Events generally in Northern California
Two separate weeks of folk dance workshops, music classes, and evening dance parties. Campers who enjoy singing or playing an instrument can join in music classes. Each evening the professional camp musicians play a live music set. Each day features a different ethnic theme. SESSION 1: August 15 - August 21 Tom Bozigian - Armenian […]
Connect Globally, Dance Locally. Follow folk dance leaders and dance watching enthusiasts worldwide. Lee Otterholt will be joining us and we'll be focusing on the dances he's introduced and shared with us. Looking forward to another wonderful party with all of you. Dance wherever you are; no need to get together to dance, we’ll dance […]
Our theme this month are dances with colors as part of their names or lyrics. Join us and follow our guest folk dance leaders Roo Lester, Stacy Rose, and Barbara Merson, and dance enthusiasts worldwide. Dance wherever you are; no need to get together to dance, we’ll dance in our own homes, apartments, vans, yurts, […]
Learn, dance, socialize, and relax in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Mountain Playshop is a regional dance weekend that attracts dancers from throughout North Carolina and nearby states to socialize, dance, relax, and - you never know - to maybe learn a dance or two. This year we are happy to be side-by-side again and […]
Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party, Loui Tucker as MC! We've missed dancing with you! We'll meet in the Redwood City Women's Club, an air-conditioned hall which includes a separate parlor and table area, as well as an outside patio. Fully vaccinated dancers only. Masks required unless you are eating […]
The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops, on-site dinner, dance party, and special attractions returns! This year's theme is "So Happy Together!" Please note the venue has changed as of October 7, 2021. The new location is the Veterans Memorial Building, Pleasanton. Schedule PriceTime (pm)Event 1:00Doors open $201:30-5:30Dance workshops $155:30-7:00On-site dinner […]
Connect Globally, Dance Locally. Follow folk dance leaders and dance watching enthusiasts worldwide. Come to our Global Folk Dance Party on Saturday October 16 as Ahmet Luleci, Sherry Cochran, Rikki Nicolae and others lead the dances of Ahmet. Also join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends. We will: Connect and […]
If you're like us, you would love a wonderful weekend of dancing with friendly people in a scenic location. We are planning a real (not virtual) Fall Camp November 12-14, 2021, at the beautiful Brandeis-Bardin Campus near Simi Valley. Share the joy of dancing safely together again! Everyone will have had the opportunity to be […]
Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party! We've missed dancing with you! Our emcee for this party will be Craig Blackstone, from Changs Folk Dancers (http://changsfolkdancers.blogspot.com) in San Francisco. We'll have dances for all levels, beginning to advanced. Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help […]
Connect Globally, Dance Locally. Follow folk dance leaders and dance watching enthusiasts worldwide. Dance wherever you are; no need to get together to dance, we’ll dance in our own homes, apartments, vans, yurts, cabins... With luck, you'll be able to show yourself with your webcam and we'll see and hear each other! Hey, wear a […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com