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2024

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Jaap Leegwater Spring Tour Order Form Jaap Leegwater and Filip Filipov March 29 to April 20, 2024
 Jaap Leegwater / Filip Filipov Bulgarian Workshop Series
TEACHER: Jaap Leegwater.
MUSICIAN: Filip Filipov.
INFORMATION: Jaap will teach for two hours then break and dance with you and play some music. The program would be tailored to your needs: new material, golden oldies and special requests are all possible. Jaap is traveling with accordionist Filip Filipov (check him out on YouTube!). He worked with Bulgarian choreographer Belčo Stanev in Ensemble Varna.
     Please contact Sherry to schedule your club's workshop and if you have questions, or suggestons for others to contact. Jaap and Filip will need housing with dance friends, too!
CONTACT: Sherry Cochran – Email

CURRENT SCHEDULE FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Advertisement: Jaap Leegwater and Filip Filipov

  • 3/28: Ventura Folk Dancers
  • 3/29: West Valley Folk Dancers, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
  • 3/29: Friday Night L.I.F.E. Hybrid, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
  • 3/30: San Diego Folk Dance Center
  • 4/01: D.E.B.A. :)- - Bulgarian Folk Aerobics
  • 4/02: Westside Folk Dancers
  • 4/03: Conejo Valley Folk Dancers
  • 4/04-4/07: National Folk Organization Conference
  • 4/09: Cerritos Folk Dancers
  • 4/10: Laguna International Dancers

  • Flyer SDFDC Jaap Leegwater and Filip Filipov Saturday, March 30, 2024
     Folk Dance Center Workshop with Jaap Leegwater
         San Diego Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942 - 858-227-8999
    TIME: 6:00 to ???.
    COST: Non-members: $20.00; Members: $10.00/$15.00.
    INFORMATION: Bring a snack to share. The Wellness Center is behind the T-Mobile Store. Lots of free parking.
    WEBSITE: http://www.folkdancecenter.org/
    SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Center

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    Filip Filipov

    LEEGWATER & FILIPOV

      Folk Dance Center

    MEMBERSHIP FORM

      Grossmont Shopping Center

    GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER

      Oasis Dance Floor

    FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCE FLOOR


    NFO Conference 2024 Deposit Thursday to Tuesday, April 4 to 9, 2024
     National Folk Organization Conference in Texas
         Greene Family Camp, 1192 Smith Ln., Bruceville, TX 76630 – 254-859-5411
    DEPOSIT: Deposit $100.00 (maximum of four)
    INFORMATION:
         Non-dancers can come too – everyone is welcome.
         Lodging and meals will be included in your Conference fee.
         Plan your flights to the Austin (preferred) or Dallas airports.
         Dance workshops and culture corners with Jaap Leegwater and Filip Filipov.
         Dance parties each night.
         Learn about Norwegian Nyckelharpa with musician Loretta Kelley.
         Israeli dance with Dit & Bob Olshan and Joan Hantman.
         Franklin Houston will teach Texas roadhouse dances and international folk dance classics.
         Shabbat Dinner Friday night and other events in conjunction with Hora Eclipse / Kochavim.
         Bruceville Roadhouse session, Texas Hoedown, and Barbecue.
         Eclipse preparation and guideline.
         Monday morning, April 8, is the total solar eclipse viewing.
         And more!
         We will be holding our event in conjunction with the Kochavim Israeli Dance Camp.
    CONTACT: Email
    WEBSITE: https://nfo-usa.com/
    SPONSORED BY: National Folk Organization

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    LEEGWATER & FILIPOV
     

      Greene Family Camp, Texas

    GREENE FAMILY CAMP
     

      Greene Family Camp, Interactive

    GREENE FAMILY CAMP INTERACTIVE
     


    Cerritos Tuesday, April 9, 2024
     Cerritos Folk Dancers Workshop with Jaap Leegwater
         Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703 – 562-916-8550
    TIME: 5:00 to 7:40 p.m.
    INFORMATION: Please don't come if you have fever, coughing, or other symptoms related to COVID-19.
         Take your own risk.
         Waivers are required to sign, if not signed yet.
    COST: Suggested donation: $10.00
    CONTACT: 626-500-5035 – Email
    SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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    Cerritos Senior Cennter

    CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER


    Somis Saturday, April 20, 2024
     Spring Festival in Somis
         Somis Thursday Club, 5380 Bell St., Somis, CA 93066
    TIME: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
    COST: $$10
    TEACHER: Valerie Daley
    INFORMATION: Celebrate Spring with dancing in Somis! Connect with fiends and dance your favorite dances on a beautiful sprung wood floor. Light refreshments provided!
    CALL OR TEXT: Valerie Daley – 805-746-0844
    SPONSORED BY: Folk Federation of California, South, Inc.

