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 9:30 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, November 17, 2007

Thanksgiving Update


Don't eat too much for Thanksgiving, because we will be dancing the Friday after Thanksgiving, 11/23. It will probably be a low-key dances by request evening. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Fall Update



October-November
Regular dancing scheduled Friday nights through October and into November. Stay posted for Thanksgiving weekend, we may be dancing or not.

December
Friday 12/7: no Friday night dancing
Saturday 12/8 : Christmas potluck and party
Fridays 12/14 - 12/28: TBA...we'll probably be dancing some Fridays and not others, depending on holiday travel plans

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Highlights from the September Newsletter

-We'll be dancing Friday evenings through the Fall. (This is regular Friday recreational, no-partners dancing). A party is scheduled for October 26--stay posted for details.

-To get involved in International Couples Dancing contact Neil (241-8307 or Julie 547-4071). Meetings are Monday evenings at 7:00.

-Upcoming Special Events in the area include:
September 13: Georgian State Dance Co., 7:30 p.m., Laxon Auditorium, Chico
October 6: Oktoberfrest, 5:00 p.m., Catholic Parish Hall, McCloud

Friday, August 31, 2007

Fall Folk Dancing!

Starting Friday, September 7 we'll be dancing 7:00-9:45 p.m. on Friday evenings at the Redding Ballet Academie. Hope to see you there--both new and returning dancers!

We're getting excited to resume regular Friday night dancing after a long two month summer break!

As we dance into fall, we'll be learning a few new dances but plan on allowing lots of time to review previously taught dances--old and not so old--as well as plenty of request dancing.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Summer Schedule Update

-We'll be dancing all Fridays through June

-Friday, June 29 is party night. Celebrate our 2oth anniversary. Join us for a great evening to eat, drink, and be merry. Dance the "oldies but goodies" and requests; recognize long-time Redding Folk Dancers. Bring finger food and memorabilia to share and, yes, wear an ethnic costume if you wish. Bring a friend! For further info contact Phyllis (275-1340), Sandy (243-4015), Mary (549-3262) or Julie (547-4071)

-No Friday night dancing in July and August.

-Picnic and Dance on August 25, at Chet and Jan's

-September 7: Start back up with Friday evening dancing at 7:00