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SUMMARY:Palomanians Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:The Palomanians Ice Cream Social featuring request dancing\, refreshments\, and of course ice cream! Emcced with Denise Heenan. \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 \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.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/ice-cream-social-26/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
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SUMMARY:June Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:June Camp\, a mainstay of the Midwest international folk dance community\, welcomes dancers from all over the U.S.A. and beyond! We especially pride ourselves on welcoming globally-known dancers and this year Caspar Bik will be our featured guest.  \nSee you at June Camp! \nCaspar Bik\nCaspar Bik Caspar Bik was born in 1990 in the Netherlands. He was an active dancer from a young age in groups that presented Dutch dances as well as groups that showed international dances. Caspar graduated in 2013 as a dance teacher at the dance academy Codarts in Rotterdam. Besides folk dancing\, Caspar has experience in modern/contemporary dance\, classical ballet\, jazz dance\, ballroom\, and tap dance. Since his graduation he has been teaching different dance styles to children\, teenagers\, and adults at amateur and professional levels. In 2014\, he founded a youth school for theater arts which performs a stage musical every year for which Caspar creates the choreography. Both as a folk dance instructor and as a choreographer he has taught courses in Belgium\, Germany\, Switzerland and Turkey\, Taiwan and the USA. Caspar has been specializing in folk dances from countries around the Black Sea. During his research in Georgia\, he trained with the professional ensemble Erisioni and traveled through the country to experience the colorful variety and beauty of Georgian dance\, song and music.  Read more \nDance Exchange\nPrograms such as the Dance Exchange give local teachers opportunities to shine. The Dance Exchange is a program of brief reviews by advance request\, of classic old dances that you can’t quite remember – or ones from past June Camps that have slipped away. Participants submit suggestions and our committee finds local teachers who can present them. You can get a sense of the range of dances that have been included in the past by looking at this list. Notes and music for the Dance Exchange dances will be available to all and videos will be included in the weekend’s video download package. Read more… \nLive Music Parties\nAs always\, we will have wonderful live music for all our evening parties provided by Tom Pixton\, Ralph Iverson\, and Brian Wilson who are in residence throughout camp. \nRegister
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/june-camp-2026/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Academy\, 1500 West Kennedy Road\, Lake Forest\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Live Music,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Statewide 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Statewide Folk Dance Festival\, the highly-anticipated annual weekend festival of folk dance and parties\, returns June 12-14\, 2026 in Chico California. This year’s Statewide theme is “Village Dance-What is it anyway?” \nStatewide 2026 features \n\nAhmet Luleci (Turkish dance)\n“Kotse” Marinov (Bulgarian dance)\nPetar Aleksiev (Bulgarian music)\nEvening parties dancing to live music by Da! Mozhem\nAnd more…\n\nInstructors and Band\nAhmet Luleci \nAhmet Luleci – Turkish Dance\nA native of Turkey\, Ahmet is an accomplished choreographer\, dance teacher and performer as well as a researcher of Anatolian culture. He is currently the artistic director of the Boston based Collage Dance Ensemble\, which allows him to further his goal of making folk dance and music accessible to a wider audience.  \nSince arriving in North America in 1985\, he has taught many workshops and camps throughout the United States as well as Canada\, Japan\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Holland\, England\, Switzerland\, Brazil\, Argentina\, Germany\, Norway\, Italy\, Spain and Australia. He has set innumerable suites of dances for the stage working with dance organizations around the world. Read more… \nKonstantine “Kotse” Marinov – Bulgarian Dance\nKonstantine “Kose” Marinov \nKonstantin “Kotse” Marinov is from Stara Zagora\, Bulgaria. From the age of five he performed with Ensemble Zagorche. Kotse was born into a dancing family; he and his father\, mother\, and sister all have dancing in their blood! His father is a choreographer\, and is a long-time soloist of the Military Ensemble in Sofia. His mother dances with the Ensemble Zagore. \nIn 1987\, Kotse entered the State Choreographic School (now the National School of Dance Arts) in Sofia\, graduating with a diploma as artist/ballet dancer and teacher of dance arts. He has danced as a soloist with Ensemble Zagore and the Ensemble Slănčev Brjag\, was assistant choreographer with the Ensemble Zornitsa\, and he toured with both Slănčev Brjag and Zagore in Europe\, Canada\, and the United States. \nIn 2000 Kotse emigrated to the United States and settled in the Chicago area\, where he established several Bulgarian folklore clubs that preserve and nurture Bulgarian folk dance and folklore in a dynamic way. \nKotse organizes annual festivals in Chicago that feature multiple Bulgarian folk ensembles and cultural groups under the umbrella and name of his Vereya dance ensemble. Kotse has produced other concerts and festivals in North America and Europe. Read more… \nPetar Aleksiev – Bulgarian Music\nPetar Aleksiev \nPetar “Usmivkata” (The Smile) Aleksiev was born in Varna\, Bulgaria. He graduated from “Philip Kutev” Music School in Kotel\, then from Plovdiv’s Academy for Music and Dance Arts. He was part of the representative folk orchestra of the Plovdiv Academy. There he received his master’s degree in Music Arts with honors\, specializing in bagpipe. \nWhile he was at school Petar accompanied the world-known Grammy-winning women’s choir Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares. He has participated in many groups in numerous projects\, and has played with the most famous musicians and bands