April Follies

We've got brand-new April Follies swag!! Beautiful new t-shirts and, as a sign of our times, face masks! Many sizes. Order yours here: https://aprilfollies.formstack.com/forms/tshirtsandmasks

Today, we would have been dancing our little hearts out! Instead today, we mourn, we dance alone in our kitchens, we wait.... This time next year, we hope to see everyone again on the dance floor - how thrilling that would be :) Please do tell us how you are....how you are spending today....how you still dance....we want to hear from you!!!!

There are SO many losses associated with cancelling April Follies this year. We could really use your help if you are willing and able. Aside from the losses to our competitors (lessons, costumes, airfares...), our show director, judges and on and on, we have large tangible losses also like the huge deposit on our venue, big publicity bills etc. There are a couple of ways for you to help us defray some of these costs: **If you already registered, perhaps you would like to don...ate your fees? You can let us know in the comments below or email: [email protected] **You can contribute here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ngd5js-a-cause-i-care-about-need Thank you! We look forward to 2021 with much hope and excitement:)

It is with heavy hearts that the April Follies committee has decided to cancel the 2020 April Follies Queer Dance Competition due to the Corona virus (Covid19) outbreak. In times of public health crises the ethical path is to follow the most prudent course of action. So many of us have invested time, love and money in dance lessons, costumes, travel, etc. We know that this cancellation will create disappointment in our queer dance community for competitors and spectators ali...ke. We will be working on a plan for refunding registration fees for dancers and spectators. April Follies will have to absorb losses due to this cancellation. Thanks to your donations we will be able to continue and plan for next year’s event on April 24, 2021 Please refer to Alameda County Public Health Department link for specific corona virus (COVID19) information: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - ACPHD

Looking for a Hair and Make-up Artist for April Follies. The fabulous Carolyn Barreno is not available this year . Who knows someone who would love this job?!

OK, off the couch - you can still take advantage of Early Bird Registration if you go to https://www.aprilfollies.com/ today!!

Hurry! Early Bird Registration ends March 1st! After all, who doesn't like a bargain? https://www.aprilfollies.com/

To glimpse the exciting world of queer ballroom, please visit:www.hottotrotfilm.comAll the competitors featured in the film have competed in April Follies. Past and present competitors have competed in Gay Games at international venues.

Who's ready to Line Dance?!! Michael Metzger will be teaching God is a Dancer and what a great song this is! This Beginner level very easy line dance will be t...he FREE line dance competition at APRIL FOLLIES. So come this SATURDAY to TEXAS ROSE and the wonderful folks there will help you learn it. No partner or experience needed. Such a friendly and welcoming community. https://www.facebook.com/events/728559747550959/ https://www.aprilfollies.com/ See more

Oh my Gosh, Registration is OPEN!!! Early Bird pricing for Competitors till March 1 :) Let's go!! https://www.aprilfollies.com/competition/registration/

Are you a new dancer wishing to compete? Or perhaps your friend/student? "The NASSPDA Scholarship Fund, is open to all dancers (members and non-members), who wish to compete in any NASSPDA sanctioned event (April Follies) and lack the necessary funds. Preference is given to dancers who are new to the competitive scene." The application is simple but needs to be submitted soon!... https://nasspda.org/scholarships/ See more

Announcing the fabulous Chelsea Farrah who will choreograph our evening show! Many of you will remember her "Midnight Circus" show in 2018. We are so honored to have her back!