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We are Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated (NFDI), the "Where to Folk Dance" organization for the Pacific Northwest.
Let's Talk about Growing our Clubs! NFDI will facilitate a Zoom conversation with members to discuss strategies for growing our clubs. Please join us on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time. Come prepared to share what has and what has not worked for you: Your best publicity campaigns, your ideas for an outreach event, how you are targeting new potential dancers. Contact Stacy Rose at rosecontra@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Join NFDI in celebrating its 70th anniversary at 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. Rides will be available from the Lynnwood light rail station to the hall (and back).
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 December 2025 issue: "Let's Talk about Growing our Clubs in the New Year," "Lyrids Folk Dance Festival, April 17-19, 2026," "Songs of the Sea!" "Parting Thoughts," "You Are Invited to Norwegian Julebord," "Viking Days," and more! Don't miss out; become a member!
Articles in the January 2026 issue include "Spring Island Folk Dance Festival," "Seattle Balkan Dancers Hosts Benefit for Northwest Folklife," "YouTube Novice Introductory International Folk Dance Class," "Lyrids Folk Dance Festival April 17-19, 2026," "NFDI Election Results," " and "Burns Night, January 24", among others. Join us today!
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You can join NFDI using your credit card or PayPal! Click [Join] to be taken to the membership page.
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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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