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2024
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October 25 to October 27, 2024
North/South Folkdance Teacher's Seminar
Monte Toyon Conference Center, 220 Cloister Ln., Aptos, CA 95003 - 831-688-5420
START TIME: Friday, 7:00 p.m.
COST: $320.00 with on-site accommodations, $270.00 off-site. There is a $10.00 surcharge for credit card/PayPal/Venmo. $50.00 deposit to reserve. Final payment due August 25, 2024.
REGISTRATION: http://folkdance.com/event/ns-seminar-2024.
TEACHERS: France Borque-Moreau and Michael Ginsburg.
INFORMATION: Price includes meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch and all activities. On-site accommodation is dorm-style with shared bathrooms. There are two bunk beds in each room.
CONTACT: Email
WEBSITE: https://www.folkdance.com/event/ns-seminar-2024/
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California
HELGESSON HALL |
Dorm |
FRANCE BOURQUE-MOREAU |
MICHAEL GINSBURG |
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Narodni Halloween Gathering
Woman's Club of Bellflower, 9402 Oak St., Bellflower, CA 90706 - 213-537-7976
TIME: 8:00
INFORMATION: Show us your perfected costume! Singles, couples, and families welcome! Bring a finger food or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Beautiful wooden dance floor and lots of free parking.
WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: Narodni Folk Dancers
SPONSORED BY: Narodni Folk Dancers
WOMAN'S CLUB OF BELLFLOWER |
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Desert International Folk Dancers
Mizell Center Community Room, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 – 760-323-5689
TIME: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
COST: $10.00
INFORMATION: Sessions begin with easy-level instruction and progress to intermediate level. No partners necessary! Bring your own water and dress casual, wearing low-heeled comfortable shoes.
CONTACT: Helen – 760-342-1297 -OR- Shelley – Email
MIZELL CENTER |
DESERT IFD DANCERS |
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Folk Dance Center Workshop with Tom Bozigian & Sheree King
San Diego Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942 - 858-227-8999
TIME: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Workshop; 8:00 p.m. Dance Party with Tom & Sheree.
COST: $15.00/$10.00/$5.00
TEACHERS: Tom Bozigian & Sheree King
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INFORMATION: Please bring a snack to share at the party.
WEBSITE: http://www.folkdancecenter.org/
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Center
TOM BOZIGIAN & SHEREE KING |
GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER |
FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCE FLOOR |
Friday to Sunday, November 22 to 24, 2024
Fall Camp
Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Ln., Brandeis, CA 93064 (near Simi Valley) – 805-582-4450
TEACHERS: Genci Kastrati (Albanian) and Ira Weisburd (International).
INFORMATION: Learn about the teachers on the Fall Camp website.
Fall Folk Dance 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.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. complete the Brandeis Facility WAIVER ONLINE
Fill out the following:
Date Attending: Nov 22 2024 (just that first day is fine)
School/Organization: Folk Dance Federation of California, South
Then scroll all the way to the bottom to add your Name and Signature.
2. Download Registration Form (and two Federatiion waivers)
3. Mail all forms including payment to Kelley O'Neill, 21181 Serra Vista, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
Completed registrations may also be emailed to dancefallcamp@gmail.com and send payment by Zelle (enrolled as Folk Dance Federation of Ca).
DIRECTORS: Lee Otterholt, Joan Hantman, and Martha Awdziewicz.
CONTACT: Kelly O'Neil – Email -OR- go to the camp's Website
WEBSITE: Fall Folk Dance Camp
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
FALL CAMP |
FEDERATION |
SCHOLARSHIP |
BRANDEIS-BARDIN |
FALL CAMP 2023 |
GENCI KASTRATI |
IRA WEISBURD |
GREENE FAMILY CAMP, TEXAS
NICK & MELISSA ENGE
JOAN BENNETT
SHIRLEY JOHNSON
SLAVADILLO
DON WEEDA
Thursday to Sunday, November 28 to December 1, 2024 (Thanksgiving weekend)
Texas Camp
Greene Family Camp, 100 Frankin Road, Bruceville, TX 76630 – 254-859-5411
COST:
$450.00 – Full-time
$380.00 – Part-time (after lunch Friday through close of camp)
$330.00 – Non-dancer
TEACHERS: Nick & Melissa Enge (foxtrot and other social dance favorites) Joan Bennett (international), and Shirley Johnson (singing).
INFORMATION: All campers to be fully COVID vaccinated. Culture Corners and Afternoon Delights. Ethnic cuisine, sprung wooden dance floor, the Texas Camp Band (led by Don Weeda), plus a Balkan Blowout and a Hungarian Dance Party! All camp facilities are heated and air conditioned. Pack your own sheets, pillows, blankets, towels, etc., or rent them for a fee.
PARTY THEMES:
Thursday – Polka Dots, Stripes, and Plaid, Oh My!
Friday – Eurail Pass – All Aboard!
Saturday – Carnival in Venice: A Masked Ball!
CONTACT: TIFD Email
WEBSITE: Texas Camp
SPONSORED BY: TIFD
Friday to Sunday, November 29 to 30 & December 1, 2024
73rd Kolo Festival 2024
Croatian American Cultural Center, 60 Onondaga Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112 – 510-649-0941
NOTE CHANGE FROM RUSSIAN CENTER TO CROATIAN CULTURAL CENTER!
TEACHERS: Sonia Dion & Cristian Florescu, Anna Angelova, Michael Ginsburg, John Morovich, and Yannis & Simon Konstantinou.
