Greek Feet Dance Party with AVRA
2026-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Joe Goode Annex, 401 Alabama at 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Celebrate Summer with AVRA and GreekFeet! We love a party at GreekFeet and what a wonderful way to spend a Monday night dancing and listening to Greek music to the live tunes of AVRA. Join us for a night of hospitality, dancing, and good vibes!
AVRA performs traditional Greek music for dancing, listening and transporting you on a magical musical journey to Greece. Dance to a diverse repertoire of songs: the deep, soulful tunes of Epiros; the joyful, spirited music of the Greek Islands; the driving, pulsating rhythm of Pontic music; and the rich tradition of Greek Macedonia music with its complex and intricate rhythms. AVRA features

Greg Masaki Jenkins on clarinet, percussion, and vocals
Ari Langer on violin
Jenette Selin on accordion and santouri
Michael Garibaldi on percussion, vocals, and laouto

GreekFeet meets at the Joe Goode Annex, 401 Alabama Street at 17th Street, San Francisco. Please ring the bell at the Gate and we will buzz you in

FREE Folk Dance Party
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Almonte Clubhouse, 105 Wisteria Way, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
Enjoy a free international folk dance party with the Kopachka Folk Dancers Sunday, June 28 at the Almonte Clubhouse in Mill Valley.
Kopachka Folk Dancers welcome all dancers, new to Balkan dance or experienced, who enjoy community, haunting music, unusual rhythms, and excellent exercise for mind and body. Come join us for our once-a-month Sunday afternoon dancing.
More details about the Kopachka Folk Dancers

Stockton Folk Dance Camp
2026-07-19 - 2026-08-02 | University of California, Santa Cruz, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, 95064, United States
July 2026, Stockton Folk Dance Camp’s 79th summer, will feature

Bruce Hamilton & Marcie Van Cleave, Denise Heeman 💖 English Country
Daniel Sandu 💖 Romanian Inspired
Roo Lester & Harry Khamis 💖 Scandinavian
Stacy Rose 💖 Contras
Maurits Van Geel 💖 Roma and International
Tineke Van Geel 💖 Armenian
Emily Saletan 💖 Singing
The Boston Quartet: Brian Wilson, Tom Pixton, Ralph Iverson, and Sammy Wetstein

Now held at the University of California, Santa Cruz campus. Come dance with them all!
Our Artists teach the same dances both weeks, but the Assemblies, Parties, and Evening Dancing are different each week.
Stockton Folk Dance Camp 2026 will be held during the following weeks:
Week 1 – July 19 – 26
Week 2 – July 26 – Aug 2
For more details Click Here
Register Now!

Greek Feet Dance Party with AVRA
2026-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Joe Goode Annex, 401 Alabama at 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Celebrate the late dog days of summer with AVRA and GreekFeet! We love a party at GreekFeet and what a wonderful way to spend a Monday night dancing and listening to Greek music to the live tunes of AVRA. Join us for a night of hospitality, dancing, and good vibes!
AVRA performs traditional Greek music for dancing, listening and transporting you on a magical musical journey to Greece. Dance to a diverse repertoire of songs: the deep, soulful tunes of Epiros; the joyful, spirited music of the Greek Islands; the driving, pulsating rhythm of Pontic music; and the rich tradition of Greek Macedonia music with its complex and intricate rhythms. AVRA features

Greg Masaki Jenkins on clarinet, percussion, and vocals
Ari Langer on violin
Jenette Selin on accordion and santouri
Michael Garibaldi on percussion, vocals, and laouto

GreekFeet meets at the Joe Goode Annex, 401 Alabama Street at 17th Street, San Francisco. Please ring the bell at the Gate and we will buzz you in

Roseville Polish Festival 2026
2026-09-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Polish American Community Hall, 327 Main Street, Roseville, CA, 95678, United States
Mark your calendars for a day of cultural flavor, joy, and tradition at the 35th annual Polish Fesitival Experience the Vibrancy of Poland at Our Annual Cultural Festival!
Indulge in a Celebration of Polish Cuisine, Music, and Dance! Join us for a Spectacular Journey through Polish Culture:

Savor Authentic Polish Delicacies and Traditional Treats!
Immerse Yourself in Folk Dances and Mesmerizing Performances!
Groove to Live Polish Music and Melodies!

