The Facilities

Presidio Theatre Plaza
The Presidio Theatre Plaza is located adjacent to a historic Spanish Colonial-style building on a corner of the parade grounds that once housed a movie theater used by U.S. Army members and families who lived on the Presidio Army Base in times gone by. The theater complex has been recently renovated and now hosts full theatrical productions in its 600-seat house. The Plaza is an open-air space behind the main theater building, with access to airy reception and rehearsal rooms and a full catering kitchen. Behind the Plaza itself is a hilly eucalyptus grove, and beyond the building complex is a stunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Food

[more detailed description of what’s being offered] Food costs are included in your tuition—beginning with a generous welcome spread on Friday. On Saturday we will offer a light spread available beginning at noon, then a full dinner to be served before the evening dance sets begin. Select alcoholic and premium non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale over the weekend.

Scholarships

A number of full scholarships are available for the BalkanFest weekend. Start here—deadline to apply is July 1, 2022.

Work Exchanges

A few tuition-waiver work exchanges may be available for participants. Inquiries for work exchanges will be entertained only after registration has begun (see below). Please contact the EEFC Office if you wish to be considered for a work exchange. We will follow up on individual work exchange requests as soon as possible.

Registration, Fees, and Other Information

• Whole weekend: (Friday night + Saturday day and night): $125 (adults and kids 12-17), $50 (children 7-11)
• Friday evening party only: $35 (adults and kids 12-17), $15 (children 7-11)
• Saturday: $90 (adults and kids 12-17), $35 (children 7-11)
• What it covers. Fees include participation in dance parties and classes; food (see above), coffee and tea. Premium beverages will be for sale on site.
• Paying it forward. When you register you will have an opportunity to kick in a little extra to help support this event and keep costs down for as many people as possible.
• Covid protocols. We are asking all participants to present evidence of current Covid vaccinations and boosters (see the registration form for details), and we will require masking in all indoor spaces.

Event updates will be announced through our E-newsletter (sign-up if you haven’t already), the EEFC Discussion list, and on our Facebook page.