Clubs that are members of Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated have events listed here. If the club at which you generally dance is not listed, the club membership may have lapsed. Please encourage the locations where you dance to join NFDI!
Kyklos Intl Dance Group, in the Dance Studio of Reed College Sports Center, Portland. Enter College from SE 28th on the West side of campus between SE Steele and Woodstock. Enter dance studio directly from Botsford Drive. Warm–ups at 7 p.m., Instruction at 7:15, program and requests from 8 to 10 p.m., $2. Info: Bob Epstein, (503) 203 2671, email, or Dick Heijdeman, (503) 235 7929, email. Visit our Web site: www.kyklosfolkdancers.org.
Sunday Night Folkdancing. Balkan dances taught from 7:30–8 p.m.; Israeli dances taught from 8–9 p.m., followed by open dancing at Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles (off Barbur, traffic light just east of Terwilliger), Portland. $3. Info: Bill Nelson (503) 245–6860.
Veselo Community Folk Dancers meet on Sundays at In Shape Fitness, 2681 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR. Teaching 7:30–8; request dancing from 8–9:45. Admission, $3; seniors and students, $2. Info: Linda Ketchum at (541) 726–7548 or email; Daniel Downes at (541) 683–3688 or email.
Katrilli Finnish Folkdancers meet on Sundays, 5 p.m.–7 p.m., at the Swedish Cultural Center (SCC), 1920 Dexter Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109. Learn Finnish folklore and traditions through dance. All are welcome! Visit the Web site at http://finnsnw.com/Katrilli/ or call JoAnne at (206) 329–1443 for information.
Vancouver International Folk Dancers meet Monday nights until June 7, 2010, at Shaughnessy Heights United Church at 1550 West 33rd Avenue, Vancouver. Dancing is from 7:30–10 p.m., with teaching and requests. Everyone is welcome. The dance moves to Tuesdays from June 21 to August 17 at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for the summer. Monday dances resume in September. For more information on future events, and the VIFD Music Books, please see our Web site or email Susan Pinkham.
Seattle Center Folkdancers. Int’l dancing, 7–10 p.m. in the Centerhouse, Seattle Center. $1/night, $2/party with live music. Info: Linda (206) 525–6143 or Anne (206) 232–1228.
Sno–King International Folk Dancers—Beginning folk dance classes. Newcomers welcome! Experience, partner, not necessary. Advanced Beginner session and Basic Skills session: 7–9 p.m. Donation: $5. Cedar Valley Grange 20526–52nd Ave W, Lynnwood. Info: Marge Bergstedt (425) 385–2088 or visit www.sno–king.org.
Totem Folkdancers, International, 7:30–9:30 p.m. South Park Community Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA. Cost: $2 donation per night. Information: Ned Raymond, (253) 833–9276.
Vancouver International Folk Dancers meet Tuesdays from June 21 to August 17 at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for the summer. For more information on future events, and the VIFD Music Books, please see our Web site or email Susan Pinkham.
Celebration Folkdancers. Teach 7:30 p.m., requests 8–9:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 4418 Perry Ave., Bremerton, WA. Info: (360) 373–8530 or (360) 871–7564.
Eclectic Cloggers. Practice most Tuesdays at the Shoreline Historical Museum in Shoreline. New members with some dance experience welcome. Info: Anne Kuntz at (360) 424–9099 or Don Morgan at (206) 706–9164. Web site: www.eclecticcloggers.org.
Leikarringen of Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 meets from 7:30–9:30 p.m. at Leif Erikson Lodge #1 Sons of Norway 2245 NW 57th Street, Seattle, WA. For information call (425) 392–5806.
Olympia FD Co-op Intl Folkdance. Students & 1st timers $1; teaching as needed at 7:30 p.m., followed by request dancing. Come solo or with a partner. Olympia Ballroom (above Urban Onion), 116 Legion Way (between Capital Way & Washington), Olympia. $3. Info: (360) 438–5526 or (360) 570–8071.
