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Events generally in Northern California

Laguna Folk Dance Festival

Laguna Woods Clubhouse 2 24112 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods, CA, United States

Southern California's premier folk dance festival! Dance and instrumental workshops with master teachers, parties with live music, the famous Sunday Dance Concert, catered food... what's not to like? The Laguna Festival is one of Southern California’s premier annual folk dance events. You can bet all your friends will be there. You should be too! This […]

$25 – $120

Dance Party with Balkanton 340

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

Balkanton 340 and its members are Dena Bjornlie (gadulka and vocals), Hector Bezanis (gajda), and other musicians to be announced. As their name implies, they specialize in Bulgarian village music. Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party, and tips for the band.

$12

Hambo Workshop with Roo Lester

St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church 18870 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California

Saratoga International Folk Dancers is proudly offering a special workshop on the Hambo with Roo Lester. All levels of experience welcome. Roo Lester Roo LesterRoo Lester is a nationally acclaimed dance instructor known for her clear teaching style and skill with beginners and experts alike. Roo is a recognized authority on and foremost exponent of […]

$8 – $16

San Antonio Folk Dance Festival

Our Lady of the Lake University 411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX, United States

The San Antonio Folk Dance Festival (SAFDF) celebrates dancing, music, costumes, and friendship of cultures from all over the world. Come celebrate with us for a wonderful, special weekend of international folk dancing and culture! Instructors For 2020 instructors include Ventsi Sotirov (Bulgarian), Lee Otterholt (International), Andy Taylor-Blenis (International, Scottish, and Mexican) and Franklin Houston […]

$60 – $140

Cafe Shalom Dance Party

St Paul's Presbyterian Church 1399 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

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 second Saturday of every month. Saturday […]

$10

CANCELLED – Petur Iliev Dance Workshop

Monroe Hall 1400 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

CANCELLEDdue to concerns regarding the coronavirus threat. Stay safe and healthy. Join the Razzmatazz Folk Dancers for a very special Bulgarian folk dance workshop with Petur Iliev. Petur is an accomplished dancer and teacher, energetic, passionate and enthusiastic about dances from his native Bulgaria. This is a wonderful and rare opportunity to dance with Petur […]

$10

CANCELLED – Spring Dance Party

Holbrook Palmer Park, Carriage House 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA, United States

CANCELLEDGiven the rapidly changing landscape of the Coronavirus and its potential impact on the health of all of us, I have decided to cancel the remaining Carriage House Folk Dancers meetings for the remainder of the Winter Quarter. I will be back teaching and we will be dancing together again as soon as the Coronavirus […]

$9

CANCELLED – Spring Equinox Celebration

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church 1399 43rd Ave, at Judah St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Join Mandala Folk Dance for their Vernal Equinox Celebration, featuring live music by Staro Vino. Come dance to the music of Bulgaria, Greece, and Macedonia. Only the finest vintages! Staro Vino plays dance tunes and table songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, and Bosnia. Staro Vino Staro VinoStaro Vino plays dance tunes and table songs from […]

$12

CANCELLED – Camellia Festival 2020

Polish-American Hall 327 Main Street, Roseville, CA, United States

CANCELLEDDue to concerns over the Coronavirus, SIFDAC has decided to cancel the 2020 Camellia Festival which was to take place on March 27 and 28 in Roseville. The 63rd annual Camellia International Dance Festival with folk dance workshops, dance parties, and performances! Schedule DatePriceTimeEvent Friday, March 27$107:30-10:30pmOpening party - Request dancing 8:00-8:30pmSkalinada Croatian dance performance […]

$10 – $50

Virtual Folk Dance Party

As almost all classes and parties have been cancelled, the Peninsula Folk Dance Council is going to host a VIRTUAL FOLK DANCE PARTY! We’ll be setting up a video and audio bridge for everybody to web or call into from their homes. A few of us will be playing music so we can all dance […]

Free

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