dance Party. This is not a teaching workshop; they are joining us to relax and party! We’ll include many of the dances we’ve learned from Sonia\, Cristian and Željko on the program. We’ll also be preparing some yummy Romanian snacks for you to try! MC will be Adony Beniares. Please bring a finger food snack to share. \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-oct25/
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:20251018T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20251012T103013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T225204Z
UID:16876-1760797800-1760812200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s that spooky time of year!  Join us to “Fall into Halloween” on Saturday October 18. We’ll be getting spooky with our usual team of dance leaders\, who will be joined this month by our special guest Judy Silver.  \nAs always\, join us 30 minutes before each Global Folk Dance Party (2:30pm PST) for a different pre-show (quiz\, video\, music\, trivia\, etc) each month.  \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-oct25/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250808T210522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T210522Z
UID:16731-1760815800-1760830200@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-oct25/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250808T203112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T021812Z
UID:16713-1760882400-1760891400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Bulgarika
DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes live with Bulgarika and Kopachka Folk Dancers\nat Strawberry Rec. Center\, Mill Valley!\nBULGARIKA is back for their 2025 tour: Donka Koleva\, Nikolay Kolev\, Stoyan Kostav\, and Anton Shekerjiev. The group features four maestros with decades of performing experience. They are all steeped in Bulgarian music and rhythms from a young age and bring the very best of the Bulgarian folk-music tradition for your enjoyment. \n$15 general admittance\, $7 students. Doors open at 1:30pm. Refreshments provided.\nCovid protocols: Vax/boosters strongly encouraged\, masks required if not (KN95\, N95\, and KF94–we can provide).\nAdditional parking at Strawberry Point school across street. \nBe sure to bring tips for the band.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bulgarika-2025/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20251017T221505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T221956Z
UID:16893-1760986800-1760994000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Greek Feet Autumn Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the change in seasons with us to the live music of Greg Jenkins and Friends!  Truth is we had so much fun at our previous party with this band\, we just had to have another party with Greg and Friends. Join us for a night of hospitality\, Greek dancing and good vibes. \nGreg and Friends will take you on a magical musical journey to Greece with a diverse repertoire: feel  the deep\, soulful tunes of Epiros; enjoy the joyful\, spirited music of the Greek Islands; be captivated by the driving\, pulsating rhythm of Pontic music; and celebrate the rich tradition of Greek Macedonia music with its complex and intricate rhythms. .   \n\nGreg Jenkins on clarinet\, bouzouki and vocals\nAri Langer on violin\nJenette Selin on accordion and santouri\nMichael Garibaldi on Percussion
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/greekfeet-autumn-party/
LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama at 17th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250808T204435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T204540Z
UID:16717-1761332400-1761339600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Łowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble 50th Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION:Łowiczanie Dancers and Directors warmly invite you to attend their festivities celebrating 50 years of dance and tradition\, cultural\, and educational service to the Polish community and the greater Bay Area! \nTheir 50th anniversary concert guests include Tekla Klebetnica – award-winning Polish musicians from Poland – alongside acclaimed Polish folk ensemble\, Krakusy LA\, our own folk ensemble for kids\, “Sokoly” and other exciting performers. \nOn the following day\, October 25\,\nŁowiczanie celebrates a gala Dinner-Dance in San Francisco promises a sparkling evening of art  auction-bidding\, dancing to live and DJ’d music\, delicious Polish cuisine\, retrospective slideshow projections\, and delightful surprises for our guests. \nEarly Bird tickets for both events will bne available soon through the Lesher Center for the Arts Box Office – stay tuned!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/lowiczanie-50-concert/
LOCATION:Lesher Center for the Arts\, 1601 Civic Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94596\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250828T045648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T045648Z
UID:16767-1761332400-1761343200@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/family-night-oct25/
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:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250808T204925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T205710Z
UID:16724-1761418800-1761426000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Łowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble 50th Anniversary Dinner and Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Łowiczanie Dancers and Directors warmly invite you to attend their festivities celebrating 50 years of dance and tradition\, cultural\, and educational service to the Polish community and the greater Bay Area! \nŁowiczanie celebrates a gala Dinner-Dance in San Francisco promising a sparkling evening of art\, auction-bidding\, dancing to live and DJ’d music\, delicious Polish cuisine\, retrospective slideshow projections\, and delightful surprises for our guests. \nEarly Bird tickets for both concert and dinner will be available soon through the Lesher Center for the Arts Box Office – stay tuned!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/lowiczanie-50-dinner-dance/
