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Events generally in Northern California

Folk Dance Party with Kabilé

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

You are invited to a special Folk Dance Party featuring live Bulgarian music by Kabile. Kabile features five master musicians, and is renowned for their "bitov" (traditional) style . Everyone is welcome to come dance and/or just listen to the fabulous music. The band includes Donka Koleva (vocals), Nikolay Kolev (gadulka), Ivan Handzhiev (vocals and […]

$10

Halloween Dance Party with Kabilé

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

Special live music dance night with traditional Bulgarian wedding band Kabile! This is a Halloween party as well so come dressed to celebrate in costume! Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party, and tips for the band! Kabile “Kabile” takes its name from the village Kabile where the members […]

$12

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 Uva (Israeli non-partner) Julie East -- Szot Madziar (Polish non-partner) Lenore Frigo -- Contras (U.S. partners) Martin Frost -- Pušteno Oro/Devojče Devojče (Macedonian non-partner) Marija […]

$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 (line, couple, set). Come dance on a great wood floor! Bring a snack to share! DOWNLOAD, print, and share an event flier.

$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 songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Roma, and a sprinkling of our favorite international folk dances. Staro Vino is Andrew Cohen (accordion), Greg Masaki Jenkins (clarinet […]

$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 & Friends Bill Cope & friends play international folk dance music, especially Balkan with Greek and "oldie" folk dance favorites. The band includes 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 Hora (Israeli; choreographed by Moshe Eskayo) and Sandra Biroc will teach Quirquinchos de Corazon (Bolivia; learned at the 2017 solar eclipse). The rest of the […]

$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, followed by Da! Mozhem performing a great mix of Balkan and international music. Da! Mozhem With veterans of many well-loved groups, including the People’s International […]

$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 folk dances. In 2009, along with her husband, she established the Folk Dance Studio “Puldin” where admirers of Bulgarian dance can practice, profess, and share […]

$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 a flier!

$10 – $12

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