About the Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

About the Federation

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Purpose and Mission

The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization interested in perpetuating folk dancing of all nations. As outlined in its bylaws, the purposes of the Federation are:

To encourage the enjoyment of international folk dancing and related arts, and the promotion of friendship,
To assist in the formation and development of folk dance groups where such assistance is requested or desired,
To encourage research in authentic folklore, folk music, folk dance costumes, and folk dance techniques, as well as mutual cooperation and exchange of dance techniques, instruction, and leadership among folk dance groups,
To encourage folk dance festivals in which all may participate, and
To encourage institutes, workshops, and conferences based on folk dancing and related arts.

Benefits of Membership

There are several benefits that accrue to Federation members. These include

To meet new friends and connect with other folk dance enthusiasts.
To obtain Folk Dance Scene magazine, your source of information on Folk Dance Activities in Southern California.
To be eligible for Scholarships to various folk dance camps and institutes.
To be eligible for Liability Insurance.
To be eligible for a free directory entry.
To be eligible for free Calendar event listings on the Federation website.
To learn new dances and how to teach folk dancing at Fall Camp.
To obtain access to video and print libraries of Costumes, Dance Notes, Dance Syllabi, Dance Videos, Maps, and much more.
To have a voice in furthering this world-wide recreational activity.

Club Membership

Member clubs in the Folk Dance Federation, South, are located from Santa Maria to the Mexican border. Club Membership in the Federation consists of three categories: Regular, Multiple-Night (or Multiple-Day), and Exhibition. Federation clubs do not restrict membership because of race, creed, or color, and are under adult supervision (small children must be supervised by an adult). Member Clubs must be covered by Dance Insurance, whether provided through the Federation or other insurance sources. A Membership Application Package is available under "Publications."

For additional information about a particular Federation club, please see the Calendar page, or see the latest Folk Dance Scene, or contact the Federation. If you are attending a club for the first time, we suggest that you ask for the club's contact person whom you may reach in case the location, day, or time has changed.

Associate Membership

Associate Membership is open to any individuals or organizations interested in supporting folk dancing, and consists of three categories: Individual, Organization, and Honorary (awarded to all Federation Past Presidents and selected individuals). An Associate Membership Application form is available under "Publications."

Please apply for Associate Membership and support Folk Dancing in Southern California!

Activities

The Federation supports many folk dance related activities including

Assistance with Festivals held in varying locations. A Festival Guidelines form and a Festival Application are available under "Publications,"
Assistance with Institutes featuring Master Teachers,

Assistance with hosting dance Workshops,

Assistance with Club Formation and Organization. Another Club Organization article is available under "Publications,"

Libraries for Costumes, Dances, and Syllabi,

Publication of the Folk Dance Scene newsmagazine. A Folk Dance Scene Order form is available under "Publications."

Scholarships

The Federation formed a Scholarship Program to develop potential folk dance teachers, leaders, and folk musicians, and to recognize individual members for service to and active participation in the folk dance community. Further information about Federation scholarships may be found on the Scholarship Application form, available under "Publications."