LOCATION:Lesher Center for the Arts\, 1601 Civic Dr\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94596\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fund raiser,Live Music,Potluck
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260404T034024
CREATED:20250626T011835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T023932Z
UID:16590-1761868800-1762127999@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Fall Camp 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fall Camp 2025 for another magical\, fun-filled weekend of dance\, music\, crafts\, nature\, and camaraderie.  \nThis year\, Fall Camp 2025 will feature one main teacher\, Catherine Rudin\, plus several of our own California-based dance teachers.  Catherine will present an eclectic mix of forgotten-classic and recent captivating dances\, with particular attention to styling details that make a dance specific to a time and place. She has danced for more than 5 decades\, enjoying a wide variety of styles and traditions. She has both family and linguistic research ties to the Balkans\, especially Bulgaria. Balkan music and dance are her roots\, but she loves and participates in other traditions as well. \nIn a return to a practice from the first Fall Camp and Camp Hess Kramer\, several experienced and skilled California dance teachers will also present great dances that campers will enjoy learning. \nDancing will be in the magnificent\, air-conditioned Wapner room\, on a wooden dance floor.  Fall Camp offers many other activities\, including: \n\nDance parties on Friday and Saturday evening (Yes\, we will solicit your dance requests in the weeks before-hand)\,\nMeals together\, Happy Hours\, and other socializing with our precious dance friends\,\nThe opportunity to play an instrument and/or sing in the Potluck Band\,\nArt/craft projects in the campus’ inspiring environment\,\nMorning stretching sessions and nature walks in the tranquil\, outstandingly natural landscape\,\nExpertly-led star\, and maybe satellite-gazing\, well away from LA’s city lights.\n\nCampus\nOnce again\, Fall Camp will be on the beautiful rural Brandeis-Bardin Campus near Simi Valley\, with its comfortable motel-style rooms in an idyllic\, natural setting. Nestled in a woodsy alcove\, the campus is a lovely place where you can enjoy being close to nature while still having the creature comforts of excellent meals (upgraded from previous years)\, motel-style rooms (with private bathrooms\, heat\, and air conditioning)\, and more. You can dance when you feel like it\, and when you don’t\, do other things such as catching up with friends\, playing Scrabble\, working on a jigsaw puzzle with others\, getting a massage\, completing a craft project\, going for a walk in nature\, reading a good book\, meditating\, or doing nothing at all. You don’t have to get on a plane or drive treacherous mountain roads to be with nature\, and WiFi is available too! \nAbout 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles\, near Simi Valley\, Brandeis-Bardin is a lovely and comfortable place to spend a weekend dancing with friends. The beautifully landscaped grounds have many mature trees and offer breathtaking views of the Santa Susana Mountains. The camp’s address is 1101 Peppertree Lane\, Brandeis\, CA 93064. Fly into Burbank or LAX. \nFall Camp Registration \nRegistration\nNote that the Folk Dance Federation of California\, South\, Inc. requires participants to sign a waiver that is included in the file.  As we get closer to the date\, Brandeis-Bardin Campus will also require participants to sign a waiver\, and that waiver can be signed online. \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/fall-camp-2025/
LOCATION:Brandeis-Bardin Campus\, 1101 Peppertree Lane\, Brandeis\, CA\, 93064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034025
CREATED:20251031T154429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T154544Z
UID:16968-1762542000-1762549200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Festivals of Light
DESCRIPTION:Come join a celebration of traditions from around the world! This year’s presentations include dances and songs from India\, Spain\, Quebec\, Peru\, Mexico\, Italy\, Scandinavia\, and Ukraine. There will also be dances from the United States including clogging. This is the 5th annual Festivals of Light. \nTwo shows: 7:00 pm November 7th and 3:00pm November 8th. Tickets online or at the door. \nPurchase tickets \nInternational Dance Arts Collective\nThe mission of the International Dance Arts Collective is to foster peace\, love and appreciation of all peoples and cultures within our local community and beyond. We achieve this by providing education and performance opportunities for children and youth through world\, cultural\, and historical dance and music. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festivals-of-light-2025a/
LOCATION:J. B. Gale Theater\, 1 Tiger Way\, Roseville\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fund raiser,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034025
CREATED:20251031T154648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T154648Z
UID:16971-1762614000-1762621200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Festivals of Light
DESCRIPTION:Come join a celebration of traditions from around the world! This year’s presentations include dances and songs from India\, Spain\, Quebec\, Peru\, Mexico\, Italy\, Scandinavia\, and Ukraine. There will also be dances from the United States including clogging. This is the 5th annual Festivals of Light. \nTwo shows: 7:00 pm November 7th and 3:00pm November 8th. Tickets online or at the door. \nPurchase tickets \nInternational Dance Arts Collective\nThe mission of the International Dance Arts Collective is to foster peace\, love and appreciation of all peoples and cultures within our local community and beyond. We achieve this by providing education and performance opportunities for children and youth through world\, cultural\, and historical dance and music. More details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festivals-of-light-2025b/
LOCATION:J. B. Gale Theater\, 1 Tiger Way\, Roseville\, 95678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fund raiser,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034025
