Dancing on Wednesday afternoons online
2022-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
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.
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’)

Dance party Wednesday afternoon online
2022-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | BC
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!
We are having a end of the month party on Wednesday, June 29th, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time). It will be an all request afternoon. Please invite your folk dance friends who prefer Zoom dancing when there is no teaching just someone leading the dances.
Tune in at 12:45 pm for chat time.
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’)

Dancing Wednesday afternoons online
2022-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | BC

Picnic/folk dance party
2022-07-14 11:30 - 16:00 | Confederation Park, 250 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5C 5J9, Canada
Burnaby International Folk dancers picnic/folk dance party at the Cenotaph at Confederation Park on Thursday, July 14th from 11:30 am – 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!
We’re meeting at 11:30 am for setup and our picnic lunch at 12:00 noon. After lunch at 12:30 pm we’ll enjoy an afternoon of dancing with music by our house band, The Pirates.
Confederation Park is located in Burnaby at 250 Willingdon Avenue. If driving North on Willingdon, you will pass Hastings and turn right on Penzance Drive. Once on Penzance, turn into the first driveway on the right, next to the lawn bowling green. We’re meeting at the Cenotaph just behind the lawn bowling green
We look forward to seeing you all there!

Summer dancing at Stanley Park
2022-07-19 07:00 - 21:00 | Ceperley Park, 8701 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia
Come dance with us at Ceperley Park (in Stanley Park, just up from Second Beach) for weekly folk dancing starting on Tuesday, July 19th from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Our last evening of dancing will be on Tuesday, August 23rd.
We look forward to seeing you all there as everyone is encouraged and welcome to join us!

Dancing Wednesday afternoon online
2022-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | BC
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

Kitsilano Showboat performance
2022-07-25 20:15 - 21:00 | Kitsilano Showboat, 2300 Cornwall AVenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 1B7, Canada
Burnaby (IFD) is performing and teaching at Kitsilano Showboat. We are looking forward to bringing our dancing to enthusiastic audiences of all ages. Please join us. We would love to see our fellow folk dancers in the audience.
https://fb.me/e/2M728ssvM

Summer dancing at Stanley Park
2022-08-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Ceperley Park, 8701 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia
Come dance with us at Ceperley Park (in Stanley Park at the basketball court, just up from Second Beach) for weekly folk dancing from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Our last evening of dancing will be on Tuesday, August 23rd.
We look forward to seeing you all there as everyone is encouraged and welcome to join us!

Dancing Wednesday afternoons online
2022-08-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | BC

Tonight is our last evening of dancing at Stanley Park
2022-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Ceperley Park, 8701 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia
Come dance with us at Ceperley Park (in Stanley Park at the basketball court, just up from Second Beach) for weekly folk dancing from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Tonight is our last evening of dancing at Stanley Park.
We look forward to seeing you all there as everyone is encouraged and welcome to join us!

Tribute to Bora Özkök Wednesday afternoon online
2022-08-24 13:00 - 15:00 | BC
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!
This week’s program is a tribute to Bora Özkök. Our weekly team and guests are really happy to be able to offer this to honor him. Bora was truly a great man and like many of the big name folk dance teachers completely dedicated to sharing his dances and knowledge of Turkish music, culture, and folklore with 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)

Picnic/folk dance party
2022-08-25 11:30 - 16:00 | Confederation Park, 250 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5C 5J9, Canada
Burnaby International Folk dancers picnic/folk dance party at the Cenotaph at Confederation Park on Thursday, August 25th from 11:30 am – 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!
We’re meeting at 11:30 am for setup and our picnic lunch at 12:00 noon. After lunch at 12:30 pm we’ll enjoy an afternoon of dancing with music by our house band, The Pirates.
Confederation Park is located in Burnaby at 250 Willingdon Avenue. If driving North on Willingdon, you will pass Hastings and turn right on Penzance Drive. Once on Penzance, turn into the first driveway on the right, next to the lawn bowling green. We’re meeting at the Cenotaph just behind the lawn bowling green
We look forward to seeing you all there!

Dancing Wednesday afternoons online - end of the month Zoom party!
2022-08-30 13:00 - 15:00 | BC

Dancing Tuesday evenings at Charles Rummel Centre
2022-09-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
Come dance with us! Burnaby International Folk Dancers returns to weekly in-person dancing at Charles Rummel Centre on Tuesday evenings. Everyone is welcome to join us for Balkan and International folk dancing on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm – 9:20 pm. Doors open at 6:40 pm to get ready for the warm-up dances starting at 7:00 pm. Drop-in fee is $5.00 and first time is FREE.
For our COVID-19 protocols, more information, or to receive our reminder emails and announcements contact us at bifd@burnabyfolkdance.org

Dancing Wednesday afternoons online - Bora Özkök's dances re-taught
2022-09-07 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!
Last week during our tribute to Bora Özkök, participants asked for a few of Bora’s dances to be re-taught. So, we’re excited that Catherine Rudin and Paul Collins are joining us this Wednesday to teach those dances and our own team member, Jacques Dallaire will teach one that was requested as well. After the teaching portion of the program, most, but not all the dances will be led with very little teaching involved.
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

