BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Folk Dance Federation of California - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Folk Dance Federation of California X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.folkdance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Folk Dance Federation of California REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132742 CREATED:20240531T185350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T185350Z UID:15416-1717943400-1717952400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Dance in the Park with Da! Mozhem DESCRIPTION:Everyone who came last year to our “open rehearsal” in Serra Park had fun dancing\, catching up and being together! Let’s do this again on June 9\, 2024! \nDa! Mozhem will present their well-loved (and even some new!) dance party tunes in Serra Park (corner of Hollenbeck and the Dalles in Sunnyvale) on Sunday\, June 9\, beginning at 2:30 p.m. We hope to play until about 5:00\, depending on weather (and other) conditions. \nYou are warmly invited to drop by— to say hello\, listen to us play\, dance\, or all of the above! There is a well-demarcated area in Serra Park (visible from major streets and the parking lot) for such an informal party. However\, the “dance floor” surface is cement that can be somewhat uneven. Please wear appropriate footwear. \nBand members are all fully vaccinated and boosted. Covid seems to be at bay for now\, but we encourage precautions. \nRestrooms and a water fountain are available near where we will be playing. Feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. There are some nearby benches\, but bring a chair if you want to be sure of having a seat. \nYou are welcome to invite others! Please help us publicize this live music event by forwarding this to fellow dancers. Feel free to share on Facebook or other social media.\nWe would love to play for and dance with you!\nBest wishes\, \nThe Members of Da! Mozhem for this adventure\nJoyce Clyde\, Sonne Lemke\, Sue Lindner\, Paul Litsky\, Alan Moore\, Lew Smith\, Ginny Snyder\, Holly Thuman. \nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing. D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band. The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslav traditions. Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region. The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/da-mozhem-serrapark24/ LOCATION:Serra Park\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94087\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/piedmontDaMozhem.png ORGANIZER;CN="East Bay Folk Dancers":MAILTO:kay.james@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132742 CREATED:20231214T112009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T155123Z UID:14810-1717860600-1717871400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Palomanians Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:The Palomanians Ice Cream Social featuring request dancing\, refreshments\, and of course ice cream! \nA tradition for decades\, the Palomanians will provide all the ingredients for an Ice Cream Social and Dance Party! With lots of toppings\, fresh and stewed fruit\, sprinkles\, whipped cream\, chocolate sauce\, and more! Punch\, water and coffee also provided. More dancing afterwards to work it all off. \nTo submit a request for our dance program\, or to volunteer to help\, please contact pfdcparty@gmail.com \nAs 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. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/palomanians-ice-cream-social-24/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-June-Palom-V-4.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132742 CREATED:20240502T151702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T095639Z UID:15215-1717851600-1717867800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:15th Annual Cerritos Festival DESCRIPTION:Help the Cerritos Folk Dancers celebrate their 15th anniversary with dance\, cake\, and your presence! \nFinger foods to share are welcome\, but not necessary. Your traditional or special costume will add splendid color to the party.\nEach group is welcome to perform\, lead\, and/or request one or more dances. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/15th-annual-cerritos-festival/ LOCATION:Cerritos Senior Center\, 12340 South Street\, Cerritos\, CA\, 90703\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/annie-spratt-M20ylqCzSZw-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cerritos Folk Dancers":MAILTO:CerritosFolkDancers@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616 DTSTAMP:20260403T132742 CREATED:20240306T093605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T093719Z UID:15183-1717804800-1718495999@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Scandia Camp 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Scandia Camp Mendocino 2023 program will feature dance\, music\, and more from Norway and Sweden\, presented by instructors from those countries and the United States. This year we will feature the dance and music from\nHallingdal in Norway and Föllinge in Sweden. \n Dance Classes\n Camp includes the following classes and more! \n\nDance classes with our Scandinavian guest teachers focusing on Hallingdal and Föllinge dances\nDances often found at Scandinavian dance events and parties\nSocial\, changing partners dances\nClasses focusing on Hambo\, waltzing\, and your requests\n\nMusic Classes \n\nRegular fiddle focusing on the music from Föllinge\nRegular fiddle for newer Scandinavian musicians\nHardanger fiddle\, the Norwegian fiddle with under-strings\, focusing on the music from Hallingdal and more\nNyckelharpa\, a keyed-fiddle with sympathetic strings\, is the national instrument of Sweden\nGroup playing: Allspel in Swedish and Samspel in Norwegian\, focusing on dance music. All instruments are welcome.