Scottish Country Dancing, Seattle East Side. Introductory class, 7–8:30 p.m. Intermediate class, 8–10 p.m. Kirkland Woman's Club, 407 First Street, Kirkland, WA. Information: Elinor (425) 488–7643. Multiple teachers.
Seattle Mountaineers, Int'l dancing, 7:30–10 p.m., Magnuson Park, Bldg 406 (a.k.a. the "Activity Center" or "The Brig"), Seattle, WA. Drop in! $5/$6, under 30 free. Information: Johnny (425) 746–2328, Ivan (206) 522–1316, or www.mountaineers.org/seattle/folkdance.
Skagit–Anacortes Folkdancers. Beg. teaching at 7 p.m., inter. at 7:30 p.m., program at 8:10, requests at 8:45 p.m. at Bay View Grange Hall, Bayview Rd & Hwy 525, Bayview, WA. Directions: west on Hwy 20 as far as the light at Bay View State Park exit (across from Farmhouse Inn) off Hwy 20. Turn right and travel to the small community of Bay View and the 25 mph zone. Turn right at C St., at the boatworks bldg. and go up hill. Pass a church on your right and fire hall on left. Bay View Hall is right next to the fire hall. Info: Joel, (360) 391–0601 or email.
Saanich International Folk Dancers Come Dancing! Join Saanich International Folk Dancers 7:30 p.m.at Glen Lyon School, 1701 Beach Drive. No partner or experience needed. All welcome –. Drop-in, $5 ($4 for students; under 12, free). Phone (250) 598–6424 or (250) 598–4089.
International Folk Dance for Beginners. 7–8:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange Street, Astoria. Basic circle dances of Europe—no experience necessary, no partner needed. Ages 13 and up, $4 per session; drop-ins welcome. To register, call (503) 325-7275.
Nordic Dancers Northwest. Scandinavian dancing. Norway Hall, 1419 N. Forest St, Bellingham. Classes Sep. 8 through early June. Easy dances, 7–8:10 p.m.; Couple turning dances, 8:20–9:30 p.m. $5 donation; $2 for Wergeland Lodge members. Contact: Bob & Carol Olson, (360) 734-2516. Web site.
Oregon Coast International Dancers meet every Wednesday night from 7 to 8:30 ($4 per session). We meet at a private studio during the school year (call (541) 997-9505 for directions) and on Mariner’s Plaza in Old Town Florence, OR, during the summer months (same times; no charge during June, July, Aug). Contact Ellen at (541) 997-9505.
Scottish Country Dance, Intro & Intermediate 7-9 p.m., Rose Hill Community Center, 304 Lincoln St., Mukilteo WA Info: (425) 438-8977. Teacher: Irene Paterson.
Skandia Folkdance Society Basics Class, 7:30–9 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, Room 2 (upper building). $35 for the series; $25 for members. For current schedule and more information, check the Skandia Folkdance Society Web site or call the hotline at (206) 784–7470.
Sno–King Int’l Folk Dancers. Intermediate / Advanced class. Requests: 7–7:30 p.m., Instruction: 7:30–9 Ending time varies. Some days no instruction; check ahead. Donation: $5, Cedar Valley Grange 20526–52nd Ave W, Lynnwood. Info: Brian (425) 218–0611 or Marge (425) 385–2088 or www.sno–king.org.
Fourth Corner Folkdancers are now meeting back at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th Street, Bellingham, WA, 7–10 p.m. The Fourth Corner Folkdance Band plays part of the time, dances part of the time. Please wear clean soft-soled shoes. $5 requested donation, first time free. Info: (360)380-0456.
Int’l Folkdancers of Richland. Review 7:30 p.m., requests 9 p.m. Community House, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland. Info: Pauli (509) 943–9079 or Marilyn (509) 545–1311.
Zabava Balkan Dancing. Fridays, 7:30–10 p.m.; teaching the first hour. Admission: $1. 2833 NE 8th Ave, Portland. Bring requests for dances to do, learn, lead, or teach. Please bring clean soft–soled shoes. Allergy notes: Interested cat on premises, and please don't wear scented products (perfume, lotion, hairspray, etc.). Contact Sonia Connolly at (503) 334–6434 or via email. More info at www.BalkanDancing.com.
