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Folk Dance Scene has a monthly (or bi-monthly) folk dance calendar of events for the Southern California region.
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2026
Friday to Sunday, October 30 to November 1, 2026
Fall Camp PRICES REDUCED $50.00!
Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Ln., Brandeis, CA 93064 (near Simi Valley)
TEACHERS: Marcella Lawson and Marc Rayman (The best dances from this summer's Stockton Folk Dance Camp), Diane Baker (Favorites from Statewide Folk Dance Festival and the North/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar).
REGISTRATION: Register NOW at FallCamp.org.
INFORMATION: Enjoy a delightful weekend on the lovely rural Brandeis-Bardin campus in Simi Valley (near Los Angeles).
Motel-style rooms!
In addition to great dancing on a wood floor in a beautiful air-conditioned hall,
enjoy Fall Camp favorites, including the Potluck Band (open to all musical campers),
crafts, stargazing with a rocket scientist, morning nature walks, happy hours, an ice cream social, a Party Hearty session, and more.
THEMES: As always, the theme of one of the evening dance parties will be fall colors.
You may use the provided materials and instructions to make a head wreath of fall leaves and flowers.
The spine-tingling Saturday party will have a Halloween theme.
CONTACT: Fall Camp 2026 – Email
WEBSITE: FallCamp.org
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
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REGISTRATION FORM 01 |
REGISTRATION FORM 02 |
MARCELLA LAWSON |
MARC RAYMAN |
DIANE BAKER |
BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS |
JAN & MARC RAYMAN (Co-Chairs) |
FALL CAMP DANCERS |
FALL CAMP MAP |
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Tony Petroulias teaching and Parea playing at San Diego Folk Dance Center
San Diego Oasis Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
MUSICIANS: Parea playing live Greek music.
INFORMATION: The Wellness Center is behind the T-Mobile Store in the Grossmont Center Mall.
Lots of free parking in the adjacent lot.
Please bring a snack to share!
WEBSITE: www.folkdancecenter.org
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TONY PETROULIAS |
PAREA |
GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER |
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FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCERS |
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Emmelis playing at Kypseli Greek Dance Center
The Tango Room Dance Center, 4346 Woodman Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
MUSICIANS: Live Greek music by Emmilis: Taso Comanescu, Ara Dabandjian, Jason Polychronakos, Emilia Desiré Moscoso Borja.
INFORMATION: Parking is available in the lots in front and in back of The Tango Room, on Woodman Ave., and on adjacent streets.
COST: $25.00 (includes appetizers). Pay at the door with cash, check, PayPal, or Venmo (accepted with verification). NO CREDIT CARDS
CONTACT: Anne Sirota – Email OR Josef Bilman – Email
WEBSITE: kypseli.events
SPONSORED BY: Kypseli Greek Dance Center
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EMMILIS |
THE TANGO ROOM |
KYPSELI DANCERS |
Friday to Sunday, November 27 to 29, 2026
75th California Kolo Festival 2025
Croatian American Cultural Center, 60 Onondago Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
TEACHERS: Tanya Dimitrov (Bulgarian), Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion (Romanian), Ahmet Lüeci (Turkish).
MUSICIANS: All your favorite bands!
INFORMATION: Dancing, singing, instrumental jams, kafanas, parties, culture corners, and more!
PARKING: Kolo Festival Parking
REGISTER ONLINE: Kolo Festival Registration
EARLY BIRD PRICING: $270.00 for the entire weekend of Saturday and Sunday fun!
Starting October 16, the full weekend price, still to be determined, will rise.
CONTACT: Will Cope – Email
WEBSITE: Kolo Festival
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TANYA |
CRISTIAN FLORESCU |
AHMET |
WILL COPE |
CROATIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER |
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KOLO FESTIVAL DANCERS |
Thursday to Sunday, December 3 to 6, 2026
Camp Nirkoda Ba'Kerem
DoubleTree, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA, 95815
COST:
Single: One person in a standard hotel room – $1360.00 by Oct. 8, $1410.00 Regular.
Double: Two people in a standard hotel room – $ 890.00 by Oct. 8, $ 940.00 Regular.
