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2023

Friday to Sunday, March 24 to 26, 2023
San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival
     Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX 78207
TEACHERS: Ventzi Sotirov, Fusae Carroll, Andy Taylor-Blenis, and Seneca Patino.
INFORMATION:
     Register online at SAFDF Registration.
     Schedule online at SAFDF Schedule.
     Dance parties with live music by the Csárdás Hungarian Dancers.
     Plus dance performances, culture corners, and more.
WEBSITE: San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival
SPONSORED BY: Heritage Festivals and San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival

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VENTZI SOTIROV

FUSAE CARROLL

ANDY TAYLOR-BLENIS

SENECA PATINO

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OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CAMPUS

Wednesday to Sunday, March 28 to April 2, 2023
National Folk Organization Conference
     Concord Scout House, 74 Walden St.,Concord, MA 01742 and, next door,
     Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742.
INFORMATION:
     For a complete schedule and to see more information,
          click https://nfo-usa.com/nfo/annual-conference-2023/.
     A hotel reservation block is set up at Concord's Colonial Inn (https://concordscolonialinn.com/).
          To receive the $169.00/night reduced room rate, you must call 800-370-9200 by February 25,
          and mention block code 0323FO.
     Presentations with Tony Parkes, Michael Ginsburg, Jacqueline Schwab, and José Mateo.
     We'll also have our business meeting, reports on new NFO projects, and a taste of Pourparler.
     Dance parties every night with lots of live music!
     There is parking behind the Colonial Inn available to guests.
     Save money by forgoing the car rental and use mass transit to get to the Conference.
     As of November COVID restrictions require vaccines, boosters, and masks, so be prepared for the same.
     This year we are including breakfast and lunch, as well as the Awards Banquet, in the overall registration fee.
     Most evening meals will be on your own and we are developing a list of restaurants within walking distance.
     Registration form coming soon!
WEBSITE: https://nfo-usa.com/nfo/annual-conference-2023/
SPONSORED BY: National Folk Organization.

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CONCORD SCOUT HOUSE

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CELEBRATING SUSIE

OJAI ART CENTER

Saturday, April 29, 2023
Celebrating Susie Memorial & Dance Party
     Ojai Arts Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, CA 93023
TIME: 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
COST: Free, but Donations are welcome.
INFORMATION: A celebration of life for Susie Burke (1955-2023).
     Memory Mingle 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Dance Party 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
     Go the the website (listed below) to share photos and videos you have of Susie.
     And, RSVP! Chubritza will be playing for your dancing enjoyment.
     Join in the singing of Ladarke, a Croatian favorite tradition of Susie's.
CONTACT: 385-295-0216 – Email
WEBSITE: http://www.celebratingsusie.com/

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CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER

Saturday, May 6, 2023
Cerritos Fourteenth Anniversary Festival
     Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703
TIME: 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Sue Chen – 562-338-2298
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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Friday to Sunday, May 19 to 21, 2023
Statewide Folk Dance Festival "Harbor View"
      Wigwam Hall, 543 Shepherd St., San Pedro, CA 90731.
TEACHERS: Bata Marčetić (Serbian) and Joan Hantman (Israeli).
MUSIC: Sans Frontières, Veselba, and Tzidia.
PERFORMANCE: Bata's 15-member youth ensemble (The Academy of Serbian Folk Dancing) in Toronto will perform!
SING-ALONG: A Sea Shanty sing-along will be led by musician and dancer Toti O'Brien.
HOST MOTEL: Studio 6 Suites, 525 S. Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA, 90731.
          MOTEL PHONE: 310-548-1080 or 1-800-899-9841 (2.8 miles from Wigwam Hall).
EARLY REGISTRATION: Tickets are available at Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harbor-view-statewide-tickets-503119874087).
REGISTRATION: Please download and print the Registration form at right.
                             Complete it and make your check or money order payable to:
                                       Folk Dance Federation of CA, South.
                             Send your form and check or money order to:
                                       Statewide Registrar, Stefanie Holzman,
                                       5702 Kern Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
INFORMATION: The Folk Dance Federation, South, Inc. holds a Statewide Folk Dance Festival on a bi-annual basis.
     The alternate years are hosted by the Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc. (North).
FORTHCOMING: Parking, COVID regulations, hotels, and optional excursions TO COME!
CONTACT: Diane Baker – 949-244-0666
SPONSOR: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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Sunday to Saturday, July 16 to 22, 2023
Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Week 1
     University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211
TEACHERS: Želko Jergen, Kau'i Tuia, Roberto Bagnoli, Tony Parkes, Kyriakos Moisidis, Iliana Bozhanova, and Todor Yankov.
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 23 to 29, 2023
Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Week 2
     University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211
TEACHERS: Želko Jergen, Kau'i Tuia, Roberto Bagnoli, Tony Parkes, Kyriakos Moisidis, Iliana Bozhanova, and Todor Yankov.
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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UOP CAMPUS

Friday to Sunday, November 10 to 12, 2023
Fall Camp
     Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Ln., Brandeis, CA 93064
TEACHERS: Teachers will be announced.
INFORMATION:
     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, five meals, happy hour,
               dance teaching, dance 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.
     Bring a layer of warm clothes because it may get chilly in the mornings and evenings.
CONTACT: Jan & Marc Rayman -OR- go to the camp's Website
WEBSITE: Fall Camp
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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