What's happening at Mandala

The Mandala Folk Dance Center has, since 1971, been a favorite place in San Francisco for International Folk Dancers to meet and enjoy an evening of dancing and good company. The first and last Thursdays of the month are party nights featuring all request dancing and no formal instruction.The other Thursdays feature dance instruction by Edith Bourbin as well as request dancing.Edith will teach dances from Stockton and other folk dance camps and workshops. A number of times a year, a local band will provide live music for dancing and special workshops by other teachers are provided. In the Fall, Mandala has a folk dance picnic in Golden Gate Park. Check this site for listings of special events and workshops.

August 4 (Thursday): Jerry Duke to host a folk dance party at The Mandala Folk Dance Center, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Bowcock Hall, 43rd Avenue, at Judah, San Francisco from 7:30 to 10:30 P.M. Edith will be in Stockton and will return next week. Admission still $4.00. For more information contact Paul and Edith at (415) 648-8489.

December 22 (Thursday): Annual Holiday folk dance party at The Mandala Folk Dance Center, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Bowcock Hall, 43rd Avenue, at Judah Street, San Francisco from 7:30 to 10:30 P.M. Admission is $4.00. This is a potluck, so bring something to share. For more information call (415) 648-8498 or send email to Edith Bourbin.

The Mandala Folk Dance Center is located at: Bowcock Hall (formerly Wardwell Hall), St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco, CA.

The Mandala meets every Thursday from 7:30 – 10.30 P.M. Beginner's instruction starts at 7:30, followed by requests, then intermediate/advanced instruction and more requests. On Party Nights, the first and last Thursday of every month, there is no intermediate/advanced instruction. Admission is $4.00 except for special workshops and events.

For more information, you may send email to: paulbourbin@hotmail.com