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.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Valentine's Party on Friday the 13th!




Friday, February 13 will be a Valentine-themed party.
  • Bring potluck snacks or sweets to share.
  • Bring your list of request dances.
  • We'll also have some party dances lined up.
  • Wear red or pink or white. Or dress up as your favorite Valentine.
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Monday, January 19, 2009

January 2009 Announcements:
  1. We're back on our regular Friday night schedule. Get out your dance shoes and re-join us if you haven't been back since Christmas break.
  2. Friday, February 13 will be a Valentine-themed party. Bring potluck snacks to share and your list of request dances. We'll also have some party dances lined up. Wear red or pink or white. Or dress up as your favorite Valentine.
  3. The premier of our newly formed Ciganko performing group will be at a Multicultural Celebration on Saturday January 24. The event starts at about 11:00 in the gym of Central Valley High School in Shasta Lake City. The performance, featuring many local groups, runs from about 1:00-3:00.
  4. Mark your calendar for the Camellia Festival in Sacramento, March 13-15. Click here for more information.

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Monday, December 8, 2008

December 26: dancing? yes!

Redding Folk Dancers will be dancing on December 26. Since this is the day after Christmas, we may have a small crowd, but that means more time for your requests, so be there! And a reminder: no dancing on the 19th (the studio will be busy with the Nutcracker performance).
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Winter Calendar

November 2008

  • Friday, November 14 7:00 p.m. Israeli Night (Israeli dances plus mixed requests)

  • Friday, November 21 7:00 p.m. Regular international dancing

  • Friday, November 28: NO dancing


December 2008



  • Friday, December 5: NO dancing
  • Saturday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. Christmas Party: Potluck and dancing at our regular location. Bring a dish to share for our celebration.
  • Friday, December 12 7:00 p.m. Regular international dancing
  • Friday, December 19: NO dancing
  • Friday, December 26: YES, we will be dancing the day after Christmas.



January 2009


  • Back to regular schedule: international dancing each Friday at 7:00 p.m.
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Monday, October 6, 2008

Special Events

We have two special Fridays coming up.


Friday, October 31 is HALLOWEEN. We'll be making our regular dancing a bit more festive (and spooky?) in honor of the holiday.



Wear a costume (it can be either a folk costume or a halloween costume.

  • Bring halloween decorations (to lend for the evening)

  • Bring treats to share: sweet or savory.




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On Friday, November 14 we will celebrate an evening of Israeli Dance.








  • At our regular time/place (7:00-10:00 p.m.)


  • All dances will be taught


  • Fingerfood potluck...bring something to share
    Click here for flyer to print and share
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