Events generally in Northern California

  • John Filcich Folk Dance Festival

    Arcata Veterans Memorial Building 1425 J Street, Arcada, CA, United States

    A CELEBRATION OF OLD TIME KOLOS AND CLASSIC FOLK DANCES In Honor of John Filcich’s 100th Birthday We will kick off with a potluck & live music Friday night. Saturday will include dance and singing classes, a delicious catered dinner, more live music, and dancing into the night. Sunday morning we’ll gather for a brunch […]

  • Peninsula Folk Dance Party

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

    Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party. We'll have dances for all levels, beginning to advanced, and all forms (line, couple, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. We do dances from nearly every country […]

    $10
  • Federation Board Meeting

    Online CA, United States
    Online Event

    Join the Folk Dance Federation online for their board meeting. Various topics such as event planning, membership, scholarships, publicity, insurance, and budget are discussed. Sunday August 11, 3:00pm-4:30pm, online Meeting ID: 893 5363 4541 Passcode: 147746 Join Online

  • Global Folk Dance Party

    Online CA, United States
    Online Event

    Please join us on Saturday August 17 as we celebrate the dances of Tom Bozigian. We'll have our usual team of dance leaders and this month we're also joined by guest leaders Tom Bozigian (of course!) and also Sheree King and Sherry Cochran. Have any ideas? Send them along to us! Email your dance requests […]

    Free
  • Mainewoods Dance Camp

    Camp Indian Acres 1712 Main St,, Fryeburg, ME, United States

    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. 2024 Schedule SESSION 1: August 18 - August 24 Penny Brichta […]

  • Land Dancers Folk Dance Weekend

    Cliff's land in the Santa Cruz Mountains CA-9 & Skyline Blvd, Saratoga, CA

    Please join the Land Dancers this Labor Day weekend August 31 to September 2 for International and Israeli folk dancing and music at The Land. Anyone is welcome. Fun for families. No charge. Held every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. Founded by Cliff Jenkins and friends in 1981. You can camp out for the […]

    Free
  • International Folk Dance Party

    Age Well Center at South Fremont 47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont, CA, United States

    Join the third anniversary party for International Folk Dance with Rebecca. No partner or experience needed. Enjoy easy and fun dances from around the world. Please wear orange to celebrate the Fall harvest theme.

    Free
  • Camp Nirkoda Ba’Kerem 2024

    DoubleTree Sacramento 2001 Point W Way, Sacramento, United States

    https://youtu.be/eFVKcxAaGnM Set in the relaxed landscape of California wine country, 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 fun-filled weekend of nonstop Israeli dancing. Don't miss it! Staff Yaron Carmel is back! At NBK 2022, we saw firsthand […]

  • Peninsula Folk Dance Party

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

    Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party. This night our MC is the ever-popular Adony Beniares. We'll have dances for all levels, beginning to advanced, and all forms (line, couple, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall […]

    $10
  • Memorial Dance for Jerry Gregory

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

    Jerry Gregory 1947-2024Sponsored by the Saratoga Folk Dancers and hosted by Susan Gregory. A low-key but fun dance memorial for Jerry, dancing some of his favorite dances, snacking on some of his favorite Chinese food, sharing memories. Warmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. Request dancing for the rest of the evening. This […]

    $5 – $10

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