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.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Special Dates for June 2025

Friday June 6, we'll have no dancing at the studio. Instead meet up for dancing at the The Park (Redding's Food Truck Hub) to Afro-Latino music. 6:30 p.m. to ??

Friday, June 20 we'll have a theme party - 1970s Disco. Put on your bling and dance the Hustle! We'll do a variety of Disco themed dances along with folk dances by request. Finger foods welcomed to share.

Friday, June 27 - last chance to dance at the studio before summer break!

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Dancing on 11/29 and Party on 12/5

Happy Thanksgiving from Redding Folk Dancers.

We WILL have dancing tomorrow 11/29, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Hope to see you there. Regular time and place (7:30 at the RAP dance studio on Market Street)

Then on Friday, December 5, we'll have our Christmas party.

6:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner

7:30 p.m. Dancing and festivities!

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!