\nSwedish Singing\n\nThe 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. \nSchedule\, list of instructors\, and more at http://scandiacampmendocino.org/ \nRegister URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/scandia-camp-2024/ LOCATION:Mendocino Woodlands Camp\, 39350 Little Lake Rd\, Mendocino\, CA\, 95460\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Live Music,Online,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024_Scandia_Mendo_temp.png ORGANIZER;CN="Scandia Camp Mendocino":MAILTO:Directors@ScandiaCamp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132742 CREATED:20240427T042238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T204730Z UID:15359-1716634800-1716807600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Land Dancers Folk Dance Weekend DESCRIPTION:Please join Land Dancers this Memorial Day Weekend May 25-27 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-may-24/ LOCATION:Cliff’s land in the Santa Cruz Mountains\, CA-9 & Skyline Blvd\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070 CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1402426339.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Land Dancers":MAILTO:eambetsy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132742 CREATED:20240207T071201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T071436Z UID:15051-1700852400-1700863200@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\nFollowed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. \n$8 Adults (first time free!)\, Kids always free! URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/family-fun-and-dancing/ LOCATION:Miraloma Park Clubhouse\, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue)\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/clipart3061462.png ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132742 CREATED:20240509T154828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T154828Z UID:15383-1716044400-1716057000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:This month the Global Folk Dance Party team and guest leaders Kathleen Mazurek\, Roo Lester\, Larry Harding\, and Adony Beniares feature dances that only go one direction\, or dances with multiple figures that don’t repeat! \nHave any ideas? Send them along to us! The playlist is still being compiled so email your dance requests or questions to virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. \nPlease come at 2:30pm to listen to pre-show music presented by Murray Spiegel. \nConnect Globally\, Dance Locally. Follow folk dance leaders and dance watching enthusiasts worldwide. \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do. Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details or to send requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gfd-may24/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/441896294_762649719343410_6683590872857620929_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132742 CREATED:20230531T043127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T151319Z UID:14175-1715947200-1716141600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Statewide 2024 DESCRIPTION:Statewide 2024 is a weekend festival of folk dance workshops and parties including \n\nDance workshops\nDance performances\nEvening Parties with Orkestar Unbound\nSunday Square Dance Hoedown called by Kurt Gollhardt\nCulture Corners\nRequest Dancing\nMeeting friends – Old and New\n\nAll events take place at the Newark Pavilion\, Newark\, CA. \nRegistration >>\n \nFestival Schedule\n \nInstructors and Band\n\nYannis Konstantinou – Greek/Macedonian\nYannis Konstantinou Yannis Konstantinou is an internationally renowned instructor and ethnologist of Greek Macedonian dance and culture. His passion for traditional music and dance began in his childhood\, dancing with his family in his parents’ villages of Alona and Akrites in the Florina region of Greece. Today\, his knowledge extends beyond that of the Greek Macedonian people indigenous to the area. Since 1990 he has conducted research on the impacts on Florina dances due to the migration of social groups and ethnic minorities to northwest Greece\, such as Vlachs\, Sarakatsani\, and refugees from Thrace and Asia Minor. He also has participated in comparative research studies of Macedonian communities beyond the Greek borders. In 1994 Yannis produced The Musical Tradition of Florina\, a long-playing album\, in collaboration with the Center of Greek Tradition. \nYannis is President and Artistic Director of the “Lygkistes” Cultural Association and a founding member of The Academy of Traditional Folklore Dance and Music located in Athens\, Greece. He is actively involved with the “Association for the Preservation and Dissemination of Traditional Dance and Music” whose members are dedicated to sharing with children and youth living in urban areas an appreciation of traditional lifestyles of the outlying areas of Greece. Since 2001\, he has been the