MONTE TOYON 2026: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 to SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1

It’s time again to reserve your space at the BFD Monte Toyon dance weekend. If you have never come, join us and see for yourself why the tradition has lasted for decades. This year we look forward to dancing and learning with teacher Loui Tucker. Loui plans to poll attendees regarding their interests and will draw from her repertoire gathered during her 45+ years of teaching international folk dance. Be prepared for interesting and enjoyable dances to inspiring music.

The camp is in a lovely, relaxing redwood grove near Santa Cruz. The dance hall has a beautiful wooden floor with a grand stone fireplace. Classes are from 9:00 am to Noon on Saturday and Sunday, with a culture corner at 1:00 pm on Saturday. Friday and Saturday nights there will be all-request dance parties from 8:00 pm until ??? Saturday afternoon can be spent walking on the beaches, hiking through the redwoods, visiting the nearby towns, or the monarch butterflies at the state park (or napping).

Meals are prepared by the friendly kitchen staff with allergy/diet preference alternatives available. Sleeping accommodations are in Cary Lodge, a two-story building with 4-person dorm rooms with bunk beds. We generally have 2 to 3 people in each room. Come to dance, eat, drink, sing, and visit with old friends and make new ones!