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2025


Ojai Saturday, September 27, 2025
 Ojai Day of Dance
     Ojai Art Center, 113 Montgomery St., Ojai, CA 93023
TIME: 10:00 a.m. til 5:00 p.m.
COST: $20.00 if pre-registered ($23.00 at the door)
INFORMATION: 10:00 t 11.30 a.m. – Teaching and review of dances taught at summer camps.
                           11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lunch (on your own picnic lunches recommended) with dance requests.
                           1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Dance program.
     Drinks and light refreshments available all day in the beautiful patio.
     Air conditioning!
     Beautiful wood floor.
     Within walking distance of restaurants, shops, street parking, and Libbey Park.
     Please send requests for your favorite dances to Marshall Cates, marshallcates@gmail.com.
CONTACT: Carol Smith – 805-794-5512 – csmit2u@yahoo.com
SPONSORED BY: Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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Ojai Art Center

OJAI ART CENTER

  Ojai Art Center

OJAI DAY OF DANCE DANCERS


Fall Camp Registration

Friday to Sunday, October 31 to November 2, 2025
 Fall Camp
     Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Ln., Brandeis, CA 93064 (near Simi Valley)
TEACHER: Catherine Rudin.
INFORMATION:.
     Fall Camp is even more than great dancing.
     It's a place where you can be yourself, relax, and be happy.
     Spend time with some very nice people.
     The spacious motel-style rooms have WiFi, heating & air conditioning, and private baths.
     The weekend includes two nights lodging and five meals.
     Enjoy many optional activities such as happy hour, crafts, star gazing, nature walks, folk band practice, performance, parties, and much more.
     There is no need to bring bedding, towels, soap, or shampoo.
CHAIRPERSON: Terry Gucwa
CONTACT: Fall Camp – Email
WEBSITE: Fall Camp
SPONSORED BY: The Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.

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Fall Camp Registration

FALL CAMP FLYER,
REGISTRATION, & WAIVER

Catherine Rudin

CATHERINE
RUDIN

Brandeis-Bardin Campus

BRANDEIS-BARDIN
CAMPUS


Kolo Festival Friday to Sunday, November 28 to 30, 2025
 74th California Kolo Festival 2025
     Croatian American Cultural Center, 60 Onondaga Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112 – 510-649-0941
TEACHERS: Cristian Florescu & Sonia Dion, Tanya Dimitrov, Robert Bagnoli, John Morovich, and Mari Bebelekova.
MUSICIANS: Fanfare Zambaleta, Sinovi, Veseljatsi" Chubritza, Orchestar Unbound.
INFORMATION: Dancing, vocal and instrumental classes, sing-alongs, culture corners, instrumental jam sessions, kafanas, parties, bands, and more!
REGISTER ONLINE: Kolo Festival Registration
CONTACT: Bill Cope – Email
WEBSITE: Kolo Festival

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Florescu & Dion

CRISTIAN FLORESCU
& SONIA DION

Tanya Dimitrov

TANYA
DIMITROV

Roberto Bagnoli

ROBERTO
BAGNOLI

John Morovich

JOHN
MOROVICH

Maria Bebelekova

MARIA
BEBELEKOVA

Fanfare Zambaleta

FANFARE ZAMBALETA

Sinovi

SINOVI

Veseljatsi

VESELJATSI

Chubritza

CHUBRITZA

Orkestar Unbound

ORKESTAR UNBOUND

Croatian American Cultural Center

CROATIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

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Kolo Festival Dancers 2023

KOLO FESTIVAL DANCERS


2026


xxxxxx Saturday, February 21, 2026
 Lunar New Year Festival at Cerritos Folk Dancers
     Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South St., Cerritos, CA 90703
TIME: 12:55 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
COST: Suggested donation: $15.00 per person at the door OR non-refundable $12.00 if prepaid by February 14, 2026.
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

CERRITOS FOLK DANCERS

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Cerritos Senior Cennter

CERRITOS SENIOR CENTER

Sue Chen & Wen-Li Chiang

SUE & WEN


NFO Conference Thursday to Sunday, March 5 to 8, 2026
 NFO Annual Conference
     Old Murphey School, Shared Visions Foundation, 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

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Eric Bendix

ERIC BENDIX

Phil Jamison

PHIL JAMISON

Sheila Kay Adams

SHEILA KAY ADAMS

Debby Szajnberg

DEBBY SZAJNBERG

Ben Owen

BEN OWEN III

Apple Chill Cloggers

APPLE CHILL CLOGGERS

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Triangle Shape Note Singers

TRIANGLE SHAPE NOTE SINGERS


Laguna

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 & Rom).
INFORMATION: Dance parties, happy hours with dance requests, live music, great food and wine, an ice cream social, Sunday concert, plus beach dancing on Monday! Also, awarding of lthe 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.
WEBSITE: Laguna International Dancers

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Anna Angelova

ANNA ANGELOVA

Daniel Sandu

DANIEL SANDU

Beach dancing

BEACH DANCING (Monday)

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Clubhouse Two

CLUBHOUSE TWO


PLAN AHEAD

JanuaryWinter Festival, Pasadena
JanuaryStockton Folk Dance Camp Winter Weekend (Zoom)
FebruaryCerritos Lunar New Year Festival
MarchLaguna Folk Dance Festival
MarchSan Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival
MarchNational Folk Organization Conference
AprilSpring Festival, Somis
MayStatewide Folk Dance Festival
MayCerritos Anniversary Festival
JuneWest Coast Balkan Music & Dance Workshop, Mendocino
JulyStockton Folk Dance Camp
AugustLark Camp, Mendocino
SeptemberOjai Day of Dance
SeptemberNorth-South Folk Dance Teachers Seminar, Aptos
NovemberFall Camp, Simi Valley
NovemberTexas Camp, Bruceville
NovemberKolo Festival, San Francisco
DecemberNew Years Party, Pasadena


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