Weekly Dancing 2020-03-03
2020-03-03 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
Join us in learning folk dances from around the world. Beginners are welcome. First night is Free! No partner or costume required. The evening begins at 6:30pm with the Basic Steps program which introduces dancers to common folk dance steps, as well as a few of the dances that are on the dance program that evening.
Regular programming starts at 7pm.

Weekly Dancing 2020-03-10
2020-03-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

CANCELLED [Weekly Dancing 2020-03-17]
2020-03-17 18:30 - 22:00 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
CANCELLED due to COVID-19!
Join us in learning folk dances from around the world. Beginners are welcome. First night is Free! No partner or costume required. The evening begins at 6:30pm with the Basic Steps program which introduces dancers to common folk dance steps, as well as a few of the dances that are on the dance program that evening.
Regular programming starts at 7pm. Tonight will have some dances especially for St. Patrick’s Day. The evening ends at 10pm after an extended request period.

CANCELLED [Weekly Dancing 2020-03-24]
2020-03-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
COVID-19 CANCELS ALL DANCING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Join us in learning folk dances from around the world. Beginners are welcome. First night is Free! No partner or costume required. The evening begins at 6:30pm with the Basic Steps program which introduces dancers to common folk dance steps, as well as a few of the dances that are on the dance program that evening.
Regular programming starts at 7pm.

CANCELLED [Weekly Dancing 2020-03-31]
2020-03-31 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

CANCELLED [Weekly Dancing 2020-04-07]
2020-04-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

CANCELLED [Weekly Dancing 2020-04-14]
2020-04-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

CANCELLED [Weekly Dancing 2020-04-28]
2020-04-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

CANCELLED [Weekly Dancing 2020-05-05]
2020-05-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

CANCELLED [Weekly Dancing 2020-05-12]
2020-05-12 18:30 - 22:00 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
COVID-19 CANCELS ALL DANCING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Join us in learning folk dances from around the world. Beginners are welcome. First night is Free! No partner or costume required. The evening begins at 6:30pm with the Basic Steps program which introduces dancers to common folk dance steps, as well as a few of the dances that are on the dance program that evening.
Regular programming starts at 7pm. Request dancing extended to 10pm tonight.

CANCELLED [Weekly Dancing 2020-05-19]
2020-05-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

CANCELLED [Weekly Dancing 2020-05-26]
2020-05-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

CANCELLED [End of Season Party 2020-06-02]
2020-06-02 18:30 - 22:00 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
COVID-19 CANCELS ALL DANCING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Final dance session of the season! Bring finger-food to share and wear an ethnic costume if you like. We dance to a prepared playlist created from your requests! The evening begins at 6:30pm with the Basic Steps program which introduces dancers to common folk dance steps, as well as a few of the dances that are on the dance program that evening. Party starts at 7pm, and the evening ends at 10pm.

Jaap Leegwater Bulgarian online dance workshops
2021-02-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Online
Burnaby International Folk Dancers present Jaap Leegwater with live music for two Bulgarian online dance workshops via Zoom on Tuesdays, February 16 and February 23. Accompanying Jaap will be Jan Wollring, accordionist and Tijn Boissevain with video and technical support. Our club runs weekly Tuesday evening Zoom sessions from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm (PST), although for Jaap’s two workshops we will run from 7:30 – 10:00 pm (PST).
Jaap is an experienced and dynamic workshop leader specializing in Bulgarian dance and culture for over 30 years. During his numerous research and field trips to Bulgaria, Jaap collected and recorded many original dances and songs from village elders throughout the country where folklore traditions are still a vibrant way of life. Jaap and his accordionist, Jan Wollring are excited and eager to share these two exciting and fun workshops with us!
Both workshops are free of charge and sponsored by Burnaby International Folk Dancers’ Club. Please let your folk dance friends know about our event as everyone is welcome!

February 16, 2021 – 7:30pm-10:00pm (PST)
Tune in at 7:15 pm (PST) for chat time.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99504932576
Meeting ID: 995 0493 2576
Passcode: [REDACTED] (Uppercase ‘B’ lowercase ‘ifd’)

Jaap Leegwater Bulgarian online dance workshops
2021-02-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Online
Burnaby International Folk Dancers present Jaap Leegwater with live music for two Bulgarian online dance workshops via Zoom on Tuesdays, February 16 and February 23. Accompanying Jaap will be Jan Wollring, accordionist and Tijn Boissevain with video and technical support. Our club runs weekly Tuesday evening Zoom sessions from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm (PST), although for Jaap’s two workshops we will run from 7:30 – 10:00 pm (PST).
Jaap is an experienced and dynamic workshop leader specializing in Bulgarian dance and culture for over 30 years. During his numerous research and field trips to Bulgaria, Jaap collected and recorded many original dances and songs from village elders throughout the country where folklore traditions are still a vibrant way of life. Jaap and his accordionist, Jan Wollring are excited and eager to share these two exciting and fun workshops with us!
Both workshops are free of charge and sponsored by Burnaby International Folk Dancers’ Club. Please let your folk dance friends know about our event as everyone is welcome!
To pay for Jaap Leegwater’s music/dance notes/sheet music click here.
For Jaap Leegwater’s Youtube dance playlist click here.

