Clubs that are members of Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated have events listed here. If the club at which you generally dance is not listed, the club membership may have lapsed. Please encourage the locations where you dance to join NFDI!
Klondike Kloggers. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Mountain View Community Center (corner Price & Peterkin), Anchorage, AK. Info: (907) 272-5398 or (907) 334-8260.
Karavan Dancers. Int’l performance group open to all experienced dancers, 7–10 p.m. Folkland Studio, 7216 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage. Info: (907) 344-2015.
Del Norte International Folkdancers, Del Norte Senior Center, 1765 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City CA, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Teaching, followed by requests. All welcome, no partner or experience needed. Free. Terry at (707) 458-3132 or email.
Armenian Dances—8 weeks, 7–10 p.m. St. Peter's Armenian Apolstolic Church, Karagozian Hall, 17231 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406. $65/adults, $50/students (currently enrolled). Instructor; Tom Bozigian. Information: Shakeh (818) 348-8000 or Tom (562) 941-0845.
Armenian and Greek Dances, Tom Bozigian instructing. Glendale Civic Auditorium, 140 1 N. Verdugo at Mountain Avenue, Glendale, CA (across from Glendale College). 7–8:15 p.m. beginning; 8:15–9:30 p.m. intermediate; 9:30–10:45 p.m. advanced. Information: (562) 941-0845.
West Valley Folk Dancers, 2–4 p.m. at the Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Avenue, Canoga Park (Los Angeles). A program of international dances, plus two dances taught each session. Free. Contact: Jay at (818) 368-1957 or jaymichtom@yahoo.com.
Cowichan International Folkdancers meet year-round on Monday nights, 7:30-9:30, at the Mill Bay Community Hall, 1001 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road (beside Kerry Park Arena), 26 miles north of Victoria. Info: Kate (250) 743-5068 or Jim (250) 743-2686 or email.
Burnaby International Folk Dancers meet 7–9:30 p.m., Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells (at Government), Burnaby, B.C., Sept.–early June. Info: Jane, (604) 522-2031. Email. Web site
Vancouver International Folk Dancers. Request dancing, 7–7:30 p.m. Teaching, 7:30–9:30 p.m., mid-June to mid-August at Ceperley Meadow in Stanley Park (past the tennis courts, across from the Pitch and Putt, and near Second Beach). Dancing is open to everyone, all ages, all skill levels. No previous experience necessary. We teach very easy dances from many countries. Info: Susan Pinkham at (604) 732-9652 or email. For more information on future events, see our Web site.
Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver, B.C. September through April at the Scandinavian Community Center, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby, 7:30–10 p.m. NOTE: The second Wednesday of each month is a live music night at the Victoria Drive Community Hall, 2026 East 43rd Avenue, Vancouver. Drop in $5. For more information and directions see http://vcn.bc.ca/scandi/
Surrey International Folkdancers. Every Thursday, September–June. 7–10 p.m. Walnut Road Elementary School, 16152 - 82nd Ave., Surrey, B.C., Canada. Beginners welcome; no partner needed. $4 drop-in. Information: Dale, (604) 496-4236 or Email, Web site.
Saanich International Folk Dancers Beginners are welcome. We do dances from around the world. No partners required; wear soft soled shoes. Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: St Matthias Church, 600 Richmond Road, Victoria, B.C. Price: 1st time free; after that, $8. Phone: (250) 595-6980, or Helen Carr at (250) 477-4213.
Kyklos Intl Folk Dancers, Dance with Joy Studio, 8051 SE 16th Ave., Portland, 97202. $7, Sundays from 7:15 to 9 p.m. All levels of dancers invited; beginners always welcome. Bring soft-soled shoes and, please, no fragrances. Info: www.kyklosfolkdancers.org. This is a hybrid event; contact Leslie at houstonlesliej@gmail.com, to get on our email list and/or for the Zoom link.
