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SUMMARY:BACDS Family Camp 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Bay Area Country Dance Society’s Family Week is all about community—sharing music and song\, relaxing together\, and enjoying dance\, play\, and music making\, catalyzed by an amazing staff and buoyed by friendships old and new.  \nDancing\nIt is about traditions of moving together to music\, and we’ll teach everything\, no experience needed. There will be dance for all ages\, including American contra and squares\, English country and Morris dance\, Irish\, couple dances\, and play-party games.  The music at camp is the best! The extremely talented musical staff will make your toes tap for dancing and your ears happy from listening.  \nMusic and Song\nThe staff will provide music for all kinds of dancing\, will lead workshops for new and experienced musicians alike\, and will lead the camp in joyous song. Instruction will be offered for many instruments\, including fiddle\, guitar\, piano\, and mandolin. \nStorytelling\nEnjoy the eternal art of storytelling. Our professional storyteller will enchant children and adults alike with storytelling sessions every day and a bedtime story as well. After the evening story the children will be serenaded off to bed with our traditional pied-piper parade. \nCrafts\nFamily Dance Camp craft classes offer adults and children a chance to make things with their hands. Our talented and knowledgeable artists will help all ages take pride in what they create. \nCamper Testimonials\nBACDS Family Week isn’t just about “Dance”… it’s 6 days of community\, immersion & sheer joy of art\, song\, movement\, children & people. \nFamily Camp is absolutely unequalled for its ability to teach a variety of skills in dance\, music\, craft & games in a fun and supportive environment that strengthens family bonds and creates strong friendship which can last through childhood and through life. We are all better at our life work for having spent time at camp. \nCamp Schedule\, Staff\, Policies\, and More… \nRegister for Summer 2023
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bacds-family-camp/
LOCATION:Monte Toyon\, 220 Cloister Lane\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp
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SUMMARY:Camp Nirkoda Ba'Kerem 2023
DESCRIPTION:An Israeli dance camp and wine tasting adventure\nSet in the relaxed landscape of California wine country\, Nirkoda Ba’Kerem is all about community. Come join your friends — some you’ve known for years\, and some you’ve yet to meet — for a fun-filled weekend of nonstop Israeli dancing. We’ll enjoy the benefits of California’s famous vineyards by incorporating a wine tasting adventure during the camp! Excellent wine and fantastic Israeli Dancing—what could be better?! Don’t miss it! \nDance Hall\nWe will be dancing in Field House\, one of the gyms that makes up the Seawolves athletics complex. It has a large\, sprung wood floor for comfortable dancing\, and is located conveniently close to Beaujolais Village. Bring a water bottle so you can stay hydrated at the fill-up stations. \nFood\nThe prices include all meals (Friday dinner to Monday lunch) and snacks. Meals are not kosher\, but there are many vegetarian\, meat-without-milk\, fish\, and other “kosher-style” options at the large buffet. SSU can accommodate most dietary requirements (vegetarian\, vegan\, lactose-free)\, which you can indicate on the registration form. \nCamp Events\nAccess to all Israeli dance and other camp activities (games\, Shabbat services\, etc.) is included. \nAccommodations and Parking\nThree nights lodging with linens provided. Free parking permit for 3 nights in the lot next to Beaujolais Village. \nWine Tasting\nAll levels include our signature wine tasting experience. Camp Nirkoda Ba’Kerem’s expert sommelier has chosen several excellent vintages for you to sample as our sommeliers help you to identify the subtle flavors of each wine. For those participants who do not drink\, we will have a simultaneous fancy non-alcoholic beverage tasting. All dancers have the opportunity to evaluate their favorites and to enjoy the harmonious pairings. \nCOVID-19 Safety\nBalancing the inherent risk of COVID-19 at a community dance event\, dancers’ range of risk tolerance levels\, and the current COVID situation. More details… \n \nRegistration closes June 14\n \nDetails and Registration \nContact registration@nirkoda.com for answers to any questions.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/camp-nirkoda-bakerem-2023/
LOCATION:Sonoma State University\, 1801 E Cotati Ave\, Rohnert Park\, CA\, 9928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party emceed by Kaela Fine and Hollis 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 while dancing. 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.The requested donation is $10 for the party\, but we’ll never turn anyone away. \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, or share a flier.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-jul23/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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SUMMARY:Cafe Shalom Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the second Saturday of every month.  \nSaturday classes are large parties with many dancers from all ages and spectrum. We dance dances from 1918 and from 2018 back to back. \nThe first part of the evening – 30-45 minutes starts with slow and beginners dances\, oldies\, and dances which we learn in Tuesday class. Later we increase the intensity\, up the beat and the pace and the evening is fully charged with great energy and fun. \n7:30 pm – Warm-up\, beginner’s\, oldies dances\, and recently taught dances\n8:00 pm – Our party perks up… with circle\, and couple dances\n9:15 pm – Birthday celebrations\, announcements\, followed by a line dance set\n9:30 – 11:30 pm – We’ll dance ‘til then or ‘til we drop – whatever comes first! \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $5 for students. \nInfo:  Text 669.444.1284\nCafe Shalom\, more details…
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/cafe-shalom-jul23/
LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Folk Dance Federation Board online as they meet for their July 2023 planning meeting.  Various topics such as event planning\, membership\, publicity\, insurance\, and budget are discussed.  Get to see Federation meetings behind the scenes! \nSunday July 9\, 3pm-4:30pm\, online\nMeeting ID: 821 4223 9442\nPasscode: 147746 \nJoin Online
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/fb-meeting-jul23/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T161303Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Workshop with Roberto Bagnoli
DESCRIPTION:Saratoga International Folk Dancers hosts a Pre-Stockton folk dance workshop with master instructor Roberto Bagnoli.  \nFor more details e-mail loui@louitucker.com. \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-sifd2023/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Stockton Folk Dance Camp Pre-Party\nMost of the team will be at or on the way to Stockton Folk Dance Camp\, so let’s celebrate! We expect a couple of this year’s faculty to join us. \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-jul-23/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Stockton Folk Dance Camp
DESCRIPTION:July 2023\, Stockton Folk Dance Camp’s 76th year\, will feature \nCome dance with Željko\, Kau’i\, Roberto\, Tony\, Kyriakos\, Iliana and Todor\, with more artists to be announced!\nOur Artists teach the same dances both weeks\, but the Assemblies\, Parties\, and Evening Dancing are different each week. \nStockton Folk Dance camp 2023 will be held during the following weeks: \nWeek 1 – July 16 – 22\nWeek 2 – July 23 – 29 \nFor emerging details Click Here \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/stockton-folk-dance-camp-2023/
LOCATION:University of the Pacific\, 3601 Pacific Ave\, Stockton\, CA\, 95211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Beginner Class Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Class Dance Party! Theme to be announced. \nBerkeley Folk Dancers (BFD) has been active in Berkeley for over 80 years! It is a group of over 100 people of all ages who enjoy doing a great variety of folk dances. All kinds of people belong to BFD\, from teenagers to retired people. Couples and singles are equally welcome. Lessons on four levels are held weekly; parties and special events are scheduled throughout the year.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/beginner-class-dance-party/
LOCATION:Live Oak Recreation Center\, 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman)\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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