Quad: Four people will share 2 queen beds – $ 775.00 by Oct. 8, $ 825.00 Regular.
TEACHERS: Dudu Barzilay, Yaron Malihi, Aaron Alpert
INFORMATION: Set in the relaxed atmosphere of Northern California, 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?! The all-inclusive rate includes three nights accomodation at a 4-star hotel; lunch, dinner, and late night snacks; all teaching, specialty sessions, and dance marathons; theme parties and wine tasting. Check the Website for more information!
CONTACT: Email
WEBSITE: nirkoda.com/bakerem
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DUDU BARZILAY |
YARON MALIHI |
AARON ALPERT (Director) |
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON |
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NIRKODA BA'KEREM DANCERS |
Thursday, December 31, 2026
New Year's Eve Party at Pasadena
St. James Episcopal Church, 1325 Monterey Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91300
TIME: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
COST: $12.00
INFORMATION: Live music by Fifth Friday Band plus all-request recorded dance music and potluck refreshments.
HOSTED BY: Pasadena Folk Dance Co-op
EVENT: https://www.pasadenafolkdancecoop.org/events
SPONSORED BY: Pasadena Folk Dance Co-op
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FIFTH FRIDAY BAND |
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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
PASADENA DANCERS |
2027
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Winter Festival at Pasadena
St. James Episcopal Church, 1325 Monterey Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91300
TIME: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
COST: $12.00
INFORMATION: Live music by Fifth Friday Band plus programmed dance music and potluck refreshments.
HOSTED BY: Pasadena Folk Dance Co-op
EVENT: https://www.pasadenafolkdancecoop.org/events
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
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FIFTH FRIDAY BAND |
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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
PASADENA DANCERS |
Saturday, February 20, 2027
Lunar New Year Festival at Cerritos Folk Dancers
Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703
THEME: East West Workshop (Year of the Goat)
TIME: 12:55 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
COST: Suggested donation: $15.00 per person at the door (non-refundable $12.00 if prepaid by February 13, 2027).
INFORMATION: Finger foods to share are welcome, but not necessary.
TEACHERS: To Be Announced
CONTACT: Sue Chen – 562-338-2298 – Email
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
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CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER |
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SUE & WEN |
CERRITOS DANCERS |
Friday to Sunday, March 5 to 7, 2027
Folk Dance Festival at Laguna International Dancers
Clubhouse Two, 24112 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Woods, CA 92637
TEACHERS: Bata Marčetić (Serbian) and Turgay Onatlı (Turkish).
INFORMATION: Dance parties, happy hours with dance requests and live music.
Great food and wine, an ice cream social, Sunday concert, plus Beach Dancing on Monday!
Plus awarding of the 2027 Lifetime Achievement Award.
WEBSITE: Laguna International Dancers
NOTES: For Laguna Woods residents and their guests:
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BATA MARČETIĆ |
TURGAY ONATLİ |
BEACH DANCING (Monday) |
CLUBHOUSE TWO |
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LAGUNA FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL DANCERS |
Saturday to Sunday, March 19 to 20, 2027
69th San Antonio Festival
Schertz Community Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 5, Schertz, TX 78154
TEACHERS: Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion (Romanian), Andy Taylor-Blenis (Carpathian).
MUSICIANS: Live music by Don Weeda & Slavadillo.
INFORMATION: Dance parties, dance performances, culture corners, and more.
Plan for a pre-workshop dinner on March 18.
Stay after workshops end and join us at the Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78247, for an afternoon of Stage Performances on Sunday from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.
WEBSITE: San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival
CONTACT: Email
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CRISTIAN FLORESCU & SONIA DION |
ANDY TAYLOR-BLENIS |
DON WEEDA |
SLAVADILLO |
SHERTZ COMMUNITY CENTER, BLDG. 5 |
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SAFDF DANCERS |
Wednesday to Sunday, April 7 to 11, 2027
NFO Annual Conference
Sokol Hall, 383 W. Michigan St., Saint Paul, MN 55102
CONFERENCE HOTEL: SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 472 Jackson St, St Paul, MN 55101
Hotel deadline: March 12, 2027. Book early to get the NFO group rate.
