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This (optional) map includes “clickable” links to the confirmed events. Clicking on a “dancer pin” takes you to the details for that event. All events (confirmed or unconfirmed) matching your description are included (in chronological order) below the map. You may click on a marker or scroll down to those listings without waiting for the map to complete. The back arrow will bring you back to the map.
Gray vs Black? Some listings appear in gray text. This is an intended difference. Gray events are not quite as important as black events. Gray events may be unconfirmed, cross-references or cancelled.
Unconfirmed: A “confirmed” event has in some way been confirmed. We don’t demand a lot for confirmation, but some sort of communication that says to us "yes, that event is taking place on that date!” This is strionger than “Well, there usually are (or used to be) events on that day.”
Cross reference: When a series moves temporarily (perhapsd their regular hall is closed), there is a cross refernce, helping find the actual listing for the day.”
Cancelled: A “cancelled event” appears in places where a dancer might reasonably expect a dance — but there is none. e.g. no dance on a holiday, summer vacation or there conflict". These listings are “lined-out”
The Map: Although the events are listed by date, the map above can be used to identify events by location. When you point at the push pin, the event name appears. Click on the pin and the window will scroll to the speciifc event
(Some events already in progress)
Mendocino, CA: Razzmatazz Camp (annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, May 17, 2013 — Sunday, May 19, 2013
Description: Balkan music and dance weekend
Dance styles include: International Folk Dance
Venue: Mendocino Woodlands: 39350 Little Lake Road 
Price: $110
For more information: (510) 965-9688; (Email): de("marilyn", "net", "sonic");
Web: www.mendocinowoodlands.org/vacations.html
(This event (festival #439) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
San Jose, CA (United States): Statewide Folk Dance Festival of California (68 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, May 17, 2013 — Sunday, May 19, 2013
— Sponsored by: Folk Dance Federation of California
Description: “Dance to Your Heart’s Delight” Statewide International Folk Dance Festival in San Jose, California. Steve Kotansky will teach Balkan dances and Erica Goldman will teach Israeli dances. Live & recorded music at the parties.
Dance styles include: Balkan International Israeli Folk Dance
Venue: Del Mar High School: 1224 Del Mar Ave
Price: $Preregistration $70 (by May 1) or attend individually priced single events.
For more information: (Email): de("info", "com", "StatewideFolkdance");
Web: www.StatewideFolkdance.com
(This event (festival #641) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Agoura, CA: Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival (53 rd annual)
Description: An international dance, folk, old-time and bluegrass festival - International Dancing: Irish Set, Scottish Country, English Country, Family, Contra and Square Dancing with all live music!
Dance styles include: English International Square Folk Dance
Venue: Paramount Movie Ranch 
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
Price: $Buy discount tickets in advance at www.topangabanjofiddle.org.
For more information: (818) 382-4819; (Email): de("info", "org", "topangabanjofiddle");
Web: www.topangabanjofiddle.org
Date for 2013: Sunday, May 19
(This event (festival #812) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Agoura, CA: Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest (53 rd annual)
— Sponsored by: Topanga Banjo*Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival, INc.
Description: A folk dance and bluegrass, folk and old-time music festival, featuring contestants, professional bands, jamming musicians and children’s music and activities. Dance Barn will feature English Country, Family, Contra and Square Dancing with all live music.
Dance styles include: Celtic Contra English Family Square Dance
Venue: Paramount Movie Ranch
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: $Purchase discount tickets in advance at http://www.topangabanjofiddle.org
For more information: (818) 382-4819; (Email): de("publicity", "org", "topangabanjofiddle");
Web: www.topangabanjofiddle.org
Date for 2013: Sunday, May 19
(This event (festival #1263) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Friday, May 24, 2013
Los Angeles (At the end of Santa Anita Ave), CA: Camp Sturtevant Contra Dance Weekend (annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, May 24, 2013 — Monday, May 27, 2013
— Sponsored by: California Dance Cooperative
Description: Surrounded by the largest virgin stand of Big Cone Spruce trees in the United States, Sturtevant’s canyon setting provides a unique opportunity to experience wilderness, an historic location, and contra dance! the four-mile hike leads you up the lush, cool and shady Santa Anita Canyon to the cozy, inviting canyon setting of this beautiful camp complete with heated bunk bed cabins, a bathhouse, and a dining and dance hall, with maple floor that has the natural spring of hundred-year-old horizontal pole framing. With acoustic music, it is an intimate location for 40 campers.
