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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 EL DORADO SCANDINAVIAN DANCERS - SACRAMENTO
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 dances at any level. Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St., Sacramento.
Contact: David Hill at 916-724-9120 or davehill@sbcglobal.net
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 INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING - DAVIS
Taught for adults ages 18 and over. The class teaches easy to learn folk dances as participants enjoy dancing as exercise with improved balance and motor coordination. No partner is needed.
11:00am to 12:00pm. Senior Center, 646 A Street, Davis, CA, 95616.
Registration required: Sign up online at www.cityofdavis.org (click the “Recreation Online” icon on the main page and search for the activity), or register over the phone with credit card and a current waiver at (530) 757-5696, or in person.
B EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL DANCE - SHINGLE SPRINGS
Beginning and intermediate. International, partner and non-partner, line and sets.
7:00-9:00 p.m. 3100 Ponderosa Rd., Shingle Springs. $5 Donation. One-time proof of vaccination required, masks encouraged.
Contact: 530-644-1198 or joanmerv0@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 $3. YLI Hall, 1400 27th St. at N St., Sacramento. COVID vaccination and boosters are highly recommended but not required. Face masks optional.
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 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 (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: Denise Wigand 775-677-2306 or wigand@gbis.com or Natalie at 775-331-0315 or 775-746-0204.
Website: www.renofolkdance.com
CHICO WORLD DANCE
8:00 p.m. Chico Creek Dance Centre, 1144 West First St, Chico.
Contact: Memo Keswick, 209-261-6861 or memok@saber.net
B EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL DANCE - SHINGLE SPRINGS
We welcome all levels. We do mostly international couple dances and sets and some line dances.
7:30-9:30 p.m. 3100 Ponderosa Rd., Shingle Springs.
Contact: Karen at 530-409-7138 or karen@karensandler.net or Joyce at 530-626-1168 or 650-906-6059 or uggla@earthlink.net
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 RENO INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CO-OP PARTY
First Saturday of the month. Beginning and intermediate. International, recreational, non-partner, couple.
7:00-9:30 p.m. Nevada Dance Academy, 1790 W. 4th (off Keystone), Reno
Contact: Denise Wigand 775-677-2306 or wigand@gbis.com or Natalie at 775-331-0315 or 775-746-0204.
Website: www.renofolkdance.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 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 info@sactocds.org
Website: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/
B DAVIS INTERNATIONAL FOLKDANCERS
All levels. Mostly non-partner Balkan and international.
7:00pm to 9:30pm. (Note new location through January 2024) Mirror Image Dance Studio, 2121 2nd Street, Suite A-106, Davis, CA 95618. Map
Clean dance shoes required - no street shoes. We request $7.00 per night, multi-visit dance cards available; first visit for newcomers is free. Covid 19 Precautions: We require everyone wear a good N95 or equivalent mask. We expect everyone who attends is current and up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations.
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:Doris Beckert at bdbeckert@sbcglobal.net
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