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B Indicates a beginner-friendly class
Information is subject to change. Check with group contacts for current information.
COVID-19 Protocols: Some groups have vaccination and/or masking requirements in place. If you are new to a group or haven't attended in a while, check with the contact person.
B SACRAMENTO AREA NORDIC DANCERS
All levels, mostly couple dancing, but no partner needed as partners are rotated frequently. Class at beginning and intermediate level on Monday evenings at 7:00-9:00 p.m. during the school year. Student requested dance period during the class for dancers at any level. Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St., Sacramento.
Contact: Barry Moore at 916-969-8904
Website: www.folkdance.com/scandi
HOROS
Most Mondays. Intermediate and advanced. Mostly non-partner Balkan. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St. (at 4th Ave.) Studio 1, Sacramento.
Contact: Fusae Carroll at 916-798-4675 or fusaec@aol.com
VILLAGE DANCERS OF THE VALLEY
Performance rehearsal. Scandinavian, couple. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Raube Hall, 4455 Roeding Rd., Ceres.
Contact: 209-480-0387 or JudyKropp40@gmail.com
B EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL DANCE - SHINGLE SPRINGS
Beginning and intermediate. International, partner and non-partner, line and sets.
7:30-9:30 p.m. 3100 Ponderosa Rd., Shingle Springs. $5 Donation. One-time proof of vaccination required, masks encouraged.
Contact: 530-957-4569 or stoufferjoan64@gmail.com or 530-622-7301 or mfourstar@aol.com
KOLO KOALITION - SACRAMENTO
Intermediate and advanced. International, non-partner.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Donation at the door, $6. YLI Hall, 1400 27th St. at N St., Sacramento. COVID vaccination and boosters are highly recommended but not required. Face masks optional.
Contact: dashincal@aol.com or 916-549-7093 or lauraleo524@gmail.com
SING ALONG with Glynis - SACRAMENTO
Learn songs to accompany dances from Kolo Koalition's dance repertoire.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Donation $2. YLI Hall, 1400 27th St. at N St., Sacramento.
Contact: glynis_h@surewest.net
B VILLAGE DANCERS OF THE VALLEY
All levels, couple, and non-partner.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Call for location.
Contact: 209-480-0387 or JudyKropp40@gmail.com
B FOLK DANCE CLASS for Exercise & Fun!! NEW CLASS!
Easy international folk dances from Eastern Europe, Israel, France, Russia, and beyond . . . Class is designed for beginners and experienced dancers who enjoy doing easier dances. No partners needed. Every dance will be taught, then reviewed each time it is done again.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m, UUSS (Unitarian Universalist society of Sacramento), 2425 Sierra Blvd. (between Howe Ave. and Fulton Ave.), Sacramento, CA 95825.
Driving directions: Driving north or south on Howe Ave: turn east on Sierra Blvd. Driving north or sounth on Fulton Ave: turn west on Sierra Blvd. UUSS at 2425 Sierra Blvd is on the north side of the street. It is a large property with a big sign. Plenty of convenient FREE parking. FREE! but donations are welcome and will go to UUSS. Bring your own water or ice tea. Name tags are helpful.
Health recommendations: Please be fully vaccinated for Covid. Masks are optional.
Teacher: Barbara Bevan, 916-923-1555 or 916-601-8445. FLYER
B CHICO DANCERS
Beginning and intermediate. International, partner and non-partner, line and sets.
7:00 to 8:30 p.m., $7 drop in fee, 2320 North Ave, Chico, CA 95926 (next to Bidwell Jr High).
Contact: Memo Keswick, 209-261-6861 or memok@saber.net
B RENO INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CO-OP
No meeting if icy roads or on major holiday. Beginning and intermediate. International, recreational, non-partner, couple.
7:00-9:00 p.m. Temple Sinai, 3405 Gulling (off King’s Row), Reno.
Contact: Derise Wigand 775-677-2306 or wigand@gbis.com or Natalie at 775-331-0315 or 775-746-0204.
Website: www.renofolkdance.com
B SACRAMENTO ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY
Beginners welcome, ages 7 and up.
7:00 p.m., YLI, 1400 27th St (at N St), Sacramento. COVID vaccination required, masks encouraged.
Contact: Patsy 530-303-3619
Website: www.rscds-sacramento.org
B VILLAGE DANCERS OF THE VALLEY - TURLOCK
Beginning and intermediate. International, recreational, couple, and non-partner.
Lesson: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Requests: 8:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway (one block north of Main on Broadway, next to police station), Turlock, CA.
Contact: 209-480-0387 or JudyKropp40@gmail.com
B SACRAMENTO COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY - CONTRA DANCE
Live Music! Fourth Saturdays of the month. All levels, all dances taught.
7:00-10:00 p.m. Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St., Sacramento.
Contact: Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093, or sactocds@gmail.com
Website: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/
B CHICO WORLD DANCE
Beginning and intermediate international, partner and non-partner, line and sets.
2:00-4:00 p.m. Chico Creek Dance Centre, 1144 West First St, Chico.
Contact: 530-521-3974 or chicoworlddancers@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicoworlddancers/
B DANCES OF THE WORLD
Second and fourth Sundays of the month (except July & August). Beginning and intermediate, international line and couple.
2:00-5:00 p.m. YLI Hall, 1400 27th St. at N St., Sacramento.
Contact: 916-570-3482 or yvandance@surewest.net
B SACRAMENTO COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY - ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Live Music! First and third Sundays of the month. All levels.
2:00-5:00 p.m. Free intro class at 1:30 pm. On first Sundays meets at the Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678. On third Sundays meets at YLI Hall, 1400 27th St. at N St., Sacramento.
Contact: Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093 or sactocds@gmail.com
Website: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/
B DAVIS INTERNATIONAL FOLKDANCERS
All levels. Mostly non-partner Balkan and international.
7:00pm to 9:30pm. Community Church Fireside Room, 412 C Street, Davis, CA. $10 (Note that the door is locked at 7:30pm.)
Contact: 530-758-0863 or linderholm@sbcglobal.net Please put 'Davis Folk Dance' in subject line.
Website: http://www.davisfolkdancers.org
BALLIAMO! Italian performing group. Italian Center, 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, 95608.
Contact: Virginia Petrali Griffin at balliamodancers@gmail.com
DAJ GO ZIVO Sacramento-based Balkan band.
Contact: 916-443-0974 or jjimshoe@surewest.net
VILLAGE DANCERS OF THE VALLEY Scandinavian, couple. 4455 Roeding Rd., Ceres.
Contact: 209-480-0387, 916-443-0974 or JudyKropp40@gmail.com
ZADO EASTERN EUROPEAN SINGERS Sacramento-based vocal ensemble performing international folk songs, particularly songs from Eastern Europe. Drawing inspiration and energy from traditional village folk melodies and music, Zado creates a new, fresh, and compelling take on a cappella and accompanied songs and dance music from the Balkans.
Contact: 916-254-0111 or zado@zadosings.org
Website: www.zadosings.org