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2026
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Kolo Hour & Ice Cream Party at San Diego Folk Dance Center
San Diego Oasis Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
TIME: 7:00 with ice cream servered around 8:30 p.m.
COST: FREE/$5.00 for FDC members; $10.00 General Admission.
DISK JOCKEY: Janice is the DJ for the evening.
INFORMATION: No need to bring anything, we've got it covered!
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
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Center.
GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER |
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FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCERS |
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Celebrating the life of Lu Perry
C A N C E L L E D
Friday to Monday, September 4 to 7, 2026
Balkanalia!
Camp Angelos, 32149 SE Stevens Rd., Corbett, OR 97019
COST: $440.00 until August 1; $490.00 August 1 and later.
REGISTRATION: Balkanania! Registration
TEACHERS: Konstantine "Kotse" Marinov (Bulgarian), Jana Filcich Ashcroft (Balkan), Jana Rickel (Balkan), Susan Reagel (Balkan)
ENSEMBLES: Mark Levy, Petur "Usmifkata" Alexiev, Cody Simmons, Rian Holmes
SINGERS: Maria Bebelekova (Bulgarian), Michele Simon (Diaphonic Balkan),
MUSICIANS: The Flying BGs, Kef, Taman
INFORMATION: Balkanalia! is a three- or four-day overnight camp that focuses on teaching and celebrating music and dance from the Balkans. Located just east of Portland, Oregon, at Camp Angelos by the Sandy River. Camp tuition includes lodging (either in a cabin or your tent or RV), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening snacks, coffee all day long!), and all classes and evening parties.
CONTACT: Email
WEBSITE: Balkanania!
SPONSORED BY: Balkan Festivals Northwest
KOTSE MARINOV |
JANA FILCICH ASHBROOK |
JANA RICKEL |
SUSAN REAGEL |
MARK LEVY |
PETUR ALEXIEV |
CODY SIMMONS |
RIAN HOLMES |
MARIA BEBELEKOVA |
MICHELE SIMON |
JOHN MOROVICH |
TALIA McGILL |
STOYAN KOSTOV |
IVAN VELEV |
ANGEL DOBREV |
VALERI GEORGIEV |
CAMP ANGELOS |
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BALKANALIA! DANCERS |
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Joan Hantman Workshop at San Diego Folk Dance Center
San Diego Oasis Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
TIME: Workshop 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. followed by a Dance Party at 8:00 with Joan.
COST: $15.00 General Admission, $5.00/$10.00 for FDC members.
TEACHER: Joan Hantman.
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
JOAN HANTMAN |
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GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER |
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FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCERS |
Thursday to Sunday, October 9 to 12, 2026
Texas Camp
Greene Family Camp, 100 Frankin Road, Bruceville, TX 76630
COST:
$450.00 – Full-time
$380.00 – Part-time (after lunch Friday through close of camp)
$120.00 – NEW! One day (Saturday or Sunday, after breakfast through midnight)
$330.00 – Non-dancer
TEACHER: Lee Otterholt (International), Don Weeda (Camp Band), Sue Hovorka (Singing).
INFORMATION: All campers to be fully COVID vaccinated. Culture Corners and Afternoon Delights. Ethnic cuisine, sprung wooden dance floor, the Texas Camp Band (led by Don Weeda), plus a Balkan Blowout and a Hungarian Dance Party! All camp facilities are heated and air conditioned. Pack your own sheets, pillows, blankets, towels, etc., or rent them for a fee.
WEBSITE: Texas Camp
SPONSORED BY: TIFD
LEE OTTERHOLT |
DON WEEDA |
SUE HOVORKA |
JULIE URECH (Chair.) |
GREENE FAMILY CAMP, TEXAS
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TEXAS CAMP DANCERS
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Tzidia Playing at San Diego Folk Dance Center
San Diego Oasis Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
TIME: Warmup teaching with live music 7:00-10:30 p.m. followed by dancing.
COST: $15.00 General Admission, $5.00/$10.00 for FDC members.
MUSICIANS: Tzidia.
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
TZIDIA |
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GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER |
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FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCERS |
Friday to Sunday, October 30 to November 1, 2026
Fall Camp PRICES REDUCED $50.00!
Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Ln., Brandeis, CA 93064 (near Simi Valley)
TEACHERS: Marcella Lawson and Marc Rayman (The best dances from this summer's Stockton Folk Dance Camp), Diane Baker (Favorites from Statewide Folk Dance Festival and the North/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar).
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, an ice cream social, a Party Hearty session, and more.
THEMES: As always, the theme of one of the evening dance parties will be fall colors.
You may use the provided materials and instructions to make a head wreath of fall leaves and flowers.
The spine-tingling Saturday party will have a Halloween theme.
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 |
MARCELLA LAWSON |
MARC RAYMAN |
DIANE BAKER |
BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS |
JAN & MARC RAYMAN (Co-leads) |
FALL CAMP DANCERS |
FALL CAMP MAP |
Friday to Sunday, November 27 to 29, 2026
75th California Kolo Festival 2025
Croatian American Cultural Center, 60 Onondago Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
TEACHERS: Tanya Dimitrov (Bulgarian), Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion (Romanian), Ahmet Lüeci (Turkish).
MUSICIANS: All your favorite bands!
INFORMATION: Dancing, singing, instrumental jams, kafanas, parties, culture corners, and more!
REGISTER ONLINE: Kolo Festival Registration
EARLY BIRD PRICING: $199.00 for the entire weekend of Saturday and Sunday fun!
Starting September 1st, the full weekend price, still to be determined, will rise.
CONTACT: Will Cope – Email
WEBSITE: Kolo Festival
TANYA |
CRISTIAN FLORESCU |
AHMET |
WILL COPE |
CROATIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER |
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KOLO FESTIVAL DANCERS |
Thursday to Sunday, December 3 to 6, 2026
Camp Nirkoda Ba'Kerem
DoubleTree, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA, 95815
COST:
Single: One person in a standard hotel room – $1360.00 by Oct. 8, $1410.00 Regular.
Double: Two people in a standard hotel room – $ 890.00 by Oct. 8, $ 940.00 Regular.
Quad: Four people will share 2 queen beds – $ 775.00 by Oct. 8, $ 825.00 Regular.
TEACHERS: Dudu Barzilay, Yaron Malihi, Aaron Alpert
INFORMATION: Set in the relaxed atmosphere of Northern California, Nirkoda Ba'Kerem is all about community. Come join your friends – some you've known for years, and some you've yet to meet – for a fun-filled weekend of nonstop Israeli dancing. We'll enjoy the benefits of California's famous vineyards by incorporating a wine tasting adventure during the camp! Excellent wine and fantastic Israeli dancing – what could be better?! The all-inclusive rate includes three nights accomodation at a 4-star hotel; lunch, dinner, and late night snacks; all teaching, specialty sessions, and dance marathons; theme parties and wine tasting. Check the Website for more information!
CONTACT: Email
WEBSITE: nirkoda.com/bakerem
DUDU BARZILAY |
YARON MALIHI |
AARON ALPERT (Director) |
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON |
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NIRKODA BA'KEREM DANCERS |
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.
CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER |
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SUE & WEN |
CERRITOS DANCERS |
Wednesday to Sunday, April 7 to 11, 2027
NFO Annual Conference
Twin Cities, Minnesota
INFORMATION: In conjunction with the International Festival of Minnesota.
A gathering of folk dancers, musicians, scholars, and cultural enthusiasts.
Connect, Learn, and Celebrate with workshops, dancing, live music, and cultural traditions.
CONTACT: NFO
WEBSITE: National Folk Organization
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Friday to Sunday, May 14 to 16, 2027
California Statewide Folk Dance Festival 2027
Balboa Park Club, 2150 W. Pan American Rd., San Diego, CA 92101
TEACHERS: Sonia Dion & Florescu Cristian (Romanian), Tony Petroulias (Greek).
MUSICIANS: Live music Friday by Parea and Saturday by Tzidia.
INFORMATION:
For more information or to register, see the website (coming up soon!).
Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday at 9:00 a.m., and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Email
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
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CRISTIAN FLORESCU & SONIA DION |
TONY PETROULIAS |
PAREA |
TZIDIA |
BALBOA PARK CLUB |
BALBOA PARK CLUB MAP |
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, Location varies |
| 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 |
| December | Nirkoda Ba'Kerem, Sacramento, CA |
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