Sunday Night Folk Dancing. Balkan dances taught from 7:30–8 p.m.; Israeli dances taught from 8–9 p.m., followed by open dancing at Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles (off Barbur, traffic light just east of Terwilliger), Portland. $3. Info: Bill Nelson (503) 245-6860.
Veselo Community Folk Dancers meet on Sundays at In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR. Warm up dances start at 7:15, teaching at 7:30, request dancing from 8–9:30. $4 for any or all of the evening, and repeat attendees can pre-pay by the quarter for a discount. Info: Linda Ketchum at (541) 726-7548 or email; Shirley Reeves at (541) 683-6197 or .
Norske Runddansere Scandinavian Folkdancers. Every Monday, 7–9:30 p.m., $10. Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, OR 97223. We dance and teach couple and circle dances and lively mixers from all Nordic countries. Lessons,7:15–8:15 p.m., September through May; open dancing year-round (except holidays). First dance and students free; no partner necessary. Pro-rated annual membership available. Please bring separate indoor dancing shoes. Everyone is welcome! For more info, see our website.
South Coast Folk Society Beginner Folk Dance is taking a break in August; it-will resume sometime after Labor Day. Monday mornings weekly. 10-11:15 a.m. Free. All dances taught; drop-ins are welcome. All dances taught. All ages. North Bend Senior Center, 1470 Airport, North Bend. Info: Paul Poresky, (541) 404-8267, or email.
Eugene Folk Dancers meet on Tuesdays at Eugene Friends Meeting (Quaker Center), 2274 Onyx Street, Eugene, OR. International dancing with occasional teaching begins at 7:30 and continues with request dancing until 9:30. $3-5 sliding scale admission. Info: Sally Jenkins at (541) 895-2254 or , or Doug Simpson at (541) 731-3767 or .
Hoolyeh Folkdancers, Tuesdays on Zoom, 5:45-7:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Contact zoomhoolyeh@gmail.com to get the weekly email Zoom announcement. Info: www.hoolyeh.com.
Kumpania/Bend International Folk Dancers, Sept-June, 7-9 p.m.$5. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd Bend, OR 97701. Contacts: Patty Meehan at (541) 815-3035 or email, or Audrey Adams at (541) 639-1056 or email.
International Folk Dance for Beginners. 7–8:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange Street, Astoria. Basic circle dances of Europe–no experience necessary, no partner needed. Ages 13 and up, $4 per session; drop-ins welcome. To register, call (503) 325-7275.
Salem International Folk Dancers meets on Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 9:20 p.m. at the VFW Hall #661, 630 Hood St. NE, Salem, OR. We teach beginner as well as more advanced dances and we are truly international in our dances (not just Balkan and Israeli). $4 per night or sign up for a 6-week class at reduced cost. Come dance with us on the best wooden-floored dance venue in town. Info: Joan.
Dancing in Garden Home: Twice monthly, on the second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Suggested donation, $3. 7665 SW 67th Ave. Portland. (Enter by the MIDDLE front door.) Dances are global, including Asian, Native American, European, Polynesian, and much more. Soft-soled shoes only, please. For more info, contact Heidi at (503) 246-9464 or heivor19@gmail.com.
Hoolyeh Folkdancers. In person dancing, 7-9 pm Pacific Time, 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Social Hall, 2945 Circle Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330. $5; $4 for CFS members; $2 age 18 and under. Mix of programmed and request dances. Parking in back. Contact Dana Poling (polingd2@msn.com) or Denis White (capeblanco@peak.org) to get on email list or for more info. Vaccinations encouraged, Masks optional. Info: www.hoolyeh.com.
Stacy Rose International Folk Dancing at 7 p.m. at Southwestern Oregon Community College. www.socc.edu. Since the coronavirus shutdown, I’ve been holding virtual classes using Facebook Live on Thursdays at 7 p.m. (Pacific time). More info, Stacy Rose, (541) 808-1002 or stacyrosedance@gmail.com.
