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.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

December 2011 Calendar

Happy holidays! December is here. We'll have one Friday canceled and an extra evening of party to make up for it.

Friday, December 2: regular dancing
Friday, December 9: NO DANCING
Friday, December 16: regular dancing
Saturday, December 17: Christmas Party (6:00 p.m., potluck dinner + dancing)
Fridays December 23 & 30: regular dancing
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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Celebrate Greece!


Greek Party
Saturday, November 19
6:00 p.m.
At our regular location, but note change of day/time

*Note: There will be no dancing on Friday 11/18, as the studio is unavailable

Please bring food to share. You can bring something with a Greek or Mediterranean theme, or just general party food. Paper goods and beverages will be provided.

We are encouraging everyone to wear BLUE & WHITE, the colors of the Greek flag, to make things festive. Or wear your favorite ethnic costume or party clothes!

Our approximate schedule will be:
6:00 food & drink, music & social hour, surprises (?)
6:30 dances of Greece
7:30 mixed international dancing
Ending at ??
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Updates

1. Reminder: On Friday we'll be having a dancing halloween party. Regular dancing (taught & requests), plus we'll make it a party: wear a costume (folk or general halloween) or halloween colors. Snacks by potluck. Bring decorations, too, if you have anything handy.

2. We will not be dancing on Friday, November 18, as the studio won't be available to us. This was the original date for our Greek party. It will be rescheduled to another date in November. Stay posted.
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Saturday, October 8, 2011

Fall 2011 Events

Along with regular dancing each week, we have a few special Fridays coming up:

  • Friday, October 14: Trader Joe's night. Bring snacks to share (from TJ's or wherever). Or just bring your shoes and come to dance!
  • Friday, October 28: HALLOWEEN Party! Wear orange and/or black, or a Halloween costume, or a folk costume. Finger food and treats by potluck. Decorations welcome.

  • Friday, November 18: A trip to GREECE. This party night will highlight dances of Greece (plus international as well), and Greek/Mediterranean food by potluck. Color theme will be blue and white, if you'd like to dress up or help with decorations.
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Saturday, September 3, 2011

Back to dancing...

Welcome back!

We've kicked off our dance year and the start of Labor Day weekend with a Friday night of dancing: old favorites and some brand new dances from folk dance camp this summer.

Two items of note:

  • Friday, September 9 is our 2nd Friday, Trader Joe's night. If you like bring a snack to share from Trader Joe's (or elsewhere). Or just bring yourself...and your dancing shoes!
  • We are putting together a music CD: Redding Folk Dance Favorites. If you have nominations for dances to go on this CD, especially easy dances, please give them in writing to Lenore (either hard copy or email lfrigo@gmail.com). Copies of the CD will be available to members for your listening and dancing pleasure at home.

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