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Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated

We are Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated (NFDI), the "Where to Folk Dance" organization for the Pacific Northwest.

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
Articles in the March 2025 issue include "NFO Conference, April 2-6, 2025," "Seattle Jewish Film Festival," "2025 NFDI Membership Directory," "LYRIDS Folkdance Festival-Special Classes and Activities!" "Annual President's Day Dance Weekend with Roberto Bagnoli and Petur Iliev," " Burns Night 2025," and "Interview with Ruby Luke" among others. Join us today!

In the April 2025 issue: "Memories of Past Lyrids Festivals," "Carousel Musings: Part I," "Editor Wanted," "Receive the Newsletter as PDF," "NFO Conference, April 2–6," and more! Don't miss out; become a member!

Join NFDI online!
You can join NFDI using your credit card or PayPal! Click [Join] to be taken to the membership page.

News
NFDI is part of the PayPal Giving Program. Donations made through this program are not charged fees, and PayPal will send you a tax receipt. You can donate to NFDI through this program here.

Want to support NFDI when you shop online? Set us as your favorite charity, then click to donate $1 when you checkout with PayPal. Small donations add up! It's easy:

Go to PayPal.com and log in.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to the "Set Your Favorite Charity" button.
Search on Northwest Folk Dancers Inc. and set it as your favorite charity. It will appear on your PayPal home page as the charity you set.
Elect to donate $1 when you check out using PayPal.

Of course, if you want to donate more, that is appreciated, too!

Many dances are happening again. Some require proof of vaccination or masks to attend; please check with the organizers for current information.

Kathy Bruni is the membership chair. Send membership applications to NFDI, P.O. Box 333, Lynnwood, WA 98046-0333.

Resources

News!	Join NFDI
Where to Folk Dance in the Northwest	How to Contact NFDI
NFDI Board Members	Teacher Training Workshops
How to Start a Folk Dance Club	NFDI Scholarships
Resources: Teachers and Performance Groups	Links to Related Sites
NFDI Bylaws	NFDI Youth Fund

For more information, contact Kathy Bruni, Webmaster

Site last revised: 3/31/2025

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