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SUMMARY:East Coast Balkanfest
DESCRIPTION:For those of you unable to make it to this weekend’s East Coast BalkanFest\, we are offering free live streams on YouTube of the Friday night dance party at Village Community School SkyYard in Manhattan\, and of the Saturday bands playing in the Main Hall of Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria. \nClick on the links below to access. These streams are in real time and will become active about 15 minutes before things start a-poppin’!or those of you unable to make it to this weekend’s East Coast BalkanFest\, we are offering free live streams on YouTube of the Friday night dance party at Village Community School SkyYard in Manhattan\, and of the Saturday bands playing in the Main Hall of Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria. \nClick on the links below to access. These streams are in real time and will become active about 15 minutes before things start a-poppin’! \nYours always in music & dance\,\nRachel MacFarlane\nEEFC General Manager \nEAST COAST BALKANFEST LIVE STREAMS\nAll times are in Eastern \nFriday\, August 5\nYouTube Livestream\n6:30 p.m. – Dance workshop with Joe Graziosi and Michael Ginsburg\n7:30 p.m. – Kavala Brass Band (Greek brass)\n9:15 p.m. – Niva (Macedonian) \nSaturday\, August 6\nYouTube Livestream\n6:30 p.m. – Greek Island with Beth Bahia Cohen & Adam Good\n6:45 p.m. – Pontic Firebird (Greek music from the Black Sea region)\n8:15 p.m. – Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band \nFor full information on East Coast BalkanFest\, including bands and instructors\, as well as registration information if you’re thinking of attending in person\, visit the event page.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/east-coast-balkanfest/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Dance Workshop with Jaap Leegwater
DESCRIPTION:Join the Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers as they host a special workshop with Bulgarian dance teacher Jaap Leegwater.   \nHealth requirements: We require folks to wear masks\, and to be fully vaccinated. If you have not already done so\, please show us your vaccination card either via email to cjay@horizoncable.com or bring proof to the workshop. \nFor additional details contact Carol Friedman . \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-petaluma22/
LOCATION:Hermann Sons Hall\, 860 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:A Jaap Leegwater Evening
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a Bulgarian dance workshop with Jaap Leegwater! Jaap has brought us many of our favorite dances\, including Karamfil\, Mari Mariko\, Rusi Kosi\, and many more.   An international folk dance party will follow after a short dinner break.   \n\n\nTime\nEvent\nDonation\n\n\n5:00-6:45pm\nDance Workshop with Jaap Leegwater\n$10\n\n\n6:45-7:15pm\nDinner break (we’ll order pizza\, bring a snack to share!)\n\n\n\n7:15-10:00pm\nInternational Folk Dance Party (first-timers free) with MCs Ken Kaye and Adony Beiares\n$10\n\n\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. N95 or KN95 masks highly recommended. \nSend dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com \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. \nDances range from beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). If you’d like to bring a snack to share\, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-aug22/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Potluck,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop and Dance with Jaap Leegwater
DESCRIPTION:Attendance is limited; if you are late\, you may be turned away (sorry!) \nTimes: Doors open at 1:45pm\nWarmup & Workshop 2-4pm\nDancing 4-5pm to include many Jaap favorites \nSupport Team: Nadav Nur\, Evan Chu\, Rebecca Tsai\nSponsored by Lifebalkandancers.com\, Sherry Cochran Worldance1@gmail; E-mail with questions & requests \nFood & Beverages will not be provided but non-glass water bottles can be refilled within the venue \nHealth & Safety Policy:\nAll event volunteers and attendees must be fully vaccinated with at least one booster shot per Ashkenaz before attending\nBe prepared to show your Vaccination card at the door. \nMasks are not required (per county guidelines) but very STRONGLY recommended by Ashkenaz and our team; Make sure that they are high-quality and well-fitting \nThis will be a fun event! See you 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.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/jaap-leegwater-ashkenaz/
LOCATION:Ashkenaz\, 1317 San Pablo Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:At this month’s Global Folk Dance Party we’re excited to feature the dances of Joe Graziosi.   Joe\, along with Eileen Kopec and Sherry Cochran\, will lead dances.  We look forward to dancing with you on August 20 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm Pacific Time.  \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 and 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/global-folk-dance-aug22/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220826T180000
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the second annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging\, healing\, and harmony. \nThe Friday Aug. 26 evening program includes \n\nGlobal Dance Party (outdoors)\nYoga and meditation (outdoors)\nInter-cultural music spanning several genres and instruments (in the theater with Covid-guideline friendly seating) \nFood trucks and vendors \n\nFestival Schedule \nDon’t forget to check out the program on Sat-Aug 27th! We encourage you to come as you are. This free event is for ALL\, no prerequisites: We are committed to intentionally creating a space of empathy and compassion where everyone is welcome. And safety first\, all current COVID guidelines will be followed. \nBy registering for the festival\, you are automatically entered to join our raffle!  \nRegister \nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory\, which based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852\, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/mosaic-fest-fri-22/
LOCATION:Mexican Heritage Plaza\, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T220000
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the second annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging\, healing\, and harmony. \nOn Saturday Aug. 27 afternoon we welcome you to immerse yourself first\, 3-6PM in workshops (mindfulness\, arts and crafts) and inter-cultural performances. Then\, from 6-10PM\, experience the healing practices and (participative) performances by the tens of cultures in our very own neighborhoods + food trucks and vendors! \nJoin Hands for World Dance!\nInternational Folk Dance Workshop\nThere will be a special international folk dance workshop hosted by the Folk Dance Federation 3-6pm.  Join us to learn folk dances of the world. \nLearn and enjoy with others simple social dances of the world. Join others for an afternoon of dances designed to get you on your feet and moving to music\, holding hands\, kicking up your heels\, and meeting other new dancers.  All ages and experience levels welcome. Family-friendly.  Your instructors are Loui Tucker and Michel Hardbarger.\n  \nFestival Schedule \nDon’t forget to check out our Fri-Aug 26th program! We encourage you to come as you are. This free event is for ALL\, no prerequisites: We are committed to intentionally creating a space of empathy and compassion where everyone is welcome. And safety first\, all current COVID guidelines will be followed. \nBy registering for the festival\, you are automatically entered to join our raffle!  \nRegister \nWe acknowledge that this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory\, which based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852\, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/mosaic-fest-sat-22/
LOCATION:Mexican Heritage Plaza\, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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