Land Dancers Folk Dance Weekend
2022-05-28 11:00 - 2022-05-30 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cliff’s land in the Santa Cruz Mountains, CA-9 & Skyline Blvd, Saratoga, CA, 95070
Please join the Land Dancers this Memorial Day weekend for International and Israeli folk dancing and music at The Land. Come for the day Saturday or Sunday, or camp out for the whole weekend. Anyone is welcome. Fun for families. No charge. Held every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. Founded by Cliff Jenkins and friends in 1981.
Wonderful activities for everyone! Hiking trails, camping, bicycling, dancing, live music and more..
We dance outdoors on a big redwood deck where two creeks come together in the Santa Cruz Mountains, off Skyline Blvd near Highway 9. Come as early as 11am Saturday May 28 to set up camp. There isn’t a set time to begin dancing Saturday.
Organizer: Land Dancers
Cost: free of charge, donations encouraged
Contact Betsy Moore, eambetsy@gmail.com, (408-507-7177) to request a flyer with directions and more info.
COVID-19 Precautions
We ask that attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster, if eligible. Please get tested if you’ve been exposed and don’t attend if you are feeling ill. With respect to masking and other restrictions, we will follow the guidelines of the County of San Mateo. Currently there are no restrictions in place.
We’ll have a simplified version of the COVID comfort level necklaces we used last year. You may choose to wear a red necklace if you wish to have people ask your consent before hugging, holding hands while dancing, sharing food, etc.

Razzmatazz Folk Dance Weekend
2022-06-03 - 2022-06-05 | Mendocino Woodlands Camp, 39350 Little Lake Rd, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
Annual Razzmatazz Folk Dance Weekend at Mendocino Woodlands Camp #1
After missing the last two years of Razzmatazz Weekend at Mendocino Woodlands due to the Covid pandemic, we are going to hold our Weekend camp in person again (fingers crossed) on June 3,4,5, 2022! This will be our 43rd year and our final Razzmatazz Weekend. We will be celebrating 43 years together in the magical Mendocino Woodlands, with the incomparable music of Édessa, outstanding guest teachers, and joyful campers.
We are so happy to announce our staff for this final year:

Teachers: Michael Ginsburg, Joe Graziosi, Steve Kotansky
Édessa, the heart and soul of camp, with Christos Govetas
True Life Trio and Joe Finn
Our chef: Nicole Saadeh and her staff

We will be donating all “Above & Beyond” monies directly to the Mendocino Woodlands Camp Association in appreciation for taking such good care of the Woodlands all these years.
This year’s camp is partially underwritten by a generous donation from Jim Kaumeyer, a long time folk dancer in our Santa Rosa group.
Registration for the weekend is now open. Everyone must be fully vaccinated to attend. For a registration form, email: razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com

Berkeley Folk Dance's Birthday Ball
2022-06-05 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Live Oak Recreation Center, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman), Berkeley, CA, 94709 , United States

Scandia Camp 2022
2022-06-11 - 2022-06-13 | Online, CA, United States
Free virtual camp via Zoom
The Scandia Camp Mendocino 2022 program will feature dance, music, and more from Norway and Sweden, presented by instructors from those countries and the United States including:
Dance Classes

Polsdans fra Finnskogen a popular dance found on both sides of the border between Norway and Sweden (about Finnskogen)
Dances from Hälsingland and Dalarna, areas of Sweden with various dance traditions (about Hälsingland) (about Dalarna)
Gammeldans a collection of what we call old time dances from Norway (What is gammeldans?)
Scandinavian dance fundamentals, including Hambo and waltz

Music Classes

Norwegian Fiddle, featuring tunes to accompany dance traditions being taught
Swedish Fiddle, featuring some of the teacher’s favorite tunes.
Beginning Scandinavian Fiddle
Hardanger Fiddle, a uniquely Norwegian fiddle with understrings (more information)
Nyckelharpa (a keyed fiddle), the national folk instrument of Sweden (more information)
Group Playing (allspel/samspel) all instruments welcome – Learn the most common/popular tunes for dances and play along at the parties.
Cow Horn, a wind instrument made from a cow horn
Singing, with emphasis on songs from Foldal