First Friday of month—Scottish Country Dancing advanced class. October—May, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 North 175th Street, Seattle, WA. Live music. Information: (425) 488–7643 or email.
Port Angeles Folk Dancers, 3-5 pm. $2/person. Pt. Angeles Eagles, 110 S. Penn St.(near McDonald’s). No instruction. Info: Barb or (360) 928-9698, or Katherine or (360) 683-7603.
Seattle Balkan Dancers at the Russian Center on Capitol Hill (704 19th Ave. E., Seattle) for Balkan line dances. Teaching most Fridays at either 7:30 or 8. Social dance from 8:30–11:30. Bring your requests. Easier dances during the first 60–90 minutes. Children are welcome. Contact Steve Bard at (425) 883-0332) or via email. Info: www.seattlebalkandancers.org.
Skandia Folkdance Society dances 1st and 3rd Fridays at Cedar Valley Grange, 20526–52nd Ave. West, Lynnwood, WA 98036–7610. Teaching at 7:30 p.m.; dancing at 8:30 p.m. Live music. Skandia members, $7; nonmembers, $10 (prices higher for some dances). For more information, check the Skandia Folkdance Society Web site or call the hotline at (206) 784–7470.
Skandia Folkdance Society Fifth Friday Dance, Epiphany Chapel 1805 38th Ave., Seattle. The dance starts at 8 p.m. (no class beforehand). Cost: $10 (Skandia members $7). Info: Web site or call the hotline at (206) 784–7470.
WSU–Pullman International Folk Dancers meet every Friday from September through May at Gladish Community Center, 115 NW State Street, Pullman, Room 201, from 7–10 p.m. Info.
Contra Dancing, Pt. Angeles, Black Diamond Comm. Hall; every 1st Saturday (Sept. through May); Instruction 7:30 p.m., dance 8–11 p.m.; all ages welcome; partners not required. Admission: $6 adults, $2 children ages 7–17; 1942 Black Diamond Rd. (2 mi. up from Pine St.). Contact: Email.
Contra Dancing, Whidbey Island, 4th Saturday of each month, 7–10:30, Bayview Hall, Langley. Live band. $7 adults and $3 children. Contact Val Newsom at (360) 299–8981 for additional information.
Intl Folkdancers Of Richland. 1st Sat. party, 8 p.m. Community House, George Washington Way, Richland, WA. Info: Marilyn (509) 545–1311.
Nordic Dancers Northwest. Second Saturday Scandinavian Dance, Sep. 11, 2–5 p.m. Norway Hall, 1419 N Forest St, Bellingham. Live music by Takk for Dansen & Dansaspel. Future dances: Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Apr. 9, and May 14. $10 donation; students 24 or younger, $5; Wergeland Lodge members, $3; 18 & younger, free. Contact: Bob/Carol Olson, (360) 734-2516. Web site.
Sno–King Int’l Folk Dancers. Saturday Dance. Teaching or easy dances 7:30–8:30 p.m., Dance party, live & rec’d music 8:30–10:45. Donation: $5 members/$7 guests. Cedar Valley Grange 20526–52nd Ave W, Lynnwood. Info: Diane (425) 889–0541 or Marge (425) 385–2088 or www.sno–king.org.
Tacoma Mountaineers. 4th Saturday of the month October through May at the Sons of Norway Normanna Hall at 15th and Martin Luther King Way in Tacoma. Dances start at 8 p.m. with occasional lessons during the dance; generally a band will play for us. Info: Ned Raymond, (253) 833–9276.
Tanhuajat Finnish Folkdancers meet at the Finnish Lutheran Church (Ballard) 8504 – 13th Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98117. Practices from 10 a.m. to noon. Old and new dancers are welcomed, as well as partnered and single dancers. For more information, contact Director Sirkku Vasama at (206) 440-0944.
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