CREATED:20250108T062522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T112453Z
UID:16155-1762614000-1762626600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party with Kaela Fine and Laura Richards as MCs! 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-nov25/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034025
CREATED:20251031T171833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T091205Z
UID:16979-1763218800-1763231400@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:We’re going to honor our Northern friends on Saturday November 15. We’ll have our usual team of dance leaders\, who will be joined this month by guest teachers Lori Larsen\, Bev Neilson\, Riki Advi and Judy Silver. Have any ideas? Send them along to us! Until the playlist is compiled email your dance requests or questions to  virtualfolkdance@gmail.com.  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 November 15. \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-nov25/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034025
CREATED:20251031T064628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T064628Z
UID:16961-1763235000-1763249400@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-nov-25/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034025
CREATED:20251105T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T000353Z
UID:17033-1763407800-1763413200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Joe Graziosi Greek Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:GreekFeet is pleased to announce a special Greek dance workshop featuring one of its favorite guest instructors: Joe Graziosi. Joe is a treasure chest of knowledge of Greek Dance.  He has been teaching workshops for over 40 years in the US\, Japan and Europe and has an extensive knowledge about Greek dances.  Joe is currently living in MA\, visiting the SF Bay Area for only one week in November.  GreekFeet is delighted to host Joe for a special Greek Dance Workshop on Monday\, November 17th..  Joe’s classes are informative\, easy to follow\, and his teaching technique makes his classes  accessible to all level of dancers.  Please come join us for this special workshop with Joe\, truly an opportunity not to be missed.   \nAny questions regarding this Special Workshop\, feel free to contact Mary Ann at greekfeet@icloud.com \nRing bell at the gate to enter. \n \nJoe Graziosi\nJoe began his formal pursuit of the study\, documentation and promulgation of traditional Greek dance in 1975 during a semester-abroad program in Athens where he worked with the noted folklorist\, Ted Petrides. Since then he has done extensive independent research in folk music and dance in Greece\, the former Greek areas of the Anatolian Peninsula\, and the Greek American communities in New England and New York. He has compiled an exhaustive library of scholarly research as well as a comprehensive video library and musical archive. Concurrent with his research he has danced for and advised several Greek American performing groups. \nIn 1982\, under the sponsorship of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Ethnic Folk Arts Center\, he directed the Greek Music Tour\, composed of highly esteemed practitioners of traditional music from both Greece and the immigrant community in the States who performed throughout the northeastern U.S. In conjunction with the tour he was principal editor and author of an accompanying booklet on Greek music\, dance and instrumentation\, as well as advisor to studio recordings now archived in the New York City-based Center for Traditional Arts. Joe\, along with the late Paul Ginis\, co-founded the Greek American Folklore Society (GAFS) in Astoria\, NY\, where he taught throughout the 80s.  \nSince 1984\, he has taught traditional folk and urban dances of the Greek peoples for various organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada\, including at major dance camps\, weekend seminars and retreats for both professional and amateur dance troupes as well as for social clubs\, community and church groups and folk dance organizations throughout the U.S.\, including Hawaii and Alaska. In 1990\, Joe was invited to teach Greek dance in Japan and Taiwan\, and returned to Japan in 2017 for his twelfth visit. He has also introduced people to Greek dance in Switzerland\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, England\, and Brazil; and last year\, for the first time\, in Mexico. He has been a guest lecturer on Greek dance and music for the ethnomusicology departments of the Universities of California Los Angeles and Santa Barbara (UCLA and UCSB). Since 1985 he has served as advisor and judge for the annual Folk Dance Festival (FDF)\, held under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of San Francisco\, which encompasses the western U.S.; since 2002 for the annual HDF (Hellenic Dance Festival) of the Atlanta diocese; and more recently for the short-lived Chicago-based AGDC (America’s Greek Dance Competition). \nJoe is the co-founder and former co-director with Ahmet Lüleci of the annual World Music & Dance Camp\, formerly on Cape Cod\, MA\, now held at Iroquois Springs\, NY. Joe has produced numerous anthology CDs of dances from recorded sources not widely available in the United States\, which he makes available to students in his classes. \nCurrently\, he teaches a  Greek Dance class via Zoom every Wednesday evening.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/joe-graziosi-greek-wkshop/
LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama at 17th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/GreekFeet.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034025
CREATED:20251031T064308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T064308Z
UID:16958-1763753400-1763764200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Berkeley Folk Dancer's "Pajama Parade"
DESCRIPTION:A “Pajama Parade” dance party sponsored by the BFD Advanced class. Come early to help decorate.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-pajama-parade/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Fund raiser
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