Events generally in Northern California

  • John Filcich Folk Dance Festival

    Arcata Veterans Memorial Building 1425 J Street, Arcada, CA, United States

    A CELEBRATION OF OLD TIME KOLOS AND CLASSIC FOLK DANCES In Honor of John Filcich’s 100th Birthday We will kick off with a potluck & live music Friday night. Saturday will include dance and singing classes, a delicious catered dinner, more live music, and dancing into the night. Sunday morning we’ll gather for a brunch […]

  • Global Folk Dance Party

    Online CA, United States
    Online Event

    Please join us on Saturday August 17 as we celebrate the dances of Tom Bozigian. We'll have our usual team of dance leaders and this month we're also joined by guest leaders Tom Bozigian (of course!) and also Sheree King and Sherry Cochran. Have any ideas? Send them along to us! Email your dance requests […]

    Free
  • Mainewoods Dance Camp

    Camp Indian Acres 1712 Main St,, Fryeburg, ME, United States

    Two separate weeks of folk dance workshops, music classes, and evening dance parties. Campers who enjoy singing or playing an instrument can join in music classes. Each evening the professional camp musicians play a live music set. Each day features a different ethnic theme. 2024 Schedule SESSION 1: August 18 - August 24 Penny Brichta […]

  • Camp Nirkoda Ba’Kerem 2024

    DoubleTree Sacramento 2001 Point W Way, Sacramento, United States

    https://youtu.be/eFVKcxAaGnM Set in the relaxed landscape of California wine country, Nirkoda Ba'Kerem is all about community. Come join your friends — some you've known for years, and some you've yet to meet — for a fun-filled weekend of nonstop Israeli dancing. Don't miss it! Staff Yaron Carmel is back! At NBK 2022, we saw firsthand […]

  • Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley 2024

    History Park Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States

    Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the fourth annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This "destination" event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging, healing, and harmony. The Mosaic Festival is a time when we ALL […]

    Free
  • Folk Dance with Da! Mozhem

    Hillside Club Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    The Hillside Echoes Folk Music Series once again presents Da! Mozhem. Get ready to dance to lively Balkan-style folk music! Experienced dancer and teacher KAELA FINE will teach and demonstrate many dances. No partners needed. $15/general $10/senior Da! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk FestivalDa! Mozhem Da! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music […]

    $10 – $15
  • Global Folk Dance Party

    Online CA, United States
    Online Event

    This month we’ll celebrate with Dances of Light to celebrate the start of Diwali and make the world a brighter place for a few hours. Please join us! Always free, register at the link below. Come dance with our team and our Guests Patricia Day Williams, Za McDonnell, and Susan Jensen. Connect Globally, Dance Locally. […]

    Free
  • Stanford International Dancers Celebration!

    Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto 505 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Da! Mozhem really started out at the Stanford International Dancers group, many long years ago and we are very happy to see they are again sponsoring live music in the South Bay. You are welcome to bring a snack to share, and there will be birthday cake! There’s ample free parking. Easy dances will be […]

    $10
  • North/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar

    Monte Toyon 220 Cloister Lane, Aptos, CA, United States

    Are you a folkdance teacher who would like to hone your skills or a dancer who would like to learn to teach? If so, plan to come to the N/S Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar! About North/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar is a gathering of teachers focused on improving teaching skills and sharing information and ideas with other […]

    $270 – $320
  • Dance Around the World 2024

    Our Lady of Guadalupe School Parish 40382 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, United States

    A fundraiser of world folk dance performances followed by a folk dance workshop for all to participate! Includes refreshments and party. Hosted by the FC Dancers, Repentance Prayer Community, the Aloha Hula Dancers, Laura Noel, Fr. Gabriel Augustine, and Folklorico Santa Paula. Master Instructors Rebecca Tasi Raul Herrera Janice Gonzalves Fr. Gabriel Augustine Tickets DOWNLOAD, […]

    $20

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