Events generally in Northern California
Join us for a very special workshop lead by master Bulgarian dance instructor Yuliyan Yordanov. Bulgarian ethnic dance is centuries-old tradition that still brings people of all ages together for moments of unity and spontaneous joy. Irregular rhythms, upbeat enthralling music on traditional Balkan instruments, and gorgeous costumes are all characteristics of Bulgarian folk dances. […]
FDF (Faith, Dance, Fellowship) of Northern California is sponsoring a one day Greek dance symposium. Guest workshop instructors are Achilleas Tsiaras and Yiouli Dimou from Meliki, Macedonia, Greece and Joe Graziosi from Boston, Massachusetts. Achilleas and Yiouli will teach dances from Imathia and Vlach Dances of Kozani. Joe will teach island dances from Rhodes, Kalymnos […]
Ethnic Treasures of Folk Dance! Statewide 2019 Registration Form 2019 Statewide Folk Dance Festival Live Music with Miamon Miller and Friends, Bill Cope, Michael Lawson & Janie Cowen Parties and Luncheon Workshops and Request Dancing Meeting friends - Old and New Teaching appearances by Petur Iliev, Mihai David, Sevi Bayraktar, and Israel Yakovee. Cesar Garfiaz […]
GreekFeet is pleased to announce this special workshop with Stathis Strathis and Joe Graziosi. Stathis will be paying a tribute to our dear friend and teacher Anna Efstathiou by teaching her signature dance Vari Hasapia. Joe will be teaching a mix of regional Greek dances. It is going to be an interesting, entertaining evening in […]
French dance fun for all ages!Gary Breitbard & Jena Rauti Dance with us through France—and never leave the Bay Area! Gary Breitbard and Jena Rauti will help teach and lead French dances to the live music of Fête Musette. We will take you to Alsace, Brittany, Gascony, Provence, and the Massif Central in a period […]
Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and the East Bay Folk Dancers. Please save the date and join us for a fun night of dancing! DOWNLOAD, print, and share a flier. Da! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk FestivalDa! Mozhem Da! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy […]
DOWNLOAD a flier The Palomanians Ice Cream Social featuring request dancing, refreshments, and of course ice cream! A tradition for decades, the Palomanians will provide all the ingredients for an Ice Cream Social and Dance Party! With lots of toppings, fresh and stewed fruit, sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and more! Punch, water and coffee […]
Celebrate Bastille Day and France with a folk dance lesson and party with the Peninsula Council! 2:45pmDoors open 3:00-3:30pmFree pre-party workshop with Adony Benaries teaching a couple of fun French dances. 3:30-6:00pmALL-REQUEST PARTY MC'd by Hollis Radin The Peninsula Council annual meeting and election of officers will be held during the break. Send your requests […]
Join the Saratoga International Dancers for a special evening square dance workshop lead by caller and instructor Tony Parkes. No partner needed. Tony Parkes Hailing from the Boston area, Tony Parkes has been calling square and contra dances for more than 50 years. He believes in keeping these dance forms accessible to as many people […]
The Moveable Feet club presents an afternoon contra and square dance workshop, potluck dinner, and international folk dance party with the charming Tony Parkes. Live music for dancing by Susan Worland during the workshop. Come for the entire event or portions as you wish. We look forward to dancing with you! 3:00 pm Doors open […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com