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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="IFC":MAILTO:DanceIFC@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T193000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Village Dancers":MAILTO:judykropp40@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T220000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun and Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join Changs International Folk Dancers for a night of music and dance for the entire family! \nAn hour of fun dance activities to music from around the world. Every Fourth Friday\, 7pm-8pm\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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boulder Folk Dancers":MAILTO:boulderfolkdancers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T140000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kopachka Folk Dancers":MAILTO:president@kopachkafolkdancers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T210000
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CREATED:20240206T172130Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrillo Folk Dancers":MAILTO:cabrillofolk@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T183000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T170000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chico World Dancers":MAILTO:memok@saber.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
CREATED:20240207T062930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T181751Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club":MAILTO:razzmatazzfolkdanceclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
CREATED:20240207T063744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T201411Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers":MAILTO:cjay@horizoncable.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T194000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cerritos Folk Dancers":MAILTO:CerritosFolkDancers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T221500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
CREATED:20231214T113647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T095929Z
UID:14821-1710010800-1710021600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:(Vecteesy.com) Calling all Hip Cats and Folk Dancers. \nJoin us on March 9 for a 50’s themed folk dance bash. Join the two ginchiest MCs on the planet\, Alicia LaFetra and Ellie Wiener\, as they spin your favorite folk dances from every decade. \nDressing up for this event is optional\, but if you’re up for it\, you can join us and be the bees knees\, dressing up in whatever 50’s style suits you. Visit this webpage\, or this link for ideas on dressing up. \nWe’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. We do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible.  \nRequested donation of $10\, but no one will be turned away due to money. \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. \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \nDOWNLOAD and share a flier! \nIf you’d like to bring a snack to share\, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-mar24/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
CREATED:20240206T170535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T002256Z
UID:15014-1709903700-1709913600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:International Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Party Playlist Free International Folk Dance Party. No partner or experience needed. Come join us for easy and fun dances from around the world.  \nWear yellow or green to help us celebrate the arrival of Spring!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/ifd-party-fremont/
LOCATION:Age Well Center at South Fremont\, 47111 Mission Falls Ct.\, Fremont\, CA\, 94539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Smile Folk Dancers":MAILTO:Smile.folkdancers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
CREATED:20240105T230341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T165604Z
UID:14932-1709251200-1709510399@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Laguna Folk Dance Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Clubhouse 2 Southern California’s premier folk dance festival!  Dance and instrumental workshops with master teachers\, parties with live music\, the famous Sunday Dance Concert\, catered food… what’s not to like? The Laguna Festival is one of Southern California’s premier annual folk dance events.  You can bet all your friends will be there.  You should be too!\n \nInstructors\nWe are proud to announce that our teachers this year are Dr. Gergana Panova-Tekath and Roberto Bagnoli \nGergana Panova \nDr. Gergana Panova-Tekath\nDr. Gergana Panova-Tekath was born in Sofia\, Bulgaria. From 1988 to 1993\, she danced with the Filip Kutev Bulgarian National Folk Ensemble. She studied dance ethnology in Bulgaria and obtained her Ph.D. in dance from Dortmund University (Germany). \nShe regularly commutes between Bulgaria\, where she heads the Ethnochoreology Department at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences\, and Germany\, where she is Professor of Dance at Folkwang University in Essen. \nShe has published numerous articles and has written two books on various aspects of Bulgarian traditional dance. Besides organizing annual summer seminars in Bulgaria\, Gergana has taught workshops in many countries: Germany\, Austria\, Switzerland\, France\, Israel\, Norway\, Netherlands\, Belgium\, Brazil\, Argentina and North America. \nShe graduated in Dance Pedagogy\, Ethnochoreology\, Choreography and Direction (Bulgaria)\, and Kinetography and Communicative Sciences (Germany) and has completed a Doctorate with “Summa cum laude” and awarded the prize “Dissertation 2004” from the