Additional Activities

Welcome Session
Crafts
Culture Sessions
Chat Rooms and Scandinavian Videos
Dance Parties
Jam Sessions

The mission of Scandia Camp Mendocino is to provide culturally unique enriching opportunities to learn about and actively experience the dance, music and cultural traditions of Scandinavia (primarily Norway and Sweden) in a welcoming community.
Schedule, list of instructors, and more at http://scandiacamp.org
Register

Palomanians Ice Cream Social
2022-06-12 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Bede’s Church Hall, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States
The Palomanians Ice Cream Social featuring request dancing, refreshments, and of course ice cream! Our MC is Denise Heenan.
A tradition for decades, the Palomanians will provide all the ingredients for an Ice Cream Social and Dance Party! With lots of toppings, fresh and stewed fruit, sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and more! Punch, water and coffee also provided. More dancing afterwards to work it all off. Nothing to bring besides your dance shoes.
To submit a request for our dance program, or to volunteer to help, please contact pfdcparty@gmail.com
As a reminder, vaccinated dancers only. If you’ve been to our parties in the past, we’ve marked you as vaccinated. If this is your first party, please bring proof of vaccination. Per county guidelines, masks are not required but recommended.

Global Folk Dance Party
2022-06-18 15:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, CA, United States
At this month’s Global Folk Dance Party, we’re excited to be dancing with Ira Weisburd. In addition, we’re sharing Ira’s ‘Prayer for Ukraine’, the Global Dance event Ira’s putting on to raise money to help out people in Ukraine.

At our party, we’ll let you know how you can help. Keep passing the word to your friends. Afterwards join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends
Join The Party
By Zoom
Join by Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/600066908 Meeting ID: 600 066 908

IMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.
Zoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.
When in the meeting, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.
When you sign into Zoom, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!

To dial in by phone: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
By Facebook Live
Join by Facebook Live
if Zoom is full or you just want to watch.
https://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/
For more details and requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra, Lisa Michael, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.

Federation Board Meeting
2022-07-09 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, CA, United States
Join the Folk Dance Federation Board online as they meet for their July 2022 planning meeting. Various topics such as event planning, membership, publicity, insurance, and budget are discussed. Get to see Federation meetings behind the scenes.
This is the first meeting with our 2022-2023 officers. See full list…
Sunday July 9, 11am-12:30pm, online
Zoom Meeting ID: 337 297 6475
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join Online

PFDC (Peninsula Folk Dance Council) Annual Meeting
2022-07-10 15:00 - 15:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Bede’s Church Hall, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States
The Peninsula Folk Dance Council will have its annual meeting July 10, 3pm at St. Bede’s event hall in Menlo Park. The meeting will be immediately followed by the monthly party.
All who have assisted with PFDC events during the past year are eligible to vote.
Agenda items for this short meeting are:

Election of Offcers
Resolution to dissolve the PFDC and to transfer its assets to Peninsula Folk Dance

See details of meeting notice below.
Be sure to stay for the PFDC dance party afterward.

International Folk Dance in Person Party
2022-07-10 15:15 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Bede’s Church Hall, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States
Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! We’ve missed dancing with you!
Be sure to come early for the PFDC (Peninsula Folk Dance Council) Annual Meeting preceding the party!
We’ll have dances for all levels, beginning to advanced. Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome.
We do dances from nearly every country in the world, and the music is incredible.
As a reminder, vaccinated dancers only. If you’ve been to our parties in the past, we’ve marked you as vaccinated. If this is your first party, please bring proof of vaccination. Per county guidelines, masks are not required but recommended.
Send dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com
Dances range from beginning to advanced, and all forms (line, couple, and set). If you’d like to bring a snack to share, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings.

Global Folk Dance Party
2022-07-16 15:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, CA, United States
We’re excited that this month’s party is Pre-Stockton, featuring Maurits and Tineke van Geel. A lot of us will be at Stockton and dancing from there, with others in different locations. We look forward to a fun night with all of you. I’ve attached the flyers, thanks for sharing with your friends!
As always, thank you for coming to our party and sharing your day with us. I and the Global Party team look forward to continuing our parties with all of you on the third Saturday of each month.
Join The Party
By Zoom
Register by Zoom
We’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.

IMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.
Zoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.
When in the meeting, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.
When you sign into Zoom, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!

To dial in by phone: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
By Facebook Live
Join by Facebook Live
if Zoom is full or you just want to watch.
https://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/
For more details and requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra, Lisa Michael, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.

Stockton Folk Dance Camp
2022-07-17 - 2022-07-31 | University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA, 95211, United States
July 2022, Stockton Folk Dance Camp’s 75th year, will be an in-person camp after two years being virtual.
Details of the July 2022 camp are coming soon… Check HERE for updates.
Stockton Folk Dance camp will be held during the following weeks:
Week 1 – July 17 – 23
Week 2 – July 24 – 31
Priority for attendance will be given to those on a wait list developed over the last two years.
Payments page

East Coast Balkanfest
2022-08-05 - 2022-08-06 | New York City, NY
For those of you unable to make it to this weekend’s East Coast BalkanFest, we are offering free live streams on YouTube of the Friday night dance party at Village Community School SkyYard in Manhattan, and of the Saturday bands playing in the Main Hall of Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria.
Click on the links below to access. These streams are in real time and will become active about 15 minutes before things start a-poppin’!or those of you unable to make it to this weekend’s East Coast BalkanFest, we are offering free live streams on YouTube of the Friday night dance party at Village Community School SkyYard in Manhattan, and of the Saturday bands playing in the Main Hall of Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria.
Click on the links below to access. These streams are in real time and will become active about 15 minutes before things start a-poppin’!
Yours always in music & dance,
Rachel MacFarlane
EEFC General Manager
EAST COAST BALKANFEST LIVE STREAMS
All times are in Eastern
Friday, August 5
YouTube Livestream
6:30 p.m. – Dance workshop with Joe Graziosi and Michael Ginsburg
7:30 p.m. – Kavala Brass Band (Greek brass)
9:15 p.m. – Niva (Macedonian)
Saturday, August 6
YouTube Livestream
6:30 p.m. – Greek Island with Beth Bahia Cohen & Adam Good
6:45 p.m. – Pontic Firebird (Greek music from the Black Sea region)
8:15 p.m. – Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band
For full information on East Coast BalkanFest, including bands and instructors, as well as registration information if you’re thinking of attending in person, visit the event page.

Dance Workshop with Jaap Leegwater
2022-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Avenue, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Join the Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers as they host a special workshop with Bulgarian dance teacher Jaap Leegwater.
Health requirements: We require folks to wear masks, and to be fully vaccinated. If you have not already done so, please show us your vaccination card either via email to cjay@horizoncable.com or bring proof to the workshop.
For additional details contact Carol Friedman .
Jaap Leegwater Jaap Leegwater started his dance career in his native country, The Netherlands, where he earned degrees in both education and international folk dance. Fascinated with the irregular Balkan rhyhms and drawn to the expressiveness of its movements, Jaap specialized in Bulgarian dance and choreography. In 1969, he was one of the first non-Bulgarians invited to study at the State Choreographer’s Schools in Sofia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Mr. Leegwater was first introduced to the American folkdance scene by the late Ciga Despotovic in 1980. He gratefully recognizes the support and inspiration received from Marianne and Michael Herman, Dennis Boxell and Yves Moreau in establishing himself in Northern America professionally.
For the past 30 years Mr. Leegwater has conducted workshops and dance seminars in various countries: The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Israël, England, United States, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. He is a regular instructor at many major dance camps and organizations including Maine Folk Dance Camp, Stockton Folk Dance Camp at the University of the Pacific, Mendocino Folklore Camp, the EEFC Balkan Music and Dance Camp, Kolo Festival, in San Francisco, Texas Folk Dance Camp, New Mexico August folk dance Camp, Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium, Montreal International Folk Dance Camp, Ontario Folk Dance Camp and the Bulgarian Festivals in Vancouver, B.C.

A Jaap Leegwater Evening
2022-08-13 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Bede’s Church Hall, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States
Come join us for a Bulgarian dance workshop with Jaap Leegwater! Jaap has brought us many of our favorite dances, including Karamfil, Mari Mariko, Rusi Kosi, and many more. An international folk dance party will follow after a short dinner break.