Ashland International Folk Dancers. Every Friday, 7:30 p.m. 'til late. Teaching first hour. Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way (sometimes next door). Info: Ron & Jan Waitt; (541) 482-8249.
South Coast Folk Society Third Saturday Balkan Singing Group. 5 p.m. (prior to the third Saturday Folk Dance) in Bandon. Contact person: Gail Elber, (541) 808-1773.
South Coast Folk Society Third Saturday Monthly International Folk Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. Free. New dances taught, old favorites reviewed. Requests also. Live and recorded music. Beginners welcome. All ages, singles, couples, families. Bandon Senior Activity Center: Bandon City Park, 1100 11th St., Bandon. Information: Paul Poresky (541) 404-8267 or Kay Pace (541) 888-5921. southcoastfolksociety.wordpress.com.
South Coast Folk Society Fourth Saturday Monthly Singalong, 11-noon. Led by Gail Elber. Songs from “Rise up Singing.” Books are furnished. North Bend Library, 1800 Sherman Ave. (Highway 101 south), North Bend. Info: southcoastfolksociety.wordpress.com.
Barneleikarringen of Greater Seattle. Nordic dancing for children and families (Sep–Jun). Check the website for current practice dates and location, or to sign up for our mailing list: (https://sites.google.com/site/barneleikarringen/home). Info: email.
Katrilli Finnish Folkdancers meet on Sundays, 5 p.m.–7 p.m., at the Swedish Cultural Center (SCC), 1920 Dexter Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109. Learn Finnish folklore and traditions through dance. All are welcome! Visit the Web site or call Elaine at (206) 322-3583 for information.
Scottish Country Dancing in Tacoma: "Fun, Fitness, Friendship". 3–5:30 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Sundays at Studio 6 Ballroom, 2608 6th Ave. Tacoma, WA. Contact Meg. Like us on Facebook: Scottish Country Dancers Tacoma (https://www.facebook.com/Scottish-Country-Dancers-Tacoma-362898913779418/). All levels and ages welcome. No partner needed. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. $7/ session.
Dancing with Friends, Mondays, 7–8:30 p.m. Pacific time. Free, virtual class. Varied dance material includes folk dances, line dances, Latin American dances—anything that can be danced by one. Beginning dancers welcome. Team-taught by Gigi Jensen, Stacy Rose, Adony Beniares, and guest teachers. Text or call Gigi at (510) 326-6415 for more info. Email us to request the Zoom link: dance@tangoandmoredance.com.
Scandinavian dance instruction, Sons of Norway hall, 18891 Front St., Poulsbo, WA. For the latest information, check the Lodge website: www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com.
South Whidbey International Folk Dancers. Meets Monday afternoons from 3–5 p.m. on Whidbey Island. Free. Easy and intermediate Balkan, Israeli, Middle Eastern, European, Asian, and South American line dances. Info: Diane Vadnais at (360) 579-2209.
Totem Folk Dancers, International, 7–9 p.m. Star Center, 3873 S. 66th Street, Tacoma (Venue info: (253) 404-3939 or starcentertacoma.org). $10 donation/night. Children welcome. Info: Wendy, (253) 678-1623.
Beginning Scottish Country Dance. Beginner technique, 8–9 p.m.; intermediate, 9—9:50 p.m. University Heights Center, 5031 University Ave NE, Seattle. Information: Rachel.
The Bigfoot Folk Dancers of Spokane dance on alternate Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the home of Karen Wilson-Bell. We welcome beginners and visitors. Call (509) 869-2256 to check dates and get directions.
Leikarringen of Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 meets 5–7 p.m. (September through June) at Leif Erikson Lodge #1 Sons of Norway, 2245 NW 57th St., Seattle, WA. For information call (206) 783-1274.
Olympic Peninsula Folk Dancers, 1:30–3:30 p.m. No charge. Call for more info, as our day/times change. Info: Barb email or (360) 292-2442; or Katherine, (360) 683-7603.
