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Balkan Music &
Dance Workshops

Every summer the EEFC presents two week-long workshops. Follow the links below to read all about them!

Mendocino, California

June 28-July 5, 2025
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Iroquois Springs, New York

August 9-16, 2025
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Kids at Camp!

Our in-person workshops are a great experience for families. Get the scoop to ensure everyone has a blast!


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We award full scholarships to our in-person workshops.
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Vassil Bebelekov

Thracian Gajda, Rhodope Gajda, Bitov (Bulgarian Village) Ensemble

Vassil Bebelekov, born in the Rhodope mountain town of Devin, was inspired to a life of folk music by village traditions and his grandfather, who played kaba gajda. Vassil played with Ensemble Trakiya and the Philipopolis Ensemble and has recorded for Radio Sofia, and taught at the Shiroka Luka Music School for many years. He lives in San Jose, CA.