Time
Event
Donation

5:00-6:45pm
Dance Workshop with Jaap Leegwater
$10

6:45-7:15pm
Dinner break (we’ll order pizza, bring a snack to share!)

7:15-10:00pm
International Folk Dance Party (first-timers free) with MCs Ken Kaye and Adony Beiares
$10

As a reminder, vaccinated dancers only. If you’ve been to our parties in the past, we’ve marked you as vaccinated. If this is your first party, please bring proof of vaccination. N95 or KN95 masks highly recommended.
Send dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com
Jaap Leegwater Jaap Leegwater started his dance career in his native country, The Netherlands, where he earned degrees in both education and international folk dance. Fascinated with the irregular Balkan rhyhms and drawn to the expressiveness of its movements, Jaap specialized in Bulgarian dance and choreography. In 1969, he was one of the first non-Bulgarians invited to study at the State Choreographer’s Schools in Sofia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Mr. Leegwater was first introduced to the American folkdance scene by the late Ciga Despotovic in 1980. He gratefully recognizes the support and inspiration received from Marianne and Michael Herman, Dennis Boxell and Yves Moreau in establishing himself in Northern America professionally.
For the past 30 years Mr. Leegwater has conducted workshops and dance seminars in various countries: The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Israël, England, United States, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. He is a regular instructor at many major dance camps and organizations including Maine Folk Dance Camp, Stockton Folk Dance Camp at the University of the Pacific, Mendocino Folklore Camp, the EEFC Balkan Music and Dance Camp, Kolo Festival, in San Francisco, Texas Folk Dance Camp, New Mexico August folk dance Camp, Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium, Montreal International Folk Dance Camp, Ontario Folk Dance Camp and the Bulgarian Festivals in Vancouver, B.C.
Dances range from beginning to advanced, and all forms (line, couple, and set). If you’d like to bring a snack to share, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings.

Workshop and Dance with Jaap Leegwater
2022-08-14 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94702, United States
Attendance is limited; if you are late, you may be turned away (sorry!)
Times: Doors open at 1:45pm
Warmup & Workshop 2-4pm
Dancing 4-5pm to include many Jaap favorites
Support Team: Nadav Nur, Evan Chu, Rebecca Tsai
Sponsored by Lifebalkandancers.com, Sherry Cochran Worldance1@gmail; E-mail with questions & requests
Food & Beverages will not be provided but non-glass water bottles can be refilled within the venue
Health & Safety Policy:
All event volunteers and attendees must be fully vaccinated with at least one booster shot per Ashkenaz before attending
Be prepared to show your Vaccination card at the door.
Masks are not required (per county guidelines) but very STRONGLY recommended by Ashkenaz and our team; Make sure that they are high-quality and well-fitting
This will be a fun event! See you there!
Jaap Leegwater
Jaap Leegwater Jaap Leegwater started his dance career in his native country, The Netherlands, where he earned degrees in both education and international folk dance. Fascinated with the irregular Balkan rhyhms and drawn to the expressiveness of its movements, Jaap specialized in Bulgarian dance and choreography. In 1969, he was one of the first non-Bulgarians invited to study at the State Choreographer’s Schools in Sofia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Mr. Leegwater was first introduced to the American folkdance scene by the late Ciga Despotovic in 1980. He gratefully recognizes the support and inspiration received from Marianne and Michael Herman, Dennis Boxell and Yves Moreau in establishing himself in Northern America professionally.
For the past 30 years Mr. Leegwater has conducted workshops and dance seminars in various countries: The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Israël, England, United States, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. He is a regular instructor at many major dance camps and organizations including Maine Folk Dance Camp, Stockton Folk Dance Camp at the University of the Pacific, Mendocino Folklore Camp, the EEFC Balkan Music and Dance Camp, Kolo Festival, in San Francisco, Texas Folk Dance Camp, New Mexico August folk dance Camp, Santa Barbara Folk Dance Symposium, Montreal International Folk Dance Camp, Ontario Folk Dance Camp and the Bulgarian Festivals in Vancouver, B.C.

