Redding Folk Dancers

Welcome to Redding Folk Dancers

We are a recreational international folk dance group in Redding, California. We dance Fridays from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Redding Ballet Academie, 1726 Market Street, across from the Cascade Theatre. Only $3.00 per person, or $6 per family. (First-timers are free!)

All dancers are welcome: beginners, experienced folk dancers, guests, visitors....anyone who enjoys dancing.

Each evening with the Redding Folk Dancers starts with a half hour of easy warm up dances, then a combination of teaching, review, and open request dances. You'll hear a whole range of diverse music. Folk dance is great exercise and just plain fun.

If you're interested in coming...Stop by, drop in for just a while or for the whole evening. We tend to start the evening with easier dances and work in intermediate to advanced dances as the night goes on.

Updates on the schedule and special events are listed below. Most recent announcements are at the top.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Valentine's 2012

Join us for an evening of dancing and Valentine's celebration.

7:00-10:00 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 10
regular location (Redding Ballet Academie on Market Street)
cost: $3/person

wear: Valentine's colors: red, white, pink, etc.
snacks and finger foods by potluck, please bring something to share

Entertainment: We will be our own entertainment. Come prepared with a joke to tell, and/or to lead your favorite dance.

We'll have some fun dances on the program, plus plenty of room for your requests.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

What are we working on!?

Our latest challenge dance that we're working on is the modern Israeli dance, Adama Ve Shamyim ("Earth & Sky"). It was taught at Stockton Folkdance camp by Erika Goldman. It was choreographed Gadi Biton. You can see him dancing it in this video.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

December 2011 Calendar

Happy holidays! December is here. We'll have one Friday canceled and an extra evening of party to make up for it.

Friday, December 2: regular dancing
Friday, December 9: NO DANCING
Friday, December 16: regular dancing
Saturday, December 17: Christmas Party (6:00 p.m., potluck dinner + dancing)
Fridays December 23 & 30: regular dancing

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Celebrate Greece!

Greek Party
Saturday, November 19
6:00 p.m.
At our regular location, but note change of day/time

*Note: There will be no dancing on Friday 11/18, as the studio is unavailable

Please bring food to share. You can bring something with a Greek or Mediterranean theme, or just general party food. Paper goods and beverages will be provided.

We are encouraging everyone to wear BLUE & WHITE, the colors of the Greek flag, to make things festive. Or wear your favorite ethnic costume or party clothes!

Our approximate schedule will be:
6:00 food & drink, music & social hour, surprises (?)
6:30 dances of Greece
7:30 mixed international dancing
Ending at ??

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Updates

1. Reminder: On Friday we'll be having a dancing halloween party. Regular dancing (taught & requests), plus we'll make it a party: wear a costume (folk or general halloween) or halloween colors. Snacks by potluck. Bring decorations, too, if you have anything handy.

2. We will not be dancing on Friday, November 18, as the studio won't be available to us. This was the original date for our Greek party. It will be rescheduled to another date in November. Stay posted.