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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
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!
Articles in the May 2025 issue include "In Memoriam: Sunni Bloland," "Carousel Musings: Part II," "Dunava is going on tour!" "Greek Teacher at Lyrids Folk Dance Festival," "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Learning Line Dances," "Nada's Folk Dancing in Canada," "A Marimba Story: Creativity is the Opposite of Violence," "Folk voice Band Update," and "NFO Conference Report" 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.
News
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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.
For more information, contact Kathy Bruni, Webmaster
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