Welcome to Folk Dance Directory, our extensive on-line directory of folk dance sessions, classes, dances, teachers, vendors and special events in the United States and Canada. This directory is designed to fulfill three major goals:
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Remember, whenever the term folk dance appears in this directory, we are always referring to Balkan, Cajun, clog, contra, English country, international, Israeli, Morris, Scottish country, Southern Mountain big circle, tap, turning, square, swing, vintage, western square and all other forms of traditional dance done in the United States and Canada.
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This page covers the following topics:
This page of the directory presents a short history of national folk dance directories.
This page of the directory explains how to use the listings and information in the rest of the directory.
This section of the directory explains how anyone can recommend folk dance events, groups, links, teachers or vendors which aren't listed. There are complete details and forms for Suggesting an Event, Suggesting a Group, Suggesting a Link, Suggesting a Teacher and Suggesting a Vendor. We promise to offer everyone recommended the opportunity to submit listings and seriously consider the inclusion of every proposed link
This section of the directory explains how folk dance group leaders, event sponsors, teachers and vendors can get their activities, products and services listed. There are complete details and forms for Listing a Group, Listing a Camp or Week, Listing a Cruise or Tour, Listing a Festival or Workshop, Listing a Weekend, Listing a Teacher and Listing a Vendor.
This section of the directory is a catalogue of folk dance groups, classes, dances, resources and related web sites in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
This section of the directory is a catalogue of folk dance groups, classes, dances, resources and related web sites in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York South, New York Upstate, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.
This section of the directory is a catalogue of folk dance groups, classes, dances, resources and related web sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
This section of the directory is a catalogue of folk dance groups, classes, dances, resources and related web sites in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
This section of the directory is a catalogue of folk dance groups, classes, dances, resources and related web sites in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
This section of the directory is a catalogue of folk dance groups, classes, dances, resources and related web sites in Arizona, California North, California Central, California South, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
This section of the directory is a catalogue of folk dance groups, classes, dances, resources and related web sites in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the Yukon & Northwest Territories.
This section of the directory is a catalogue of folk dance events, goods and services comprising Folk Dance Camps & Weeks, Folk Dance Cruises & Tours, Folk Dance Festivals & Workshops, Folk Dance Weekends, Folk Dance Teachers and Folk Dance Vendors.
This is a list of contact people who can and are willing to share information about folk dancing in all or a substantial part of the United States and Canada.
This is a list of folk dance directories which cover all or a substantial part of the folk dancing in the United States and Canada.
CDSS Group Directory |
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(413) 268-7426, office@cdss.org |
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AMERICAN COUNTRY, ENGLISH COUNTRY, ENGLISH RITUAL |
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International Folk Dance Directory |
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(210) 436-8888, ifolkcultu@aol.com |
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MOST TYPES Mar 6, 2001, Jul 16, 2002 |
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National Square Dance Directory |
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(601) 825-6831, (800) 542-4010 |
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WESTERN SQUARE Jul 16, 2002 |
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The Folk Dance Phone Book and Group Directory |
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(512) 478-9676, sofdh@juno.com |
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MOST TYPES Feb 23, 2001, Dec 26, 2001 |
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| MOST TYPES · FolkThings, David Henry, P.O. Box 13070, San Antonio, TX 78213-0070, (210) 530-0694, office@folkthings.com |
| ISRAELI · Ruth Goodman, Israeli Dance Institute, 711 3 Ave (12 Floor-JCRD), New York, NY 10017, (212) 983-4806 (x144), idi_nirkoda@juno.com Feb 26, 2001 |
This is a list of folk dance periodicals which cover all or a substantial part of the folk dancing in the United States and Canada.
American Morris Newsletter |
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MORRIS, SWORD, SEASONAL CUSTOMS Feb 23, 2001 |
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(707) 585-9538, nonesuch_1998@yahoo.com |
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Country Dance and Song Society News |
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(413) 268-7426, office@cdss.org |
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CONTRA, ENGLISH COUNTRY |
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Kesher Lemachol |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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(516) 481-8782, hgpklm@webspan.net |
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ISRAELI Feb 23, 2001, Dec 26, 2001 |
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National Folk Organization News |
| INT'L · The National Folk Organization of the United States, 423 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204, NFO News, Sanna Longden, 1402 Elinor Pl, Evanston, IL 60201, (847) 328-7793, sannamars@aol.com |
| CONTRA, INT'L · NEFFA, PMB 282, 1770 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, (781) 662-6710, neffa@neffa.org, Dan Pearl, 15 Buffalo Run, Southborough, MA 01772, (508) 229-2854, daniel_pearl@yahoo.com Mar 6, 2001 |
| ISRAELI · Ruth Goodman, Israeli Dance Institute, 711 3 Ave (12 Floor-JCRD), New York, NY 10017, (212) 983-4806 (x144), idi_nirkoda@juno.com Feb 26, 2001 |
| INT'L, GREEK · FolkThings, David Henry, P.O. Box 13070, San Antonio, TX 78213-0070, (210) 530-0694, office@folkthings.com |
The Dance Gypsy |
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(802) 257-4478, thedancegypsy@thedancegypsy.com |
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CONTRA, ENGLISH COUNTRY, SCOTTISH, INT'L, SCANDINAVIAN, VINTAGE, CLOG Feb 23, 2001, Dec 26, 2001 |
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The Doubletoe Times |
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(304) 727-9357, Dbltoe@doubletoe.com |
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CLOG Feb 23, 2001, Dec 26, 2001 |
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The Summer Planner |
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(802) 257-4478, thedancegypsy@thedancegypsy.com |
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CONTRA, ENGLISH COUNTRY, SCOTTISH, INT'L, SCANDINAVIAN, VINTAGE, CLOG Feb 23, 2001, Dec 26, 2001 |
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This is a list of folk dance links which cover all or a substantial part of the folk dancing in the United States and Canada.