Global Folk Dance Party
2022-08-20 15:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, CA, United States
At this month’s Global Folk Dance Party we’re excited to feature the dances of Joe Graziosi. Joe, along with Eileen Kopec and Sherry Cochran, will lead dances. We look forward to dancing with you on August 20 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm Pacific Time.
Join The Party
By Zoom
Register by Zoom
We’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.

IMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.
Zoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.
When in the meeting, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.
When you sign into Zoom, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!

By Facebook Live
Join by Facebook Live
if Zoom is full or you just want to watch.
https://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/
For more details and requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra, Lisa Michael, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.

Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley
2022-08-26 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95116, United States
Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the second annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging, healing, and harmony.
The Friday Aug. 26 evening program includes

Global Dance Party (outdoors)
Yoga and meditation (outdoors)
Inter-cultural music spanning several genres and instruments (in the theater with Covid-guideline friendly seating)
Food trucks and vendors

Festival Schedule
Don’t forget to check out the program on Sat-Aug 27th! We encourage you to come as you are. This free event is for ALL, no prerequisites: We are committed to intentionally creating a space of empathy and compassion where everyone is welcome. And safety first, all current COVID guidelines will be followed.
By registering for the festival, you are automatically entered to join our raffle!
Register
We acknowledge that this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory, which based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley
2022-08-27 15:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95116, United States
Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the second annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging, healing, and harmony.
On Saturday Aug. 27 afternoon we welcome you to immerse yourself first, 3-6PM in workshops (mindfulness, arts and crafts) and inter-cultural performances. Then, from 6-10PM, experience the healing practices and (participative) performances by the tens of cultures in our very own neighborhoods + food trucks and vendors!
Join Hands for World Dance!
International Folk Dance Workshop
There will be a special international folk dance workshop hosted by the Folk Dance Federation 3-6pm. Join us to learn folk dances of the world.
Learn and enjoy with others simple social dances of the world. Join others for an afternoon of dances designed to get you on your feet and moving to music, holding hands, kicking up your heels, and meeting other new dancers. All ages and experience levels welcome. Family-friendly. Your instructors are Loui Tucker and Michel Hardbarger.

Festival Schedule
Don’t forget to check out our Fri-Aug 26th program! We encourage you to come as you are. This free event is for ALL, no prerequisites: We are committed to intentionally creating a space of empathy and compassion where everyone is welcome. And safety first, all current COVID guidelines will be followed.
By registering for the festival, you are automatically entered to join our raffle!
Register
We acknowledge that this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory, which based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Land Dancers Folk Dance Weekend
2022-09-03 11:00 - 2022-09-05 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cliff’s land in the Santa Cruz Mountains, CA-9 & Skyline Blvd, Saratoga, CA, 95070
Please join the Land Dancers this Labor Day weekend for International and Israeli folk dancing and music at The Land. Come for the day Saturday or Sunday, or camp out for the whole weekend. Anyone is welcome. Fun for families. No charge. Held every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. Founded by Cliff Jenkins and friends in 1981.
Wonderful activities for everyone! Hiking trails, camping, bicycling, dancing, live music and more..
It’s been nearly a year since Cliff died on Sept 10, 2021. We’re happy to be able to continue the tradition he started 41 years ago, and we remember him with love and gratitude.
Come on out for the weekend or for the day and enjoy the deck, the creek, the forest, dancing and friends!
Organizer: Land Dancers
Cost: free of charge, donations encouraged
Contact Betsy Moore, eambetsy@gmail.com, (408-507-7177) to request a flyer with directions and more info.

Fire Safety
The danger of fire is very high due to the drought and the time of year. Flames of any kind are allowed only in the deck kitchen and barbecue area. Be careful of sparks and do not park on long dry grass. Make sure to park facing out and leave your keys in your car and visible in case of evacuation.
COVID-19 Precautions
We ask that attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster, if eligible. Please get tested if you’ve been exposed and don’t attend if you are feeling ill. With respect to masking and other restrictions, we will follow the guidelines of the County of San Mateo. Currently there are no restrictions in place.
We’ll have a simplified version of the COVID comfort level necklaces we used last year. You may choose to wear a red necklace if you wish to have people ask your consent before hugging, holding hands while dancing, sharing food, etc.

