Laguna Folk Dance Festival 2026
March 6-8, 2026
Passports and Individual Events are available for purchase at the door. (Cash, Check, or Zelle accepted at the door.)
See you soon!!
The Laguna Folk Dance Festival
Dance workshops with master teachers, parties with live music, Balkan sing-along to live music, the famous Sunday Dance Concert, delicious catered food… what’s not to like?
The Laguna Folk Dance Festival will be held:
When:
March 6-8, 2026
March 9th – Dancing on the Beach 4:30 PM – Sunset
Consider including Beach Dancing on Monday March 9th for
completing your Festival experience!
Where:
Clubhouse 2 in Laguna Woods
24112 Moulton Parkway
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
If you have any QUESTIONS about the Festival, please contact Greg Solloway at sollowayg@gmail.com or by calling (972) 467-1406.
Hotel Info:
Ayres Hotel within walking distance of festival. To reserve, please use the local number (949) 588-0131 and ask for the “Laguna Folk Dance Festival Rate” discount. Discount not available with the 800 number.
The rates are better the earlier you book. Take advantage of 2025 rates.
Check out the hotel.
Our Teachers
Daniel Sandu
Romanian & Rom Dances
Anna Angelova
Bulgarian Dances
Schedule
Laguna Folk Dance Festival, Friday March 6 – Sunday March 8, 2026
FRIDAY EVENING DANCING
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:15 PM | Doors open |
| 7:15 – 7:30 PM | Dancing to recorded music |
| 7:30 – 8:15 PM | Dancing to live music with Sans Frontieres |
| 8:15 PM | Snacks |
| 8:20 – 8:50 PM | Anna teaches Bulgarian folk dances |
| 8:50 – 9:20 PM | Daniel teaches Romanian and Rom folk dances |
| 9:20 – 9:30 PM | Snacks |
| 9:30 – 10:15 PM | Dancing to live music with Zimzala |
| 10:15 – 11:00 PM | Recorded music, including requests |
Must be out of gate before 12 midnight
SATURDAY DAY DANCING
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9 AM | Doors open |
| 9:15 – 9:30 AM | Warmups by Lee |
| 9:30 – 10:40 AM | Anna teaches |
| 10:50 – 12 noon | Daniel teaches |
| 12 PM | Lunch ~ (meals must be ordered separately) |
| 12:30 – 1:00 PM | Balkan sing-along led by Kriss Larsen, Jim Garner, Cristina |
| 1:00 – 1:10 PM | Group Photo |
| 1:10 – 2:30 PM | Anna teaches |
| 2:40 – 4:00 PM | Daniel teaches |
| 4:10 – 4:30 PM | Anna REVIEW |
| 4:40 – 5:00 PM | Daniel REVIEW |
SATURDAY EVENING PARTY
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Happy Hour (Shortened) |
| 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Dinner ~ (meals must be ordered separately) |
| 6:30 – 7:00 PM | “Just Deserts” – EVERYONE is served desert (even those who did not order the meal!) while all the festival helpers are recognized and get their “just deserts!” |
| 7 – 7:50 PM | 1st set Tzidia |
| 8:00 – 8:20 PM | Teacher dances – 2 each |
| 8:20 – 9:10 PM | 2nd set Tzidia |
| 9:10 PM | Silent Kolo |
| 9:20 PM | Ice Cream social |
| 9:20 – 9:50 PM | Recorded music |
| 9:50 – 10:10 PM | Teacher dances – 2 each |
| 10:10 – 10:50 PM | Recorded music, including requests |
| 10:50 PM – Closing | Mom Bar candle dance |
Must be out of gate before 12 midnight
SUNDAY DAY DANCING
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Doors open |
| 9:45 – 10 AM | Warmups with Diane |
| 10 – 10:50 AM | Anna review session and video |
| 11 – 11:50 AM | Daniel review session and video |
| 12:00 Noon | Lunch ~ (meals must be ordered separately) |
| 1 – 2 PM |
Concert: Greg Solloway (Emcee)
|
| 2:15 – 4:00 PM | Dancing to recorded music, including requests |
BEACH DANCING
Monday March 9th at Crystal Cove State Beach
4:30 PM – Sunset (6:50 PM):
Dancing on the beach – Free! Park in the Los Trancos lot then walk or take the shuttle down to the beach. We will be dancing a little to the north of the Beachcomber restaurant. Weather dependent.
Our Location
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24112 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Woods CA 92637 USA
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