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Note: Advanced registration required. Maximum 40 dancers.
Venue: Camp Sturtevant: 2000 Santa Anita Ave — 4 miles hike to camp
Price: $Still to be determined for 2012.Probable right around $300
For more information: (626) 422-4364; (Email): de("dan", "us", "vilter");
Web: www.caldancecoop.org/sturtevant
(This event (festival #1423) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Poway, CA: Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival (annual) (unconfirmed)
Venue: Old Poway Park
Price: $free
For more information: (858) 566-4040; (Email): de("SDFH", "com", "san.rr");
Date for 2013: Saturday, June 1
(This event (festival #809) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Mendocino, CA: Scandia Camp Mendocino (annual)
Multi-day event: Saturday, June 8, 2013 — Saturday, June 15, 2013
Description: Dance & Music classes, parties, and culture sessions focusing on traditions from Norway and Sweden.
Dance styles include: Scandinavian Folk Dance
Note: by pre-registration only
Venue: Mendocino Woodlands: 39350 Little Lake Road
Price: $840 (earlybird price before May 1) Full price after May 1, $890
For more information: (630) 985-7192; (Email): de("Registration", "org", "ScandiaCamp");
Web: www.ScandiaCampMendocino.org
(This event (festival #442) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Free Folk Festival (37 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Saturday, June 8, 2013 — Sunday, June 9, 2013
— Sponsored by: San Francisco Folk Music Club
Description: The 35th San Francisco Free Folk Festival, presented by the San Francisco Folk Music Club, features two full days of live concerts, music and dance workshops, evening dance parties, hosted and ad hoc jam sessions, song swaps and other fun activities for the whole family. All levels of music and dance experience are welcome. You can hone your current skills, learn to play an instrument, or learn a completely new style of dance. As the name suggests, the festival events are free. Donations are welcome. On-site vendors sell food and crafts, and the folk club sells books, CDs, T-shirts, and tote bags. the styles of music and dance represented are too numerous to name. See the festival Web site – sffolkfest.org – for full schedule and other information. To stay connected to updates, join the “San Francisco Free Folk Festival” group on Facebook. Like to volunteer? Send email to sffff-volunteer@googlegroups.com.
Dance styles include: Balkan Ballroom Cajun Celtic Contra Folk Dance
Note: all ages and experience levels welcome
Venue: Presidio Middle School: 450 30th Avenue — (Near Geary)
Price: $free, donations welcome
For more information: (Email): de("sffff-director", "com", "googlegroups");
Web: www.sffolkfest.org
(This event (festival #452) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Occidental, CA: Golden Toad Camp (4 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 — Monday, June 17, 2013
Description: Traditional, world music and dance camp geared towards professional musicians and dancers, yet also provides a welcoming selection of classes for beginning musicians, dancers and children. Golden Toad Camp highlights a fantastic array of local teachers along with a different world renowned headliner each year. 5 fun nights in the California Redwoods! Gourmet meals included.
Dance styles include: Balkan Ballroom Celtic Contra English Folk Dance
Note: advanced registration required
Venue: CYO Retreat Center: 2136 Bohemian Highway
Price: $600.00
For more information: (949) 331-5550; (Email): de("Camp", "com", "GoldenToadCamp");
(This event (festival #1515) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Friday, June 21, 2013
Santa Rosa, CA: Faultline Frolic (8 th annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, June 21, 2013 — Sunday, June 23, 2013
— Sponsored by: North Bay Country Dance Society
Featuring: Hotpoint Stringband ~ Lisa Greenleaf
Description: An urban contra dance weekend. Dance, sing, and dine in the wine country 50 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in one of the nation’s dandiest old (1920’s) dance halls. Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast included.
