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2025
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Federation Council Meeting (with Election of New Officers)
IT'S ON ZOOM!
TIME: 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time
INFORMATION: Contact Diane for the Zoom info and the Agenda.
CONTACT: Diane Baker – Email
WEBSITE: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Pontian Glendi at Kypseli
The Tango Room Dance Center, 4346 Woodman Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
TIME: TBA
INFORMATION: Live music by Adem Ekiz Beşköylü, Ioannis Apazidis, and Romeyka. Appetizers will be available. Parking is available in the lots in front and in back of The Tango Room, on Woodman and adjacent streets, and across the street in the parking lot of Wild Wings, the bird seed store.
COST: $25.00 (includes admission and appetizers).
CONTACT: Anne Sirota – Email OR Josef Bilman – 323-797-0662.
WEBSITE: Kypseli Greek Dance Center
SPONSORED BY: Kypseli Greek Dance Center
ADEM EKIZ BEŞKÖYLÜ |
IOANNIS APAZIDIS |
THE TANGO ROOM |
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Family Folk Dance Fun with Paula Davis and the Conejo Valley Folk Dancers
2025 Conejo Valley Arts Jubilee
Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Dr. Thousand Oakes, CA 91360
TIME: 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
COST: FREE
TEACHER: Paula Davis
CONTACT: Paula Davis – Email
SPONSORED BY: Arts Council of Conejo Valley
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Dance Under the Stars at Laguna International Dancers
Clubhouse Two Patio (or ballroom TBD), 24112 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Woods, CA 92637
TIME: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
COST: $10.00
MUSICIANS: Sans Frontièrs (Without Borders)
INFORMATION: An Ice Cream Social! Finger foods to share will add to the fun, but are not required. Water will be provided.
WEBSITE: Laguna International Dancers
SANS FRONTIÈRES |
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CLUBHOUSE TWO |
Sunday to Saturday, July 20 to 26, 2025
Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Week 1
University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211
TEACHERS: Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion, Miroslav "Bata" Marčetić, Gabriel Frontera, Richard Schmidt, Roo Lester, Ed Austin, and Stacy Rose.
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.
Registration: There is a $100 late fee per week of camp after May 31.
Cancellation Refunds: No refunds after May 31.
Parking permits are now required Monday through Friday.
CONTACT: stocktonfolkdancecamp@gmail.com
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: for $100.00 by emailing stocktonfolkdancecamp@gmail.com
WEBSITE: http://www.folkdancecamp.org/summer_camp/
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc.
Sunday to Saturday, July 27 to August 2, 2025
Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Week 2
University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211 – 209-946-2285
TEACHERS: Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion, Miroslav "Bata" Marčetić, Gabriel Frontera, Richard Schmidt, Roo Lester, Ed Austin, and Stacy Rose.
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.
Registration: There is a $100 late fee per week of camp after May 31.
Cancellation Refunds: No refunds after May 31.
Parking permits are now required Monday through Friday.
WEEK 2 SCHOLARSHIPS: https://stocktonfolkdancecamp.org/scholarships/
CONTACT: stocktonfolkdancecamp@gmail.com
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: for $100.00 by emailing stocktonfolkdancecamp@gmail.com
WEBSITE: http://www.folkdancecamp.org/
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc.
CRISTIAN FLORESCU & |
MIROSLAV "BATA" |
GABRIEL |
RICHARD |
ROO |
ED |
STACY |
TOM PIXTON |
RALPH IVERSON |
BRIAN WILSON |
UOP CAMPUS |
UOP CAMPUS LOCATIONS |
Sunday, August 3, 2025
30th Anniversary Party for Bob Altman and Michelle Sandler
Laguna Woods, Clubhouse Five, 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
TIME: 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.
COST: Free, but bring a dish for the potluck which will follow the dance at 7:00 p.m.
MUSICIANS: Interfolk, Sans Frontières, and Zimzala.
MEMBER OF LAGUNA WOODS?: If you are not a member of Laguna Woods, let Marilyn Michael know ten days in advance that you are coming and provide your full name and phone number so the gate guards may be notified.
CONTACT: Marilyn Michael Email
BOB ALTMAN |
INTERFOLK |
SANS FRONTIÈRES |
ZIMZALA |
Friday to Sunday, October 31 to November 2, 2025
Fall Camp
Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Ln., Brandeis, CA 93064 (near Simi Valley)
INFORMATION: Learn about the teachers on the Fall Camp website.
Fall Camp is even more than great dancing.
It's a place where you can be yourself, relax, and be happy.
Spend time with some very nice people.
The spacious motel-style rooms have heat and air conditioning, and private bath.
The weekend includes two nights lodging, and five meals.
Enjoy many optional activities such as happy hour, crafts, star gazing, nature walks, folk band practice, performance, parties, and much more.
There is no need to bring towels or bedding, soap or shampoo.
The rooms have heating and air conditioning, WiFi, and private baths.
Learn about the teachers on the Fall Camp website.
CHAIRPERSON: Terry Gucwa.
CONTACT: Fall Camp – Email
WEBSITE: Fall Camp
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
CATHERINE RUDIN |
BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS |
2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Lunar New Year Festival at Cerritos Folk Dancers
Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703
TIME: 12:55 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
COST: Suggested donation: $15.00 per person at the door OR non-refundable $12.00 if prepaid by February 14, 2026.
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.
CERRITOS FOLK DANCERS |
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CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER |
SUE & WEN |
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday to Sunday, March 6 to 8, 2026
Folk Dance Festival at Laguna International Dancers
Clubhouse Two, 24112 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Woods, CA 92637
TEACHERS: Ana Angelova (Bulgarian), Daniel Sandu (Romanian & Rom).
INFORMATION: Dance parties, happy hours with dance requests, live music, great food and wine, an ice cream social, Sunday concert, plus beach dancing on Monday! Also, awarding of lthe 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.
WEBSITE: Laguna International Dancers
ANNA ANGELOVA |
DANIEL SANDU |
BEACH DANCING (Monday) |
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CLUBHOUSE TWO |
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