This page presents a list of California South folk dance groups which hold weekly, biweekly, monthly or irregularly scheduled folk dances featuring ballroom dance, Balkan folk dance, Cajun dance, clog dance, contra dance, English country dance, international folk dance, Irish dance, Israeli dance, Morris dance, ritual dance, Scottish country dance, swing dance, tap dance, traditional square dance, vintage dance, western square dance, Zydeco dance and all other forms of traditional and ethnic dance. You'll also find links to web sites providing information about folk dancing in all or part of the state.
This page covers the following topics:
You can learn about classes and sessions in any of the following localities by clicking on the locality's name:
You can learn about classes and sessions in any of the following regions by clicking on the region's name:

Big Bear Folkdancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Francie Block Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (1) · 7:30-10:00 · INT'L |
| Bear Valley Dance Studio, Triangle Center, Big Bear |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Palm Desert Israeli Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Karen Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · 6:00-8:00 · ISRAELI |
| Temple Sinai, 43-45 Montery Ave, Palm Desert MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Desert International Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(760) 342-1297 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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TUE · 7:30-9:45 · INT'L |
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| Step By Step Dance Studio, 312 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (Jan-Apr) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 2, 2002 |
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Altadena Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Karila Stanley, 2947 Alabama St, La Crescenta, CA 91214-2821, (818) 957-3383 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
WED · 10:30a-11:30a · INT'L |
| Altadena Senior Center, 560 East Mariposa St, Altadena MAP VIEW |
THU · 3:00-4:00am · INT'L |
| Altadena Senior Center, 560 East Mariposa St, Altadena MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

The Living Tradition Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Jim Romano, 8121 Adoree St, Downey, CA 90242-4203, (562) 861-7049, jimbea@compuserve.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI (2) · ?-? · CONTRA |
| Anaheim |
SAT (4) · ?-? · CONTRA |
| Anaheim |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Skandia South Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(714) 893-8888, tedmart@juno.com Donna Tripp, 9542 Chanticleer Road, Anaheim, CA 92804, (714) 533-3886, donnatripp@juno.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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MON · 7:00-10:00 · SCANDINAVIAN |
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| Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 East Center St, Anaheim (Sep-May) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Mar 2, 2002 |
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California Dance Co-Operative Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(310) 396-3322, mail@jeffandgigi.com James Hutson, PO Box 24185, Los Angeles, CA 90024, (310) 474-8105 Chuck Galt, 3470 Walnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, (562) 427-2176, cgalt@gte.net Hotline, (818) 951-2003 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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SAT (1/4) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
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| Brentwood Youth House, 731 South Bundy Drive, Brentwood MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 1, 2002 |
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West Valley Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Lila Aurich, 24013 Hartland St, West Hills, CA 91307-3027, (818) 348-6133, lwaurich@aol.com, Jay Michtom, 10824 Crebs Ave, Northridge, CA 91326, (818) 368-1857, jaymichtom@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 10:30a-11:30a · INT'L |
| Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave, Canoga Park MAP VIEW |
FRI · 7:30-10:15 · INT'L |
| Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave, Canoga Park MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Costa Mesa JCC Israeli Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(760) 631-0802, yonic@earthlink.net Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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WED · 7:00-11:30 · ISRAELI |
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| JCC of Orange County, 250 Baker St, Costa Mesa MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 1, 2002 |
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Skandia Dance Club Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(714) 893-8888, tedmart@juno.com Donna Tripp, 9542 Chanticleer Road, Anaheim, CA 92804, (714) 533-3886, donnatripp@juno.com Cameron Flanders, (562) 496-3405 Exp 12/31/02 |
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WED · 7:30-10:00 · SCANDINAVIAN |
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| Lindberg Park, 5401 Rhoda Way, Culver City (Sep-May) MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Mar 2, 2002 |
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Tuesday Gypsies Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(310) 390-1069, mjseu4bia@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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TUE · 7:30-10:30 · INT'L |
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| Masonic Temple, 9635 Venice Blvd, Culver City MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 1, 2002 |
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Veselo Selo Folk Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(714) 680-4356, elrothman@earthlink.net Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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FRI · 7:30-10:00 · INT'L |
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| Hillcrest Park Recreation Center, 1155 North Lemon St & Valley View St, Fullerton MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SAT · 8:00-11:00 · INT'L |
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| Hillcrest Park Recreation Center, 1155 North Lemon St & Valley View St, Fullerton MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Jan 22, 2001, (2) - Feb 25, 2002 |
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California Dance Co-Operative Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Kathy Qualey, 5728 Columbus Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91411, (818) 989-1356, Steve & Leda Shapiro, 14752 Albers St, Van Nuys, CA 91411, (818) 785-3839, ledas@pacbell.net, Hotline, (818) 951-2003, Frank Hoppe & Susan Michaels, 10656 Wheatland Ave, Sunland, CA 91040-1254. (818) 951-4482, ac515@lafn.org Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SUN (2) · 5:30-9:00 · CONTRA |
| LaVerne Veterans Hall, 1550 Bonita Ave (Wheeler), La Verne MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (2) - Jun 1, 2002 |

