Dance and the world dances with you

Events generally in Northern California

International Dance Day Celebration

Carnegie Arts Center 250 N. Broadway, Turlock, CA, United States

International folk dance, belly dance exhibition, discussion, and lesson, followed by more folk dancing! $10 admission, students free.

$10

Memorial Dance for Jerry Gregory

St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church 18870 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California

Jerry Gregory 1947-2024Sponsored by the Saratoga Folk Dancers and hosted by Susan Gregory. A low-key but fun dance memorial for Jerry, dancing some of his favorite dances, snacking on some of his favorite Chinese food, sharing memories. Warmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. Request dancing for the rest of the evening. This […]

$5 – $10

Hungarian Folk Dance Afternoon/Open Practice

Hungarian Cultural Center 35660 Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA, United States

Eszterlánc presents an afternoon of Hungarian folk dance lessons for adults and open dance. All levels welcome, no partner needed. Suggested donation is $10.

$10

Hungarian Folk Dance Afternoon/Open Practice

Hungarian Cultural Center 35660 Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA, United States

Eszterlánc presents an afternoon of Hungarian folk dance lessons for adults and open dance. Includes lessons in Bonchidai Hungarian dance. All levels welcome, no partner needed. Suggested donation is $10.

$10

Hungarian Folk Dance Class

Hungarian Cultural Center 35660 Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA, United States

Have you always been interested in folk dance but couldn't commit to weekly practices? Do you hear folk music and feel like dancing but don’t know what steps to take? Eszterlánc is here to help! We’re launching monthly folk dance classes! Who we’re expecting: Anyone who wants to move around a little Anyone who will […]

$10

Hungarian Dance House (Táncház) with Live Music

Hungarian Cultural Center 35660 Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA, United States

Eszterlánc invites you to join us for a Hungarian Dance Day (táncház) on January 25th, 2025. This is our regular start-of-the-year dance house with live music by Forrás Banda (violin, viola, double bass, cimbalom (hammered dulcimer), moldavian drum). There will be several new features: Free film screening before the dance house: The Hungarian film Akkord […]

$5 – $50

Hungarian Folk Dance Class

Hungarian Cultural Center 35660 Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA, United States

Have you always been interested in folk dance but couldn't commit to weekly practices? Do you hear folk music and feel like dancing but don’t know what steps to take? Eszterlánc is here to help! We’re launching monthly folk dance classes! Who we’re expecting: Anyone who wants to move around a little Anyone who will […]

$10

Bay Area Dance Week 2025

San Francisco Bay Area CA, United States

https://youtu.be/3mAGihCBfhw Save the date! Bay Area Dance Week is 10 days of free dance events celebrating our dynamic and diverse Bay Area dance community. Watch inspiring artists, practice your own style, or discover a new groove. Participating each year is easy and everything is free. Event hosts around the Bay Area can submit free events […]

Free

Eszterlánc and Mazsola Season Finale Performance and Dance House

Woodside Priory Theater 302 Portola Rd., Portola Valley, United States

Join Eszterlánc and Mazsola Hungarian Dance Ensemble for a season finale performance and Táncház dance party with dance teaching on June 7 at the Woodside Priory Theater. Live traditional dance music performed by Gyanta Banda in their debut performance! Enjoy a refreshment table with food, drink, and pastries and a marketplace with crafts for sale. […]

$5 – $60

Percussive Footwork Workshop

Northern California Dance Conservatory 920 Reserve Dr., Ste 110, Rosevi, CA, United States

Percussive Footwork WorkshopIf you are a footwork dancer come to the International Dance Arts Collective to try a new style of dance and connect with fellow footwork and folk dancers. Tap with Amy Ray Intermediate to Advanced level class: 8:00-8:55 pm Flamenco with Dani Serrano Beginner to Intermediate level class 6:00-6:55 pm Irish with Moriah […]

$25

Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com