Fall into Fall Party
2022-09-08 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, 18870 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California, 95070
Instead of their usual end of summer party the Saratoga International Dance Family will this year host a “Fall into Fall” dance party and include a fundraiser for a worthy charity, the Kathleen Barsotti Non-Profit (KBNP).
The “Fall Into Fall” party will have an autumn colors theme, so please come wearing any clothing that works that theme. Look forward to participating in a group photo at the close of festivities.
Fall into Fall Fundraiser
Kathleen Barsotti Non-Profit (KBNP)
Kathleen Barsotti Non-Profit (KBNP) provides hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies to the children of farm workers, provides a college scholarship to a young-adult with ambitions of working in sustainable agriculture, and helps make English as a second language classes accessible to farm workers. Kathleen Barsotti was a pioneer in the organic food movement. She died after a long battle with breast cancer; her four sons have continued her life’s work. Read more…
Ways to contribute:

Send a check made payable to KBNP to Loui Tucker at 153 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126.
Come to the party and leave your check/cash in the designated box.
Make your donation online by visiting the fundraising web page.

Donate to KBNP

West Coast BalkanFest
2022-09-09 18:00 - 23:00, 2022-09-10 12:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Presidio Theatre Plaza, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94112, United States
Come celebrate Balkan music and dance with us at our weekend festival—in person! Our West Coast BalkanFest will be held in the picturesque Presidio of San Francisco. Jump into the joy with a live-music dance party on Friday night and then come back for classes and more dance parties on Saturday with world-class instructors and performers. People of all ages and experience levels are welcome!
Daily Schedule
Please note the schedule and bands are subject to change, even at the very last minute. The below is an outline of activities. A full, detailed schedule will be published soon.
Friday, September 9
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
The evening activities start at 6:30 p.m. with a dance workshop to get your feet moving
Dance party outside on the Plaza to live bands until 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 6
Doors open at 12:00 noon
Music and singing classes, dance walkthroughs by expert teachers, multiple bands for listening and dancing to all day long
BalkanFest activities continue until 11:00 p.m.
Covid protocols: We are asking ALL participants to present evidence of current Covid vaccinations and boosters (see the registration form for details), and we will require masking in all indoor spaces.
Registration and details…

Cafe Shalom Dance Party
2022-09-10 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Congregation Am Tikvah, 625 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA, United States
Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the second Saturday of every month.
Saturday classes are large parties with many dancers from all ages and spectrum. We dance dances from 1918 and from 2018 back to back.
The 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.
7:30 pm – Warm-up, beginner’s, oldies dances, and recently taught dances
8:00 pm – Our party perks up… with circle, and couple dances
9:15 pm – Birthday celebrations, announcements, followed by a line dance set
9:30 – 11:30 pm – We’ll dance ‘til then or ‘til we drop – whatever comes first!
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students.
Info: Text 669.444.1284
Cafe Shalom, more details…

International Folk Dance in Person Party
2022-09-11 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redwood City Women’s Club, 149 Clinton Street, Redwood City, CA, 94062, United States
Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! We’ve missed dancing with you!
We’ll have dances for all levels, beginning to advanced. Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome.
We do dances from nearly every country in the world, and the music is incredible.
Masks are recommended, but not required. Up to date vaccinations are required. If you’ve already shown us your vaccine info, no need to do it again. If not, you can email it to us at pfdcparty@gmail.com or bring it with you.
Send your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions, comments, or suggestions.
Dances range from beginning to advanced, and all forms (line, couple, and set). If you’d like to bring a snack to share, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings.

Global Folk Dance Party
2022-09-17 15:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, CA, United States
This month’s Global Folk Dance Party is a Pre-World Camp party and Ahmet Luleci, Fusae Carroll, Rikki Nicolae and others will lead dances. We look forward to dancing with you on Saturday September 17 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm Pacific Time.
Afterwards join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends.
You may register for World Camp at this link.
Join The Party
By Zoom
Register by Zoom
We’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.

IMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.
Zoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.
When in the meeting, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.
When you sign into Zoom, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!

By Facebook Live
Join by Facebook Live
if Zoom is full or you just want to watch.
https://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/
If you have any dance requests, please send them to virtualfolkdance@gmail.com, along with any questions you might have. Alicia La Fetra, Lisa Michael, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.

