Events generally in Northern California
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 annual Palomanians Pie Party featuring ice cream, refreshments, and of course pie all provided by the Palomanians! This year's party is FREE, in honor of the the 80th birthday of our Tuesday night teacher and tonight's emcee, Denise Heenan. Send your folk dance requests to Denise and she will incorporate them into the program. […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com