Events generally in Northern California
Dance workshop with Ahmet Lüleci $10 Berkeley Folk Dance members, $12 non-members Ahmet LuleciAhmet LuleciA native of Turkey, Ahmet is an accomplished choreographer, dance teacher and performer as well as a researcher of Anatolian culture. He is currently the artistic director of the Boston based Collage Dance Ensemble, which allows him to further his goal […]
Join Kopachka Folk Dancers for Bulgarika's first stop in the Bay Area on their national tour! Come dance to the haunting melodies and fiery dance tempos of five master musicians, all steeped in Bulgarian music and rhythms for a young age. DOWNLOAD, print, and share a flier. Bulgarika Bulgarika presents traditional Bulgarian songs and tunes. […]
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 […]
Come join the Petaluma Snap-Y Dancers in Petaluma for a special Folk Dance Party with live Bulgarian music by the Bulgarika Ensemble, featuring four master musicians. Bulgarika Ensemble consists of Nikolay Kolev on gadulka, Donka Koleva on vocals, Temelko Ivanov on kaval, and Nikolay Kodzhabashev on tambura. Everyone is welcome to come dance and/or just […]
Special live music dance night with traditional Bulgarian band Bulgarika! This is our 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! Bulgarika Bulgarika presents traditional Bulgarian songs and tunes. The band is led by […]
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 Croatian Heritage Festival (formerly the Marko Polo Festival) is a celebration of Croatian music, dance, food, and heritage. Marko Polo, the famed Croatian explorer, was born on the island of Korcula, off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. To highlight his achievements as one of the men to open the Far East to trade, the […]
GreekFeet is happy to have Dr. Christos Papakostas from Greece for a special two-hour Greek Dance Workshop. Please don't miss this opportunity to join us to learn Greek dances from around Greece, concentrating on dance from Epirus. Dr. Papakostas Dr. Christos Papakostas is an assistant professor in the Department of Gymnastics and Dance, School of […]
It's our Halloween party! Dress in costume and bring your dancing shoes and good cheer. Snacks or beverages to share are also appreciated if you are able. Drop in fee is $9.00 for the entire evening. (There is no pro-rating of fees) Hosted by Suzanne Rocca-Butler and the Carriage House Folk Dancers
Celebrate Halloween with folk dance party on Halloween day with the Saratoga International Folk Dancers. It’s Halloween – wear a costume! Warmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. Request dancing for the rest of the evening. This is a large, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! Drop in fee $8, seniors $6, and […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com