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2026

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Romanian Dance Workshop at Folk Dance Center
San Diego Oasis Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
TIME: Dance Workshop 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Request your favorite Sonia & Cristian dances 8:00 to 9:00 p.m..
COST: CASH ONLY: $5.00/$10.00 for FDC members; $15.00 General Admission.
TEACHERS: Sonia Dion & Cristian Florescu
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 at the party!
WEBSITE: www.folkdancecenter.org
NOTE: Notes, video and music package available for purchase for $20.00, CASH ONLY.

SONIA DION &
CRISTIAN FLORESCU

GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER

FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCERS

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Romanian Folk Dance Workshop at Cerritos Folk Dancers
Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703
TIME: 5:00 to 7:40 p.m.
INFORMATION: Don't come if you have fever, coughing, or other symptoms related to Covid-19.
TEACHERS: Sonia Dion & Cristian Florescu (two-hour teaching).
COST: Suggested donation: $10.00 per person.
CONTACT: Sue Chen – 626-500-5035 – Email OR CerritosFolkDancers@gmail.com
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

SONIA DION &
CRISTIAN FLORESCU

CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER

SUE & WEN

CERRITOS FOLK DANCERS

Friday, April 10, 2026
Romanian workshop with Sonia & Cristian at Friday Night L.I.F.E.
LA DanceFit (LADF), 10936 Santa Monica Blvd. #4539, Los Angeles, CA 90025
TIME: 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Pacific Time
COST: $20.00 in-studio and via Zoom.
TEACHERS: Sonia Dion & Cristian Florescu workshop with request dancing afterwards.
INFORMATION: LA DanceFit is conveniently located between Westwood and Sepulveda Blvd., close to the 10 and 405 freeways.
EVENT HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1621474279130116/
CONTACT: Sherry Cochran – Email
WEBSITE: L.I.F.E.
SPONSORED BY: L.I.F.E. Balkan Dancers

CRISTIAN FLORESCU
& SONIA DION

LA DANCEFIT

FRIDAY NIGHT L.I.F.E. DANCERS

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Folk & Such Live Music Dance & Party in Balboa Park
Balboa Park Club, 2150 Pan American Rd., West, San Diego, CA 92101
TIME: 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
COST: $10.00 includes light refreshments.
MUSICIANS: Tzidia playing live music.
INFORMATION: A recorded music set especially for Vintage, Swing, Cajun, & Latin dancers! FREE parking after 6:00 p.m.
HOSTED BY: Waltznsuch and IDASDC

TZIDIA

BALBOA PARK CLUB

BALBOA PARK MAP

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Live Bulgarian Music at Folk Dance Center
San Diego Oasis Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
TIME: 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
COST: CASH ONLY: $5.00/$10.00 for FDC members; $15.00 General Admission (CASH ONLY).
MUSICIANS: Tzvetanka Varimezova & Ivan Varimezov perform.
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

VARIMEZOVI

GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER

FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCERS

Saturday, April 25, 2026 NOTE DATE CHANGE!
Spring Festival in Somis
Somis Thursday Club, 5380 Bell St., Somis, CA 93066
TIME: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
COST: $10.00 at the door.
INFORMATION: Celebrate Spring with dancing in Somis (including light refreshments). Connect with friends and dance your favorite dances on a beautiful sprung wood floor!
CONTACT: Valerie Daley – 805-746-0844
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

SOMIS THURSDAY CLUB

VALERIE DALEY

SOMIS DANCERS

Sunday, May 3, 2026
Polyxeni and the Gents playing at Kypseli
The Tango Room Dance Center, 4346 Woodman Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
MUSICIANS: Live Greek music by Polyxeni and the Gents playing Rebetika, Laika, Nisiotika, Epirotika, and more.
INFORMATION: Parking is available in the lots in front and in back of The Tango Room, on Woodman Ave., and on adjacent streets. Music, dancing, snacks, drinks, and other light refreshments will be available.
COST: $25.00. Pay at the door with cash, check, PayPal, or Venmo (NO CREDIT CARDS)
CONTACT: Anne Sirota – Email OR Josef Bilman – Email
WEBSITE: kypseli.events
SPONSORED BY: Kypseli Greek Dance Center

POLYXENI and the GENTS

THE TANGO ROOM

KYPSELI DANCERS

Saturday, May 16, 2026
17th Anniversary Festival at Cerritos Folk Dancers
Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703
TIME: 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.
INFORMATION: Finger foods to share are welcome, but not necessary. Your traditional or special costume will add splendid color to the party. Each group is welcome to perform, lead, and/or request up to three dances. (Please let us know in advance to schedule your time.)
COST: Suggested donation: $15.00 per person at the door OR $12.00 if prepaid by May 9, 2026.
CONTACT: Sue Chen – 562-338-2298 – Email
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER

SUE & WEN

CERRITOS FOLK DANCERS

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Greek Dance Party at Folk Dance Center
San Diego Oasis Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
TIME: Dance Workshop 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m. Greek dance party.
COST: CASH ONLY: $5.00/$10.00 for FDC members; $15.00 General Admission.
TEACHERS: Tony Petroulias.
MUSICIANS: Parea.
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 at the party!
WEBSITE: www.folkdancecenter.org