in Bulgaria. Petar has made recordings with the Bulgarian National Radio\, and Bulgarian National Television. He has participated in many international projects\, folklore events\, and festivals in Greece\, Italy\, Malta\, Israel\, Netherlands\, Belgium\, Moldova\, Ukraine\, Serbia\, and elsewhere. Petar frequently composes for dance groups and bands\, and is a member of the UNESCO International Organization for Folk Art. \nSince 2008 Petar has been living in Chicago\, where he performs with Kolorit Orchestra\, Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society\, and plays Bulgarian\, Greek\, and Macedonian music at various events and camps. Read more… \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \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. \n\nVenues\n\nFri-Sat: First Christian Church\, 295 E Washington Avenue\, Chico\, CA\nSun: Chico Women’s Club\, Third & Pine Streets\, Chico\, CA\n\nHotel\nHoliday Inn Express & Suites Chico \nOur host hotel is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico\, 2074 E 20th St\, Chico\, CA 95928. Conveniently located off Highway 99 and a short drive from Chico State University\, the hotel offers easy access to stunning landscapes and charming local attractions\, including Sierra Nevada Brewing Co\, Silver Dollar Speedway\, and Bidwell Park. This three-star hotel features a free breakfast\, fitness center\, pool\, wi-fi\, laundry\, business center\, on-site parking\, outdoor patio with cozy fire pit\, and quality coffee anytime. The hotel is about a 10min drive from either of our dance venues.  \nReservations: 1 888 465 4329. Ask for the “Statewide 2026” rate of $139. More details… \n\nRegistration\nLodging should be purchased separately. Recommended group pricing available. As of January\, unless changed\, the Saturday catered meal option is Greek/Mediterranean cuisine. \nDue to popular demand\, we’ve extended the 2026 Statewide “Early Bird” full package deadlines: $180 until March 8th\, then $200 afterward until April 30th\, and $240 thereafter.\n\nOnline Registration\nRegister online today!\n\n\nMail-In Registration\n2026 Statewide Registration Form \nDo NOT mail after June 6th\, instead pay at door. Make checks payable to FOLK DANCE FEDERATION. Send completed registration form with your check postmarked by the deadline to:  \nStatewide Registrar\n153 Race Street\nSan Jose\, CA 95126 \nPlease write one check for registration and additional offerings. \nShort of funds? For work scholarships contact Memo Keswick.\nThe Federation also has a Scholarship Program that helps pay for tuition. More details… \nMasks optional and proof of vaccination requirements will follow CDC\, State\, and County COVID regulations at the time of the event.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide-2026/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, Chico\, 295 E Washington Avenue\, Chico\, 95926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Festival,Live Music,Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:NW Folk Dancers\, Inc. 70th Anniversary Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northwest Folk Dancers\, Inc. (NFDI) in celebrating its 70th anniversary with a dance party on June 13\, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Cedar Valley Grange in Lynnwood\, Washington! Two bands will play: Folk Voice Band (international favorites) and Zakuska (Balkan). In addition to dancing\, there will be cake\, historical exhibits\, and more! Plan to join us for this fun evening.  \nRides will be available from the Lynnwood light rail station to the hall (and back). \nFREE! – Donations welcome! \nAbout the NFDI\nThe Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated (NFDI)\, is the “Where to Folk Dance” organization of the Pacific Northwest. It is a non-profit “umbrella” organization that promotes folk dancing and ethnic events. \nNFDI publishes a monthly magazine\, THE NORTHWEST FOLK DANCER\, containing articles and advertisements of interest to the folk dance community. THE NORTHWEST FOLK DANCER magazine also includes listings of regular dances and classes and a separate comprehensive calendar of special events. Additional features are ethnic recipes\, dance descriptions\, club news\, and information helpful for dancers\, teachers of folk dance\, and anyone interested in the food\, dances\, costumes\, and history of other cultures. \nNFDI coordinates a workshop and international folk dance at the NW Folklife Festival and also seeks new ways to promote all forms of ethnic dance. \nNFDI provides scholarships for adults who want to attend folk dance camps and who agree to teach the dances to other NFDI clubs\, and youth scholarships for students (high school and college age) who want to participate in a dance camp but need assistance to do so. \nNFDI was incorporated in January of 1956 and is recognized by the IRS as a charitable non-profit under section 501(c)(3).
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/nfdi-70th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Cedar Valley Grange\, 20526 52nd Ave\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Performance
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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 third 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-jun26/
LOCATION:Congregation Am Tikvah\, 625 Brotherhood Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T150000
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SUMMARY:Federation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Folk Dance Federation for their board meeting.  Various topics such as event planning\, membership\, scholarships\, publicity\, insurance\, and budget are discussed.  \nJoin on Zoom \nMeeting ID: 818 0783 2797\nPasscode: 816054
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/meeting-jun-26/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting / Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T220000
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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. Followed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. \nAdults accompanied by kids always free!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/bfd-family-fun-jun26/
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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