INFORMATION: Dancing, vocal and instrumental classes, sing-alongs, culture corners,
instrumental jam sessions, kafanas, and parties, Brass/Bitov/Izvorno bands, and more!
REGISTER ONLINE: Kolo Festival Registration
First timers and students get a DISCOUNT! https://youtu.be/KcJSgEV3RhI?si=8Y0xta644IN8zJoW
CONTACT: Bill Cope – Email
WEBSITE: Kolo Festival
CROATIAN CULTURAL CENTER |
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KOLO FESTIVAL DANCERS |
SONIA DION & |
ANNA ANGELOVA |
MICHAEL GINSBURG |
JOHN MOROVICH |
YANNIS & SIMOS KONSTANTINOU |
Friday, December 6, 2024
L.I.F.E. Dancers present a Yannis & Simos Konstantinou Greek Workshop
LA DanceFit, 10936 Santa Monica Blvd. #4539, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - 310-473-3530
TIME: 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
COST: $20.00
TEACHER: Yannis & Simos Konstantinou
INFORMATION: We are thrilled to have Yannis & Simos Konstantinou return to Friday Night L.I.F.E. Hybrid in person workshop and party AND via Zoom participation. LA DanceFit is conveniently located between Westwood and Sepulveda Blvd., close to the 10 and 405 freeways.
CONTACT: Sherry Cochran – Email for Zoom link and more info.
WEBSITE: L.I.F.E.
SPONSORED BY: L.I.F.E. Balkan Dancers
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YANNIS & SIMOS KONSTANTINOU |
LA DANCEFIT |
Tuesday, December 31, 2025
Pasadena Folk Dance Co-op New Year's Eve Dance Party
Altadena Community Church, Heicher Hall, 943 E. Altadena, CA 91001
TIME: 7:30 till 10:00 p.m.
COST: $10.00
INFORMATION: Live music by Fifth Friday Band and recorded music plus all-request recorded dance music. Potluck refreshments.
HOSTED BY: Pasadena Folk Dance Co-op
EVENT: https://www.pasadenafolkdancecoop.org/events
FIFTH FRIDAY BAND |
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ALTADENA COMMUNITY CHURCH |
2025
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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Pasadena Folk Dance Co-op Winter Festival
Altadena Community Church, Heicher Hall, 943 E. Altadena, CA 91001
TIME: 1:00 till 5:00 p.m.
COST: $10.00
INFORMATION: Live music by Fifth Friday Band plus programmed recorded dance music. 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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ALTADENA COMMUNITY CHURCH |
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Cerritos Lunar New Year 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. A lion dance will start at 12:55 p.m. to celebrate the Year of the Snake. If you are interested in being one of the lions, please let us know. Your traditional or special costume will add splendid color to the party.
CONTACT: Sue Chen – 562-338-2298 – Email
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
Friday to Sunday, February 28 to 30, 2025
Laguna Folk Dance Festival
Clubhouse 2, 24112 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Woods, CA 92637 - 949-597-4286
TEACHERS: Tineke and Maurits van Geel.
TINEKE & MAURITS VAN GEEL |
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CLUBHOUSE 2 |
Friday to Sunday, March 28 to 30, 2025
67th San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival (SAFDF)
Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX 78207 - 210-434-6711
TEACHERS: Andy Taylor-Blenis (international), Franklin Houston (balkan), John Rodi (international).
INFORMATION:
Dance parties with live music.
Dance performances, culture corners, and more.
WEBSITE: San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival
SPONSORED BY: Heritage Festivals of San Antonio and San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS |
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY LOCATIONS |
ANDY TAYLOR-BLENIS |
FRANKLIN HOUSTON |
JOHN RODI |
SAFDF STEERING COMMITTEE |
Wednesday to Sunday, April 2 to 6, 2025
NFO Annual Conference
Portland, OR
CONTACT: National Folk Organization
WEBSITE: National Folk Organization
SPONSORED BY: National Folk Organization
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Friday to Saturday, May 2 to 4, 2025
California Statewide Folk Dance Festival 2025
Portuguese Hall, 707 Huasna Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 – 805-489-6729
TEACHERS: Željko Jergan (Croatian) and Billy Burke (Northern Macedonian).
INFORMATION: Portuguese hall has lots of parking.
The facility is less than a mile directly off of the 101 freeway.
There are restaurants in the village and hotels nearby.
The hall is about 5 miles from the ocean on the California Central Coast.
Live music by "Chubritza."
WEBSITE: Statewide 2025
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
PORTUGUESE HALL |
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ŽELJKO JERGAN |
BILLY BURKE |
CHUBRITZA |
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Cerritos Sixteenth 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.
CONTACT: Sue Chen – 562-338-2298 – Email
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
Plan Ahead
| January | Winter Festival, Pasadena |
| February | Cerritos East Meets West Chinese New Year |
| February | Cerritos Lunar New Year Festival |
| March | Laguna Folk Dance Festival |
| March | San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival |
| April | Spring Festival, Somis |
| May | Statewide Folk Dance Festival |
| May | Cerritos Anniversary Festival |
| June | West Coast Balkan Music & Dance Workshop, Mendocino |
| July, August | Stockton Folk Dance Camp |
| July, August | Stockton Folk Dance Camp Winter Weekend (Zoom) |
| August | Lark Camp, Mendocino |
| September | Ojai Day of Dance |
| September | North-South Folk Dance Teachers Seminar, Aptos |
| November | Fall Camp, Simi Valley |
| November | Texas Camp, Bruceville |
| November | Kolo Festival, San Francisco |
| December | New Years Party, Pasadena |
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