ALL classes cancelled due to COVID19 Coronavirus. It will be DARK in the Park until further notice
"We have been notified that all Special Use Permit holders will need to be closed for activities. This includes all groups with buildings, single room and outdoor use. All city buildings in Balboa Park, Balboa Park Club, Recital Hall, Casa del Prado and War Memorial Bldg will be closed during this time period." – Area Manager, Cultural Arts & Facilities City of San Diego, Developed Regional Parks
Great message from Beata and Bill from Waltz & Such - includes links to many virtual dance opportunities:
Greetings, Dancers.
I think we all knew that an April 6th re-opening of Balboa Park was unrealistic. :/
THANK YOU to all of you health professionals who are selflessly working on the front lines to save lives.
THANK YOU to all of you working to keep food and other essentials available to the public.
THANK YOU to all of you staying at home to help minimize the pandemic’s spread.
Please reach out if you need help!
For dancers especially, coping with the stress of social distancing is easier if we keep our bodies moving – and keep music in our lives. Even a small space in your home or on your patio can be useful. The links below can help.
LILLI ANN CAREY of Seattle (www.danceforjoy.biz)
has a *great* YouTube channel loaded with instructional videos on Waltz, Swing, and Blues
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhGzrJEGfZXDsFj8AF6DvQ
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FREE ONLINE (Zoom) DANCE PARTIES - Fridays, 6:30 - 8:15 pm
Stay sane at home. Live-streamed, family-friendly dance parties.
https://www.flavorcompanydance.com
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YOLANDA’s Beginner TU & TH online (Zoom) classes through UCSD
5 – 5:45 pm: Swing, a Line Dance, Merengue
6 – 6:45 pm: Waltz, Tango, Salsa
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JOEL'S College of SWING Era Knowledge
Different topic every night, from Joel’s Facebook profile.
https://www.facebook.com/joel.plys
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LIBRARY OF DANCE: https://www.libraryofdance.org
Videos and descriptions of social dances from the early 19th century through today.
I love the short, clear, easy-to-digest demos!
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30 Day Social Distancing BALBOA Challenge:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/497116977629271/?hc_location=group
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And much more on YouTube!
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I’m using this “downtime" to gather great new music for our upcoming dance sessions, as well as to plan some fun new mixers, dance games, and themes for dance parties. Ideas and requests are always welcome. Bill and I are very much looking forward to dancing with you all when the current restrictions are lifted. Hang in there!
– Beata and Bill
http://waltznsuch.org/classes.html

COME DANCE WITH US!
The International Dance Association of San Diego County is a unique non-profit organization supported by the San Diego Park and Recreation Department, and is dedicated to promoting and encouraging dancing as a social recreation for the public.
Daily classes and IDA host club Check IDA calendar for updates
Sunday classes
Balboa Park Dancers – Latin/Ballroom
International Folk Dancing – Folk clubs
Monday classes
San Diego Scottish Country Dancers
Tuesday classes
Cabrillo International Folk Dancers
Moreton Bay Fig Morris Dancers
San Diego Scottish Country Dancers
Wednesday classes
Pride of Erin Irish Ceili Dancers
San Diego International Folk Dancers
Thursday classes
Playford Plodders – English Country
Friday classes
Balboa Park Dancers - Latin/Ballroom
San Diego Scottish Country Dancers
Waltz &Such Vintage Social Dancers
Saturday classes
Bored at Home? Here's a Massive List of Museums, Zoos, and theme Parks Offering Virtual Tours
25+ Fitness Studios and Gyms Offering Live-Stream Workouts During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Yearly events with IDA club participation
Feb – Viennese Ball – Waltz & Such Sat Feb 1, 2020 Details below-left
Bon Temps evening Dance Sat Feb 8, 2020
IDA Festival – Sun Feb 9, 2020 - Festival Videos:
RSCDS (Scottish) Anniversay Ball Sat Mar 7, 2020
Cancelled due to COVID 19 - coronavirus
Mar – St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Pride of Erin
http://www.stpatsparade.org Sat Mar 14, 2020
Cancelled due to COVID 19 - coronavirus
House of Ireland Lawn Program - Pride of Erin
Sun Mar 15, 2020
Cancelled due to COVID 19 - coronavirus
Apr – Spring Festival – Folk clubs - Apr 4 & 5 2020
1920's Roaring 20's dance after the Spring Festival
Cancelled due to COVID 19 - coronavirus
Escondido Ren Faire - Apr 25 & 26 Playford Plodders
https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/
May – May Faire Ball – Playford Plodders
Cancelled due to COVID 19 - coronavirus
http://sdecd.org/thesandiegoball/ Sat May 2, 2020
Cancelled due to COVID 19 - coronavirus
Gator by the Bay – Bon Temps Cajun
https://www.gatorbythebay.com/ May 7-10, 2020
Cancelled due to COVID 19 - coronavirus
June – San Diego County Fair - All IDA clubs
https://sdfair.com/ Fri Jun 5 - Sun July 5, 2020
Highland Games – San Diego Scottish Country Dancers https://sdhighlandgames.org/ Jun 22/23
Sep – Harvest Festival – folk clubs Sep 19 & 20, 2020
Harvest Masquerade Regency Ball Sat 09/19/20
Oct – Oktoberfest: Performing Folk Dancers Sep 27-29
http://www.germanclubsandiego.org/ Oct 4-6, 2020
Nov - Esc Ren Faire - Oct 24, 25 and Oct 31, Nov 1
https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/
Dec – December Nights - Various IDA clubs participate
https://tinyurl.com/y966yhnp Fri/Sat Dec 4 & 5, 2020
IDA Holiday Party Wed Dec 23, 2020 - IDA clubs
Pre-NYE Party - Wed Dec 30, 2020 - Waltz & Such