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2025


Statewide Flyer 2025 Friday to Saturday, May 2 to 4, 2025
 California Statewide Folk Dance Festival 2025 "Mayday in the Village"
     Portuguese Hall, 707 Huasna Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
COST:
     Festival Package includes ALL workshops and parties (but not Saturday Dinner, nor Sunday Box Lunch)
          $220.00 Register by April 21st. Afterwards, registration will be taken at the door.

     Daily Events
          $35.00 Friday afternoon dance workshops.
          $40.00 Friday evening dance party.
          $35.00 Saturday morning workshops.
          $35.00 Saturday afternoon workshops.
          $40.00 Saturday evening dance.
          $35.00 Sunday morning workshop.
          Sunday afternoon community dance is free.

ONLINE FESTIVAL REGISTRATION: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/folkdancefederationofcaliforniasouth/1378801. There is a $6.00 fee for the online service. There is, however, a mail-in registration form that can be found below.

Statewide 2025 Logo HOST HOTEL Hampton Inn & Suites, 1400 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 – 805-202-2110
HOTEL RESERVATIONS Hampton Inn Reservations. ($162 for 1 king bed, $172 for 2 queen beds)
TEACHERS: Željko Jergan (Croatian) and Billy Burke (Northern Macedonian) and more.
INFORMATION: Portuguese hall has lots of parking.
     The facility is less than a mile directly off of the 101 freeway.
     The hall is about five miles from the beach.
     The Hall is a short drive to the village where there are many dining opportunities.
     Live music by Chubritza and BigRock Balalaikas."
WEBSITE: Statewide 2025
HOSTED BY: Bay Osos Folk Dancers of Los Osos.
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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Google Map, Hampton Inn & Suites

Željko Jergen

ŽELJKO JERGAN

Billy Burke

WILLIAM C. "BILLY" BURKE

Chubritza

CHUBRITZA

BigRock Balalaikas

BIGROCK BALALAIKAS

Statewide 2025 Registration

REGISTRATION

Statewide 2025 Schedule

SCHEDULE

Statewide 2025 Directions

DIRECTIONS

Statewide 2025 Dining

DINING

Statewide 2025 Dining

THINGS-TO-DO

May Day

MAY DAY IN THE VILLAGE

Portuguese Hall

PORTUGUESE HALL

Hampton Inn and Suites

HAMPTON INN & SUITES


Nevenka Saturday, May 10, 2025
 Nevenka presents a Concert and Balkan Dance Party
     Culver City Masonic Lodge, 9635 Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230
TIME: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
COST: $25.00
TICKETS: Nevenka/Events -OR- Eventbrite
MUSICIANS: Live music by Nevenka and special guests including members of Pečurka, Pat Mac Swyney and Jake Bluenote, plus Jessica and Leslie who are in Nevenka, bassist Simeon Pillich, and the amazing fiddler Benedict Brydern.
INFORMATION: Nevenka will present a short concert, followed by two lively sets of Balkan dance tunes. All ages and skill levels are welcome. We'll teach a few of the dances at the beginning of the set. Light refreshments will be served. Limited street parking is available in the residential neighborhood near the Lodge. There are also two large, inexpensive parking garages across Venice Blvd. on Cardiff Ave. and on Watseka Ave.(PLEASE be safe and use the crosswalks when crossing Venice Blvd.)
WEBSITE: Nevenka
SPONSORED IN PART BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc. Outreach Committee

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Nevenka

NEVENKA


Cerritos

Sunday, May 18, 2025
 16th Anniversary Festival at Cerritos Folk Dancers
     Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703
TIME: 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.
COST: Suggested donation $12.00 at the door OR non-refundable $10.00 if prepaid by May 11, 2025.
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 fo perform, lead, and/or request up to three dances. Please let us know in advance to schedule your time.
CONTACT: Sue Chen – 562-338-2298 – Email -OR- Email
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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Cerritos Folk Dancers

CERRITOS FOLK DANCERS

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Cerritos Senior Cennter

CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER

Sue Chen & Wen-Li Chiang

SUE & WEN


Stockton Folk Dance Camp 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: Final payments are due May 31st. There is a $100 late fee per week of camp after that date.
     Cancellation Refunds: Full refunds until April 30th. May 1-31 there will be a $50 processing fee. 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: Final payments are due May 31st. There is a $100 late fee per week of camp after that date.
     Cancellation Refunds: Full refunds until April 30th. May 1-31 there will be a $50 processing fee. 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.

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Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion

CRISTIAN FLORESCU &
SONIA DION

Miroslav 'Bata' MarČetiĆ

MIROSLAV "BATA"
MARČETIĆ

Gabriel Frontera

GABRIEL
FRONTERA

Richard Schmidt

RICHARD
SCHMIDT

Roo Lester

ROO
LESTER

Ed Austin

ED
AUSTIN

Stacy Rose

STACY
ROSE

Tom Pixton

TOM PIXTON

Ralph Iverson

RALPH IVERSON

Brian Wilson

BRIAN WILSON

University of the Pacific Campus

UOP CAMPUS

University of the Pacific Campus Locations

UOP CAMPUS LOCATIONS


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 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.
CHAIRPERSON: Terry Gucwa.
CONTACT: Fall Camp – Email
WEBSITE: Fall Folk Dance Camp
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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Brandeis-Bardin Campus

BRANDEIS-BARDIN
CAMPUS


2026


xxxxxx 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.

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Cerritos Folk Dancers

CERRITOS FOLK DANCERS

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Cerritos Senior Cennter

CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER

Sue Chen & Wen-Li Chiang

SUE & WEN


SAVE THE DATE!

Friday to Sunday, October 30 to November 1, 2026
 Fall Camp
     Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Ln., Brandeis, CA 93064 (near Simi Valley)
WEBSITE: Fall Folk Dance Camp
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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Brandeis-Bardin Campus

BRANDEIS-BARDIN
CAMPUS


PLAN AHEAD

JanuaryWinter Festival, Pasadena
JanuaryStockton Folk Dance Camp Winter Weekend (Zoom)
FebruaryCerritos Lunar New Year Festival
MarchLaguna Folk Dance Festival
MarchSan Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival
AprilSpring Festival, Somis
MayStatewide Folk Dance Festival
MayCerritos Anniversary Festival
JuneWest Coast Balkan Music & Dance Workshop, Mendocino
JulyStockton Folk Dance Camp
AugustLark Camp, Mendocino
SeptemberOjai Day of Dance
SeptemberNorth-South Folk Dance Teachers Seminar, Aptos
NovemberFall Camp, Simi Valley
NovemberTexas Camp, Bruceville
NovemberKolo Festival, San Francisco
DecemberNew Years Party, Pasadena


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