AGM & dancing Tuesday evening at Charles Rummel Centre
2022-10-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
Come dance with us! Burnaby International Folk Dancers returns to weekly in-person dancing at Charles Rummel Centre on Tuesday evenings. Everyone is welcome to join us for Balkan and International folk dancing on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm – 9:20 pm. Doors open at 6:40 pm to get ready for the warm-up dances starting at 7:00 pm. Drop-in fee is $5.00, and first time is FREE.
October 4th is our AGM. The meeting will be at 6:45-7:45 pm approximately and dancing afterwards. Membership dues to vote are $5 and is included if you already paid the annual or half-year fee. For those paying weekly drop-in fees, membership is an extra $5.00, which allows members a vote at the AGM. Those that haven’t paid their membership dues can attend the meeting and take part but are not able to vote. If you are not yet a member and want to vote you can pay our treasurer up to the time of the meeting on October 4th. Please arrive early as we want to start the meeting at 6:45. Doors will be open at 6:30.
Please note that our current COVID-19 protocols are required: wearing masks and proof of vaccination to attend the meeting and dance party afterwards
For more information or to receive our reminder emails and announcements contact us at bifd@burnabyfolkdance.org

Dancing Wednesday afternoons - 2 year anniversary
2022-10-05 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!
We are celebrating our 2 year anniversary on Zoom. Please pass on to your folk dance friends to join 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

Dancing Tuesday evenings at Charles Rummel Centre
2022-10-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
Come dance with us! Burnaby International Folk Dancers returns to weekly in-person dancing at Charles Rummel Centre on Tuesday evenings. Everyone is welcome to join us for Balkan and International folk dancing on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm – 9:20 pm. Doors open at 6:40 pm to get ready for the warm-up dances starting at 7:00 pm. Drop-in fee is $5.00 and first time is FREE.
For our COVID-19 protocols, please bring proof of vaccination (2 shots and 1 booster at a minimum), masks and social distancing are optional.
For more information, or to receive our reminder emails and announcements contact us at bifd@burnabyfolkdance.org

Dancing Wednesday afternoons online
2022-10-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Online

Halloween party at Charles Rummel Centre
2022-10-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
We are having a Halloween party! If you like, wear a silly/scary costume. Come dancing and enjoy the party. It will be an all request evening with no teaching.
We dance at Charles Rummel Centre in Burnaby. Everyone is welcome to join us for Balkan and International folk dancing on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm – 9:20 pm. Doors open at 6:40 pm to get ready for the warm-up dances starting at 7:00 pm. Drop-in fee is $5.00 and first time is FREE.
For our COVID-19 protocols, please bring proof of vaccination (2 shots and 1 booster at a minimum), masks and social distancing are optional.
For more information, or to receive our reminder emails and announcements contact us at bifd@burnabyfolkdance.org

Dancing Wednesday afternoons online - guest teacher Diane Baker
2022-11-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-23 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.
We have a special guest teacher joining us. Diane Baker, from Southern California will join us in teaching and leading dances for the next several weeks! So, don’t miss out on some very exciting and cool dances she’s bringing to our Zoom group!
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

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

Holiday party tonight with house band, the Pirates!
2022-12-06 18:45 - 21:30 | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Y8, Canada
We want to invite everyone to our first Holiday party in 2 years tonight from 7-9:30 pm at Charles Rummel Centre in Burnaby. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Our theme is joyful and festive and to bring a treat to share. We’re also excited that our house band, the Pirates, are playing a set of dances for us to dance along with.

COVID protocol
Proof of vaccines required if this is your first time dancing with us this season.
Masks and social distancing optional.

We will resume dancing on in the new year on January 3rd. Drop-in will be $6.

Dancing Wednesday afternoons online
2022-12-07 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.
Our Holiday party will be on December 21st and New Year’s Eve party on December 28th.
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

Dancing Wednesday afternoon online
2022-12-14 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.
Our Holiday party will be on December 21st and festive wear encouraged. Our New Year’s Eve party will be on December 28th and quirky hats are encouraged. Both parties will be led by our team (no teaching).
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.

Holiday Zoom afternoon party
2022-12-21 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.
Our Holiday party is on December 21st and festive wear encouraged. It will be an all-request afternoon of dancing with no teaching, just our dance team leading dances for everyone to join in on.
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

New Year's Zoom party with special guests Jaap Leegwater & Lee Otterholt
2022-12-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
We are really excited to let you know that Jaap Leegwater and Lee Otterholt will be our special guest dance leaders at our New Year’s Zoom party this Wednesday, afternoon, December 28, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific time). All dances will be led (no teaching) by Jaap, Lee and our Zoom team dancers. Join us for chat time at 12:45 pm.
Two of Jaap’s band members, Jan Wollring on accordion and Ludomir Leegwater on guitar will be playing for all of us to enjoy dancing to.
Please let your folk dance friends know about this wonderful event! And for those interested, party theme is quirky, fun hats.
We’re looking forward to seeing many of you there!
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)