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    Somis Thursday Club

    SOMIS THURSDAY CLUB


    Statewide 2024 Friday to Sunday, May 17 to 19, 2024
     California Statewide 2024
          Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA 94560 - 510-793-4062
    TEACHERS: Yannis Konstantinou (Greek/Macedonian), Cesar Garfiaz (Salsa Rueda), and Kurt Gollhardt (Sunday Hoedown).
    MUSICIANS: Live music by Orkestar Unbound.
    INFORMATION: Square Dance Hoedown Sunday afternoon (Social, Mainstream, and Plus Levels). Friday night dinner (Mexican), Saturday lunch (Dim Sum), Saturday dinner (Greek), and Sunday lunch (Gourmet burgers). Dance lessons, culture corners, performances, and evening partie with Orkestar Unbound!
    HOST HOTEL: Chase Suite Hotel, 39150 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560 - 510-795-1200
              Book online at chasehotelnewark, click the Book Your Stay button, select the date May 17, 2024 (2 nights), and type "Folk2024" under Group Code.
              If you know you'll be going to Statewide this year, grab one of these rooms NOW!
    SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc.

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    Statewide 2024 Registration

    STATEWIDE REGISTRATION

      Newark Pavilion

    NEWARK PAVILION

      Chase Suite Hotel

    CHASE SUITE HOTEL


    Yannis Konstantinou 2023

    YANNIS KONSTANTINOU

      Cesar Garfiaz 2023

    CESAR GARFIAZ

      Orkestar Unbound

    ORKESTAR UNBOUND


    Cerritos

    Saturday, June 8, 2024
     Cerritos Fifteenth Anniversary Festival
         Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703 – 562-916-8550
    TIME: 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.
    INFORMATION: Finger foods to share are welcome, but not necessary. Your traditional or special costume will add splendid color to the party. Each group is welcome fo perform, lead, and/or request up to three dances. Please let us know in advance to schedule your time.
    COST: Suggested donation: $12.00 per person at the door OR $10.00 if prepaid by June 1, 2024.
    CONTACT: Sue Chen – 562-338-2298 – Email
    SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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    Cerritos Senior Cennter

    CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER


    Stockton Advertisement Sunday to Saturday, July 21 to 27, 2023
     Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Week 1
         University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211 – 209-946-2285
    TEACHERS: Aaron Alpert, Želko Jergen, Ahmet Lülechi, Robert McOwen, Tony Parkes, Liina Teose, and Kauʻi Tuia.
    MUSIC: By the house band: Tom Pixton, Ralph Iverson, and Brian Wilson.
    INFORMATION:
         The artists teach the same dances both weeks, but the Assemblies, Parties, and Evening Dancing are different each week.
    CONTACT: Website
    SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc.

    Sunday to Saturday, July 28 to August 3, 2023
     Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Week 2
         University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211 – 209-946-2285
    TEACHERS: Aaron Alpert, Želko Jergen, Ahmet Lülechi, Robert McOwen, Tony Parkes, Liina Teose, and Kauʻi Tuia.
    MUSIC: By the house band: Tom Pixton, Ralph Iverson, and Brian Wilson.
    INFORMATION:
         The artists teach the same dances both weeks, but the Assemblies, Parties, and Evening Dancing are different each week.
    CONTACT: Website
    SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc.

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      University of the Pacific Campus

    UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC
    CAMPUS


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    Friday to Sunday, May 2 to 5, 2025
     California Statewide 2025
         Portuguese Hall, 707 Huasna Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 - 805-489-6729
    TEACHERS: Željko Jergan (Croatian) and one other.
    INFORMATION: The facility has lots of parking and is less than a mile directly off of the 101 freeway with restaurants in the village and hotels nearby.
    WEBSITE: Statewide 2025
    SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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    ŽELJKO JERGAN

      Portuguese Hall

    PORTUGUESE HALL


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