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Want to attend a camp or festival with other folk dancers?
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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2024
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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:
3/28: Ventura Folk Dancers3/29: 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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2025
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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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