Events generally in Northern California
We look forward to seeing you at the Pink Party, please come dance with us! Join us to carry on this wonderful 20 year tradition. Tune in at 2:30pm PST for another great pre-show ffrom Murray Spiegel! As always, join us 30 minutes before each Global Folk Dance Party at 2:30pm PST for a different […]
Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! Invite your friends for a short beginner dancer workshop at 6:30pm. Our MC is Becky Beniares. NOTE REVISED DATE. We'll have dances for all levels, beginning to advanced, and all forms (line, couple, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes […]
Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the third Saturday of every month. Saturday […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Folk Dance Federation for their board meeting. Various topics such as event planning, membership, scholarships, publicity, insurance, and budget are discussed. Join on Zoom Meeting ID: 818 0783 2797 Passcode: 816054
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 […]
Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party with Lisa Michael and Wendi Ellis as MCs! Invite your friends for a short beginner dancer workshop at 6:30pm. We'll have dances for all levels, beginning to advanced, and all forms (line, couple, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes […]
Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the third Saturday of every month. Saturday […]
Join the Kopachka folk dancers for a Balkan dance party featuring the live music of Yabulka, October 25, Sunday afternoon 2-4:30pm with live music starting at 3:15pm. YABULKABulgarian & Macedonian folkdance music, featuring men's vocals with mix of modern & traditional instruments: Barbara Babin (gudulka), Nancy McGhee (base), Ken Gene (tambura), Jana Mariposa (tupan), Randy […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com