Director of the student dance association of the Balkan Studies department of the Aristotle University of Thessalonika. Yannis Konstantinou is very well-known as a teacher of Greek Macedonian dance and culture throughout Greece and Europe and among those North Americans who have had the good fortune to experience the dance seminars he organizes annually in Agios Germanos\, overlooking Lake Prespa. \n\nCesar Garfiaz – Salsa Rueda and More\nCesar Garfiez Cesar Garfiaz was born and raised in Los Angeles \, CA (Hollywood). He has been hyperactive since early childhood\, and has always enjoyed moving. Being partly raised by his aunt\, Garfiaz was influenced by her affinity for Salsa. He began dancing Salsa at the young age of seven\, going on Sundays to Steven’s Steakhouse with his Tia Raquel. In high school\, he was part of a performing arts class for two years\, where he learned of his passion for performing. Garfiaz joined UCLA’s Department of World Arts & Cultures in the Fall of 2004. In the Spring of 2003\, Garfiaz began working and collaborating with Ana Maria Alvarez and was a cast member of her original thesis concert “contra-tiempo”. Over the past seven years he has studied various styles including modern\, hip hop\, house\, tai chi\, Ghanaian\, Mexican Folklorico & Afro-Cuban. As a part of UCLA’s Repertory Tour Ensemble\, Cesar performed and inspired young people in high schools all over Los Angeles. Through his work with Rep Tour\, he became passionate about youth arts education\, and is continuing this important work with his involvement in CONTRA-TIEMPO. He currently teaches Salsa and Latin Dance at Cal Poly Pamona and at several studios around Los Angeles. As a founding member of the company\, he is committed to seeing this group actualize its’ full potential as an agent for change. Garfiaz is dedicated to being a leader in this important work and sharing with others his absolute love for movement.\n\nKurt Gollhardt – Square Dance\nKurt Gollhardt Kurt Gollhardt is President of the Santa Clara Valley Callers Association and has been calling in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2006. He began calling square dances in 1996 and frequently calls for weekend hoedowns. He has been very active in promoting new approaches to teaching and supporting newer dancers\, most recently as a champion of CALLERLAB’s new Social Square Dance (SSD) program. Kurt has been voted a Top Ten Caller by the Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association (SCVSDA) since 2017.\n\nOrkestar Unbound\nBill Cope will be assembling Orkestar Unbound for Statewide 2024. Bill is a multi-instrumentalist who is drawn to play music without borders\, that will get people on their feet\, dancing! Orkestar Unbound guest artists include Dan Auvil\, Janie Cowan\, Ralph Iverson\, Asaf Ophir and Emily Saletan\, playing international folk music from the Balkans and beyond! \nHotels\nStatewide 2024 will be happening May 17-19 in Newark the weekend prior Memorial Day Weekend. Please book your rooms early. \nChase Suite Hotel\nSpacious extended stay suites\, with separate living room and individual bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi. Plus a full kitchen! More details… \nThere is a very low rate on the hotel rooms (Chase Suite Hotel in Newark)\, but it is only good until March 31 (now extended from December 31). If you know you’ll be going to Statewide this year\, grab one of these rooms now. The room is only $120 per night (plus tax). It’s the “Signature King Suite” that includes a king-size bed\, a fully-equipped kitchen\, and a pull-out couch in the living room for two more people — plus a grab-and-go breakfast. Four friends could easily share this suite. \nTo book discounted rate\, visit Chase Suite Hotel online\, click the “Book Your Stay” button\, select the date May 17\, 2024 (2 nights)\, and use discount code “Folk2024” under Group Code. The first option should be the Signature King Suite for $120 per night (plus tax). Look for the two-bedroom suite which comes with a complete kitchen. Use the button for the May 17\, 2 nights\, booking and correct the number of adults staying. \nBook May 17 Discount \n \n\nRegistration\nLodging should be purchased separately. Recommended group pricing available at Chase Suite Hotel\, Newark\, CA. \nChildren under 13 are admitted free with a paying adult. Young adults aged 13-21 will receive a 50% discount\, but may be required to volunteer from 1-2 hours during the festival. \nRegister Online\n\nMail-In Registration\nPrint and Mail Registration Form \nPrint and complete registration form and send with your check (made payable to Folk Dance Federation) to: \nStatewide Registrar\nSabine Zappe\n153 Race Street\nSan Jose\, CA 95126. \nDownload\, print\, and share a flier\n  \n\nAssistance\nGeneral and Mail-in Registration: Loui Tucker 408 771 4542\nWeb and Online Registration: Kevin Greek URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide-2024/ LOCATION:Newark Pavilion\, 6430 Thornton Ave.\, Newark\, 94560\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/StatewideFebruary2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20231214T112610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T171501Z UID:14814-1715441400-1715452200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland Tea and Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Come join the Peninsula Council for their an afternoon tea party and dance! Share your favorite brew\, tea time stories\, and folk dances with your friends! \n \n\nSchedule\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n3:30 – 4:15pm\nTea in Wonderland\n\n\n4:15 – 6:30pm\nDancing (including a Lobster Quadrille!) URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/tea-party-24/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-PFDC-May-V2.