Federation Board Meeting
2022-09-18 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, CA, United States
Join the Folk Dance Federation Board online as they meet for their September 2022 planning meeting. Various topics such as event planning, membership, publicity, insurance, and budget are discussed. Get to see Federation meetings behind the scenes!
Sunday September 18, 3pm-4:30pm, online
Meeting ID: 813 8859 5294
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
2022-09-30 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Miraloma Park Clubhouse, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue), San Francisco, CA, 94127, United States
Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and Changs.
Chang’s is the oldest (soon to be celebrating 85 years!) folk dance group in the US. One reason is that they really know how to have a wonderful time, and share their love of dance with people of all ages and experience.
Covid protocols: proof of vaccination at the door, masks required
Be sure to bring tips for the band.
Da! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival
Da! Mozhem
Da! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing. D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band, Born to Drone, Westwind, Sviraci, and the Slavonian Traveling Band. The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian, Macedonian, and ex-Yugoslav traditions. Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region. The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments.

Inaugural Ball
2022-10-01 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Live Oak Recreation Center, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman), Berkeley, CA, 94709 , United States
Coming this Saturday, October 1, is the Inaugural Ball, BFD’s first one in three years, where we’ll welcome our new and returning officers. These are the people who are providing layers of structure and support that keep the Berkeley Folk Dance club running. The program is ready to view.
Decorations are being collected and made as we speak. So, get your tropical finery out (our theme is Pacific Island Dreams), bring a small snack to share if you are so inclined, and please buy your tickets online ahead of time (although you can get them at the door as well). We’ll have your name tag ready at the door. See you on the dance floor!
Masks and proof of vaccination+booster(s) required.
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Dance Workshop with Bianca De Jong
2022-10-06 19:30 - 22:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, 18870 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California, 95070
Saratoga International Folk Dancers hosts a folk dance workshop with master instructor Bianca De Jong.
For more details e-mail loui@louitucker.com.

Biana de Jong
Bianca De Jong Based in the Netherlands, Bianca has choreographed and taught many of the dances we love and also taught by other Master Teachers. Among her many dances are Tu Romnie, Devetorka na baba, Askin Cesi Mi, Ashun daje Mori and Gatij ëd gòj.
Bianca de Jong has been teaching folk dance since 1977. In 1981 she qualified as a folk dance teacher, officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture in the Netherlands. From 1978 on Bianca studies Bulgarian folklore and travels to Bulgaria. She visits amateur and professional ensembles, researchers, and (village) dancers. From 1983-1990, she visited Turkey regularly to study folklore. From 1981-1995, Bianca has organized folklore tours to Bulgaria and once to Turkey.
Bianca is actively involved in training folk dance teachers. Teaching folk dance is a great passion of hers and she considers the teaching as an art and craft in itself that brings a lot of fun! Her basic philosophy in teaching is that it should be done in such a way that you can describe it as “learning by dancing”. Read more…

San Antonio Folk Dance Festival
2022-10-07 19:00 - 2022-10-09 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online, CA, United States
The San Antonio Folk Dance Festival (SAFDF) celebrates dancing, music, costumes, and friendship of cultures from all over the world. Come celebrate with us for a wonderful, special weekend of international folk dancing and culture! Join SAFDF online for a special three-day virtual festival!
Instructors
The San Antonio Folk Dance Festival features world-renowned master teachers and choreographers:

Fusae Carroll (teaching the Macedonian dances of Atanas Kolarovski)
Shmulik Gov-Ari (teaching Israeli dances)
Iliana Bozhanova (teaching Bulgarian dances) and musical accompaniment from accordionist Todor Yankov
Zeljko Jergan (teaching Croatian dances)

and culture corners with well-known folk dance luminaries:

Bob Leibman, presenting his travels to eastern Macedonia and showing video footage of village dances
John Morovich, discussing the Ladarke, a Croatian song cycle written by Emil Cossetto in 1950
Marvin Moehle, leading a special teaching tutorial about Balkan women’s scarves and jewelry
Shmulik Gov-Ari, discussing the influence of the Yemenite step on Israeli dancing

Details on Instructors
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