Dance and the world dances with you

Events generally in Northern California

Officers Ball 2021

Veterans Memorial Building, Pleasanton 301 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA, United States

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 […]

Global Folk Dance Party

Online CA, United States
Online Event

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 […]

Free

Fall Camp 2021

Brandeis-Bardin Campus 1101 Peppertree Lane, Brandeis, CA, United States

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 […]

$225

International Folk Dance in Person Party

Redwood City Women's Club 149 Clinton Street, Redwood City, CA, United States

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 […]

$10

Global Folk Dance Party

Online CA, United States
Online Event

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 […]

Free

Texa-Kolo 2021

Croatian Cultural Center 60 Onondaga Ave., San Francisco, CA, United States
Online Event

Online and on-site with globally inclusive Zoom sessions! Please join us for TEXA-KOLO 2021, a joyous celebration of folk music and dance. We're all yearning for a big event - this is it! Kolo Festival is now named as the John Filcich Kolo Festival in honor of Kolo Festival Founder John Filcich. Dance Teachers Sonia […]

Free – $100

Palomanians Pie Party

St. Bede's Church Hall 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States

The annual Palomanians Pie Party featuring ice cream, refreshments and pie all provided by the Palomanians! For the first time in two years, come join us for an afternoon of dancing and pie. Nothing to bring, all pies will be supplied by a group of the Palomanians. Dances range from beginning to advanced, and all […]

$10

Camp Nirkoda Ba’Kerem 2021

Wonder Valley Ranch and Resort 6450 Elwood Rd, Sanger, CA, United States

Israeli dance camp and wine tasting adventure Directed by Aaron Alpert With phenomenal teachers Michael Barzelai and Yaron Elfasy from Israel. Set in the lush landscape of a private ranch, Nirkoda Ba'Kerem is all about community. Come join your friends — some you've known for years, and some you've yet to meet — for a […]

$450 – $680

Global Folk Dance Party

Online CA, United States
Online Event

Join our Global Folk Dance Party on Saturday December 18 for the dances of Jaap Leegwater. No need to leave your home. Also join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends. We will: Connect and dance in our own homes Watch people leading dances from around the world Submit requests and […]

Free

Christmas Night Dance Party

Redwood City Women's Club 149 Clinton Street, Redwood City, CA, United States

Once upon a time, a family gathered with friends and relatives every Christmas Night to celebrate the day. They shared food and beverages, and danced away the evening. John Nicoara was there. It was from the stories of these warm memories that Jan and he, and Becky and Adony, were inspired to continue that tradition […]

Free

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