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, 7 - 10 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, Scott Dobson.
• 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) .
• Saturdays at Riley's in Point Loma at the Quality Inn except second Saturday at War Memorial Building.
• 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, $3.00/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 Hilt, 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 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, Rooms 204 and 202, 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 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 - 9:45 pm, Casa del Prado, Room 202.
  Class schedules may vary.  Please call or check website for current schedule.
• INFORMATION: 619-275-2375, 858-699-0994 or info@RSCDS-SanDiego.Org.
• Website: http://www.RSCDS-SanDiego.Org

San Diego Folk Dancers

• Intermediate and advanced levels of international folk dances taught.
• Monday, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Balboa Park Club + War Memorial Building.
• $1 donation.
• INFORMATION: Milly 619-294-4081, Jeanne 858-278-4619 or jcate@nethere.net.

San Diego International Folk Dance Club

• All levels of folk dances taught.
• Wednesday, 7:15-9:30 p.m., Balboa Park Club + War Memorial Building.
• $1.50/members & associates, $2/ visitors.
• Teacher: Kin Ho.

• INFORMATION: 619-276-1765, 858-278-4619, jcate@nethere.net.

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

Waltz & Such Vintage Social Dancing

• All ages and skill levels welcome. No partner needed.
• Fridays 7:15 - 9:45.  Casa del Prado, Room 207.
• Website: http://waltznsuch.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

• International Dance Festival: February 14, 2010
  In the Balboa Park Club from 12 - 5 p.m.
  Workshops, performances, costumes, food, vendors, and lots of opportunities to have fun and learn to dance.
  View the flyer (HTML, PDF).
   

• Oktoberfest: September 25 - 26, 2010
  In the Balboa Park Club
  Saturday, 9/25 from 1 - 4 PM - Free Dance Lessons
  Sunday, 9/26 from 12:30 - 4:30 - Folk Dance Fest with Performances
  Vendors and Authentic German Food
  View the flyer (PDF)