Springfield International Folk Dancers
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The Springfield International Folk Dancers have been an active part of Springfield’s artistic community since the group was founded in 1975. SIFD continues to expand its repertoire, which now includes dances from the following regions:
Americas: Canada, Mexico, United States (1850s, 1950s)
Balkans: Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia
British Isles/Western Europe: Austria, England, Germany (Bavaria, Westphalia), Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Switzerland
Eastern Europe: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia
Middle East: Israel
Scandinavia / Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden
SIFD is always willing to consider learning dances from additional cultures if you have a special request.
Another view of Cumberland Reel taken by an audience member
Barn dance with audience participation
Amelia’s Waltz with audience participation
Cumberland Reel
09/13/2026
The Springfield International Folk Dancers were invited to dance at the Marbold Heritage Festival. We did two different sets with good participation from the audience. There were lots to see, eat and shop.
09/13/2026
Group pictures at the Marbold Heritage Festival.
Picture and videos were taken by Keith Lael. We appreciate him taking these for us.
09/09/2026
It’s always a great time!
Back again this year is the dancing group from Springfield, IL is the
Springfield International Folk Dancers
They will be performing on Saturday in both the Main Tent and in the Biergarten
Come down and see them dance some traditional German dances
As always, you can get your tickets in advance at the Noble Center or by clicking on the link below
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/84923441/peoria-oktoberfest-peoria-peoria-riverfront
09/07/2026
We will be dancing Saturday @ 10:30 and noon.
Mark your calendars! Historic Marbold Farmstead Association is having a Heritage Festival next weekend, September 11th & 12th! Make your plans now to come out and enjoy the progress they have made at Marbold Farmstead.
Learn more about Marbold Farmstead on their website: https://www.historic-marbold-farmstead.org/
08/30/2026
German Heritage Comes Alive
Springfield International Folk Dancers — Saturday at 10:30 AM & Noon
🎉 Step Into History! The Marbold Heritage Festival Is Almost Here!
Celebrate 175 years of heritage, community, and German‑American roots at the Marbold Farmstead — Sept 12–13, 9 AM–3 PM.
🌾 Two days of nonstop fun:
Tour de Heartland BikeRide — 11, 17 & 50 miles
Register today:
runsignup.com/Race/IL/Greenview/TourdeHeartland
House tours + living history
German food, BBQ & baked goods
Live music all weekend
Wagon rides, tractors, steam engines & reenactors
Kids’ Corn Crib + scavenger hunt
Pie contest + sampling
“Are You Related?” genealogy display
🎟️ $5 suggested donation • Kids under 12 free
🌦️ Rain or shine
More info: www.marboldfarm.org
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