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2026
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
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
Google Map St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
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 |
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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 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 & |
GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER |
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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 & |
CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER |
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SUE & WEN |
CERRITOS FOLK 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
VARIMEZOVI |
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FOLK DANCE CENTER 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.
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SUE & WEN |
CERRITOS FOLK 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.
Google Map, First Christian Church
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 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 2University 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 |
TOM PIXTON |
RALPH IVERSON |
BRIAN WILSON |
UC SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS |
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.
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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 |
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