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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and esteemed square and contra dance caller, Tony Parkes, on May 6, 2024.

Tony made a significant impact on the dancing community and in our lives.

Saturday, May 25, 10:00 am: Memorial Eucharist will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bedford, followed by the interment of Tony’s ashes in the Memorial Garden and a reception in the Parish Hall.

Sunday, May 26: Potluck dinner, memorial, and dance at The Concord Scout House. Exact times for Sunday’s events will be determined soon, likely in the afternoon into the evening.

For further details and to make a donation, visit Tony’s Caring Bridge site

We invite you to become part of our NFO family – dance professionals and practitioners, from across the nation, who share a love for folk dance and all things connected – the people, the cultural arts and traditions, and the music. Ours is a simple passion for supporting and advancing folk dance and associated events in our local communities across the United States.  We love dancing – and we love the people who do it.

Our association offers you and your community a network of support, including insurance for your local organization and events, and a variety of financial grants. We will also hook you up with events and activities to link you to talented people and many other important resources.

Support folk dancing across our nation by joining NFO now. Explore our website. Tell your friends about the resources we provide. By getting involved, you can help us to help others. Contact us!

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National Folk Organization

Welcome to the National Folk Organization of the United States of America (NFO). Our national network has been growing and generating excitement and energy in many areas of folk dance and related arts. As a member of NFO you will receive a wide variety of services including

This site adds a new dimension to NFO NEWS, our national newsletter. The newsletter presently serves as our primary networking tool; while this site is only a quick reference and introduction for you. We hope you will consider joining NFO, if you haven’t already, and encourage you to participate in our networking organization.

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Our organization endeavors to network the following groups of people and keep them informed with helpful and up-to-date information.
      • Recreational Dancers
      • International Folk Dance Festivals
      • Folk Dance Teachers, Educators
      • Folk Dance Camps, Workshops, Events
      • Performing Ensembles
      • Ethnic Groups

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