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2026

Thursday to Sunday, March 5 to 8, 2026
NFO Annual Conference
     Old Murphey School, 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705
CONFERENCE HOTEL: Hilton Durham, 3800 Hillsborough Rd., Durham, NC 27705 – Phone: +1 919-383-8033
     March 5 through March 9, 2026.
     1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds – $139.00.
     The group discount rate is available in a link on the website.
     Book by February 18, 2026.
REGISTRATION: End of November, 2025.
TEACHERS: Erik Bendix (International), Phil Jamison (Appalachian), Sheila Kay Adams (Storytelling), Debbby Szajnberg (Games), Ben Owen III (Pottery),
     Apple Chill Cloggers (Clog Dancing), Triangle Shape Note Singers (Singing).
INFORMATION: This year's conference will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a welcome reception Thursday evening March 5 and a post-conference debrief Monday morning March 9.
CONTACT: NFO Contact
WEBSITE: National Folk Organization

Google Map, Old Murphey School
Google Map, Hilton Durham

ERIC BENDIX

PHIL JAMISON

SHEILA KAY ADAMS

DEBBY SZAJNBERG

BEN OWEN III

APPLE CHILL CLOGGERS

TRIANGLE SHAPE NOTE SINGERS

OLD MURPHEY SCHOOL

HILTON DURHAM

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 & Romani).
INFORMATION: Dance parties, happy hours with dance requests and live music.
     Great food and wine, an ice cream social, Sunday concert, plus beach dancing on Monday!
     Plus awarding of lthe 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.
     For hotel info, teacher bios, and the schedule, go to https://www.lagunainternationaldancers.com/laguna-folk-dance-festival-2026/
NEED HELP?: Call Greg Solloway – 972-467-1406 (to register after December 10th).
REGISTRATION: Complete the form and pay by check or by Zelle.
WEBSITE: Laguna International Dancers
NOTES: For Laguna Woods residents and their guests:
     Please call Marilyn Yurk at 949-939-0604 by February 28 to provide your name for guest entry.
     At the gate say, "I am attending the festival hosted by the Laguna International Dancers as a guest of Marilyn Yurk, 949-393-0604."

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REGISTRATION FORM

ANNA ANGELOVA

DANIEL SANDU

BEACH DANCING (Monday)

CLUBHOUSE TWO

LAGUNA FESTIVAL DANCERS

Friday to Sunday, March 20 to 22, 2026
68th Folklife and Dance Festival in San Antonio
     Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX 78207
TEACHERS: Tineke Van Geel (Armenian), Maurits Van Geel (Dutch, Rom, and Caucasus dances), Andy Taylor-Blenis (international).
MUSICIANS: Live music by Slavadilo.
ENTERTAINMENT: A performance by the Csárdás Hungarian Dancers
EARLY REGISTRATION: Hurry, early registration of $200 for the full weekend of workshops and parties is quickly coming to an end. Save $50 by signing up early!
REGISTER ONLINE: https://safdf.org/workshops/#registration
INFORMATION:
     Friday: St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church; Saturday & Sunday: Our Lady of the Lake University.
     Schedule online at SAFDF Schedule.
     Dance parties, dance performances, culture corners, and more.
LUNCH SATURDAY: After you register, we will reach out to you individually to offer you a lunch box from Jason's Deli for Saturday's lunch. Jason's Deli delivers these to the IFCC ballroom, and we have a great time eating together. Each lunch costs $15. Look for an email about that soon!
WEBSITE: San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival
CONTACT: Email
SPONSORED BY: Heritage Festivals of San Antonio and San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival

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Google Map Our Lady of the Lake University

REGISTRATION FORM

TINEKE VAN GEEL

MAURITS VAN GEEL

ANDY TAYLOR-BLENIS

SAFDF STEERING COMMITTEE

SLAVADILO

CSÁRDÁS HUNGARIAN DANCERS

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY LOCATIONS

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 cookies to share!
WEBSITE: www.folkdancecenter.org

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SONIA DION &
CRISTIAN FLORESCU

GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER

FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCERS

Saturday, April 18, 2026
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.

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Live Bulgarian Music at Folk Dance Center
San Diego Oasis Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
MUSICIANS: Varimezovi performs.
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 cookies to share!
WEBSITE: www.folkdancecenter.org

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VARIMEZOVI

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.)
      We're extending the 2026 Statewide pre-registration "Early Bird" deadlines: $180 by March 8th or $200 by 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.

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Google Map, Chico Women's Club
Google Map, Holiday Inn Express

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 by check. 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. 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.

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ROO LESTER

STACY ROSE

TINEKE VAN GEEL

MARUITS VAN GEEL

DANIEL SANDU

BRUCE HAMILTON

TOM PIXTON

RALPH IVERSON

BRIAN WILSON

UC SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS

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

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Want to attend a camp or festival out of state?
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