Burnaby International Folk Dancers

Weekly Dancing 2019-10-22
2019-10-22 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.

Halloween Party 2019-10-29
2019-10-29 18:30 - 22:00 | 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. This is a Halloween party! If you like, wear a silly/scary costume and/or bring a treat to share. Don’t want to, that’s okay! Come dancing anyway.

Weekly Dancing 2019-11-05
2019-11-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

Weekly Dancing 2019-11-12
2019-11-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

Weekly Dancing 2019-11-19
2019-11-19 18:30 - 22:00 | 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. This evening has an extended request period, and ends at 10pm.

Weekly Dancing 2019-11-26
2019-11-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

Holiday Dance Party 2019-12-03
2019-12-03 18:30 - 22:00 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
Last dance session before the winter break. 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 7:10pm and the evening ends at 10pm. The Pirates Band will play a set of dances for us during the evening.

Weekly Dancing 2020-01-07
2020-01-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

Weekly Dancing 2020-01-14 - CANCELLED due to SNOW & ICE
2020-01-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
Folk dancing is cancelled tonight due to weather and icy road conditions.
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 2020-01-21
2020-01-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

Weekly Dancing 2020-01-28
2020-01-28 18:30 - 22:00 | 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. Request dancing extended to 10pm tonight.

Weekly Dancing 2020-02-04 - CANCELLED due to SNOW
2020-02-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
CANCELLED due to SNOW STORM
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.

St. Valentine's Day Party 2020-02-11
2020-02-11 18:30 - 22:00 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
Join us for St. Valentines Day party. Bring finger food to share. We dance to a prepared playlist created from your requests. 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.
At 7pm, the Valentine’s Party begins, and the evening ends at 10pm. Wear pink or red.

Weekly Dancing 2020-02-18
2020-02-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

Weekly Dancing 2020-02-25
2020-02-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada

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

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’)
