Events generally in Northern California
GreekFeet was pleased to have Hohlax play for us on their first West coast tour in 2009 and we are even more delighted to have the Holax Trio return this year. That’s right, come and checkout Hohlax for an amazing night of Greek music and dancing. 7:00 pm - Doors open 7:30 pm - Music […]
Join Kopachka Folk Dancers for Bulgarika's first stop in the Bay Area on their national tour! Come dance to the haunting melodies and fiery dance tempos of five master musicians, all steeped in Bulgarian music and rhythms for a young age. DOWNLOAD, print, and share a flier. Bulgarika Bulgarika presents traditional Bulgarian songs and tunes. […]
The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops, dinner, dance party, and special attractions! This year's theme: Around the World in 80 Dances! Please note the location this year is the Hayward Veterans Memorial Hall, Hayward. Schedule PriceTime (pm)Event 1:00Doors open $201:30-5:30Dance workshops $155:30-7:00On-site dinner with the always popular sing-along with Bill […]
Come join the Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers in Petaluma for a special Folk Dance Party with live Bulgarian music by the Bulgarika Ensemble, featuring four master musicians. Bulgarika Ensemble consists of Nikolay Kolev on gadulka, Donka Koleva on vocals, Temelko Ivanov on kaval, and Nikolay Kodzhabashev on tambura. Everyone is welcome to come dance and/or just […]
Special live music dance night with traditional Bulgarian band Bulgarika! This is our Halloween party as well so come dressed to celebrate in costume! Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party, and tips for the band! Bulgarika Bulgarika presents traditional Bulgarian songs and tunes. The band is led by […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Razzmatazz Folk Dancers for their annual Holiday folk dance party in Santa Rosa. The party will feature live music with Sonoma County's Orkestar Santa Rosa band: Jim Avera, Barbara Babin, Ken Genetti and Jana Mariposa. Start the evening dancing to recorded favorites followed by a reading of "The Night Before Christmas" and a […]
Come join the Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers in Petaluma for their annual Holiday Folk Dance Party. The first hour will feature dancing to old and new recorded favorites, followed by Orchestra Euphonos performing a great mix of Balkan, Israeli, and Romanian music. Orchestra Euphonos is a Bay Area-based Eastern European folk and klezmer band. Their uplifting […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com