PIFD - Phoenix International Folk Dancers

Thursday Night Dances

Thursday evenings (except holidays and July/August - see the schedule for exact dates and details)

International folk dancing at Encanto Park Clubhouse in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility has a beautiful wooden floor that we would like to protect. Please bring non-marking dance shoes to change into once you arrive if possible.

Presented by Phoenix International Folk Dancers

Doors open 7:00 PM
Teaching, review, open dancing and requests 7:30-10:00 PM
All ages and dance levels welcome
Informal village atmosphere
No partners needed
Circle, line, couple and solo dances included
Dances from Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, Romania, Macedonia, Armenia, Israel, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Russia, United States and more
No prior experience needed
Open to the public

See Teacher Schedule and Special Events for updates and more information

Encanto Park Clubhouse Ballroom
2505 North 15th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona
(East side of 15th Avenue, 1st driveway north of Encanto Boulevard, directly opposite Wilshire Drive)

See Maps and Directions for more details

	Encanto Park Clubhouse and friendly feathered friends

Encanto Park lagoon and the back of the Clubhouse overlooking the water
Brief History of Encanto Park and the Clubhouse Encanto (meaning "enchanted" in Spanish) Park was the brainchild of William G. Hartranft, a millionaire, philanthropist and president of the first Parks and Recreation Board. The construction of the Encanto Park Clubhouse and Boathouse began in November 1936 and was completed in April 1937. The architectural style of the Clubhouse and Boathouse is Spanish/Mission Revival. The buildings were part of the Public Works Administration Depression Era projects and are both listed on the National Registry of Historic Buildings. Originally a fine dining room was planned for the Clubhouse. However, citizen opposition to the granting of a liquor license killed the idea and a coffeehouse was created instead. The remaining space was used as a private banquet room available by reservation. The Boathouse was built as a concession for paddle boats and canoes. Encanto Park lagoon was the first recreational water feature developed in a local public park in Phoenix. Encanto Park itself is a 222-acre oasis of lakes and trees featuring picnic areas and many recreation facilities. The southern section has tennis, racquetball, volleyball, basketball, a swimming pool, playgrounds, and picnic areas.