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Note: Advance registration required.
Venue: Monroe Hall: 1400 W. College Ave.
Price: $120
For more information: (Email): de("craig", "org", "nbcds");
Web: www.nbcds.org
(This event (festival #998) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Mendocino, CA: Balkan Music & Dance Workshop (36 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Saturday, June 22, 2013 — Saturday, June 29, 2013
— Sponsored by: East European Folklife Center
Description: Folk music and dance of Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia & Turkey
Dance styles include: Balkan Folk Dance
Venue: Mendocino Woodlands: 39350 Little Lake Road
For more information: (510) 547-1118; (Email): de("office", "org", "eefc");
Web: www.eefc.org
(This event (festival #464) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Long Beach, CA: Vintage Dance Week (8 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Sunday, June 23, 2013 — Thursday, June 27, 2013
— Sponsored by: San Diego Vintage Dancers
Description: Victoria, Elvis & All That Jazz: 100 Years of Social Dance. Evening balls of ragtime, jazz age, mid-19th Century and swing era, and more! Dinner/dance on the Queen Mary.
Dance styles include: Vintage Dance
Venue: Queen Mary
Price: $395
For more information: (858) 622-9924; (Email): de("drjenma", "net", "pacbell");
Web: www.orgsites.com/ca/sdvdance
(This event (festival #475) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Mendocino, CA: Mendocino Folklore Camp (52 nd annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Saturday, June 29, 2013 — Saturday, July 6, 2013
Description: International dance camp with housing in rustic cabins nestled in the California redwoods. Bulgarian, French Canadian and Argentine Tango. Food and party themes emphasize different cultures.
Dance styles include: International Folk Dance
Venue: Mendocino Woodlands: 39350 Little Lake Road
Price: $650 (one day: $100)
For more information: (707) 795-6926; (Email): de("Evenich-dabenebi", "net", "comcast");
Web: www.mendocinofolklorecamp.com
(This event (festival #451) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Sonora (just outside), CA: BACDS Family Week (21 st annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, June 30, 2013 — Saturday, July 6, 2013
— Sponsored by: Bay Area Country Dance Society
Description: Two dance floors. Contras, squares, English, longsword, rapper, Morris, clogging, family dances. 7-14 Dance & music classes, swimming, storytelling, crafts, singing. Age-specific & community sessions. Programs for familes, children, musicians, callers.
Dance styles include: Contra English Family Dance
Venue: Foothill Horizons,: 21925 Lyons Bald Mtn Road
Price: $670
For more information: (Email): de("familyweek", "org", "bacds");
(This event (festival #115) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Mendocino, CA: Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp (23 rd annual)
Multi-day event: Saturday, July 6, 2013 — Saturday, July 13, 2013
— Sponsored by: Middle Eastern Music and Dance
Description: Music and dances of Asia Minor, North Africa and the Middle East
Dance styles include: International Folk Dance
Venue: Mendocino Woodlands: 39350 Little Lake Road
Price: $745
For more information: (310) 838-4442; (Email): de("joshkun", "com", "middleeastcamp");
(This event (festival #524) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Sunday, July 7, 2013
La Honda, CA: BACD’s American Dance and Music Week (10 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Sunday, July 7, 2013 — Friday, July 12, 2013
Description: A week of contras and squares, couple dancing, music workshops, and storytelling all set in the redwood forest south of San Francisco, California.
Dance styles include: Contra Square Multiple_style Dance
Note: Advanced registration required; full-time registrations only; Adults; fragrance-free environment.
Venue: Jones Gulch YMCA Camp
Price: $830
For more information: (Email): de("amweek2010", "org", "amweek");
Web: www.bacds.org/amweek
(This event (festival #702) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Sonoma (county), CA: BACD’s American Dance and Music Week (33 rd annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Sunday, July 7, 2013 — Friday, July 12, 2013
— Sponsored by: B.a.c.d.s
Description: A week of contras and squares, couple dancing, music workshops, and storytelling all set in the redwood forest near Mendocino, California.
