Dance and the world dances with you

Events generally in Northern California

2019 Scholarship Ball

Polish-American Hall 327 Main Street, Roseville, CA, United States

​​We are happy to announce the theme of our next FUN-Raising SIFDAC Scholarship Ball will be a Good Vibrations Beach Party! An indoor Beach Party will be held the first hour from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (indoors in winter to help keep us warm) with a picnic-style pot luck, games, and a genuine sing-along (including […]

$10

Festival of the Oaks

Live Oak Recreation Center 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman), Berkeley, CA, United States

The 71st annual international Festival of the Oaks features a morning international folk dance workshop with Lee Otterholt, a hot lunch, exhibition dance performance, and a program of afternoon recreational dances. Includes a pre-owned folk dance costume sale in the dance hall. Fun for all ages! No partner needed. Free refreshments will be served all […]

$12 – $24

English and Scottish Country Dance Workshop and Party with David Newitt and Alan Thwigg

St. Bede's Church Hall 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States

The Moveable Feet group features an English and Scottish country dance workshop with the charismic, fun-loving David Hewitt and Alan Twhigg. Live music for dancing by Susan Worland, strings, and Lyle Ramshaw, piano. 2:30 pm Doors open, chatting, warm ups/stretching 3 - 6 pmWorkshop, alternating English and Scottish dances at all levels For the Workshop, […]

$16

Café Shalom Founder Celebration

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church 1399 43rd Ave, at Judah St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Cafe Shalom Birthday CelebrationOn Saturday, May 11, Café Shalom of San Francisco will celebrate the 90th birthday of their founder, RUTH BROWNS GUNDELFINGER, and the group’s 50th year, with a potluck dinner and dance party. This will be a chance to honor Ruth's passion for Israeli dance and the joy she has brought to her […]

$10

Contra and Square Dance Workshop and Party with Tony Parkes

All Saints’ Episcopal 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto, CA, United States

The Moveable Feet club presents an afternoon contra and square dance workshop, potluck dinner, and international folk dance party with the charming Tony Parkes. Live music for dancing by Susan Worland during the workshop. Come for the entire event or portions as you wish. We look forward to dancing with you! 3:00 pm Doors open […]

$16

Little Festival of the Redwoods

Guerneville School 14630 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, CA, United States

The Santa Rosa Folk Dancers invite you to the 75th annual Little Festival of the Redwoods. Noon-1:30 pm, Picnic Potluck Social Join for a picnic potluck at the Armstrong Redwoods State Park picnic grounds. Please bring a hot dish, salad, or dessert and your own table service. Club will furnish coffee, tea, and water. 1:45‑4:15 […]

$5

Potluck, BBQ, and Dance Party

Wolterbeek's Ranch 3100 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA, United States

Come join the fun and renew/join SIFDAC! ​Games - 3:00 to 5:00 pm Potluck and Dancing - 5:00 to 10:00 pm $10.00 per person or $5.00 for those age 23 & under. The price of admission pays your yearly membership with the Sacramento International Folk Dance and Arts Council. To save time, download our membership […]

$10

Summer Camps in Review 2019

All Saints’ Episcopal 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto, CA, United States

Come to our 6th Annual Summer Camps in Review. No time to attend all the camps and workshops? No problem! Catch great dances with our great local teachers as they present their favorite dances that they learned at various camps and workshops. Includes potluck dinner and party. Come the whole time or just a few […]

$10

Officers Ball 2019

Hayward Veterans Hall 22737 Main St, Hayward, CA, United States

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 […]

Scandia Dance Workshops, Party, and Potluck

Hillside Community Church 1422 Navellier St, El Cerrito, CA, United States

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 - […]

$5 – $14

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