Technical University of Dortmund (Germany) in the area of Cultural Philosophy. The title of her thesis is “Dance after Perestroika. The Communication between Eastern and Western Europe through the Bulgarian Folkdances.” Gergana qualified in Ethnochoreology and Communication in 2011 in Sofia. \nShe performed as a solo dancer and choreographer at the National Ensemble for Folksongs and Folkdances (Philip Koutev) in Sofia from 1988 to 1994\, was a Choreographer for different Bulgarian and international Theater Projects\, was a Senior Fellow and Associate Professor for Ethnochoreology at the Institute for Art Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia\, and has lectured at the Technical University of Dortmund\, the Humboldt University\, Berlin\, the University in Zurich\, the University of Music\, Vienna\, and the New Bulgarian University\, Sofia. \nStarting in 1994\, she has conducted over 300 seminars and summer academies in folk dances in Argentina\, Austria\, Belgium\, Brazil\, Bulgaria\, Canada\, Denmark\, France\, Germany\, Holland\, Israel\, Japan\, Norway\, Switzerland\, and the United States. \nGergana has published over 50 Articles and two books about dancing\, nonverbal communication\, ethnology\, etcetera in Bulgarian\, German\, English\, and Russian.\nRead more… \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…\nMelanie Lawson Kareem\nUkulele playing and jamming\nReturning to The Laguna Folk Dance Festival\, Melanie Lawson Kareem\, a folk dancer since childhood\, shares her lifetime of enjoying music with others by teaching ukulele on Zoom\, everyday. She is well-known in the folk dance world as “The Folk Dancer’s Ukulele Teacher” having taught at Stockton Camp since 2019. \nBands\nSans Frontières\nSans Frontières has a wide-ranging repertoire\, tackling pieces that are widely danced\, but not typically performed by IFD bands.  Their repertoire consists of relatively recent music that evolved from\, and celebrates\, ethnic heritage\, but expresses that heritage in modern-day musical conventions – Music from anywhere in the world that’s popular for dance all around the world.  Read more… \nTzidia\nTzidia is a San Diego-based band made up of friends who previously performed together with the groups Trio Zheni\, Eastern Exposure\, and Dromia. Their name reflects these earlier associations. They play folk dance music primarily from the Balkans and surrounding areas\, plus Scandinavia. Read more… \nHotel\nAyres Hotel within walking distance of festival. Phone (949) 588-0131 and ask for “Laguna Woods” discount. Available with the local operator only. (Do not use 800#).  \nCovid Policy\nAt this time we have no restrictions.  People can decide their level of risk and wear a mask or not and/or take other measures as they deem appropriate to their particular situation. Please do not attend the Festival if you are feeling unwell. If you are feeling unwell\, stay home and contact us for a refund. \n \nMore Details
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/laguna-fdf-2024/
LOCATION:Laguna Woods Clubhouse 2\, 24112 Moulton Parkway\, Laguna Woods\, CA\, 92637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
CREATED:20240221T083114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T083114Z
UID:15102-1708974000-1708981200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Dance Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Special dance party with band Da! Mozhem hosted by Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers. Bring tips for the band! \nDa! Mozhem is back with new tunes and old favorites\, playing at some great clubs and venues in the greater Bay Area\, including Santa Cruz and Petaluma.  \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-party-24/
LOCATION:Hermann Sons Hall\, 860 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers":MAILTO:cjay@horizoncable.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151946
CREATED:20240212T171635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T171635Z
UID:15059-1708182000-1708194600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Leap Year!\nIs there anything more fun and joyous than leaping?  Come leap\, lift and jump with us as we celebrate leap year as only folk dancers can!  We’ll have our usual team of dance leaders and this month we’re also joined by guest leaders Harry Solomon\, Judy Solomon\, Siu-Ching Lui\, and Paul Tong. 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-feb-24/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151947
CREATED:20240206T174821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T175353Z
UID:15026-1708174800-1708191000@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Annual Lunar New Year Festival
DESCRIPTION:The annual Cerritos Folk Dancers Lunar New Year Festival! Now in its 12th year! \nWorkshop teachers are Alexandru David and Mihai David. \nSuggested donation: $15 per person at the door (non-refundable $12 if prepaid by Feb. 18\, 2023) \nThere will be finger food served. If you like\, you may bring food or non-alcoholic beverage to share with other dancers. \nYou have the option to attend the after-festival dinner together. The restaurant and the cost are to be announced in the festival. To reserve a seat\, please sign up at the front desk by 4 p.m. on the day of  the festival. \nFor more details contact CerritosFolkDancers@gmail.com or call Wen at 626 500 5035.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/lunar-new-year-festi-2024/
LOCATION:Cerritos Senior Center\, 12340 South Street\, Cerritos\, CA\, 90703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cerritos Folk Dancers":MAILTO:CerritosFolkDancers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151947
CREATED:20240117T211100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T003932Z