Dance styles include: English Multiple_style Dance
Note: Advanced registration required; full-time registrations only; Adults; fragrance-free environment.
Venue: Bishop’s Ranch
Price: $860
For more information: (510) 704-9561; (Email): de("dthalson", "net", "earthlink");
Web: www.bacds.org
(This event (festival #1624) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Blue Lake (15 min. from Arcata), CA: Humboldt Folklife Festival (35 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Sunday, July 21, 2013 — Saturday, July 27, 2013
Description: Old Time, Celtic, bluegrass, swing, New 20-22 England, blues, ethnic. Dancing includes contra, square, int’l folk. Workshops vary from instrument making to Gaelic language to storytelling to hambone. Sunday fiddle contest. Free except Fri. night concert ($12-$15), Sat. night dance ($7).
Dance styles include: Contra Swing Dance
Venue: Hwy 299
For more information: (707) 822-5394; (Email): de("maia", "org", "humboldtfolklife");
(This event (festival #4) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Stockton, CA: Stockton Folk Dance Camp (week 1) (66 th annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, July 21, 2013 — Sunday, July 28, 2013
— Sponsored by: Stockton Folk Dance Camp
Description: Action packed week of dancing with dance masters from around the world at the University of the Pacific Campus, Stockton, California. Check the website for a list of this year’s featured teachers.
Dance styles include: International Multiple_style Folk Dance
Note: Advanced registration recommended - space is limited
Venue: University of the Pacific: 3601 Pacific Avenue
Price: $890 (save $20 by registering before Jun 30, 2013)
For more information: (408) 658-7007; (Email): de("registrar", "org", "folkdancecamp");
(This event (festival #490) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Friday, July 26, 2013
Mendocino, CA: Lark Camp - World Music and Dance Camp (33 rd annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, July 26, 2013 — Saturday, August 3, 2013
— Sponsored by: Lark Camp
Description: World Music & Dance Camp in the Mendocino redwoods. 8 days of dancing and great music. 5 dance floors.
Dance styles include: Balkan Ballroom Cajun Celtic Contra English International S Folk Dance
Venue: Mendocino Woodlands: 39350 Little Lake Road
Price: $624 plus meals.
For more information: (707) 964-5569; (Email): de("mickie", "com", "larkcamp");
Web: www.larkcamp.com
(This event (festival #506) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Stockton, CA: Stockton Folk Dance Camp (week 2) (66 th annual)
Multi-day event: Sunday, July 28, 2013 — Sunday, August 4, 2013
— Sponsored by: Stockton Folk Dance Camp
Description: Action packed week of dancing with dance masters from around the world at the University of the Pacific Campus, Stockton, California. Check the website for featured teachers.
Dance styles include: International Multiple_style Folk Dance
Note: Advanced registration recommended - space is limited.
Venue: University of the Pacific: 3601 Pacific Avenue
Price: $890 (save $20 by registering before Jun 30, 2013)
For more information: (408) 658-7007; (Email): de("registrar", "org", "folkdancecamp");
(This event (festival #1228) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Friday, August 9, 2013
San Francisco, CA: Balance the Bay (6 th annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, August 9, 2013 — Sunday, August 11, 2013
— Sponsored by: Bay Area Country Dance Society
Featuring: Erik Weberg ~ Lisa Greenleaf ~ The Moving Violations ~ Perpetual Emotion
Description: Urban contra weekend in San Francisco.