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable cultural extravaganza!
Delicious Polish Food

Babcia’s Polish Dinner – Pierogi, Golabki & Kielbasa
Zywiec Piwo (Beer)
Bigos
Lody (Ice Cream)
Pierogi

Dancing
Polka the day away in our air-conditioned ballroom!
Crafts for Children
Photo Booth

Entertainment

Lowiczanie and Sokoly – Polish Dance Groups
Chet Chwalik Polmuz – Polka Band

San Jose Polish Festival 2026
2026-09-27 11:30 - 17:00 | St. Brother Albert Church, 10250 Clayton Rd, San Jose, CA, 95127, United States
Finding authentic Polish culture can be a challenge in this area, but we’ve got you covered! Every September annually, the Polish community in the South Bay throws an unforgettable celebration at St. Brother Albert’s, and you’re invited!
The 25th Annual Polish Festival takes place at St. Brother Albert Church in San Jose, on Sunday, September 27th, 2026.
10:30am Bilingual Mass,
11:30am-5pm Festival on mission grounds.
Traditional Polish food, beer, music, songs and folk dancing throughout the day.
Festival Lineup
Łowiczanie Polish Folk Dance Ensemble
Since their formation in 1975, this group has been a vibrant part of the Bay Area’s Polish community. They have also actively supported other folk dance groups and the wider Bay Area community by participating in and producing events that shine a spotlight on folk culture.
Sokoły – Łowiczanie Ensemble for Kids
SOKOLY (“Falcons” in Polish) is a team of young performers who present traditional dances and songs of Poland. The group was founded in April 2015 under the umbrella of Łowiczanie Polish Folk Dance Ensemble. Group was co-founded by Gosia Wojciechowska and Piotr Irby, but it would not have survived the covid and later years without Kasia Hudack, their wonderful music director and singing teacher.
Chór Wujów
Chór Wujów (The Choir of Uncles) is a fun, one-off project by a group of friends who have come together to pay tribute to the golden years of Polish music. They will be joined on stage by special guests to perform a curated selection of covers that we all know and love. Get ready for a great time!
and many more… Visit the San Jose 2026 Polish Festival site for more details.

Officers Ball 2026
2026-10-03 13:00 - 22:00 | Veterans Memorial Building, Pleasanton, 301 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops, on-site dinner, dance party, and special attractions returns! The theme this year is “Dance Around the World.” Workshop instructors include Craig Blackstone, Memo Keswick, Andy Partos, Ina Tacheva, Lenore Watson, and Alex Shadle.
The Officers Ball is also an important fundraiser for the Federation Scholarship Fund. Its Annual 50/50 Drawing is a popular feature: buy tickets for $1 each and, if your ticket is drawn, you receive 50% of the total ticket sales. Consider bundling the 2027 Federation Folk Dance Wall Calendar with your ticket purchase and pick up the calendar at the Ball.
Schedule

Price
Time (pm)
Event

1:00
Doors open

$25
1:30-5:30
Dance workshops

$20
5:45-7:00
On-site dinner (for those registered in advance)

$25
7:00-10:00
Evening celebration, dances from the workshop and your requests.

Workshop
The afternoon workshop will again feature a program of new and classic folk dances featuring local teachers.