✓ King Studio Suite – $119.00 + tax.
✓ 2 Queen Studio Stuite – $119.00 + tax.
✓ To reserve: Call 651-224-9700 and ask for the National Folk Organization room block.
Connected heated self-parking garage available for $25 per night.
Featuring free hot breakfast, WiFi, and an indoor pool.
NOTE: A welcome reception will be held at the hotel on Wednesday evening, April 7.
INFORMATION: Held in conjunction with the International Festival of Minnesota (IFEST-MN).
A gathering of folk dancers, musicians, scholars, and cultural enthusiasts.
Connect, learn, and celebrate with workshops, dancing, live music, and cultural traditions.
Full-time registration will include:
✓ Two-day admission to IFEST-MN (Friday and Saturday),
✓ Lunch on Thursday and Sunday,
✓ Thursday dinner and the Sunday awards banquet,
✓ All workshops, presentations, and dance parties.
A separate ticket for the Thursday evening dance party with Orkestar Bez Ime will be available for local dancers.
IFEST-MN tickets are included with your NFO registration. Lunch and dinner at IFEST-MN are on your own.
TEACHERS: Bob Walser (Balkan), Caren Grantz Keljik (International), Don LaCourse (German/Austrian).
CONTACT: NFO
WEBSITE: National Folk Organization
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Google Map, SpringHill Suites
BOB WALSER |
CAREN GRANTZ KELJIK |
DON LaCOURSE |
SOKOL HALL |
SPRINGHILL SUITES |
ORKESTAR BEZ IME |
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NFO DANCERS |
Friday to Sunday, May 14 to 16, 2027
California Statewide Folk Dance Festival 2027
Balboa Park Club, 2150 W. Pan American Rd., San Diego, CA 92101
TEACHERS: Sonia Dion & Cristian Florescu (Romanian), Tony Petroulias (Greek).
MUSICIANS: Live music Friday by Parea (Greek) and Saturday by Tzidia (Balkan & international).
INFORMATION:
For more information or to register, see the website (coming up soon!).
Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday at 9:00 a.m., and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Email
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
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CRISTIAN FLORESCU & SONIA DION |
TONY PETROULIAS |
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PAREA |
TZIDIA |
BALBOA PARK CLUB |
BALBOA PARK CLUB MAP |
STATEWIDE DANCERS |
PLAN AHEAD
CALIFORNIA
| January | Winter Festival, Pasadena |
| January | Stockton Folk Dance Camp Winter Weekend (Zoom) |
| February | Cerritos Lunar New Year Festival, Cerritos |
| March | Laguna Folk Dance Festival, Laguna Woods |
| April | Spring Festival, Somis |
| May | Cerritos Anniversary Festival, Cerritos |
| June | Statewide Folk Dance Festival, Location varies |
| June | West Coast Balkan Music & Dance Workshop, Mendocino |
| June | Scandia Camp, Mendocino |
| July | Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Santa Cruz |
| July | Mendocino Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp, Mendocino |
| August | Lark Camp, Mendocino Mendocino |
| September | Ojai Day of Dance, Ojai |
| October | North-South Folk Dance Teachers Seminar, Aptos |
| November | Fall Camp, Simi Valley |
| November | Kolo Festival, San Francisco |
| December | New Years Party, Pasadena |
| December | Nirkoda Ba'Kerem, Sacramento |
WESTERN UNITED STATES
| March | National Folk Organization Conference, Location varies |
| March | San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival, San Antonio, TX |
| March | Veselo Festival, Eugene, OR |
| April | Boulder Annual Workshop, Boulder, CO |
| April | Springdans Northwest, Seabeck, WA |
| July | New Mexico Dance Camp, Montezuma, NM |
| August | Balkanalia!, Corbett, OR |
| August | Ti Ti Tábor Hungarian Folk Camp, Gig Harbor, WA |
| September | Texas Camp, Bruceville, TX |
| December | Bash on Vashon: Northwest New Year's Camp, Vashion Island, WA |
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