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240509T160554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T161511Z UID:15389-1715367600-1715378400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Changs International Folk Dancers Party with Da! Mozhem DESCRIPTION:Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and Changs International Folk Dancers. Please bring a snack to share. \n$5 plus tips for the band. \nREMEMBER: Please help with set up and/or clean up if you can\, remember that we are a fragrance/scent free club\, and please bring your own bottle or cup to get water. \nMasks are not required\, but are recommended. Please remember not to attend if you feel ill\, have been exposed recently or have traveled to a COVID hot spot recently. \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing. D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band. The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslav traditions. Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region. The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/changs-da-mozhem-24/ LOCATION:Miraloma Park Clubhouse\, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue)\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/14502596266_155847aa8f_b.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240306T092959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T080820Z UID:15177-1715299200-1715558399@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Int'l Folkdance Camp DESCRIPTION:An amazing International Folk Dance weekend with great teachers in Hopewell Junction\, NY. \nTeachers are Petur Iliev (Bulgarian Dance) and Caspar Bik (Int’l & Georgian Dance). Petur is a renowned dancer previously in Bulgaria’s Ensemble Filip Koutev and now teaches professional and non-professional dance companies all across the US and Canada. His career is deeply steeped in the rich folk dance traditions of his family. Caspar is a rising star in the field of folkdance teachers. Born in the Netherlands\, his teaching style is impeccably clear\, precise and authentic; his selection of music is ideally suited for recreational dance groups. You will love meeting and learning from both of them! \nCamp includes: Huge Wooden Dance Floor\, Delicious Meals & Snacks\, Evening Dance Parties \nMore Information and Registration URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/ifc-2024/ LOCATION:Circle Lodge on Sylvan Lake\, 355 Sylvan Lake Rd\, Hopewell Junction\, NY\, 12533\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dance-party-2015.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IFC":MAILTO:DanceIFC@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240403T162753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T190401Z UID:15301-1714159800-1714167000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:International Dance Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:International folk dance\, belly dance exhibition\, discussion\, and lesson\, followed by more folk dancing! \n$10 admission\, students free. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/idd-celebration/ LOCATION:Carnegie Arts Center\, 250 N. Broadway\, Turlock\, CA\, 95380\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Flyer.26Apr2024.InternationalDanceDay.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Village Dancers":MAILTO:judykropp40@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240207T071201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T071436Z UID:15051-1700852400-1700863200@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\nFollowed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. \n$8 Adults (first time free!)\, Kids always free! URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/family-fun-and-dancing/ LOCATION:Miraloma Park Clubhouse\, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue)\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/clipart3061462.png ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240207T064514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T064514Z UID:15042-1714089600-1714348799@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Roberto Bagnoli Dance Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Boulder International Folk Dancers host a folk dance workshop with master instructor Roberto Bagnoli. \nFor more details e-mail boulderfolkdancers.org. \n\nRoberto Bagnoli\nRoberto Bagnoli Roberto Bagnoli grew up in Rome\, where he was first introduced to folk music and dance\, eventually taking part in several performances and teaching dance classes. He subsequently studied various forms of folk dance in workshops throughout Europe\, Israel\, and North America under the guidance of renowned choreographers and teachers. Roberto now lives in Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy\, considered to have one of the most important dance communities in Italy. \nFrom 1995 to 2003\, he performed as a dancer and choreographer with the Terra di Danza Dance Company and was involved in the production of Raggi