Redding International Folk Dancers

Welcome to Redding International Folk Dancers

We are a recreational international folk dance group in Redding, California.

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING on FRIDAYS:
We dance Fridays from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Redding Arts Project (formerly the Redding Ballet Academie), 1726 Market Street, across from the Cascade Theatre. Cost is $5.

All Fridays September through June (with occasional holiday cancellations)

Each evening is a combination of teaching, review, and open request dances. You'll hear a wide range of diverse music. Folk dance is great exercise and just plain fun. Our dances come from all around the world.

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.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. We recommend shoes that stay securely on your feet (no flip flops!) and with a smooth or light tread (so you can pivot or slide a bit). Bring water.

All dancers are welcome: beginners, experienced folk dancers, guests, visitors....anyone who enjoys dancing. No partner required.

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

Friday, September 13, 2024

Fall 2024

We're back for another season of dance - starting back after our summer break. At our usual time and place - Fridays 7:00 p.m. 1726 Market Street, hope to see you there! New and returning dancers welcome.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

December 2019 Updates

1. We will not have our "bonus" contra dance at City Hall on Dec. 22.
2. Regular Friday night folk dancing will not meet on Friday, Dec. 13 (the studio will be in use for the Nutcracker production)
3. Our next and last contra dance in Palo Cedro will be on Saturday, Jan. 25

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

No Dancing 11.29

We'll be on Thanksgiving break with no Friday-night dancing on 11/29.

But please save the date: our HOLIDAY PARTY will be on Saturday Jan. 4 at 6:00 p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving from Redding International Folk Dancers!

Saturday, October 26, 2019

October 26 Contra Dance CANCELLED

Due to the scheduled PGE power outage, we regret that we will not have a contra dance on 10/26/19.
We hope to see you at the next contra dance, scheduled for 11/16.

Saturday, April 13, 2019

April & May 2019 Special Dates

Friday, April 19: Regular folk dance at the RAP studio 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 20: Community contra dancing (3:00-3:45 p.m.) at the Whole Earth and Watershed Festival at Redding City Hall on Cypress. The event is free and open to the public, with many activities throughout the day. https://wholeearthandwatershedfestival.org/activities/

Friday, April 26: Redding Folk Dancers will be hosting a special visit with a group of Japanese Dancers, visiting from Japan. We'll share dinner and dances! Set-up begins at 5:30, with dinner starting at 6:00 and dancing afterward. We will be hosting a Pasta Bar, please bring a sauce, topping, or mix-in to share.

Saturday, April 27: Contra Dance in Palo Cedro 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Last Redding/Palo Cedro contra for this season).

Friday, May 3: Regular folk dance at the RAP studio 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 4: Advanced Contra Dance at the RAP studio 7:00-10:00 p.m. This dance/workshop will feature more advanced contra formations. You don't need to be an expert, but not appropriate for beginners! Recommended for dancers who have been attending contra dances regularly. We'll focus on more complex dance movements and possibly some "flourishes" to spice up some of the familiar contra moves. Recorded music, potluck snacks are welcome.

Friday, May 10: Regular folk dance at the RAP studio 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 11: Contra Dance in Chico (Lenore will be calling)

Fridays, May 17 - June 28: Regular folk dance at the RAP studio 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar: Fall 2019 Contra Dances in Palo Cedro to be held Saturdays September 28, October 26, and November TBA.