♪ South Coast Folk Society ♪
We are dedicated to sharing, teaching, and preserving U.S. and world folk traditions for the residents of Oregon’s South Coast. We provide year-round opportunities for people of all ages and abilities that including Singing, Dancing, and Playing Music.
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“South Coast Folk Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit educational organization which is dedicated to the preservation, study, teaching, enjoyment and continuing evolution of traditional and historical dance, music and song.”
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UPCOMING EVENTS: APRIL AND MAY 2024
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
SOUTH COAST DANCE PARTY
**INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FOR ALL**
**GREAT LIVE MUSIC** 7:00-9:3OPM
ALL DANCERS WELCOME – ADMIS: FREE
BANDON SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
1100 11th Avenue SW, Bandon
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SATURDAY, MAY 4
BAY AREA CONTRA DANCE
and BRIEF ANNUAL MEETING
**SATURDAY, MAY 4, 7-9:30PM**
MUSIC BY THE OUTSTANDING OPEN BAND
NORTH BEND SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
1470 Airport Lane, North Bend
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SUNDAY, MAY 12
FOLK EXTRAVADANZA
**SUNDAY, MAY 12, 6:30-8:30**
**SOUTH COAST FOLK DANCE PARTY**
All Experienced Folk Dancers Welcome – Free
BANDON SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
1100 11th Avenue SW, Bandon
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SATURDAY, MAY 18
PISTOL RIVER CONTRA DANCE
**SATURDAY, MAY 18, 5-7:30PM**
PISTOL RIVER FRIENDSHIP HALL
24252 Carpenterville Rd, Gold Beach
CLIFF’S EDGE – $5 Donation
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SATURDAY, MAY 18
SOUTH COAST DANCE PARTY
**INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FOR ALL**
**GREAT LIVE MUSIC** 7:00-9:3OPM
ALL DANCERS WELCOME – ADMIS: FREE
BANDON SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
1100 11th Avenue SW, BandoN
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PUBLIC EVENTS OFFERED BY THE SOUTH COAST FOLK SOCIETY: (All ages welcome.)
- COMMUNITY BARN DANCES and CONTRA DANCES
- INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCES
- MONTHLY SINGALONGS (Currently on hiatus till we find a time and place that works better)
- BORDER MORRIS DANCE from ENGLAND
- OPEN BAND and FOLK DANCE BAND
- ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCES
- WORKSHOPS and SPECIAL EVENTS for CHILDREN and ADULTS
Morris Dance: Side Of the Tide is the South Coast’s own Morris Dance troupe. New dancers & musicians are always welcome. For rehearsal times contact Sharon at sideofthetide@gmail.com or 541-404-8267. Find “Side of the Tide” on Facebook.
Open Band: Would you like to play music for dances. The Folk Society has a large, enthusiastic group of musicians who love to play together for dances. Sharon Rogers facilitates our local Open Band, which welcomes all acoustic musicians. contact singingsharon@gmail.com or 541-501-2254.
The South Coast Folk Society is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization. A Board of Directors oversees our activities, and our many volunteers provide time, energy, and talent to ensure that the enjoyment of traditional music, dance, and song continues in our community.
South Coast Folk Society is a member of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, the Country Dance and Song Society, the National Folk Organization, and the Oregon Cultural Trust.
What about you – what are your interests and talents? Want to receive a monthly email announcement about upcoming events? Have ideas about fabulous folk music and dance activities you’d like to help make happen? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at southcoastfolksociety@gmail.com
South Coast Folk Society 
I live in the Oregon City area and I am looking for someone to teach basic dances and call for a 60th birthday party May 27th in the evening. I ran across your site and it made me wish I lived on the South Coast! Do you know anyone in my local area who could do this, or would one of your folks like a trip to Oregon City? Linda Hungerford 503-367-8890