di luna Italiana and Capriccio Italiano (Italian dances)\, GiroGiroMondo (dances from around the world)\, Keltic Emotion (Celtic dances)\, Mazal Tov (Israeli dances)\, and Ethnos (international folk dances). \nHe is the founder of Folk Atelier Reggio Emilia (FARE)\, devoted to the development and conservation of folk dance heritage. As director of FARE\, he is in charge of organizing and conducting folk dance classes\, workshops with Italian and foreign specialists\, and of the performing sector\, staging various performances\, parties\, and dance gatherings. \nHe currently organizes two dance camps in Europe: Balkanot (Balkan and Israeli dance) and Camp Yofi (Israeli Dance). \nRoberto teaches weekly classes in various cities in the north of Italy and conducts monthly sessions in Rome and Milan besides conducting workshops and seminars throughout Europe\, the United States (notably the Stockton Folk Dance Camp)\, and Canada\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, and Japan. Read more… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/roberto-bagnoli-boulder-co/ LOCATION:Avalon Ballroom\, 6185 Arapahoe Road\, Boulder\, CO\, 80303\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Saratoga-Roberto-March-2022-32-scaled-e1685958868480.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Boulder Folk Dancers":MAILTO:boulderfolkdancers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240306T162442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T162522Z UID:15190-1713708000-1713717000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Zabava Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Kopachka Folk Dance Party with Orkestar Zabava\, Mill Valley \nDance to exciting and soulful music from the Balkans and Beyond\, with Bill Cope (gajda\, bouzouki\, tambura\, accordion)\, Michele Simon (vocals\, tambura)\, Asaf Ophir (sax\, clarinet\, kaval)\, Emily Salatan (tambura\, percussion\, guitar) and Dan Auvil (percussion). A long-time Bay Area favorite\, Orkestar Zabava plays energetic\, soulful and rhythmically dazzling music from Bulgaria\, Macedonia\, Greece\, the Romani\, Albania\, Armenia\, and Romania. \n$10 for students\, $20 adults otherwise. Spacious sprung wood floor; lots of free parking. \nCOVID Safety Protocol\nVaxes & booster encouraged or masks N95\, KN95 or KF94 required. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/zabava-kopachka/ LOCATION:Strawberry Recreation Center\, 118 E. Strawberry Drive\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Zabava-flyer-21-April-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240206T172130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T173339Z UID:15016-1713627000-1713646800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Cabrillo International 55th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:******SAVE THE DATE****** \nCabrillo Folk Dancers are planning a 55th ANNIVERSARY PARTY \n>>>>> LIVE MUSIC….POTLUCK!….LIVE MUSIC URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cabrillo-international-55th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Potluck ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/wild-life-in-the-far-west-personal-adventures-of-a-border-mountain-man-1874-724f27.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrillo Folk Dancers":MAILTO:cabrillofolk@sbcglobal.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240416T172827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T172827Z UID:15337-1713625200-1713637800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Dance with Jaap Leegwater and Filip Filipov online and us on Saturday April 20! We’ll have our usual team of dance leaders and this month we’re also joined by guest leader Sherry Cochran. Have any ideas? Send them along to us! The playlist is still being compiled so email your dance requests or questions to virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. \nPlease come at 2:30pm to listen to pre-show music presented by Murray Spiegel. And the afterparty this month is being hosted by Lyrids Folk Dance Camp and you won’t even have to log into a different Zoom to attend – just stay right where are for the GFD Party! \nConnect Globally\, Dance Locally. Follow folk dance leaders and dance watching enthusiasts worldwide. \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do. Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details or to send requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gfd-apr-24/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/aabcf4a8-a4ba-655f-98f7-5edffb58cfc1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240128T001633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T151755Z UID:14994-1713616200-1713632400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:2024 Blossom Festival DESCRIPTION:The annual Blossom Festival includes a folk dance party\, short dance workshops\, and more. Free! \nDance activities will be held in the Wellness Center\, 3rd Floor\, Studio 301. Use of public transit is encouraged (BART Balboa Park Station or SF Muni). The first hour will feature Dancing for All Ages especially for new dancers and families. \n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30 PM\nDancing for All Ages\n\n\n1:30 – 5:00 PM\nGeneral Dancing\n\n\nCOVID policy\nVaccinations and all boosters required. Masks strongly encouraged but not required. \nParking\nBecause of parking limitations\, you may want to consider carpooling or public transportation. Parking on-campus $5. Campus parking information URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/2024-blossom-festival/ LOCATION:City College of San Francisco\, Wellness Center\, 50 Frida Kahlo Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94112\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Performance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Microsoft-Word-Blossom-Flyer-2024.docx.