Balkanarama |
This site presents an extensive set of links to Balkan bands throughout the United States, Canada and the world. |
Balkanfolk |
This site presents an extensive set of links to Balkan dance recordings, costumes, musical instruments and camps throughout the United States, Canada and the world. |
Ballroom Dancing Worldwide |
This site presents an extensive set of links to ballroom dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the world. |
Tony Hornick's Dancing List |
This site presents an extensive set of links to ballroom dance sites throughout New York, Florida and Ontario. |
United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association |
This site presents an extensive set of links to ballroom dance sites throughout the United States |
Cajun/Zydeco Music and Dance |
This site presents an extensive set of links to Cajun/Zydeco dance sites throughout the United States. |
Gary Hayman's ZydE-Magic Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance Site |
This site presents ZydE-Zine (a Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance E-mail Magazine), listings of special Cajun & Zydeco dance & music special events and an extensive set of links to related sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
The Clogdancing Clogging Dance Directory |
This site presents an extensive set of links to clog dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Kelli's Clogging Page |
This site presents an extensive set of links to clog dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
The National Clogging Organization |
This site presents an extensive set of links to clog dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Bob's Contra Dance Pages |
This site presents an extensive set of links to contra dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Contra Corners Website |
This site presents an extensive set of links to contra dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Contra Dance in the US, Canada and the World |
This site presents an extensive set of links to contra dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
New Hampshire Library of Traditional Music and Dance |
This site presents an extensive set of links to contra dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Some Contradance Stull |
This site presents an extensive set of links to contra dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Ted Crane's National Dance Grid |
This site presents an extensive set of links to contra dance throughout the United States and Canada. |
The International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs |
This site presents an extensive set of links to country/western dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
International Folk Dancing and Teaching |
This site presents an extensive set of links to folk dance throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
NEFFA LinkFest |
This site presents an extensive set of links to folk dance, folk music and related sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Sapphire Swan Dance Directory |
This site presents an extensive set of links to folk dance, ballet and other dance type sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Southwest Folk Dance Directory |
This site presents an extensive set of links to folk dance sites throughout Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona and Arkansas. |
The Dance WWW Library |
This site presents an extensive set of links to folk dance, ballet and other dance type sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Israelidance.com |
This site presents an extensive set of links to Israeli dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Morris & Sword Team Contact Information |
This site presents an extensive set of links to morris dance, sword dance and related sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Sacred Dance Guild |
This site presents an extensive set of links to Sacred dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Grand Chain: The Edinburgh Scottish Dance Resource |
This site presents an extensive set of links to Scottish dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Scottish Country Dancing WebRing |
This site presents an extensive set of links to Scottish dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
WWW Scottish Country Dances Index |
This site presents an extensive set of links to Scottish dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
Dosado Square Dance Clubs & Organizations |
This site presents an extensive set of links to square dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs |
This site presents an extensive set of links to square dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
The Square and Round Dance WebRing |
This site presents an extensive set of links to square dance sites throughout the United States, Canada and the rest of the world. |
United Square Dances of Americas |
This site provides information on square and round dance classes, events and activities in the U.S. |
Although Folk Dance Directory is designed to cover recreational folk dancing in the United States and Canada, we've included the following links to key sites in other countries:
Folk Dance Australia |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout Australia. |
Folk Dance Canberra |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout Canberra, Australia. |
Folk Dancing in Tasmania |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout Tasmania, Australia. |
Austrian Folk Dancing |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout Austria. |
Traditional Music Dance & Handicraft in Hungary |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout Hungary. |
Welcome to Hungarian Folklore! |
This site presents folk dance and folklore listings and links to related sites throughout Hungary. |
Folk Dancing in the Netherlands |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout the Netherlands. |
Volksdansvereniging NVS |
This site presents English country, Scottish country, morris ana square dance listings and links to related sites throughout the Netherlands. |
Folk Dance New Zealand |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout New Zealand |
Folkmusikkafeet |
This site presents folk dance and folk music listings and links to related sites throughout Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. |
A Word in Your Eye - Jewish Humor For Groups |
This site presents a collection of Jewish humor. |
Grand Chain Scottish Dancing Resource Pages |
This site presents Scottish dance listings and links to related sites throughout the United Kingdom. |
The English Folk Dance and Song Society |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout the United Kingdom |
The Society for International Folk Dancing |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout the United Kingdom. |
Webfeet: Dancing on the Web |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout the United Kingdom. |
Anglo-American Dance Service |
This site presents folk dance listings and links to related sites throughout Western Europe. |
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