TONY PETROULIAS

PAREA

GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER

FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCERS

Friday to Sunday, June 12 to 14, 2026
California Statewide Folk Dance Festival 2026
      Fri/Sat: First Christian Church, 295 E. Washington Ave., Chico, CA 95926
      Sun:     Chico Women's Club, 592 E. 3rd St., Chico, CA 95926
COST: $40.00 to $240.00.
TEACHERS: "Kotse" Marinov (Bulgaria Dances), Petar Aleksiev (Bulgarian Music), Ahmed Lüleci (Turkish Dances).
MUSICIANS: Live music by Da! Mozhem.
INFORMATION:
      For more information or to register, https://www.folkdance.com/event/statewide-2026/ (After June 6 pay at the door.)
      Doors open at noon Friday, and 9:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/folkdancefederationofcalifornianorth/1937145 (After June 6 pay at the door.)
      Last early discount date: April 30th.
HOST HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chico, 2074 E. 20th St., Chico, CA 95928
      Ask for the "Statewide 2026" rate of $139.00. Hotel reservations: 1-888-465-4329.
CONTACT: Email
WEBSITE: Statewide 2026
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc.

REGISTRATION FORM

KONSTANTIN "KOTSE" MARINOV

PETAR ALEKSIEV

AHMED LÜLECI

DA! MOZHEM

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CHICO WOMEN'S CLUB

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES CHICO

Sunday to Sunday, July 19 to 26, 2026
Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Week 1
University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
TEACHERS: Roo Lester (Scandinavian), Stacy Rose (Contras and Squares), Tineke van Geel (Armenian), Maurits van Geel (Romani and European), Daniel Sandu (Romanian Inspired), Bruce Hamilton (English).
MUSIC: By the Boston Three Party: 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.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: $200.00 per week by check (fully refundable until April 30). Mail it to Registrar, 8151 Oakcrest Pl., Palo Cedro, CA 96073.
CONTACT: stocktonfolkdancecamp@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://stocktonfolkdancecamp.org/summer-camp/
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc.

Sunday to Sunday, July 26 to August 2, 2026

Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Week 2
University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
TEACHERS: Roo Lester (Scandinavian), Stacy Rose (Contras and Squares), Tineke van Geel (Armenian), Maurits van Geel (Romani and European), Daniel Sandu (Romanian Inspired), Bruce Hamilton (English).
MUSIC: By the Boston Three Party: 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.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: $200.00 by check per week by check (fully refundable until April 30). Mail it to Registrar, 8151 Oakcrest Pl., Palo Cedro, CA 96073.
CONTACT: stocktonfolkdancecamp@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://stocktonfolkdancecamp.org/summer-camp/
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc.

ROO LESTER

STACY ROSE

TINEKE VAN GEEL

MARUITS VAN GEEL

DANIEL SANDU

BRUCE HAMILTON

REGISTRATION FORM 01

REGISTRATION FORM 02

TOM PIXTON

RALPH IVERSON

BRIAN WILSON

UC SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS

Friday to Sunday, October 30 to November 1, 2026
Fall Camp
     Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Ln., Brandeis, CA 93064 (near Simi Valley)
INFORMATION:.
     Fall Camp is even more than great dancing.
     We'll enjoy teaching by talented local teachers..
     Two dance parties with requests.
     The spacious motel-style rooms have WiFi, heating & air conditioning, and private baths.
     The weekend includes two nights lodging and five meals.
     Enjoy many optional activities such as crafts, star gazing, nature walks, Potluck Band, happy hours, and more.
     There is no need to bring bedding, towels, soap, or shampoo.
CHAIRPERSONS: Jan & Marc Rayman
CONTACT: Fall Camp – Email
WEBSITE: Fall Camp
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS

FALL CAMP DANCERS

2027

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.

CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER

SUE & WEN

CERRITOS FOLK DANCERS

PLAN AHEAD

CALIFORNIA

January	Winter Festival, Pasadena
January	Stockton Folk Dance Camp Winter Weekend (Zoom)
February	Cerritos Lunar New Year Festival
March	Laguna Folk Dance Festival
April	Spring Festival, Somis
May	Cerritos Anniversary Festival
June	Statewide Folk Dance Festival
June	West Coast Balkan Music & Dance Workshop, Mendocino
June	Scandia Camp, Mendocino
July	Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Santa Cruz
August	Lark Camp, Mendocino
September	Ojai Day of Dance
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
March	San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival, San Antonio, TX
March	Veselo Festival, Eugene, OR
April	Boulder Annual Workshop, Boulder, CO
July	New Mexico Folk Dance Camp, Montezuma, NM
August	Balkanalia, Corbett, OR
August	Ti Ti Tábor Hungarian Folk Camp, Gig Harbor, WA
September	Texas Camp, Bruceville, TX

Planning a trip out of town?
Want to attend a camp or festival out of state?
Find out how to dance across the country at
https://nfo-usa.org/major-events/