Events generally in Northern California
Schedule 3:30 - 6:00 pmWorkshop, Slangpolka & Norskleitjan Taught by Fred & Toby, (If you know these dances already, we encourage you to come and help others learn them too!) Slangpolska from Southern Sweden - Get an introduction/practice on the dance that will be taught this February at the 1st Annual SCANDOMANIA! festival. Norskleitjan - […]
The Croatian Heritage Festival (formerly the Marko Polo Festival) is a celebration of Croatian music, dance, food, and heritage. Marko Polo, the famed Croatian explorer, was born on the island of Korcula, off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. To highlight his achievements as one of the men to open the Far East to trade, the […]
It's our Halloween party! Dress in costume and bring your dancing shoes and good cheer. Snacks or beverages to share are also appreciated if you are able. Drop in fee is $9.00 for the entire evening. (There is no pro-rating of fees) Hosted by Suzanne Rocca-Butler and the Carriage House Folk Dancers
Celebrate Halloween with folk dance party on Halloween day with the Saratoga International Folk Dancers. It’s Halloween – wear a costume! Warmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. Request dancing for the rest of the evening. This is a large, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! Drop in fee $8, seniors $6, and […]
Erik Bendix will be dancing with the East Bay Folk Dancers in Piedmont this night. This will be a fun night of recreational dancing with Erik rather than a formal workshop but he will likely be leading and teaching some international dances. Admission is $5 this time, with free admission for first time attendees. Erik […]
Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and the Davis International Folk Dancers. Please save the date and join us for a fun night of dancing! Da! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk FestivalDa! Mozhem Da! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing. D!M is a group […]
7:00pmDoors open 7:15-8:00pmFree short Israeli dance workshop with Loui Tucker teaching Ya Raya (Arabic: the Gypsy) and Ashir Lachem (I Will Sing to You) 8:00-10:30pmALL-REQUEST PARTY with Becky Beniares and Nancy Kaye as co-MCs Send requests to Becky. She will incorporate them into the program. Dances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line, […]
Join Berkeley Folk Dancers for Greta's Green Planet! Support Greta by wearing green. We will have products and produce from the planet, and punch. Finger food welcomed! Online Registration For more details contact Lone Colman
Get ready for Kolo Festival by preparing with a workshop with Adony Beniares and Katherine Abbott and party with live music by Zabava International! Bring tips for the band! Snacks greatly appreciated for the Kafana. 6:45 pm Doors open. Warm up and request dances 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Workshop with Adony Beniares and Katherine […]
2019 is Kolo Festival's 68th year! Dance Teachers Joe Graziosi - Greek dances Sonia Dion & Cristian Florescu - Romanian line & couple dance John Filcich - Traditional kolos John Morovich - Croatian dances Singing Teachers Maria Bebelekova - Bulgarian songs John Morovich- Croatian & Serbian songs Michele Simon - Balkan songs For the first […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com