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.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Wrapping Up the Year and Starting 2016

Here's our schedule for international dancing through the holiday season:

Friday, November 27: regular dancing  (dance off that Thanksgiving dinner!)

Friday, December 4: regular dancing

Friday, December 11: NO dancing at the RAP studio (the studio will be in use for the Nutcracker ballet...AND we'll be performing elsewhere...stay posted for details)

Friday, December 18: regular dancing

Saturday, December 19: Christmas Party at our regular location (the RAP) starting at 6:00 p.m. with sit-down potluck dinner, holiday surprises and folk dancing favorites/requests...come ready to rock around the Christmas tree!

Friday, December 25: NO dancing

Friday, January 1: regular dancing with low-key celebration of the New Year (bring treats to share!)
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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Contra Dance Dates

We've got Contra Dances scheduled through June 2016!
These Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. . . .

November 21, 2015
January 23, 2016
February 20* 
March 26 
April 30
May 21 
June 25

*(note: this was originally 2/27, but has been changed to 2/20)
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Halloween Weekend...dance extravaganza!

Two special events this weekend:

Friday, October 30
Our regular folk dance evening will take a special twist with a 1950s theme. Dress up for the occasion (sock hop...rock-a-billy...car-hop...?) and be prepared to dance to some rockin' 50's tunes as well as some of our favorite international folk.
Friends and family welcome. You're invited to bring snacks or fingerfoods to share.
At our regular time/place, 7:00 p.m. at the RAP dance studio on Market in Redding

Saturday, October 31
Contra dance (at the IOOF/Rebekah Hall in Palo Cedro)
Our monthly contra dance will be spiced up with a bit of Halloween spirit. Come as you are or wear a costume (be sure to pick something comfortable for dancing!). We'll have a table of "treats" (contributions of snacks or sweets are welcome). Hope to see you there!



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Saturday, September 5, 2015

Fall Dancing

After a summer break, we're all set for another season of dance!


International Folk Dancing: Every Friday at our regular time and place (7:00 p.m. at the RAP dance studio on Market in Redding...see above for details).


Contra Dances: Odd Fellows hall in Palo Cedro IOOF/Rebekah Hall - Off of Hwy 44   22551 Silverlode Lane  $8 admission/$4 students (See May/June posts for more details below)
  • Saturday, September 26
  • Saturday, October 31 (celebrate Halloween!)
  • Saturday, November 21
  • (December holiday break, no contra dancing)
  • January TBA

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Thursday, June 11, 2015

Catch the June Contra Dance!

We'll have one more contra dance at the end of June, before going on summer break for July/August.

Same time/place as our previous contra dances (see previous post below for details).

Saturday, June 27, 7:00 p.m. at the Rebekah/IOOF Hall in Palo Cedro.
And YES, the hall is air conditioned!

Come and join us for some fun dancing and great live music by Curvy Road.

Then stay tuned for more contra dancing starting back in September.
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