Craig Blackstone – Braes of Dornoch (English, set)
Memo Keswick – Baztan Dantza (Basque, individual)
Alex Shadle – Bhangra (Punjabi, individual)
Lenore Watson – Contras (USA, set)
Andy Partos – Ländler (USA/Austrian, couples)
Ina Tacheva – Trakijska Râčenica (Bulgarian, open circle)

Registration
Officers Ball 2026 Mail-in Registration Register by September 26, 2026 to obtain the special all event package pricing (workshop, on-site dinner, and evening party) of $55 and save $15. On-site dinner registration is not available after September 26. New members who bring coupon pay for dinner only.
Option 1: Mail-In Registration
Download and complete registration form.
Please make checks payable to the FOLK DANCE FEDERATION. Do NOT mail checks after Friday, September 26th. After September 26th, pay online or register at the door.
Option 2: Online Registration
Register Online

Fall Camp 2026
2026-10-30 - 2026-11-01 | Brandeis-Bardin Campus, 1101 Peppertree Lane, Brandeis, CA, 93064, United States
Band Being-together New-laughs-old-friends Dance Happy-hour Walk Wildlife Discover-the-unexpected Fall Camp 2026
The 7th Fall Camp will be Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, and it promises to be another vibrant, fun-filled weekend. Once again, camp will be on the Brandeis-Bardin Campus near Simi Valley (40 miles northwest of downtown LA), with a delightful combination of creature comforts (such as motel-style rooms with heating and air conditioning) and a lovely rural setting. We will dance in a beautiful, air conditioned hall with a wood floor.
In addition to teaching, camp will offer many entertaining and even enriching attractions, including a Halloween-themed dance party, a Fall Colors-themed dance party, happy hours, the Potluck Band (open to all musical campers), craft projects and puzzles, stargazing with a rocket scientist, morning nature walks, and some other past favorites and new surprises.
Join us for another magical, fun-filled weekend of dance, music, crafts, nature, and camaraderie.
Campus
Once again, Fall Camp will be on the beautiful rural Brandeis-Bardin Campus near Simi Valley, with its comfortable motel-style rooms in an idyllic, natural setting. Nestled in a woodsy alcove, the campus is a lovely place where you can enjoy being close to nature while still having the creature comforts of excellent meals (upgraded from previous years), motel-style rooms (with private bathrooms, heat, and air conditioning), and more. You can dance when you feel like it, and when you don’t, do other things such as catching up with friends, playing Scrabble, working on a jigsaw puzzle with others, getting a massage, completing a craft project, going for a walk in nature, reading a good book, meditating, or doing nothing at all. You don’t have to get on a plane or drive treacherous mountain roads to be with nature, and WiFi is available too!
About 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, near Simi Valley, Brandeis-Bardin is a lovely and comfortable place to spend a weekend dancing with friends. The beautifully landscaped grounds have many mature trees and offer breathtaking views of the Santa Susana Mountains. The camp’s address is 1101 Peppertree Lane, Brandeis, CA 93064. Fly into Burbank or LAX.
Registration
PRICES INCREASE JULY 1 SO REGISTER SOON!
Fall Camp 2026 Registration Form and Waiver

NFO Conference 2027
2027-04-07 - 2027-04-11 | Old Murphey School, Shared Visions Retreat Center, 3717 Murphy School Road, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
Annual NFO Meeting and Conference 2027
April 7 – 11, 2027 in Twin Cities, Minnisota
Save the date!
The NFO Conference in Twin Cities, MN will be presented in conjunction with IFest-MN – International Festival of Minnesota
For ongoing updates in programming, schedule, and registration visit the NFO 2027 Conference Web Page.

Statewide 2027
2027-05-14 - 2027-05-16 | Balboa Park Club Ballroom, 2150 W. Pan American Rd, San Diego, 92101, United States
Save the date! The Statewide Folk Dance Festival, the highly-anticipated annual weekend festival of folk dance workshops and parties, returns May 14-16, 2027. All events take place at the beautiful historic Balboa Park Club Ballroom, San Diego.
Statewide 2027 features

Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu (Romanian dance)
Tony Petroulias (Greek dance)
Friday evening party dancing to live music by Parea
Saturday evening party dancing to live music by Tzidia
And more…

Schedule
Friday: 1:00 – 9:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
More details coming…
Contact Statewide 2027