Laguna Folk Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(714) 641-7450, dancetraditions@msn.com Eva Darai, 1094 Madison Place, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, (949) 494-7683. evadarai@juno.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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WED · 8:00-10:00 · INT'L |
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| Laguna Community Center, 384 Legion Ave & Glenneyre, Laguna MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SUN ·7:00-10:00 · INT'L |
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| Laguna Community Center, 384 Legion Ave & Glenneyre, Laguna MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 1, 2002 |
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Leisure World Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Elmer Shapiro, (714) 472-1392 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 8:30a-11:00a · INT'L |
| Leisure World, Laguna Hills |
SAT · 8:30a-11:00a · INT'L |
| Leisure World, Laguna Hills |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Long Beach Contra Dance Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Lynette Beaver, Bellflower, CA 90706-0000, (562) 925-6363, Bess Riley, 375 Wisconsin Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814, (562) 438-8282 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT (1) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
| Unitarian Church, Whyler Hall, 5450 Atherton St, Long Beach MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Narodni Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
John Matthews, Long Beach, CA 90807-4137, (562) 424-6377, Carl Pilsecker, (562) 856-0873, Carol Wall, Downey, CA 90240-2820, (562) 862-0521 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · 7:30-10:30 · INT'L |
| Californai Heights Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave, Long Beach MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Wild Wood Morris Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(562) 493-7151, wildwoodmorris@aol.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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WED · 8:00-11:00 · WELCH BORDER MORRIS, MOLLY |
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| Whaley Park Recreation Center, Long Beach | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Aug 15, 2001, (1) - Nov 10, 2002 |
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California Dance Co-Operative Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(310) 396-3322, mail@jeffandgigi.com James Hutson, PO Box 24185, Los Angeles, CA 90024, (310) 474-8105 Chuck Galt, 3470 Walnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, (562) 427-2176, cgalt@gte.net Hotline, (818) 951-2003 Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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SAT (3) · 7:30-11:00 · CONTRA |
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| Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 1, 2002 |
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Hankies Gone Awry Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Howard & Shirley Carlberg, (714) 307-7631, nsuch@ix.netcom.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · MORRIS |
| Los Angeles |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Camp Rikud (?) |
JCC Israeli Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
David Dassa, (818) 786-6310 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SUN · 8:00-12:00 · ISRAELI |
| Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
Camp Rikud (?) |
Masonic Lodge Israeli Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Israel Yakovee, Northridge, CA 91324-0000, (818) 340-7654 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 7:00-12:30a · ISRAELI |
| Masonic Lodge, 2244 Westwood Ave, Los Angeles MAP VIEW |
THU · 7:00-? · ISRAELI |
| Masonic Lodge, 2244 Westwood Ave, Los Angeles MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Pennyroyal Morris Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Debi Shakti, North Hills, CA 91343-3507, (818) 892-4491, (213) 385-5100 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
? · ?-? · MORRIS |
| Los Angeles |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
UCLA Israeli Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
James Zimmer, (310) 284-3636 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
MON · 7:00-? · ISRAELI |
| UCLA, Ackerman Union, Los Angeles |
TUE · 7:00-? · ISRAELI |
| UCLA, Ackerman Union, Los Angeles |
WED · 5:00-7:00 · ISRAELI |
| UCLA, Ackerman Union, Los Angeles |
THU · 7:00-? · ISRAELI |
| UCLA, Ackerman Union, Los Angeles |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
Westside JCC Israeli Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Naomi Silbermintz, (213) 983-2531, Naomirps@msn.com Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 9:00a-12:00 · ISRAELI |
| Westside JCC, 5870 Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles MAP VIEW |
TUE · 7:30-11:00 · ISRAELI |
| Westside JCC, 5870 Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles MAP VIEW |
FRI · 9:00a-12:00 · ISRAELI |
| Westside JCC, 5870 Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Cal Tech International Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Nancy Milligan, 2348 Galbreth, Pasadena, CA 91104, (818) 797-5157 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 7:30-11:55 · INT'L |
| Caltech Campus, Dabney Hall, Pasadena |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |
California Dance Co-Operative Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(310) 396-3322, mail@jeffandgigi.com James Hutson, PO Box 24185, Los Angeles, CA 90024, (310) 474-8105 Chuck Galt, 3470 Walnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, (562) 427-2176, cgalt@gte.net Hotline, (818) 951-2003 Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT (3/5) · 7:00-11:00 · CONTRA |
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| Throop Memorial Church, 300 South Los Robles Ave, Pasadena MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 1, 2002 |
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Pasadena Folkdance Co-Op Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Marshall Cates, 1926 North Harding, Altadena, CA 91001, (626) 794-9493, mcates@calstatela.edu Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
FRI · 7:45-11:00 · INT'l |
| Throop Unitarian Church, 300 South Los Robles, Pasadena MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (1) - Jan 24, 1999 |

