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.

Balboa Park Dancers - Ballroom Dancing

• Classes in waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha-cha, swing & other ballroom and social dances (15 dances in total taught).
• Friday, 6:45-9:45 p.m. & Sunday, 6:45-9:15 p.m., Balboa Park Club. Check the calendar for latest times, as the City sometimes cancels our classes for other events.
• Admission: $4.00 for members, $6.00 for non-members. $20 annual membership fee.
• Free party night each month for members / $6.00 for non-members.
• Teachers: John Nagel, Stephen Showers, Kurt Popp.
• INFORMATION: 858-859-1926.
• 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. Price TBA. Jazz 88.3 and BTSC members (must show ID). 1/2 off for first time. $10 normal fee, $5 first time.
• Intermediate/advanced workshops offered periodically.
  Please check our website (www.icajunzydeco.com) for current dance schedule.
• 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. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
• Beginner level 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Review and more advanced levels 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
  $2.00/members, $2.50/non-members, FREE first time.
• Teachers: Georgina Sham 858-459-1336 and Chin Yu 858-7222-0489.
• INFORMATION: CabrilloDance.Info@gmail.com, 619-287-5014.
• Website: sites.google.com/site/cabrillodancers/home

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: Jimmy, 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.
• Performance Rehearsals Wednesdays 7 - 10 p.m., Recital Hall, Balboa Park.
• INFORMATION: Mervi Gotch 858-277-7979, performingfolkdancers@gmail.com

Playford Plodders

• English country dancing
• Classes: Thursdays 7:30 p.m., Casa del Prado, Room 203, Balboa Park.
• All ages and levels welcome. No partner needed.
• Performing group available. Contact srojas@ucsd.edu.
• Website: http://playfordplodders.wix.com/playfordplodders

Pride of Erin Irish Ceili Dancers

• Irish céilí and set dancing.
• Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Casa del Prado, Rooms 204 and 203, Balboa Park.
  $2 per person or $5 per family.
  No previous experience necessary!
• INFORMATION: 619-584-4698
• Website: http://www.pride-of-erin.com

Reels and Squares, Traditional and Old Time Dances

• All dances taught and prompted. Contra dance, circle, round dance and squares.
• Every Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  War Memorial Bldg., Balboa Park.
  All levels welcome. Donations: $6.00 for members, $4.00 for non-members. First time vistor or guest is free.
• INFORMATION: 619-656-1793 or barndanceshow@gmail.com.
• Website: http://www.reelsnsquares.com

San Diego Folk Dancers

• International Kolo dances with ongoing teaching.
• Monday, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Balboa Park Club.
• $2 donation.  First visit free.
• Teacher: Kin Ho.
• INFORMATION: Jean 858-278-4619 or jcate@nethere.net.

San Diego International Folk Dance Club

• Family friendly international folk dances. All ages. No partners needed.
• Wednesday, 7:15-9:30 p.m., Balboa Park Club + War Memorial Building.
• $2.00/members & associates, $2.50/ visitors. First visit free.
• Teacher: Kin Ho.
• INFORMATION: Jean 858-278-4619 or jcate@nethere.net.

San Diego 'N' Line Dancers

• Line Dancing for all ages. Classes are available throughout the County.
• A Dance/Social with open dancing is held (usually) the last Saturday of each month from 5:30 - 9:30 at the Balboa Park Recital Hall.
• Second Sunday Intermediate Workshop - 5:30 - 8:30 at the War Memorial Building in Balboa Park.
• Third Sunday Dance4Fun Workshop - 6:00 - 8:30 at the War Memorial Building in Balboa Park.
• All events: $7.00 for Guests/$5.00 for Members.
• Please check http://www.sdnld.org/index.html?Page=Socials%20/%20Workshops for current schedule.
• INFORMATION: 619-259-0290. info@sdnld.org
• Web: www.sdnld.org
   

San Diego Scottish Country Dancers

• Traditional social dancing of Scotland taught at all levels.
• Beginner class starting Monday, January 22, 2018. Casa del Prado Room 203. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Call 858-699-0894.
• Tuesday, Social class starting Tuesday, January 19, 2018, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 13242 Pomerado Rd., Poway, CA 92064. Info - call 619-368-7077.
• Friday Intermediate, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Casa del Prado, Room 202, Balboa Park. Info - call 619-275-2375.
  Class schedules may vary. Please call or check website for current schedule.
• INFORMATION: 619-275-2375, 858-699-0994 or publicity@rscds-sandiego.org.
• Website: http://www.dancescottishsd.org

Waltz & Such Vintage Social Dancing

• Vintage social (ballroom) dancing from the early 1800s through the 1960s.
• All ages and skill levels welcome. No partner needed.
• Fridays 7:15 - 9:45.  Casa del Prado, Room 207.
• $2 donation suggested. Students and military with ID get in FREE!
• Website: http://waltznsuch.org for details and special events.
• Contact: info@waltznsuch.org or 619-318-0234.

Sunday Afternoon Folk Dancing

• International Folk Dancing

• Sundays in the Balboa Park Club Bldg.
  12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Admission is FREE.

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

• 3rd Sunday of every month
  Free workshop/class, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  Family friendly, all ages welcome.

• Sunday programs are hosted alternately by
  Cabrillo International Folk Dancers,
  San Diego Folk Dancers,
  San Diego International Folk Dance Club.

• For information contact Jeanne Cate 858-278-4619, jcate@nethere.net.