UID:14971-1707764400-1707771600@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Yanni Konstantinou Greek Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Yannis is a great friend to GreekFeet.  We are happy once again to welcome Yanni for a special dance workshop.  He is a great instructor and this is an opportunity not to be missed. \nJoe Goode Annex\n401 Alabama Street at 17th Street\nSan Francisco\nRing the bell at the gate to enter. \nYannis Konstantinou \nYannis Konstantinou\nYannis Konstantinou\, is an internationally recognized teacher and researcher of Greek Macedonian Dances and culture.  He has taught workshops extensively throughout Europe and the USA.  Yannis is the current president of the highly respected dance association “Lygkistes” which has performed extensively throughout Europe.  Yannis also served as the artistic director and instructor for Lykeion Ellinidion Florinas\, teaching over 200 dancers of all ages on a weekly basis\, as well as teaching at many Cultural Associations \nYannis’ 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.  He is deeply committed to preserving and sharing the rich traditions\, culture\, music and dance of this region.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/yanni-konstantinou-wkshp/
LOCATION:Joe Goode Annex\, 401 Alabama at 17th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greek Feet":MAILTO:greekfeet@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151947
CREATED:20231214T113903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T023915Z
UID:14824-1707665400-1707676200@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request Valentines dance party emceed by Hollis and Lon Radin. \nWe’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. We do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible.  \nMasks optional. 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. \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \nIf you’d like to bring a snack to share\, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings. \nDOWNLOAD and share a flier
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-feb24/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151947
CREATED:20231215T060631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T203909Z
UID:14852-1707570000-1707598800@www.folkdance.com
SUMMARY:Festival of the Oaks
DESCRIPTION:For the 75th(!) anniversary of the Festival of the Oaks\, there will be an afternoon workshop with John Morovich\, followed a dance performance\, an optional dinner\, and an evening dance party. \nRefreshments will be provided. Oh\, and be sure to shop at (and/or donate to) the pre-owned folk dance costume sale (4:15 pm – 9:00 pm). For members of the Folk Dance Federation of California\, there will be a membership meeting during the dinner hour. \n\nSchedule\n\nTime\nEvent\nPrice\n\n\n1:00 pm\nDoors open\n\n\n\n1:30-4:00pm\nInstitute with John Morovich\n$20\n\n\n4:00-4:15pm\nDance performance\n\n\n\n4:15-5:00pm\nDinner\n$10\n\n\n5:15-9:00pm\nInternational Folk Dancing\,Dances from around the world\, Institute Reviews & Contras\n$18\n\n\nSpecial all-day Institutes and Folk Dance evening party package is $34.   \nJohn Morovich\nJohn Morovich John Morovich\, born in 1965\, grew up in Seattle’s sizable Croatian community. Since 1973\, he has studied\, taught\, and performed traditional music and dance of Croatia and other parts of Southeastern Europe. He was awarded the prestigious Washington State Arts Commission Folk Arts Fellowship for 2001. \nHe is currently the artistic director of the Seattle Junior Tamburitzans\, a 50-member youth ensemble of which he was a performer from 1974 through 1987 and since 2013 has directed Tamburaski Orkestar Kisobran. He conducted the Jele Croatian Women’s Choir and Klapa Ruzmarin in Vancouver\, BC\, Canada. He was selected as Guest Conductor for the Croatian Fraternal Union of America Junior Cultural Federation Festival held in Chicago\, in July 2005. \nFrom 1980 through 2002\, he was a featured performer with the Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble and the Ruže Dalmatinke Orchestra. In December\, 2001\, he erformed in and served as orchestra director for the Croatian Christmas cantata Narodil Se Mladi Kralj\, by Tomislav Uhlik of Zagreb\, Croatia\, which was directed by Mary Sherhart. Since 1979\, he has performed with the Sinovi Tamburica Orchestra with friends George\, Tom and Tim Jovanovich\, Jeff Suhadolnik\, and John Major. The band\, which participates frequently in the Tamburitza Extravaganzas\, now includes Matt Thompson and George’s son Nick. For five years he performed with a balkan-gypsy fusion rock band Kultur Shock\, with recent immigrants from the Balkans; and he recorded two albums with the group. \nJohn has taught at many camps and seminars\, including the California Kolo Festival in San Francisco\, the Balkana Seattle Balkan Camp\, the Texas Camp\, the East European Folklife Center’s Balkan Music & Dance Workshops\, and the Seattle Folk Dance Festival. John has also worked with many folklore ensembles across the United States and Canada. He most recently choreographed for the Ban Jelačić Croatian Dance Ensemble of Penticton\, B.C.\, Canada; Hrvatski Vitezovi; Sarajevo of Vancouver; and Zagreb of Victoria\, B.C.\, Canada\, and Ethnic Dance Theatre of Minneapolis. MN. Dances John has taught include Kabanica i Seksera\, Grizlica\, H’ajd Na Lievo\, Mazulka\, Okrani Se Moje Kolo Malo\, Repa\, Sad Moi Dragi u Šumi Kod Koza\, Saljsko Kolo\, Slavonsko Kukunješče\, Sroteš\, Sˇ’tiri Snehe\, Tanac po Susasko\, Veloluški Tanac\, and Žena Ide Na Gosti. \nRegister \nDOWNLOAD and share a flier! \nContact Ruthie Gasser for more details.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/festofoaks-24/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck
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