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.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Autumn Goodies

Regular Friday night dancing is scheduled through the fall. But here are a couple of special events:

  • Friday, September 25 Dance and Food. Last May we very much enjoyed sharing treats from the newly opened Trader Joe's. Their snacks are still delicious, so we'll do a repeat on that. If you wish, grab a snack from Trader Joe's on your way to dancing and we'll have a little feast.
  • Friday, October 30 Halloween Party. More details TBA but plans so far include: wear a costume & bring food-stuffs to be dipped into a chocolate fountain (such as fruit, cookies, pretzels, or who knows what you might come up with!)
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Friday, August 28, 2009

Come and Dance!

After our summer break, we're now back to our regular Friday evening dancing. Come back or come for the first time!

Our evening schedule is:
7:00-7:30 Easy Warm-Up Dances
7:30-8:30 Teaching of New Dances (or re-teaching old dances*)
8:30 Break/Annnouncements and Review Newly Taught Dances
9:00-10:00 Mixed Dances (beginning through advanced)


*If there is an "old" dance that you'd like to have taught, please make a request through Julie or Lenore. For instance, during our 9:00-10:00 hour of open dancing you might see a dance you want to learn. We can get your request onto the teaching schedule.
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Friday, August 14, 2009

Picnic Time at the Wrights

Redding Folk Dancers invite members, friends, and families to come and help start off the Fall International Folk Dance Season with Food, Fellowship, & Dancing on

Saturday, August 22, 2009
3:00 p.m. until ??

Bring a main dish (hot, cold, or use bbq grill), or a salad or dessert to share. Lemonade and ice tea will be provided. Bring any other cold drinks you would like. Extra chairs are helpful.

Chet's wooden dance floor will be set up and music for your dancing or watching entertainmnet.

Hope to see you all there!
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Friday, July 24, 2009

Summer 2009 Events

We're temporarily on summer break, but will be back to dancing towards the end of August:
  • Saturday, August 22, Annual Summer Picnic (at Jan & Chet's)
  • Friday, August 28 back to regular dancing at Redding Ballet Academie
  • We probably will dance on the Friday of Labor Day Weekend (September 4)
STAY POSTED for MORE DETAILS LATER

Happy summer and happy camping!
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Reminder: June 26 PARTY

Join us on Friday, June 26 for our last dance before our summer recess
  • Featuring LIVE MUSIC
  • Bring your favorite summer-time snacks to share (finger-food potluck)
  • Wear Red and/or White (traditional Scandinavian summer solstice colors)
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