Online Zwiefacher class, 4-5 p.m. Class guide is "The Zwiefacher Paper Partner" at www.folkdancing.com/zwie, with the class link on the front page. Live partner not required.
PZAZZ International Folk Dance weekly club. Easy lines, sets, circles, mixers, no experience needed. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. $2 drop in. Marshall Community Center, 1009 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663. Masks requested. Info: Tom Halpenny: gnitened@yahoo.com or (360) 887-1888; or Ken Dewire: (360) 216-6264 or email.
Enzian Schuhplattler. Performance group, Bavarian folk dances and Schuhplattler. Practices are on Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m., at the German House, 613 9th Street, Seattle, WA. No practices from the day before Thanksgiving until the second Wednesday in January. Info: Johann Force at (425) 280-0609 or via Web site.
Skandia Folkdance Society Dance Classes, 7:30–9 p.m. For current schedule and more information, check the Skandia Folkdance Society Web site or call the hotline at (425) 954-5262.
Sno-King Int’l Folk Dancers. Request dancing, 7 p.m. From 7:30 to 9 p.m., there will be a program based on submitted requests. Proof of up to date vaccination required. Donation: $8; Sno-King members, $6. (Annual membership $15; or $25 per family). Cedar Valley Grange 20526 - 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood. Info: www.sno-king.org, dancesnoking@gmail.com, or (425) 610-9393 (leave a message).
Scottish Country Dancing, 1-3 p.m. at Phinney Community Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA. Info: Harry Khamis, (425) 616-7009, harry.khamis@wright.edu.
Wenatchee Scottish Country Dancing, all levels. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Irish Dance Studio, 151 Worthen Street, Wenatchee, WA. Information: Lesley, (509) 663-3743.
Online Zwiefacher class. 10–10:50 a.m. Pacific Time. Class guide is "The Zwiefacher Paper Partner" at www.folkdancing.com/zwie, with the class link on the front page. Live partner not required.
Seattle Balkan Dancers at the Russian Center on Capitol Hill (704 19th Ave. E., Seattle), at the corner of East Roy on Capitol Hill in Seattle (98112). Dance to recorded music based on requests 7:30-10:30 p.m. on March 29 and April 12, 19, and 26. Live music on April 5, 8:00-11:00 p.m. A $10 suggested donation helps to pay the rent; none is required. Masks are optional and available for free at dances. No vaccination requirement. Bring snacks to share if you wish. Questions? Please email: Info or www.seattlebalkandancers.org.
Skandia Folkdance Society dances 1st and 3rd Fridays in person at Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 - 52nd Ave. West, Lynnwood, WA 98036-7610 or on Zoom. Teaching at 7:30 p.m.; dancing at 8:30 p.m. Live music. Skandia members, $10; nonmembers, $15 (prices higher for some dances). For more information, check the Skandia Folkdance Society Web site or call the hotline at (425) 954-5262.
Contra Dancing, Pt. Angeles, Black Diamond Comm. Hall; every 1st Saturday (Sept. through May); Instruction 7:30 p.m., dance 8–11 p.m.; all ages welcome; partners not required. Admission: $6 adults, $2 children ages 7–17; 1942 Black Diamond Rd. (2 mi. up from Pine St.). Contact: Email.
Contra Dancing, Whidbey Island, 4th Saturday of each month, 8–10:30, Bayview Hall, Langley. Live band. $7 adults and $3 children. Contact Val Newsom at (360) 299-8981 for additional information.
Skandia Music Events: First Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Zoom Jam; third Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon. Skandia Live Jam. See Skandia website for details: www.skandia-folkdance.org.
Sno-King Int’l Folk Dancers. Saturday Community Dance, 7–9 p.m. (Every second Saturday of the month.) Proof of up-to-date vaccination required. Donation: $8.00. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 - 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood. Info: www.sno-king.org, dancesnoking@gmail.com, or (425) 610-9393 (leave a message.