February 23, 2021 – 7:30pm-10:00pm (PST)
Tune in at 7:15 pm (PST) for chat time.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99504932576
Meeting ID: 995 0493 2576
Passcode: [REDACTED] (Uppercase ‘B’ lowercase ‘ifd’)

Dancing Tuesday evening online
2022-03-08 19:30 - 21:30
Come join us for this FREE weekly Balkan and International folk dance Zoom session. We are open to all who are interested in joining us!
Weekly Tuesday evening dance sessions 7:30 – 9:30 pm (Pacific Time). Chat time is at 7:15 pm.
To join our Zoom session, click the link below
https://zoom.us/j/99504932576
ID: 995 0493 2576
Passcode: [REDACTED] (Upper case ‘B’ followed by lower case ‘ifd’)

Nada Putnik and Mihajlo Hajduk teach Serbian and Macedonian dances
2022-11-22 18:45 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
Burnaby International Folk Dancers is presenting two evenings with Nada Putnik and Mihajlo Hajduk Teaching Serbian and Macedonian dances.
Date: Tuesday, November 15th and November 22nd, 2022
Time: 6:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Charles Rummel Hall, Burnaby
3630 Lozells Avenue, Burnaby, BC
BIFD’s COVID Protocols

Proof of vaccinations
Social distancing and masks are optional
Please do not bring food into the hall, except your water bottle

First Zoom party of the new year!
2023-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
It’s 2023! And we’re celebrating the new year with the first Burnaby (IFD) Zoom party of the new year. We have come up with a wonderful and engaging program for you all to enjoy. On party afternoon’s there is no teaching, just our team leading dances for you to enjoy. Everyone is welcome!

To join our Zoom session, click the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/99504932576
ID: 995 0493 2576
Passcode: [REDACTED] (Upper case B followed by lower case ifd)
For more information contact us at bifd@burnabyfolkdance.org.

https://burnabyfolkdance.org

Tuesday evening dancing in-person
2023-02-14 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-02-21 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-03-07 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-03-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
Come dance with us! Weekly folk dancing on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm – 9:20 pm at Charles Rummel Centre in Burnaby. Doors open at 6:45 to get ready for the warm-up dances starting at 7:00 pm. Drop-in is $6. First time is FREE. No partner or costume required.
COVID protocol
Proof of vaccines required if this is your first time dancing with us this season.
Masks and social distancing optional
For more information and to receive our reminder emails and announcements contact us at bifd@burnabyfolkdance.org.

Wednesday afternoons dancing online
2023-02-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Come join us for this FREE weekly Balkan and International folk dance Zoom session. We are open to all who are interested in joining us! Weekly Wednesday afternoon dance sessions 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time). Chat time is a 12:45 pm.
Monthly parties: The last Wednesday of every month is our party from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time). All party dances are led by one of our team members. Please invite your folk dance friends who prefer Zoom dancing when there is no teaching just someone leading the dances.
To join our Zoom session, click the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/99504932576
ID: 995 0493 2576
Passcode: [REDACTED] (Upper case ‘B’ followed by lower case ‘ifd
For more information email bifd@burnabyfolkdance.org.

Wednesday afternoons dancing online
2023-02-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Come join us for this FREE weekly Balkan and International folk dance Zoom session. We are open to all who are interested in joining us! Weekly Wednesday afternoon dance sessions 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time). Chat time is a 12:45 pm.
Monthly parties: The last Wednesday of every month is our party from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time). All party dances are led by one of our team members. Please invite your folk dance friends who prefer Zoom dancing when there is no teaching just someone leading the dances.
To join our Zoom session, click the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/99504932576
ID: 995 0493 2576
Passcode: [REDACTED] (Upper case ‘B’ followed by lower case ‘ifd
For more information email bifd@burnabyfolkdance.or

Tuesday evenings dancing in-person
2023-02-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
Come dance with us! Weekly folk dancing on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm – 9:20 pm at Charles Rummel Centre in Burnaby. Doors open at 6:45 to get ready for the warm-up dances starting at 7:00 pm. Drop-in is $6. First time is FREE. No partner or costume required.
COVID protocol
Proof of vaccines required if this is your first time dancing with us this season.
Masks and social distancing optional
For more information and to receive our reminder emails and announcements contact us at bifd@burnabyfolkdance.org.
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Lyrids Folk Dance Festival
2023-04-21 - 2023-04-23 | Peretz Centre, 6184 Ash St, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3G9, Canada
Our ninth Lyrids Folk Dance Festival, includes dances from the Balkans with Steve Kotansky, and dances from Albania with Genci Kastrati. Saturday evening will have live music with Orkestar RTW and on Friday evening we’ll dance your favourite dances.
If you haven’t registered , you can still attend the evening parties on Friday and Saturday night and half day sessions and we will take on-site registration. We can no longer accept registration that include meals (unless there is a late cancellation). You will need to show your proof of vaccination and take a rapid test. For more information and prices: www.lyridsfolkdancefestival.org/fees-2023/
The Saturday and Sunday evening parties will be broadcast on Zoom starting at 7:00 pm. Steve Kotansky and Genci Kastrati from Albania, will be teaching and on Saturday evening we will have the live band from Seattle, Washington, Orkestar RTW. At around 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm, our two teachers, Steve and Genci and a high energy, very captivating local Bulgarian group, Zornitza Dance Ensemble, will perform. So feel free to tune in early for those delightful performances. For more details and to register https://lyridsfolkdancefestival.org/register/
Lyrids Folk Dance Festival is a project of Burnaby International Folk Dancers

Tuesday evening dancing
2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

Wednesday afternoon dancing online
2023-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Come join us for this FREE weekly Balkan and International folk dance Zoom session. We are open to all who are interested in joining us! Weekly Wednesday afternoon dance sessions 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time). Chat time is a 12:45 pm.
Monthly parties: The last Wednesday of every month is our party from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time). All party dances are led by one of our team members. Please invite your folk dance friends who prefer Zoom dancing when there is no teaching just someone leading the dances.
To join our Zoom session, click the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/99504932576
ID: 995 0493 2576
Passcode: [REDACTED] (Upper case ‘B’ followed by lower case ‘ifd
For more information email bifd@burnabyfolkdance.org
