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2026

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 – CASH ONLY.)
      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 – CASH ONLY.)
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.
CHAIRPERSON: Memo Keswick.
CONTACT: Email
WEBSITE: Statewide 2026
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, Inc.

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REGISTRATION FORM

KONSTANTIN "KOTSE" MARINOV

PETAR ALEKSIEV

AHMED LÜLECI

DA! MOZHEM

MEMO KESWICK

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CHICO WOMEN'S CLUB

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES CHICO

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) and Genci Kastrati (Albanian)
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!
CONTACT: Email
WEBSITE: www.swifdi.org/
SPONSORED BY: Southwest International Folk Dance Institute (SWIFDI)

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LÁSZLÓ TIHANYI

GENCI KASTRATI

United World College - USA Davis International Center

UNITED WORLD COLLEGE - USA
DAVIS INTERNATIIONAL CENTER

NEW MEXICO DANCE CAMP
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.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: $200.00 per week by check (fully refundable until April 30 but a price increase after may 31).
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), 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.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: $200.00 by check per week by check (fully refundable until April 30 but a price increase after may 31).
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

SAMMY WENSTEIN

EMILY SALETAN

REGISTRATION FORM 01

REGISTRATION FORM 02

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CAMP LOCATIONS

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Celebrating the life of Lu Perry
     Woman's Club of Bellflower, 9402 Oak St., Bellflower, CA 90706
TIME: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
COST: Everyone is invited to dance, sing, and remember Lu Perry at no charge, but the expected donation is $5.00.
HOSTS: Cindy and Dawn Perry.
INFORMATION: Live Music and refreshments.
     You can take home items from Lu's collection to use and remember her by.
     We recommend that you bring your own water bottle.
     Parking is in the Simms Park parking lot off of Clark Ave.
     All attendees are expected to be fully vaccinated.
     Face covering is optional.
     If you have any illness symptoms, please do not attend.
     Hand sanitizer will be on hand.

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LU PERRY

FRONT ENTRANCE TO WOMAN'S CLUB OF BELLFLOWER

PARKING IN BACK OF WOMAN'S CLUB OF BELLFLOWER

Friday to Sunday, October 30 to November 1, 2026
Fall Camp
     Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Ln., Brandeis, CA 93064 (near Simi Valley)
TEACHERS: Outstanding teachers from Southern California will present new dances and revive some older ones.
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, and more.
CHAIRPERSONS: Marc & Jan Rayman
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

BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS

FALL CAMP WAPNER ROOOM

JAN & MARC RAYMAN

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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.

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CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER

SUE & WEN

CERRITOS 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 Dance Camp, Montezuma, NM
August	Balkanalia, Corbett, OR
August	Ti Ti Tábor Hungarian Folk Camp, Gig Harbor, WA
September	Texas Camp, Bruceville, TX

Planning a trip out of town?
Want to attend a camp or festival out of state?
Find out how to dance across the country at
https://nfo-usa.org/major-events/

COST: Suggested donation: $15.00 per person