INTERNATIONAL DANCE ASSOCIATION
OF
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
(IDASDC)

JOIN US IN THE FUN OF DANCING!

The International Dance Association of San Diego County is a non-profit organization sponsored by the San Diego Park and Recreation Department, and is dedicated to promoting and encouraging dancing as a social recreation for the public.

IDA Member Clubs

The member clubs listed in this brochure are proud to be part of the many activities available in Balboa Park. We encourage you to attend a class, enjoy fun, easy and inexpensive exercise, meet new friends, and take advantage of the wonderful facilities of Balboa Park. Classes are available for beginner and experienced dancers and all clubs welcome new dancers.  Partners are not needed; singles and couples are welcome.

Academy of Highland Dance

• Scottish Highland dancing. Special emphasis on children 5-12 years.
• Thursday, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Casa del Prado, Rm. 203, Balboa Park.
• Performing group available.
• INFORMATION: Margo Naismith (858) 592-9228, naismithhd@aol.com

Balboa Park Dancers - Ballroom Dancing

• Classes in waltz, fox trot, tango, cha-cha, swing & other ballroom and social dances.
• Friday, 6:45-9:50 p.m. & Sunday, 6:45-9:20 p.m., Balboa Park Club.
• Admission: $3.00 for members, $4.00 for non-members.
• Teachers: John Nagel, Lisa Duncan, Stephen Showers, Yolanda Vargas.
• INFORMATION: (619) 685-3659.
• Website: www.balboaparkdancers.org

Bon Temps Social Club Cajun & Zydeco Dancers

• Teaching and enjoying Cajun and Zydeco dancing as done in Louisiana, Texas and the world!
• 2nd Saturdays we're normally at the War Memorial Building with a live band (subject to different room).
  Event is from 6:30-10:30pm and costs $14 for guests and visitors, $12 for IDA, Jazz 88.3 and BTSC members (must show ID) .
• Tio Leo's in Linda Vista Tuesdays 7 - 10:30 p.m, with lesson.  First visit is free, additional visits are $5.
• Intermediate/advanced workshops offered periodically.
  Please call or check our website (www.icajunzydeco.com) for current dance schedule.
• INFORMATION: (858) 496-6655.
• Website: www.icajunzydeco.com

Cabrillo International Folk Dancers

• Classes offered each Tuesday in the Balboa Park Club teaching folk dances from all over the world.
• Beginner level 7 to 8, review and more advanced levels until 10 p.m.
  $2.00/members, $2.50/non-members.
• Teachers: Lu & Georgina Sham (858) 459-1336.
• INFORMATION: Bob Barckley (619) 286-0355, rbarckle@cox.net

Kayso Folk Dancers

• International Folk dances taught at all levels.
• Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Casa del Prado, Rm. 206, Balboa Park.
  $2.00/members, $2.50/non-members.
• Teacher: Joe Sigona (619) 463-7529.
• INFORMATION: Evelyn George (619) 469-7133.

Moreton Bay Fig Morris Dancers

• Morris (festival & ritual English) dancing with Moreton Bay Fig Morris. Beginners & musicians welcome.
• Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m., War Memorial Building, Balboa Park.  Listen for the sound of bells!
  Admission FREE.
• INFORMATION: Jessica Helt, squire@moretonbayfig.org, (858) 689-8947.
• Website: http://www.moretonbayfig.org

Performing Folk Dancers of Balboa Park

• Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of International folk dancing.
• Beginner class Fridays at 7:30 in Casa del Prado Rm. 207.
• Performance Rehearsals Wednesdays 7 - 10 p.m., Recital Hall, Balboa Park.
• INFORMATION: Mervi Gotch (858) 277-7979 or Anne Marsh (619) 422-1584, ammarsh11@cox.net

Pride of Erin Irish Ceili Dancers

• Irish céilí and set dancing.
• Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Casa del Prado, Room 204, Balboa Park.
  $2 per person or $5 per family.
  No previous experience necessary!
• Performing group available.
• INFORMATION: (619) 584-4698
• Website: http://www.pride-of-erin.com

Reels and Squares Contra Dancing

• All dances taught and prompted.
• Every Sunday, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Potluck after the dance every 3rd Sunday.
  War Memorial Bldg., Balboa Park.
  All levels welcome. Donations: $3.00 for members, $4.00 for non-members.
• INFORMATION: (619) 254-7256 or (858) 513-3975, Joemac777@cox.net, callerman@hotmail.com

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

• Traditional social dancing of Scotland taught at all levels.
• Tuesday, Beginners and Intermediate - 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Jean Hart Academy of Dance. 12227 Poway Rd., Poway, CA 92064.
• Friday Social class 7:45 - 10 pm, Casa del Prado, Room 202.
  Class schedules may vary.  Please call or check website for current schedule.
• INFORMATION: (760) 598-7940 or (858) 453-8286, info@RSCDS-SanDiego.Org.
• Website: http://www.RSCDS-SanDiego.Org

San Diego Folk Dancers

• Intermediate and advanced levels of international folk dances taught.
• Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Balboa Park Club. $1.00 donation.
• INFORMATION: Milly Thielke (619) 294-4081 or Jeanne Cate (858) 278-4619.

San Diego International Folk Dance Club

• All levels of folk dances taught.
• Wednesday, 7-9:30 p.m. (beginners at 7:00 p.m.), Balboa Park Club.
  $1.50/members & associates, $2/ visitors.
• INFORMATION: Bob Bigelow (619) 276-1765 or Jeanne Cate (858) 278-4619.

San Diego N/Line Dancers

• Line Dancing for all ages. Classes at all levels are available throughout the County.
• A Dance/Social is held the last Saturday of each month from 5:30 - 9:30 at the Balboa Park Recital Hall.
  Lessons at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. followed by open dancing with a D.J.
  $5.00 for Guests/$3.00 for Members.
• Second Sunday Workshop - 5:30 - 8:30 at the War Memorial Building in Balboa Park.
• Third Sunday Workshop - 6:30 - 8:30 at the War Memorial Building in Balboa Park.
• INFORMATION: 877-275-7131
• Website: http://www.sdnld.org

Sunday Afternoon Dancing

• International Ethnic Folk Dancing

• Every Sunday in the Balboa Park Club Bldg.  12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  Admission is FREE. Singles & couples welcome.

• Sunday events are open to dancers and spectators.
  The programs consist of couple dances, line dances and mixers.
  Join us for some dancing or come and watch the fun!

• Sunday programs are hosted alternately by
  Cabrillo International Folk Dancers,
  Kayso Folk Dancers,
  Reels and Squares Contra Dancing,
  San Diego Folk Dancers,
  San Diego International Folk Dance Club.

IDA Upcoming Special Events

• April 18, 2009: New Archangel Dancers from Sitka Alaska
  The New Archangel Dancers from Sitka, Alaska Performance on April 18 at 2 p.m. with reception to follow immediately to meet the dancers. $3/person or $5/couple, children under 12 free!
  View the Flyer (PDF)

• May 22 - 25, 2009: Statewide 2009 Folk Dance Festival
  Featuring workshops with Yuliyan Yordanov of Bulgaria teaching Bulgarian dances, and Viviana C. Enrique Acosta teaching Mexican couple dances.
  Parties with live music and performances every evening. Costumes, vendors galore.
  This will be the first time this statewide festival has been held in San Diego in 10 years!
  View the Flyer and Registration Info (PDF)

• September 27, 2009: Oktoberfest
  Details to be announced.