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Note: Advanced registration required: Registration opens March 18, 2013; Lottery Deadline is April 15, 2013
Venue: Janet Pomeroy Center: 207 Skyline Boulevard
For more information: (510) 224-5677; (Email): de("btb", "org", "bacds");
Web: www.bacds.org/btb
(This event (festival #1204) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Friday, August 23, 2013
Boulder Creek, CA: Valley Of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School (annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, August 23, 2013 — Saturday, August 31, 2013
Description: Dance, Scottish Fiddling , Guitar, Cello, Piano, Rhythm, Singing
Dance styles include: Scottish Dance
Venue: Camp Campbell
Price: $850 adults, $750 children (age 4-11)
For more information: (415) 566-4355; (Email): de("vom", "net", "sonic");
(This event (festival #170) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Friday, August 30, 2013
Julian, CA: Labor Day Dance Away (11 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, August 30, 2013 — Monday, September 2, 2013
— Sponsored by: California Dance Cooperative
Description: Riotous Contra Dancing, Music Workshops and Jamming all weekend long, and the chance for small group or maybe even private musical lessons with the staff musicians! Bands: Latter Day Lizards and the Avant Gardeners Callers: Lisa Greenleaf and Bob Isaacs
Dance styles include: Contra Square Dance
Note: Pre-registration required.
Venue: Cedar Glen Camp: 743 Farmer Rd.
Price: $299 early (Before 5/30) $340 after
For more information: (626) 833-2737; (Email): de("joda_rogers", "com", "altrionet");
Web: www.caldancecoop.org/ldda
(This event (festival #1123) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Friday, September 13, 2013
Twin Bridges, CA: Echo Summit Dance Camp (annual)
Multi-day event: Friday, September 13, 2013 — Sunday, September 15, 2013
— Sponsored by: Sacramento Country Dance Society
Description: Contras, squares, couple dances. This year the bands are Notorious and Nor’easter. the callers are Shawn Brenneman and Wendy Graham.
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Note: Advanced registration required, no pets
Venue: Camp Sacramento: Highway 50
Price: $250
For more information: (916) 549-7093; (Email): de("echosummitregistrar", "com", "gmail");
Web: sactocds.org
(This event (festival #193) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Calabasas, CA: Equinox Folk Music, Dance, Storytelling Festival (31 st annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Saturday, September 14, 2013 — Sunday, September 15, 2013
Description: A celebration of traditional folk music, dance & storytelling with over 300 performances and workshops. Contras, squares, international, clogging, Quebecois, more. Programs for musicians. Arts & crafts faire.
Dance styles include: International Folk Dance
Venue: Soka University Campus: 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy
For more information: (818) 817-7756; (Email): de("info", "org", "ctmsfolkmusic");
(This event (festival #447) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Friday, September 27, 2013
Santa Barbara, CA: Harvest Moon Dance Festival (26 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, September 27, 2013 — Sunday, September 29, 2013
Description: The Santa Barbara Carrillo Ballroom, with its “best in the west” legendary Sprung Floor, is going to rock all weekend long!! Featuring 2 incredible bands.
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Venue: Carrillo Ballroom: 100 E. Carrillo St.
Price: $145
For more information: (805) 649-5189; (Email): de("harvestmoon", "org", "sbcds");
Web: www.sbcds.org/hm
(This event (festival #1448) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Saturday, September 28, 2013
San Diego, CA: Oktoberfest (56 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Saturday, September 28, 2013 — Sunday, September 29, 2013
— Sponsored by: International Folk Dancers of Balboa Park
Description: Beginners’ Workshop on Saturday and Dance Festival on Sunday in gorgeous Balboa Park Club ballroom. Free dance lessons on Saturday. Line and couple dances on program on Sunday with some teaching. Food available. Many vendors of great crafts, gifts, and rummage.
Dance styles include: Balkan Cajun Contra English Family International Israeli Sc Folk Dance
Venue: Balboa Park Club: 2150 Pan American Rd.
Price: $Free
For more information: (619) 422-1584; (Email): de("gbsham", "com", "yahoo");
Web: sites.google.com/site/cabrillodancers/events
(This event (festival #854) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Pasadena, CA (United States): Playford-to-the-Present Ball (13 th annual)
— Sponsored by: California Dance Co-op & Culver City English Country Dance
Description: Southern California English Country Dance Ball. Sumptuous sweet and savory light refreshments served. Formal attire (no matter what era) preferred but not required.