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240125T173119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T173119Z UID:14986-1713484800-1713743999@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Lyrids Folk Dance Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the nineth Lyrids Folk Dance Festival 2024 featuring folk dances presented by Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion (Romanian dances)\, and Tom Bozigian & Sheree King (Armenian dances). Zakuska from Seattle\, WA will be the Saturday evening party band. Save the date! \nRegister \nFor more details e-mail info@lyridsfolkdancefestival.org URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/lyrids-folk-festival-2024/ LOCATION:Peretz Center\, 6184 Ash Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia (BC)\, Canada CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Lecture,Live Music,Online,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lyrids-2024-monitor-ad.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240416T181024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T181047Z UID:15343-1713461400-1713461400@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Bulgarian Music and Dance Workshops with Jaap and Filip DESCRIPTION:Join a music and/or dance workshop with legendary masters Jaap Leegwater and Filip Filipov hosted by Chico World Dancers! One may attend one or both workshops: music workshop 5:30-6:30pm and dance workshop from 6:30pm. \nJaap Leegwater\nJaap 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. \nFor 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. \nFilip Filipov\nJaap is traveling with master accordionist Filip Filipov who has worked with Bulgarian choreographer Belcho Stanev in Ensemble Varna. \n \nFilip Filipov – Sedi Donka | Филип Филипов – Седи Донка URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bg-music-dance-wksp/ LOCATION:Chico Creek Dance Center\, 1144 W. 1st Street\, Chico\, CA\, 95928\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/438330017_847802140716350_1120172405332363556_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chico World Dancers":MAILTO:memok@saber.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240207T062930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T181751Z UID:15035-1713294000-1713301200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Bulgarian Dance Workshop with Jaap Leegwater and Filip Fiipov DESCRIPTION:Join the Razzmatazz Folk Dancers for a very special Bulgarian dance workshop with Jaap Leegwater and Filip Filipov. \n$10 for non-members of Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club. \nJaap Leegwater\nJaap 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. \nFor 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. \nFilip Filipov\nJaap is traveling with master accordionist Filip Filipov who has worked with Bulgarian choreographer Belcho Stanev in Ensemble Varna. \n \nFilip Filipov – Sedi Donka | Филип Филипов – Седи Донка URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bg-dance-workshop-with-jaapfilip/ LOCATION:Monroe Hall\, 1400 W. College Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95401\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jaap-Leegwater-Filip-Filipov-6-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240207T063744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T201411Z UID:15039-1713207600-1713214800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Workshop with Jaap Leegwater DESCRIPTION:Dance workshop with Jaap Leegwater hosted by Petaluma Folk Dancers. More details coming soon! \nJaap Leegwater\nJaap 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. \nFor 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. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/jaap-leegwater-workshop/ LOCATION:Hermann Sons Hall\, 860 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jaap2017-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers":MAILTO:cjay@horizoncable.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240227T095121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T002444Z UID:15110-1713022200-1713040200@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Workshop and Dance Party with Jaap Leegwater DESCRIPTION:Jaap Leegwater will be teaching a Bulgarian Dance Workshop at 3:30 PM\, with live music from Jaap on flute and Filip Filipov on accordion\, followed by a dinner break and an International Folk Dance Party. \nDress comfortably; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Party snacks welcome. \n\nSchedule\n\nTime\nEvent\nCost\n\n\n3:30 – 5:00pm\nDance Workshop with Jaap and Filip\n$10\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00pm\nDinner Break – please bring your own dinner; we will provide a few Bulgarian snacks to share\n\n\n\n6:00 – 8:30pm\nInternational Folk Dance Party – We’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced\, all countries\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). We