Dance and the world dances with you

Events generally in Northern California

Officers Ball

Veterans Memorial Hall 22737 Main Street, Hayward, CA, United States

1:00 Doors open 1:30-5:30 Institute 5:30--7:30 On-site Italian dinner with entertainment by Bill Cope (if signed up by October 27) 7:30-10:00 Evening dance party INSTITUTE TEACHERS: Aaron Alpert -- Holech […]

$30

Folk Dance Party

Garden House 400 University Ave., Los Altos, CA, United States

Denise will teach the English Country dance Winter Solstice, learned from Bruce Hamilton at Stockton this summer. John Burke will emcee. Dances range from beginning to advanced and all forms […]

$9

Pre-Kolo Festival Party

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

Sue Williard will start the evening teaching Arcanul Batrinesc and Kara Tren. Live Balkan music for dancing with Staro Vino. Only the finest vintages! They play dance tunes and table […]

$15

Dance Party with Bill Cope and Friends

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

Live music and dancing to Bill Cope and his friends. Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party, and tips for the band! Bill Cope […]

$12

Holiday Celebration

First Baptist Event Hall 305 N. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Holiday Celebration and Second Harvest Food Bank Donation 5:00-6:00pmHappy Holidays Potluck Reception - snacks appreciated. Bring cheeses, fruits, nuts, veggies, or desserts (refrigerator available, no oven) 6:00-9:30pmAaron Alpert will teach […]

$10

Holiday Folk Dance Party with Da! Mozhem

Hermann Sons Hall 860 Western Avenue, Petaluma, CA, United States

Everyone is welcome to come dance and/or just listen to the fabulous music for this annual holiday party. The first hour will feature dancing to old and new recorded favorites, […]

$10

Bulgarian Dance Workshop with Elena Dimitrova

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

Stanford Folk Dance is proud to host a dance workshop with Bulgarian dance artist and choreographer Elena Dimitrova. Elena Dimitrova Elena Dimitrova is a choreographer and professional performer of Bulgarian […]

$15

New Year’s Eve Potluck and All Request Party

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

Ring in the New Year with non-stop dancing to your requests! On-site potluck dinner 6:30-7:30pm. Bring a favorite dish! Moveable Feet will provide drinks and utensils. DOWNLOAD, print, and share […]

$10 – $12

Balkan Dance Party with Svirači

Bethany Lutheran Church 1095 Cloud Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, United States

Balkan Dance Party with SviračiSvirači features Jim Little (gajda, fiddle & tambura), Melissa Miller (kaval, vocals & percussion) and Lew Smith (tambura & percussion). Svirači specializes in Macedonian and Bulgarian […]

$12

Balkan Folk Dance Party with Da! Mozem

Strawberry Recreation Center 118 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA, United States

Kopachka Folk Dancers invites you to a Balkan Folk Dance Party, dancing to the music of Bay Area favorite band, Da! Mozhem. $10 entrance fee includes light refreshments. Students are […]

$10

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