Dance styles include: English Dance
Venue: Pasadena Scottish Rite Cathedral: 150 N. Madison Ave
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $To be determined - but always a bargain!
For more information: (310) 837-3427; (Email): de("CCECD", "com", "aol");
Web: www.caldancecoop.org/playford
Date for 2013: Saturday, October 5
(This event (festival #1766) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)
Friday, October 11, 2013
Aptos, CA: BACDS Fall Frolick (annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, October 11, 2013 — Sunday, October 13, 2013
— Sponsored by: Bay Area Country Dance Society
Description: ECD and display dance weekend, featuring an eclectic mix of dance, music, and singing workshops.
Dance styles include: Contra English Otherstyle Dance
Note: Advanced registration required
Venue: Monte Toyon: 220 Cloister Lane
Price: $280
For more information: (510) 654-7974; (Email): de("bacds", "org", "bacds");
Web: www.bacds.org/camps
(This event (festival #235) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Santa Barbara, CA: Harvest Moon Dance Festival (annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, October 11, 2013 — Sunday, October 13, 2013
— Sponsored by: Sbcds
Description: Featuring BIG BANDIMONIUM! the Santa Barbara Carrillo Ballroom, with its “best in the west” legendary Sprung Floor, is going to rock with amazing contra dancing all weekend long!!
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Note: Advanced registration required-- please do not send in application prior to May 7th, 2012.
Venue: Carrillo Ballroom: 100 E. Carrillo St.
Price: $155
For more information: (805) 649-5189; (Email): de("harvestmoon", "org", "sbcds");
Web: www.sbcds.org
(This event (festival #542) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Friday, October 25, 2013
Malibu, CA: Camp Hess Kramer Institute Weekend (29 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, October 25, 2013 — Sunday, October 27, 2013
— Sponsored by: Folk Dance Federation of California (South)
Description: This weekend is a lot of fun with workshop, parties, and lots of dancing.
Dance styles include: Balkan Folk Dance
Venue: Camp Hess Kramer
For more information: (310) 202-6166; (Email): de("dancingbarrs", "com", "yahoo");
Web: us.geocities.com/FDFedSouthInc
(This event (festival #855) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Grass Valley, CA: Fall Has Sprung 12-hour Contravaganza (16 th annual) (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Foothill Country Dancers
Description: All-day Contra Dance (w/ongoing munchie potluck).
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Venue: Grass Valley Veteran’s Auditorium: 255 S. Auburn St.
Price: $40 (reduced price tickets available, sliding scale $10-$40 for dancers age 30 and under)
For more information: (530) 273-3934; (Email): de("info", "org", "foothilldancers");
Date for 2013: Saturday, November 2
(This event (festival #261) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Friday, November 8, 2013
San Francisco, CA: African Dance & Drum Festival (annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, November 8, 2013 — Sunday, November 10, 2013
Venue: Fillmore
For more information: (Email): de("ESolo69781", "com", "aol");
Web: www.sfaddf.org
(This event (festival #1539) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Palo Alto, CA: Contra College (4 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Saturday, November 9, 2013 — Sunday, November 10, 2013
— Sponsored by: Bacds
Description: An urban teaching weekend designed for new and intermediate dancers. Lots of opportunities to practice, improve skills, learn how to survive end effects or add florishes.
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Note: Advanced registration required (see webpage). No Dance Experience Required.
Venue: Woman’s Club of Palo Alto, CA: 475 Homer Avenue
Price: $150, early registration $125
For more information: (510) 599-2219; (Email): de("info", "com", "contracollege");
Web: www.bacds.org/camps/cc2012
(This event (festival #1553) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Friday, November 29, 2013
San Francisco, CA: Kolo Festival (62 nd annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, November 29, 2013 — Saturday, November 30, 2013
Description: Two days of dance, singing and music classes, culture lectures, two nights of traditional live dance music in three venues and a Saturday night concert with music and dance exhibitions will immerse you in the Balkans.