will of course include many of Jaap’s dances in the program and he and Filip will be there to dance with us and play for us! Emcee: Adony Beniares\n$10\n\n\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. \nJaap Leegwater\nJaap 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. \nFor 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. \n\nFilip Filipov\nFilip Filipov Filip Filipov is a musician\, born and raised in Varna\, Bulgaria who plays the accordion\, tupan\, as well as keyboard. Filip has played numerous performances throughout the Bulgaria as well as at many international festivals in Finland\, Russia\, The Czech Republic\, Germany\, Spain\, France\, Norway\, Denmark\, the Azores\, Brazil and so on. He has also played with many wedding bands such as Folklorni Ritmi (Folk Rhythms) where I worked side by side with the well-known folk singer Rouska Dobreva. During that period we had several appearances on national TV and recorded two CDs. Filip has played with many other bands and ensembles as a guest soloist. In 1994\, he created his own band Chernomorec. Filip has a very large and diverse repertoire. Read more…\nPlease send your dance requests and questions to pfdcparty@gmail.com \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, and share a flier. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-jaap-leegwater/ LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-April-PFDC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T194000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240312T143637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T144115Z UID:15216-1712682000-1712691600@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Jaap Leegwater Bulgarian Dance Workshop DESCRIPTION:Cerritos Folk Dancers (CFD) hosts a Bulgarian dance workshop\, featuring Jaap Leegwater. Donation:$10. \nPlease DOWNLOAD\, print\, or share a flier. \nPlease don’t come if you have fever\, coughing\, or other Covid-19 related symptoms. \nIf you have signed the Cerritos waiver forms earlier\, you don’t need to sign them again. Otherwise\, you may DOWNLOAD them\, read and sign\, and bring them to the registration desk of the event. Alternatively\, you may pick up the blank forms at the registration desk and sign the waivers over there. \nJaap Leegwater\nJaap 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. \nFor 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. Read more… URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/jaap-cerritos-wksp/ LOCATION:Cerritos Senior Center\, 12340 South Street\, Cerritos\, CA\, 90703\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CFD-Jaap-Workshop-240409-flierE240309.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Cerritos Folk Dancers":MAILTO:CerritosFolkDancers@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240124T042428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T070159Z UID:14983-1712188800-1712707199@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:NFO Conference 2024 DESCRIPTION:Annual NFO Meeting and Conference 2024\nApril 4 – 9\, 2024 in Bruceville\, Texas \nTwo great opportunities at the same time!\nNFO Conference and Total Solar Eclipse Viewing\nThe upcoming conference will have everything you’ve come to expect from NFO – a broad array of fascinating workshops\, presentations\, arts\, crafts\, music\, and dance; our annual membership meeting and elections; and a wonderful opportunity to network. \nThis year we will also have a special bonus\, a total solar eclipse! Take advantage of this rare celestial event; the next total solar eclipses visible in the US won’t occur until 2044 or 2045. \nRegistration\nConference registration includes lodging for 5 nights\, meals\, and all NFO Conference activities. Fees range from $500 to $650 per person for the entire Conference\, depending on your room assignment. The rooms at Greene Family Camp are described in detail below. For those living close by or who manage to find other nearby lodgings\, there is a less expensive commuter rate; but be warned that due to the eclipse\, many hotels are already booked and room rates are high! \nFor those who live nearby or have lined up their own accommodations and transportation in the area\, we are offering a Commuter rate which covers meals and NFO Conference activities (not lodging): $325. \nDetails and Registration \nVenue\nGreene Family Camp\, 1192 Smith Lane\, Bruceville\, Texas (same as TIFD’s Texas Camp location) is located in the eclipse’s longest zone of totality and has the best chance of good weather in the US (of course\, eclipse viewing can not be guaranteed). GFC is basic but comfortable\, with climate controlled lodging and event venues spread out over their 150 acre campus. All meals and NFO dance parties will be in the Chadar Ochel Dining Hall. Other events may take place in the Goldberg Performing Arts Center and at the lakeside Pavilion. For more information about lodging see the registration section below or the camp’s web page. \nTravel\nPlan your flights to the Austin (preferred) or Dallas airports. There is no public transportation from either airport to the Camp\, and due to the eclipse\, rental cars will be increasingly more expensive and hard to find. So if you plan to rent a car\, you may want to do that now!When planning your transportation\, note that the Conference runs from Thursday to Tuesday. The total solar eclipse occurs on Monday April 8\, roughly 12 – 3 pm\, and because of expected traffic and airline schedules\, you will not be able to view the eclipse and get to the airport to catch a flight out later that day. Stick around at camp to join the post-eclipse fun\, including various activities and a final Monday night dance party! \nFor ongoing updates in programming\, schedule\, and registration visit the NFO 2024 Conference Web Page. