Redding International Folk Dancers: May 2016

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.

Monday, May 23, 2016

The Perfect Dance Shoes

Looking for a great pair of dance shoes? Impossible to find? Consider converting a pair of regular street shoes into dance shoes by gluing a bit of suede leather to the bottom.

See these instructions (from Lenore) or for an alternate version this link.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

May-June 2016

Our late-May through June 2016 schedule:

Friday, May 27, 7:00 p.m.: Regular Friday night international dancing at the RAP

Friday, June 3, 7:00 p.m.: Regular Friday night international dancing at the RAP.

Friday, June 10, 7:00 p.m.: Regular Friday night international dancing at the RAP

Friday, June 17: NO DANCING at our regular venue. But all are welcome to attend our 7:30 p.m. performance at the Old City Hall (sponsored by the Redding Performing Arts Council)

Friday, June 24, 7:00 p.m.: End-of-season Friday international dance at the RAP

Saturday, June 25: CONTRA DANCE in Palo Cedro 7:00 p.m., last of the season

Save the dates:

Friday, September 2, 7:00 p.m: First-of-season Friday international dance at the RAP

Saturdays September 24, October 29, November 19: Contra Dances in Palo Cedro