International Dance Association of San Diego County
IDA Flyer in PDF format - updated 04/08/25
Joan Walton will teach an $8 all-levels “Vertigo Free Polka & Waltz” workshop on Fri, Feb 6, 2026. This will be at the Casa Del Prado, Room 207.
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Joan Walton https://www.joanwalton.com/
Dance Teacher, Choreographer, and Dance Historian
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Currently teaching Social dance, Tap dance, Vintage dance, and Dance history courses in the Bay Area, and dance workshops everywhere.
Viennese Nights:
A Grand Victorian Ball
February 7, 2026 … 6:00 – 9:15 pm
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Waltz & Such and the SD Vintage Dance Society are pleased to host their 22nd annual beloved tradition: Viennese Nights!
LIVE authentic period music for waltzes, polkas, mixers, and more
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TICKETS*:
$30 advance
$40 at the door
* Keepsake tickets are also available at Waltz & Such's Friday "Casa Del Prado” sessions.
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Further Details HERE.
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Our dance mistress will again be Ms. Joan Walton, an internationally renowned authority on historic vintage dances. She will also teach an all-levels “Survival Waltz” workshop prior to the ball (11-1 pm in the same venue), including the specialty and called dances of the evening. Cost of the workshop is $15 at the door only. Highly recommended for a more enjoyable ball experience, and the best way to meet potential dance partners.
Bring your sweetheart, your friends, or just yourself to
HeartBeats:
An Evening of Music, Dance, and Romance.
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BILLY LEE & FRIENDS will provide live music for your dancing pleasure, 7:30–9:30 pm.
Enjoy a fun (and romantic) mix of music/dance genres: waltz, swing, blues, tango, and more.
Non-dancers are welcome, and dressing up is encouraged.
• Doors open at 6:45 pm
• Waltz lesson at 7:00 pm
• Live music 7:30 – 9:30 pm
ONLY $10 at the door, cash preferred
• Light refreshments included
War Memorial Building, 3325 Park Blvd, San Diego
Co-hosted by Bon Temps Social Club and Waltz & Such.
Daily classes and IDA host club Check IDA calendar for updates​​​
Sunday
Balboa Park Dancers – Latin/Ballroom
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International Folk Dancing – Folk clubs
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Monday
San Diego Scottish Country Dancers
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Tuesday
Cabrillo International Folk Dancers
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Moreton Bay Fig Morris Dancers
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San Diego Scottish Country Dancers
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Wednesday
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Pride of Erin Irish Ceili Dancers
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San Diego International Folk Dance Club
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Thursday
Salsa & Swing San Diego
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Friday
Balboa Park Dancers - Latin/Ballroom
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San Diego Scottish Country Dancers
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Waltz &Such Vintage Social Dancers
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Saturday
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.
​February 2026
Sat 2/7/26 11:00am-1:00pm Survival Waltz workshop
Sat 2/7/26 6:00-9:15pm Viennese Ball – Waltz & Such
Sun 2/8/26 12-2:00pm Feb Folk Festival round robin​​​
Sun 2/8/26 2:15-4:30pm Quadrilles & Hesitation Waltz
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March 2026
Sat 03/14/26 St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Pride of Erin
Parade from 10:30am-1pm Irish Festival 9am-6pm
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Sun 03/15/26 House of Ireland Lawn Program
Pride of Erin http://www.houseofireland.org​
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April 2026​
Sat 04/11/26 San Diego 'N'Line Dancers Workshop
Sat 04/11/26 dance TBD - BTSC or Contra or ???
Sun 04/12/26 International Dance Assn Festival - hosted by all 12 Intl Dance Assn Dance Clubs
May 2026
May 7-10, 2026 Gator by the Bay – Bon Temps Cajun Zydeco https://www.gatorbythebay.com/
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June 2026 San Diego County Fair -
https://sdfair.com/ Jun 10 2026 - Sun July 5, 2026
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Scottish Highland Games – San Diego Scottish Country Dancers https://sdhighlandgames.org/ Jun 24-25, 2026
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Sep 2026 Harvest Festival at the Balboa Park Club
Sat 9/12/26 12-5pm Folk Dance Clubs workshops
Sun 9/13/26 12-5pm Folk Dance Clubs workshops
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Oct 2026 Oktoberfest: Performing Folk Dancers
Fri/Sat/Sun Sep 25/26/27, 2026
Fri/Sat/Sun Oct 2/3/4, 2026
http://www.germanclubsandiego.org/ ​
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Dec 2026 December Nights in Balboa Park
https://tinyurl.com/y966yhnp Fri/Sat Dec 4 & 5, 2026
Senior Dances - Age Well Services
https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/agewellservicesscroll-winter.pdf
Twice a month, on Thu afternoons from 11:30 - 2:30pm, the San Diego Park and Recreation Dept hosts a dance in the Balboa Park Club Ballroom for only $5. John Nagel, from the Balboa Park Dancers teaches ballroom dances from 11:30am-12:30pm. Live music from 12:30-2:30pm.
Most of the time it will be a live band with an occasional DJ. See below for theme & band.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Thu Feb 26, 2026 12:30 - 2:30pm Disney theme. Music by “Blue Zone”.​​​​​