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2026
POLYXENI and the GENTS
THE TANGO ROOM
KYPSELI DANCERS
Saturday, May 16, 2026
CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER
SUE & WEN
CERRITOS FOLK DANCERS
TONY PETROULIAS
PAREA
GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER
FOLK DANCE CENTER DANCERS
Google Map, First Christian Church
REGISTRATION FORM
KONSTANTIN "KOTSE" MARINOV
PETAR ALEKSIEV
AHMED LÜLECI
DA! MOZHEM
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CHICO WOMEN'S CLUB
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES CHICO
LÁSZLÓ TIHANYI
GENCI KASTRATI
UNITED WORLD COLLEGE - USA
NEW MEXICO DANCE CAMP
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Polyxeni and the Gents playing at Kypseli
The Tango Room Dance Center, 4346 Woodman Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
MUSICIANS: Live Greek music by Polyxeni and the Gents playing Rebetika, Laika, Nisiotika, Epirotika, and more.
INFORMATION: Parking is available in the lots in front and in back of The Tango Room, on Woodman Ave., and on adjacent streets. Music, dancing, snacks, drinks, and other light refreshments will be available.
COST: $25.00. Pay at the door with cash, check, PayPal, or Venmo (NO CREDIT CARDS)
CONTACT: Anne Sirota – Email OR Josef Bilman – Email
WEBSITE: kypseli.events
SPONSORED BY: Kypseli Greek Dance Center
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 OR Email
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Greek Dance Party at Folk Dance Center
San Diego Oasis Wellness Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942
TIME: Dance Workshop 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m. Greek dance party.
COST: CASH ONLY: $5.00/$10.00 for FDC members; $15.00 General Admission.
TEACHERS: Tony Petroulias.
MUSICIANS: Parea.
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
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, Chico Women's Club
Google Map, Holiday Inn Express
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)
DAVIS INTERNATIIONAL CENTER
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 |
SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS MAP |
CAMPUS LOCATIONS |
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 02 |
BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS |
FALL CAMP WAPNER ROOOM |
MARC & JAN RAYMAN |
FALL CAMP MAP |
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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SUE & WEN |
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 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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