Dance styles include: Balkan Folk Dance
Venue: Croatian American Cultural Center: 60 Onondaga Way
For more information: (800) 730-5615; (Email): de("jcduke", "edu", "yahoo");
Web: balkantunes.org/kolofestival
(This event (festival #274) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Oakland, CA: No Snow Ball (27 th annual) (unconfirmed)
— Sponsored by: Bacds
Description: A gala event, the No Snow Ball is held annually on the first Saturday in December at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, just next door to the majestic lights of the Mormon Temple. Dancers are invited to dust off their formal or festive attire and dance the night away. Plan ahead and save $5 on each ticket. See our flyer or website for details. Don’t forget to bring a potluck contribution to share. If interested in a work/trade position for a reduced admission price, email: nosnowball@bacds.org
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Venue: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension: 4700 Lincoln Avenue — next to the Mormon Temple, off Highway 13
Price: $30 for non-members, $25 for members, $20 for students, Ages 5 and under FREE
For more information: (Email): de("nosnowball", "org", "bacds");
Web: www.facebook.com/pages/No-Snow-Ball/226590537377545
Date for 2013: Saturday, December 7
(This event (festival #716) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
San Diego, CA: San Diego - New Year’s Eve Contra Dance Party (annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 — Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Description: Fantastic New Year’s Eve party in Southern California. We sold out in 2009. LA and out-of-town dancers look forward to this event every year. Dancers are encouraged to bring their favorite finger foods to share. Toast at midnight.
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Note: Beginner’s lesson at 7:30 pm.
Venue: Trinity United Methodist Church: 3030 Thorn Street
Price: $25
For more information:
Web: sites.google.com/site/sandiegocontradance
(This event (festival #1421) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)
Friday, January 17, 2014
San Luis Obispo, CA: Contra Carnivale (9 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, January 17, 2014 — Sunday, January 19, 2014
— Sponsored by: Central Coast Country Dance Society
Description: Contra Dance weekend with a Mardi Gras theme!
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Venue: Veterans’ Memorial Building: 801 Grand Avenue
Price: $140
For more information: (Email): de("info", "org", "cccds");
Web: www.cccds.org
(This event (festival #992) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
Friday, January 31, 2014
Newport Beach, CA: Laguna Folkdancers Festival (44 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, January 31, 2014 — Sunday, February 2, 2014
Description: Folk dance festival includes parties and instruction by Christos Papakostas (Greek) and Zeljko Yergan (Croatian). General international folk dancing with live (5 bands confirmed) and recorded music on Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Performances by local folk dance groups.
Dance styles include: International Folk Dance
Venue: Ensign Intermediate School ((Gym)) : 2000 Cliff Dr.
Price: $55.00 for passport to all events or pay individually
For more information: (714) 893-8888; (Email): de("info", "org", "LagunaFolkdancers");
Web: www.lagunafolkdancers.org/festival.html
(This event (festival #737) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Santa Cruz, CA: Noon To Moon: The Santa Cruz Non-dawn Dance (annual) (unconfirmed)
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Venue: Portuguese Hall: 216 Evergreen St
For more information: (Email): de("tdsc_board_members", "org", "santacruzdance");
Web: santacruzdance.org
Date for 2014: Sunday, February 2
(This event (festival #770) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
Saturday, February 15, 2014
San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Tamburitza Festival (15 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Saturday, February 15, 2014 — Sunday, February 16, 2014
Description: tamburitza music from Balkans for dancing,singing & listening.
Dance styles include: Balkan International Folk Dance
Venue: Croatian American Cultural Center: 60 Onondaga Way
Price: $See the ticket price list at the web site.
