We are Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated (NFDI), the "Where to Folk Dance" organization for the Pacific Northwest.
Join Sno-King International Folk Dancers as they help NFDI celebrate its 70th anniversary with a dance party on June 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Cedar Valley Grange in Lynnwood, Washington! Two bands will play: Folk Voice Band (international favorites) and Zakuska (Balkan). In addition to dancing, there will be cake, historical exhibits, and more! Plan to join us for this fun evening. If arranged in advance, rides will be available from the Lynnwood light rail station to the hall (and back). Download a flyer!
About us
Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated (NFDI) is a non-profit "umbrella" organization that promotes folk dancing and ethnic events.
NFDI publishes a monthly magazine, THE NORTHWEST FOLK DANCER, containing articles and advertisements of interest to the folk dance community. THE NORTHWEST FOLK DANCER magazine also includes listings of regular dances and classes and a separate comprehensive calendar of special events. Additional features are ethnic recipes, dance descriptions, club news, and information helpful for dancers, teachers of folk dance, and anyone interested in the food, dances, costumes, and history of other cultures.
NFDI coordinates a workshop and international folk dance at the NW Folklife Festival and also seeks new ways to promote all forms of ethnic dance.
NFDI provides scholarships for adults who want to attend folk dance camps and who agree to teach the dances to other NFDI clubs, and youth scholarships for students (high school and college age) who want to participate in a dance camp but need assistance to do so.
NFDI was incorporated in January of 1956 and is recognized by the IRS as a charitable non-profit under section 501(c)(3).
Our Newsletter
In the May 2026 issue: "Growing Our Clubs," "Scandinavian Happenings at the Northwest Folklife Festival," "Volunteer at the Northwest Folklife Festival," "Folklife to Host Two Sessions of International Dance," "My Role with NFDI," "People to People," "Transportation, Hotels, and Home Stays," "Get Ready for NFDI's 70th Anniversary Party," and more! Don't miss out; become a member!
Articles in the June 2026 issue include "Wisconsin Youth Dance Troupe Will Visit Ballard June 23," "Balkanalia Needs Your Help," "My Life in NFDI," "Navigators of the Sea Exhibit Highlights Dance of the Pacific Islands," "World Beat Festival Returns June 27–28 to Riverfront Park in Salem," "Transportation, Hotels, and Home Stays for NFDI's Anniversary," "Memories of NFDI," "Ivan Petar "John" Filcich (Filcic), 1924-2026," "Rakija Bend to Headline CroatiaFest at Seattle Center Armory Oct. 4," and "The Universal Language of Music," among others. Join us today!
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Kathy Bruni is the membership chair. Send membership applications to NFDI, P.O. Box 333, Lynnwood, WA 98046-0333.
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