Events generally in Northern California
MosiacMosaic brings their own unique take on the music of the Balkans, Scandinavia, and elsewhere. The members are: Tony Canavarro (gaida, guitar), Barry Gregory (flugelhorn, trumpet), Phillip Cline (soprano saxophone), Fran Van Atta (bass guitar), Jeanne Faulkner (tupan), and Randa Jacobs (flute, pennywhistle). Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a […]
We hope you will join us for Scandomania! a Nordic music and dance festival in Petaluma, CA, February 14-16, 2020. The festival workshops will feature the Swedish dance Slängpolska. Accomplished and well-respected dance teachers and musicians from Sweden will be leading dance and music workshops during the weekend. Evening dance parties will feature a wide […]
Southern California's premier folk dance festival! Dance and instrumental workshops with master teachers, parties with live music, the famous Sunday Dance Concert, catered food... what's not to like? The Laguna Festival is one of Southern California’s premier annual folk dance events. You can bet all your friends will be there. You should be too! This […]
Balkanton 340 and its members are Dena Bjornlie (gadulka and vocals), Hector Bezanis (gajda), and other musicians to be announced. As their name implies, they specialize in Bulgarian village music. Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party, and tips for the band.
The San Antonio Folk Dance Festival (SAFDF) celebrates dancing, music, costumes, and friendship of cultures from all over the world. Come celebrate with us for a wonderful, special weekend of international folk dancing and culture! Instructors For 2020 instructors include Ventsi Sotirov (Bulgarian), Lee Otterholt (International), Andy Taylor-Blenis (International, Scottish, and Mexican) and Franklin Houston […]
Join Mandala Folk Dance for their Vernal Equinox Celebration, featuring live music by Staro Vino. Come dance to the music of Bulgaria, Greece, and Macedonia. Only the finest vintages! Staro Vino plays dance tunes and table songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, and Bosnia. Staro Vino Staro VinoStaro Vino plays dance tunes and table songs from […]
CANCELLEDdue to concerns regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission. Join the Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers for their annual Spring folk dance party! Come to dance or just listen to fabulous music from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Armenia, Turkey, Serbia, Croatia, Israel, Albania, and Romania. Come enjoy our friendly atmosphere and great mix of dances. Everyone welcome! The first hour […]
Annual Razzmatazz Folk Dance Weekend at Mendocino Woodlands Camp #1 Featuring Michael Ginsburg - Balkan dances Édessa- Live music for Friday and Saturday parties Joe Finn & Leslie Bonnett: Cajun & Scandinavian music The Back Pages - ‘60’s Tribute Band for our Summer of Love Happy Hour $175 adults; $120 youth. Flier and Registration FormRegistration […]
Online Camp and Fundraiser: July 11 – July 18, 2020 This year, Stockton Folk Dance Camp is moving online via Zoom, for everyone to see and enjoy! Here’s what you’ll experience: Live participation from more than 20 of your favorite teachers and musicians More than 35 hours of live broadcasts, at least 4-5 hours each […]
This year marks 45 years since the Johnson-Dahlin family first founded our Fall Swedish Weekend. While we’re sad we can’t be together in person to celebrate this event, we are excited to be using this occasion to embark on a new adventure into digital frontiers! We hope you will join us for three days of […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com