For more information: (Email): de("johndaley2", "com", "gmail");
Web: www.CroatianAmericanWeb.org
(This event (festival #182) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
Friday, February 21, 2014
Pasadena, CA: Fiddling Frog Dance Festival (25 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, February 21, 2014 — Sunday, February 23, 2014
— Sponsored by: california dance cooperative
Description: Contra
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Venue: Pasadena Masonic (Dream Hall)
Price: $130
For more information: (626) 303-1136; (Email): de("fiddlingfrog", "net", "verizon");
Web: www.caldancecoop.org/cgi/frogdriver.cgi
(This event (festival #343) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Palm Desert, CA: Palm Desert Greek Festival. (18 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Saturday, February 22, 2014 — Sunday, February 23, 2014
— Sponsored by: St George G O C
Description: Dance lessons, mouth- watering Greek lamb chops, Gyros, kabobs, heavenly, honey drenched Pastries, Greek Salads, Appetizers, Imported Greek Wine/Beer, Greek coffee, Authentic market place, kids zone & guided church tours. Find us on FB/Twitter #PDGREEKFEST
Dance styles include: Balkan Otherstyle Folk Dance
Note: No Pets
Venue: St George Greek Orthodox Church
Price: $3.00 Admission
For more information: (760) 568-9901; (Email): de("info", "org", "pdgreekfest");
Web: www.pdgreekfest.org
(This event (festival #1154) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
Friday, March 14, 2014
Aptos, CA: BACDS Spring Fever (annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, March 14, 2014 — Sunday, March 16, 2014
Description: Contras, squares, English, music, singing, and more. Two dance floors.
Dance styles include: Contra English Waltz Otherstyle Dance
Venue: Monte Toyon: 220 Cloister Lane
Price: $270
For more information: (650) 326-3665; (Email): de("core-sw", "org", "bacds");
(This event (festival #358) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
Friday, April 4, 2014
Angeles National Forest (Mount Baldy), CA: Mt Baldy Dance Weekend (15 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, April 4, 2014 — Sunday, April 6, 2014
— Sponsored by: The Living Tradition
Description: A weekend of contra dance in beautiful, historic Sierra Club Harwood Lodge with time for outdoor activities (snow and weather permitting) such as skiing, sightseeing, and hiking. Indoor activities include dancing, music jams, workshops, relaxing by the fireplaces, and our infamous strawberry extravaganza. Children and all levels of experience are welcome.
Dance styles include: Contra Waltz Dance
Note: Advanced registration required.
Venue: Sierra Club’s Harwood Lodge
Price: $175/adult (or $150 if application postmarked
For more information: (310) 663-9627; (Email): de("Lynn_Ricketts", "com", "yahoo");
Web: thelivingtradition.org/MtBaldyDance.html
(This event (festival #385) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
Friday, April 11, 2014
Aptos, CA: Queer Contra Dance Camp (7 th annual) (unconfirmed)
Multi-day event: Friday, April 11, 2014 — Sunday, April 13, 2014
— Sponsored by: Queer Contra Dance Camp
Description: The San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance is hosting its sixth annual dance camp within the lush redwood forest of Monte Toyon, a beautiful camp facility near Santa Cruz, 79 miles south of San Francisco, where you’ll be housed and fed and offered a weekend of gender-role-free dancing. Beginners are welcome. While most dancers are gay, lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender, we also welcome straight allies.
Dance styles include: Contra English Swing Dance
Venue: Monte Toyon: 220 Cloister Lane
Price: $175 (under 18) to $290
For more information: (Email): de("sfcontradance", "com", "aol");
Web: www.lcfd.org/sf/DanceCamp/wcamp.html#about
(This event (festival #1823) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Santa Barbara, CA: Sprung Floor Dance Festival (23 rd annual) (unconfirmed)
Description: Three bands, three callers, mostly contras
Dance styles include: Contra Dance
Venue: Carrillo Ballroom: 100 E. Carrillo St.
Price: $35
For more information: (805) 682-5523; (Email): de("contact2009", "org", "sbcds");
Web: www.sbcds.org/sf
Date for 2014: Saturday, April 26
(This event (festival #432) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)
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