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2026
LÁSZLÓ TIHANYI
ERIKA TABI
GENCI KASTRATI
POLLY TAPIA FERBER
LAURA DICKINSON (Chair.)
UNITED WORLD COLLEGE - USA
NEW MEXICO DANCE CAMP
Thursday to Sunday, July 16 to 19, 2026
New Mexico Dance Camp
United World College - USA, State Route 65, Montezuma, NM 87731
TEACHERS: László Tihanyi (Hungarian), Erika Tabi (Hungarian), Genci Kastrati (Albanian), Polly Tapia Ferber (Drumming)
INFORMATION: Between internationally renowned guest dance leaders and musicians,
camper-organized extra activities like music jams and bird watching walks,
there's something to make this a fabulous weekend for everyone!
REGISTRATION: www.swifdi.org/
CONTACT: Email
WEBSITE: www.swifdi.org/
SPONSORED BY: Southwest International Folk Dance Institute (SWIFDI)
DAVIS INTERNATIIONAL CENTER
DANCERS
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), and Emily Saletan (Singing).
MUSIC: By the Boston Quartet: Tom Pixton, Ralph Iverson, Brian Wilson, and Sammy Wenstein.
INFORMATION: The artists teach the same dances both weeks, but the Assemblies, Parties, and Evening Dancing are different each week.
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), and Emily Saletan (Singing).
MUSIC: By the Boston Quartet: Tom Pixton, Ralph Iverson, Brian Wilson, and Sammy Wenstein.
INFORMATION: The artists teach the same dances both weeks, but the Assemblies, Parties, and Evening Dancing are different each week.
CONTACT: stocktonfolkdancecamp@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://stocktonfolkdancecamp.org/summer-camp/
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc.
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ROO LESTER |
STACY ROSE |
TINEKE VAN GEEL |
MARUITS VAN GEEL |
DANIEL SANDU |
BRUCE HAMILTON |
TOM PIXTON |
RALPH IVERSON |
BRIAN WILSON |
SAMMY WENSTEIN |
EMILY SALETAN |
Kamrin MacKnight (Chair.) |
REGISTRATION FORM #1 |
REGISTRATION FORM #2 |
SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS MAP |
CAMP LOCATIONS |
STOCKTON FOLK DANCE CAMP DANCERS |
Friday, August 21, 2026
Summer Birthday Party 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.
COST: Free admission!
MUSICIANS: Orkestar Unbound!.
INFORMATION: LA DanceFit is conveniently located between Westwood and Sepulveda Blvd., close to the 10 and 405 freeways.
CONTACT: Sherry Cochran – Email
WEBSITE: L.I.F.E.
SPONSORED BY: L.I.F.E. Balkan Dancers
LA DANCEFIT |
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FRIDAY NIGHT L.I.F.E. DANCERS |
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Celebrating the life of Lu Perry
C A N C E L L E D
Friday to Sunday, October 30 to November 1, 2026
Fall Camp PRICES REDUCED $50.00!
Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Ln., Brandeis, CA 93064 (near Simi Valley)
TEACHERS: Marcella Lawson and Marc Rayman (The best dances from this summer's Stockton Folk Dance Camp), Diane Baker (Favorites from Statewide Folk Dance Festival and the North/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar).
REGISTRATION: Register NOW at FallCamp.org.
INFORMATION: Enjoy a delightful weekend on the lovely rural Brandeis-Bardin campus in Simi Valley (near Los Angeles).
Mote-style rooms!
In addition to great dancing on a wood floor in a beautiful air-conditioned hall,
enjoy Fall Camp favorites, including the Potluck Band (open to all musical campers),
crafts, stargazing with a rocket scientist, morning nature walks, happy hours, an ice cream social, a Party Hearty session, and more.
THEMES: As always, the theme of one of the evening dance parties will be fall colors.
You may use the provided materials and instructions to make a head wreath of fall leaves and flowers.
The spine-tingling Saturday party will have a Halloween theme.
CONTACT: Fall Camp 2026 – Email
WEBSITE: FallCamp.org
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
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REGISTRATION FORM 01 |
REGISTRATION FORM 02 |
MARCELLA LAWSON |
MARC RAYMAN |
DIANE BAKER |
BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS |
JAN & MARC RAYMAN (Chairs.) |
FALL CAMP DANCERS |
FALL CAMP MAP |
Friday to Sunday, November 27 to 29, 2026
75th California Kolo Festival 2025
Croatian American Cultural Center, 60 Onondago Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
TEACHERS: Tanya Dimitrov (Bulgarian), Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion (Romanian), Ahmet Lüeci (Turkish).
MUSICIANS: All your favorite bands!
INFORMATION: Dancing, singing, instrumental jams, kafanas, parties, culture corners, and more!
REGISTER ONLINE: Kolo Festival Registration
EARLY BIRD PRICING: $199.00 for the entire weekend of Saturday and Sunday fun!
Starting September 1st, the full weekend price, still to be determined, will rise.
CONTACT: Will Cope – Email
WEBSITE: Kolo Festival
TANYA |
CRISTIAN FLORESCU |
AHMET |
WILL COPE |
CROATIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER |
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KOLO FESTIVAL DANCERS |
Thursday to Sunday, October 9 to 12, 2026
Texas Camp
Greene Family Camp, 100 Frankin Road, Bruceville, TX 76630
COST:
$450.00 – Full-time
$380.00 – Part-time (after lunch Friday through close of camp)
$120.00 – NEW! One day (Saturday or Sunday, after breakfast through midnight)
$330.00 – Non-dancer
TEACHER: Lee Otterholt (International), Don Weeda (Camp Band), Sue Hovorka (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.
WEBSITE: Texas Camp
SPONSORED BY: TIFD
LEE OTTERHOLT |
DON WEEDA |
SUE HOVORKA |
JULIE URECH (Chair.) |
GREENE FAMILY CAMP, TEXAS
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TEXAS CAMP DANCERS
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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 |
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SUE & WEN |
CERRITOS DANCERS |
Wednesday to Sunday, April 7 to 11, 2027
NFO Annual Conference
Twin Cities, Minnesota
INFORMATION: In conjunction with the International Festival of Minnesota.
A gathering of folk dancers, musicians, scholars, and cultural enthusiasts.
Connect, Learn, and Celebrate with workshops, dancing, live music, and cultural traditions.
CONTACT: NFO
WEBSITE: National Folk Organization
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Friday to Sunday, May 14 to 16, 2027
California Statewide Folk Dance Festival 2027
Balboa Park Club, 2150 W. Pan American Rd., San Diego, CA 92101
TEACHERS: Sonia Dion & Florescu Cristian (Romanian), Tony Petroulias (Greek).
MUSICIANS: Live music Friday by Parea and Saturday by Tzidia.
INFORMATION:
For more information or to register, see the website (coming up soon!).
Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday at 9:00 a.m., and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Email
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
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CRISTIAN FLORESCU & SONIA DION |
TONY PETROULIAS |
PAREA |
TZIDIA |
BALBOA PARK CLUB |
BALBOA PARK CLUB MAP |
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, Location varies |
| March | San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival, San Antonio, TX |
| March | Veselo Festival, Eugene, OR |
| April | Boulder Annual Workshop, Boulder, CO |
| July | New Mexico Dance Camp, Montezuma, NM |
| August | Balkanalia, Corbett, OR |
| August | Ti Ti Tábor Hungarian Folk Camp, Gig Harbor, WA |
| September | Texas Camp, Bruceville, TX |
| December | Northwest New Year's Camp, Vashion Island, WA |
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