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/nfo-conference-24/ LOCATION:Greene Family Camp\, 1192 Smith Lane\, Bruceville\, TX\, 76630\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Meeting / Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ls-project-2-slide-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T221500 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240207T061753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T061844Z UID:15031-1711654200-1711664100@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:End of Quarter Party with Da! Mozhem DESCRIPTION:Celebrate an end-of-quarter party with the Saratoga International Folk Dancers with live music by Da! Mozhem! \nWarmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. Recorded music alternates and live music by Da! Mozhem. $8-10 plus tips for the band. \nParty theme: Flower Power! \nThis is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! Drop in fee $8\, seniors $6\, and first visit free. More details… \nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing. D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band. The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslav traditions. Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region. The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments. URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/saratogaifd-mar-24/ LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070 CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/17072863027651cf6uhpa.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240207T071201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T071436Z UID:15051-1700852400-1700863200@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\nFollowed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. \n$8 Adults (first time free!)\, Kids always free! URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/family-fun-and-dancing/ LOCATION:Miraloma Park Clubhouse\, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue)\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/clipart3061462.png ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240325 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240306T091325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T090634Z UID:15169-1711065600-1711324799@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:The San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival (SAFDF) is a beloved tradition of international folk dance teaching\, music\, parties\, and camaraderie! This year is its 66th year. SAFDF is an in-person event in the Multicultural Activities and Recreation Center (MARC) on the campus of the beautiful Our Lady of the Lake University. \n \nFor 2024 \n\nDance teachers:\n\nAndy Taylor-Blenis\, teaching international dances and leading her famous dance stretches\nMiroslav “Bata” Marčetić\, teaching Serbian dances\nŽeljko Jergan\, teaching Croatian dances\n\nDance parties with live music by Shirley Johnson and Slavadillo\nFree public folk-dance performances\, ethnic craft vendors\, and food vendors at Rolling Oaks Mall (March 23 and 24\, noon to 5 pm)\n\nRegistration and Details URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/safdf-2024/ LOCATION:Our Lady of the Lake University\, 411 SW 24th St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78207\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240117T172149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T070936Z UID:14958-1710687600-1710693000@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the Folk Dance Federation online for their board meeting. Various topics such as event planning\, membership\, publicity\, insurance\, and budget are discussed. \nSunday March 17\, 3:00pm-4:30pm\, online\nMeeting ID: 893 5363 4541\nPasscode: 147746 \nJoin Online URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/fb-meeting-mar24/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/vecteezy_teamwork-or-team-building-office-business-meeting-vector_4154417.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132743 CREATED:20240212T172454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T052135Z UID:15063-1710601200-1710613800@www.folkdance.com SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Connect Globally\, Dance Locally. Follow folk dance leaders and dance watching enthusiasts worldwide. \nRemember singing your ABCs? Well\, now you can dance them! We’ll have our usual team of dance leaders and this month we’re also joined by guest leaders Mady Newfield and Catherine Rudin. Have any ideas? Send them along to us! \nPlease come at 2:30pm to listen to pre-show music presented by Murray Spiegel. Also join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends. \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-mar-24/ LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.folkdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/de36cd4d-14ed-dc5b-3800-50421b8c789e.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR