Dance and the world dances with you

Events generally in Northern California

Dance Party with Da! Mozhem

Miraloma Park Clubhouse 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue), San Francisco, CA, United States

Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and Changs. Chang’s is the oldest (soon to be celebrating 85 years!) folk dance group in the US. One reason is that they really know how to have a wonderful time, and share their love of dance with people of all ages and experience. Covid protocols: […]

$8

Inaugural Ball

Live Oak Recreation Center 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman), Berkeley, CA, United States

Coming this Saturday, October 1, is the Inaugural Ball, BFD's first one in three years, where we'll welcome our new and returning officers. These are the people who are providing layers of structure and support that keep the Berkeley Folk Dance club running. The program is ready to view. Decorations are being collected and made […]

$12

Dance Workshop with Bianca De Jong

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

Saratoga International Folk Dancers hosts a folk dance workshop with master instructor Bianca De Jong. For more details e-mail loui@louitucker.com. Biana de Jong Bianca De JongBased in the Netherlands, Bianca has choreographed and taught many of the dances we love and also taught by other Master Teachers. Among her many dances are Tu Romnie, Devetorka […]

$10 – $15

San Antonio Folk Dance Festival

Online CA, United States
Online Event

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! Join SAFDF online for a special three-day virtual festival! Instructors The San Antonio Folk Dance Festival features world-renowned master teachers […]

Free

Cafe Shalom Dance Party

Congregation Am Tikvah 625 Brotherhood Way, 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

Bianca De Jong Workshop and Party

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

Join the Peninsula Folk Dance Council for an afternoon dance workshop with master instructor Bianca De Jong, dinner, and evening dance party. Bianca de Jong is visiting us from The Netherlands. Price is $10 for the workshop and $10 for the party, appetizers and refreshments included in the price. If you are having money issues, […]

$10 – $20

Bianca De Jong Workshop

Live Oak Recreation Center 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman), Berkeley, CA, United States

Visiting from the Netherlands, master dance instructor Bianca de Jong will teach international dances from her extensive repertoire. Don't miss this rare opportunity! Masks and proof of Covid-19 vaccination+booster(s) required. Biana de Jong Bianca De JongBased in the Netherlands, Bianca has choreographed and taught many of the dances we love and also taught by other […]

$12

Dance Party with Da! Mozhem

Strawberry Recreation Center 118 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA, United States

Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and Kopachka Folk Dancers. $15 general admittance, students free. Doors open at 7:30pm. Covid protocols: proof of vaccination, masks required (K95 or KN95 preferred). Be sure to bring tips for the band. Da! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk FestivalDa! Mozhem Da! Mozhem plays and […]

$15

Global Folk Dance Party

Online CA, United States
Online Event

Come to our Global Folk Dance Party on Saturday October 15. Afterwards join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends. This month's Global Folk Dance Party is a Pre-Texa-Kolo party, getting ready for in-person Texas Camp and Kolo Festival. We look forward to dancing with you on Saturday October 15 from […]

Free

Officers Ball 2022

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 "Life is a Masquerade!" Schedule PriceTime (pm)Event 1:00Doors open $251:30-5:30Dance workshops $155:30-7:00On-site dinner with the always popular sing-along with Bill Cope (for those registered by October 18) $257:00-10:00Evening celebration, dances from the […]

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