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2025


Folk Dance Center Saturday, July 12, 2025
 Tzidia playing at Folk Dance Center
     San Diego Oasis Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
TIME: 7:00 to 10:30 p.m.
COST: $5.00 and $10.00 for FDC members. $15.00 for non-members.
MUSICIANS: Tzidia
INFORMATION: Teaching with live music at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing at 7:30 p.m. 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!
FACEBOOK: Tzidia
SPONSORED BY: San Diego Folk Dance Center

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Tzidia

TZIDIA

Grossmont Shopping Center

GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER

Folk Dance Center

 

Oasis Dance Floor

FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCE FLOOR


Laguna 250709 Wednesday, July 9, 2025
 Dance Under the Stars at Laguna International Dancers
     Clubhouse Two Patio (or ballroom TBD), 24112 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Woods, CA 92637
TIME: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
COST: $10.00
MUSICIANS: Sans Frontièrs (Without Borders)
INFORMATION: An Ice Cream Social! Finger foods to share will add to the fun, but are not required. Water will be provided.
WEBSITE: Laguna International Dancers

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Sans Frontières

SANS FRONTIÈRES

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Clubhouse Two

CLUBHOUSE TWO


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: There is a $100 late fee per week of camp after May 31.
     Cancellation Refunds: 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: There is a $100 late fee per week of camp after May 31.
     Cancellation Refunds: 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


Bob Altman & Michelle Sandler Party, 250803 Sunday, August 3, 2025
 30th Anniversary Party for Bob Altman and Michelle Sandler
     Laguna Woods, Clubhouse Five, 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
TIME: 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.
COST: Free, but bring a dish for the potluck which will follow the dance at 7:00 p.m.
MUSICIANS: Interfolk, Sans Frontières, and Zimzala.
MEMBER OF LAGUNA WOODS?: If you are not a member of Laguna Woods, let Marilyn Michael know ten days in advance that you are coming and provide your full name and phone number so the gate guards may be notified.
CONTACT: Marilyn Michael Email

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Bob Altman

BOB ALTMAN

Interfolk

INTERFOLK

Sans Frontières

SANS FRONTIÈRES

Zimzala

ZIMZALA


Fall Camp Registration

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 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 WiFi, heating & air conditioning, and private baths.
     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 bedding, towels, soap, or shampoo.
CHAIRPERSON: Terry Gucwa
CONTACT: Fall Camp – Email
WEBSITE: Fall Camp
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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Fall Camp Registration

FALL CAMP FLYER,
REGISTRATION, & WAIVER

Catherine Rudin

CATHERINE
RUDIN

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


Laguna

SAVE THE DATE!

Friday to Sunday, March 6 to 8, 2026
 Folk Dance Festival at Laguna International Dancers
     Clubhouse Two, 24112 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Woods, CA 92637
TEACHERS: Ana Angelova (Bulgarian), Daniel Sandu (Romanian & Rom).
INFORMATION: Dance parties, happy hours with dance requests, live music, great food and wine, an ice cream social, Sunday concert, plus beach dancing on Monday! Also, awarding of lthe 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.
WEBSITE: Laguna International Dancers

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Anna Angelova

ANNA ANGELOVA

Daniel Sandu

DANIEL SANDU

Beach dancing

BEACH DANCING (Monday)

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Clubhouse Two

CLUBHOUSE TWO


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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