The international dance community does dances from nearly every country in the world. There are thousands of dances and just as many pieces of music. Below is a very small sample of music you might hear and video clips of dances you might see at a class or club where international folk dance are done.
Be aware that if you type "folk dance" into the search engine on youtube or any similar video website, what you will see are predominantly performing groups in costumes, with musicians and elaborate choreographies. The videos you will see on this webpage are "regular folk" at recreational dance classes and clubs.
If you don’t see a particular country on the list, it does not mean that dances from that country are not part of the repertoire; it’s a matter of space on this web page and what is available to share.
Albania
Belgium
English
French Canada
Greece
Hungary
Israel
Italy
Macedonia
Romania
Sweden
Turkey
United States
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Albania
A dance for strong flexible young men. -
Belgium
'T Smidje, a change-partner dance popular with young dancers all over Europe! -
English
The Bonnie Cuckoo, a stately English set dance. -
French Canada
La Bastringue, a change-partner dance that's been popular for many years! -
Greece
Ballaristos, a lively line dance performed by a group of young dancers. -
Hungary
Couples dancing to live music. -
Israel
Korim Lanu Lalechet, an energetic circle dance. -
Italy
Giga, an Italian dance for flirtatious couples. -
Macedonia
Shopka, a fast circle dance. -
Romania
Practicing a Romanian dance with a master teacher. -
Sweden
Couples dancing to live music. -
Turkey
Turkish dancing at a wedding. -
United States
Salty Dog Rag, a dance enjoyed for decades and created in the U.S. for international folk dancers!