Israeli & International Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Ginger McKale, 5624 Riviera Way, Torrance, CA 90505, (310) 375-5553 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 7:45-10:00 · ISRAELI, INT'L |
| Temple Menorah, 1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Reseda International Folk Dancers Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
LoAnne McColloch, (818) 340-6432 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
THU · 3:30-5:00 · INT'L |
| Reseda Senior Center, 18255 Victory Blvd, Reseda MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Ballet Folklorico Viva Panama Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Victor Grimaldo, PO Box 207, Canoga Park, CA 91305, (818) 410-1236, vivapanama@webtv.net Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
SAT · 1:00-5:00 · PANAMIAN |
| San Fernando Recreational Park, 208 Park Ave, San Fernando MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None (1) - Jan 15, 2001 |

San Pedro Balkan Folk Dancers Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(562) 924-4922, g3608@aol.com Zaga Grgas, 1003 West 17 St, San Pedro, CA 90731, (310) 832-4317 Exp 12/31/02 |
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MON · 7:30-9:30 · BALKAN |
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| Dalmatian American Club, Palos Verde St & West 17 St, San Pedro MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Feb 25, 2002 |
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Church Mice Square Dance Club Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(714) 633-4949, lindaandchuck@earthlink.net Mike & Lee Ann, littco@msn.com Patricia Rymsza, 7545 Katella Ave, Stanton, CA 90680, (714) 827-6129, BigCheese@churchmice.com Janice Yost & Wayne Hunt, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, LittleCheese@churchmice.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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SAT · 7:30-10:00 · ROUND, WESTERN SQUARE |
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| Wise Place Hall, 1141 North Broadway, Santa Ana MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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Mike Sikorsky Dance (Jan) (1) - Aug 21, 2002 |
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Dunaj International Dance Ensemble Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(714) 641-7450, dancetraditions@msn.com Exp 12/31/02 |
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REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
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WED · 7:30-10:00 · INT'L, VINTAGE |
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| Wiseplace, 1411 North Broadway, Santa Ana MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (2) - Jun 1, 2002 |
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Troupe Mosaic Calendar |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
Mara Johnson, (818) 831-1854 Exp 12/31/02 |
REGULAR SESSIONS AND CLASSES |
TUE · 6:30-8:30 · INT'L |
| Gottlieb Dance Studio, 9743 Noble Ave, North Hills MAP VIEW |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
None |

Vintage Israeli Dancing Calendar |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(818) 990-8925, dovbyrd@aol.com Exp 12/31/06 |
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SAT (Var) · 8:16-12:00a · VINTAGE ISRAELI |
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| Anisa's School of Dance, 14252 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks MAP VIEW | ||||||||||
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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None (1) - Apr 23, 2000, (2) - Dec 16, 2002, (1) - Dec 16, 2000 |
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California Dance Co-Operative Calendar |
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