Redding International Folk Dancers

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, June 9, 2008

Dancing in June

We'll be dancing Fridays through the end of June. Then there will be no regular dancing in July/August; but keep posted...we'll be back in September!

We're celebrating the start of summer with a MIDSUMMER'S PARTY
Friday, June 27 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Bring your favorite summer time snacks or finger foods to share.
Wear RED & WHITE: traditional colors for Scandinavian midsummer's events.

There will be refreshments, dancing, & live music.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

April 11 Party

April Flowers bring May Showers
Be backwards, be forwards
Any way you want to be
Flowers in your hair
Flowers in your wear
Flowers from your garden, and
Oh, I beg your pardon
No deadheads at this party

Bring finger food to share and friends and family too
April 11, 7:00 p.m. Redding Ballet Academie
$2/person, $5/family, first-timers free

Spring 2008 Schedule

For all Fridays through the Spring we'll have regular evening dancing (7:00-9:45 p.m.), with these exceptions:

March 14: Request-dance party night. Bring refreshments to share.

April 4: Folk dance in Redding is CANCELLED. (Join us in Arcata instead!)

April 11: April Flowers Party! See special announcement for details

May 9: Request-dance party night. Bring refreshments to share.

Spring 2008 Special Events in the Area

March 9, 5:00 Israeli Dinner-Dance at the IOOF Hall in Millville. For tickets call Nancy Warsinger at 246-4104 or 604-5987.

March 14-16 Camellia Festival in Sacramento: Israeli & Scandinavian dance workshops plus evening dance parties and Sunday concert.

April 4-6 Arcata Folk Dance Festival: Hungarian, Macedonian/Greek, & Balkan dance workshops, evening dance parties with several live bands, Saturday concert, and Sunday review & sing-a-long.

May 30-June 1 Statewide Festival at Placerville: Ball with live music, institute classes, evening party, plus Sunday pancake breakfast and "dancing on the deck".

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Winter Calendar

December 2007 (meet one Friday and one Saturday only)
Saturday, December 8: Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m. Potluck "finger food" dinner, dancing, and festivities
Friday, December 14: regular Friday night dancing

January 2008 (meet all Fridays)
Fridays, January 4, 18, 25: regular Friday night dancing
Friday, January 11: Mini-party, dancing and refreshments

February 2008 (meet all Fridays)
Fridays, February 1, 15, 22: regular Friday night dancing
Friday February 8: Party Night (more details later)