The Dance Gypsy presents

Folk, contra and traditional dance festivals and other events in Washington

(between May 20, 2013  and  May 20, 2014)

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Understanding the Listings

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

Friday, May 24, 2013

Seattle, WA: Northwest Folklife Festival (42 nd annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, May 24, 2013 — Monday, May 27, 2013

Description: 5, 000 regional & int’l artists share their traditions through dance, music, crafts. 900 dance & music performances on 22 stages, participatory dancing/workshops. Free!

Dance styles include: Multiple_style Dance

Venue: Seattle Center get a map

For more information: (206) 684-7300; (Email): de("folklife", "org", "nwfolklife");

Web: www.nwfolklifefestival.org

(This event (festival #428) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Sunday, July 7, 2013

Port Townsend, WA: The Festival of American Fiddle Tunes (37 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Sunday, July 7, 2013 — Sunday, July 14, 2013

— Sponsored by: Centrum

Description: Daily workshops offer coaching in fiddle, guitar, banjo, piano, singing, string bass, mandolin, and social dance. Evenings will feature intimate showcase concerts and social dancing, and plenty of jamming opportunities with faculty and festival participants, often lasting deep into the night. the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes also includes main stage performances at McCurdy Pavilion, including a “Fourth at the Fort” matinee, a Cajun dance on Friday night, and a culminating show on the final Saturday. Performance schedule to be determined.

Dance styles include: Cajun Celtic Contra English Family Scandinavian Scottish Sq Folk Dance

Note: Open to and appropriate for all ages.

Venue: Fort Worden State Park get a map

Price: $555

For more information: (360) 385-3102; (Email): de("info", "org", "centrum");

Web: www.centrum.org/fiddle

(This event (festival #114) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Sunday, August 4, 2013

Gig Harbor, WA: Ti Ti Tábor (21 st annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Sunday, August 4, 2013 — Sunday, August 11, 2013

Description: Hungarian Music and Dance Camp: dance teachers are Cimbi and Bea, children’s program and singing teacher is Erika, and Dűvő will return for their sixteenth year as our favorite instrument teachers and táncház band. the camp will concentrate on the music, songs and dance of Tyukod, Szasznagyvesszos and Sovidek.

Dance styles include: International Folk Dance

Venue: All Saints Center (Raft Island) : 205 Camp Road NW get a map

For more information: (Email): de("info", "org", "tititabor");

Web: tititabor.org

(This event (festival #691) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Mount Vernon, WA: Norsk Folkedans Stemne (norwegian Dance Camp) (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, August 16, 2013 — Sunday, August 18, 2013

Dance styles include: Scandinavian Folk Dance

Venue: Camp Brotherhood get a map

Price: $60

For more information: (206) 784-4153; (Email): de("reinertl", "com", "mindspring");

Web: www.seattlestemne.org

(This event (festival #153) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Richland, WA: Tumbleweed Music Festival (17 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Saturday, August 31, 2013 — Sunday, September 1, 2013

Description: Free, family-oriented music at four outdoor stages on the banks of the Columbia River and an indoor dance floor and music and dance workshops in the Richland Community Center.

Dance styles include: Multiple_style Dance

Venue: Howard Amon Park and Richland Community Center get a map

Price: $Free!

For more information: (509) 528-2215; (Email): de("festival", "org", "3rfs");

Web: www.3rfs.org

(This event (festival #669) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Friday, September 6, 2013

Goldendale, WA: Simcoe Mountain Music and Dance Camp (14 th annual)

Multi-day event: Friday, September 6, 2013 — Sunday, September 8, 2013

— Sponsored by: Mid Columbia Folklore Society

Description: Informal jamming and participant-organized workshops

Dance styles include: Contra Square Dance

Note: Advance registration required

Venue: Brooks Memorial State Park get a map

Price: $70 adults, $45 under 16

For more information: (509) 773-4277; (Email): de("3southworth", "net", "gorge");

Web: community.gorge.net/mcfs/simcoe.htm

(This event (festival #683) is believed accurate by the Dance Gypsy)

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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Port Townsend, WA: Over the Water Hurdy-gurdy Festival and Dance (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 — Sunday, September 15, 2013

Description: includes Bal Folk or French dance

Venue: Fort Flagler State Park get a map

For more information: (253) 838-2045; (Email): de("info", "org", "overthewater");

Web: www.overthewater.org

(This event (festival #208) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Friday, October 25, 2013

Seattle, WA: Fall Fool Contradance Weekend (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, October 25, 2013 — Sunday, October 27, 2013

Description: A no-frills, all-thrills contradance weekend.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Note: Not for beginners; no young or non-dancing children or infants; advanced registration required, and we do fill, so confirm before making travel arrangements.

Venue: Leif Erikson, Sons of Norway Hall: 2245 NW 57th get a map

For more information: (Email): de("fool", "net", "dancingfool");

Web: www.dancingfool.net

(This event (festival #1718) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Spokane, WA: Fall Folk Festival (18 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Saturday, November 9, 2013 — Sunday, November 10, 2013

Description: Dance, music, activitoes and crafts

Dance styles include: Contra English Dance

Venue: Spokane Community College (The Lair) get a map

For more information: (509) 747-2640; (Email): de("fallfolkfestival", "com", "moxxee");

Web: spokanefolkfestival.org

(This event (festival #907) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Vashon Island, WA: Northwest New Year’s Camp Bash on Vashon (19 th annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Sunday, December 29, 2013 — Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Description: On Puget Sound; for all ages and experience levels. All events are led by campers. Music, dancing, crafts, nature, games, fun.

Dance styles include: Contra English Square Swing Multiple_style Dance

Venue: Camp Sealth get a map

For more information: (Email): de("info", "org", "bashonvashon");

Web: www.bashonvashon.org

(This event (festival #303) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2013)

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Friday, January 31, 2014

Seattle, WA: Dancing Fool Contradance Weekend (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, January 31, 2014 — Sunday, February 2, 2014

Description: a no-frills, all-thrills dance weekend.

Dance styles include: Contra Dance

Note: Not for beginners; no young or non-dancing children or infants; advanced registration required, and we do fill, so confirm before making travel arrangements.

Venue: Leif Erikson, Sons of Norway Hall: 2245 NW 57th get a map

For more information: (Email): de("fool", "net", "dancingfool");

Web: www.dancingfool.net

(This event (festival #706) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)

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Seattle, WA: Seattle Balkan Fest (annual) (unconfirmed)

Multi-day event: Friday, January 31, 2014 — Sunday, February 2, 2014

— Sponsored by: Balkana Dance Ensemble

Dance styles include: Balkan International Folk Dance

Venue: Eagles Hall: 6205 Corson Ave S. get a map

Price: $ $99

For more information: (425)-486-4494; (Email): de("info", "org", "seattlebalkanfest");

Web: www.seattlebalkanfest.org

(This event (festival #953) unconfirmed by the Dance Gypsy for 2014)

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