Events generally in Northern California
Come dance on a great wood floor! Dances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line, couple, set). Bring a snack to share! Download to share and print this informational flier. 7:00-7:30pm -- Katherine Abbott will teach Oy Shope Shope, a Bulgarian folk dance introduced by Roberto Bagnoli. 7:30-10:00pm -- ALL-REQUEST PARTY. MC'd by […]
Please join us and explore Russian culture in the Old World and the New through a folk dance lesson, performances by Folk Group "Dolina", and a historical overview of Russian colonial presence in California from Fort Ross interpreter Hank Birnbaum. Plus, enjoy a vodka tasting from the Russian Center of San Francisco (ages 21+). In […]
Join the Kopachka Folk Dancers for a special live music dance party to the Bulgarian music of Kabilé! Kabilé Masters of traditional folk from Bulgarian Thrace! Kabilé is named for the village in central Bulgaria where they first performed. They have become widely known for the bitov (traditional) style and highly-enjoyable melodies! Kabilé's members are […]
You are invited to a special Folk Dance Party featuring live Bulgarian music by Kabile. Kabile features five master musicians, and is renowned for their "bitov" (traditional) style . Everyone is welcome to come dance and/or just listen to the fabulous music. The band includes Donka Koleva (vocals), Nikolay Kolev (gadulka), Ivan Handzhiev (vocals and […]
Special live music dance night with traditional Bulgarian wedding band Kabile! This is a Halloween party as well so come dressed to celebrate in costume! Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party, and tips for the band! Kabile “Kabile” takes its name from the village Kabile where the members […]
1:00 Doors open 1:30-5:30 Institute 5:30--7:30 On-site Italian dinner with entertainment by Bill Cope (if signed up by October 27) 7:30-10:00 Evening dance party INSTITUTE TEACHERS: Aaron Alpert -- Holech Uva (Israeli non-partner) Julie East -- Szot Madziar (Polish non-partner) Lenore Frigo -- Contras (U.S. partners) Martin Frost -- Pušteno Oro/Devojče Devojče (Macedonian non-partner) Marija […]
Denise will teach the English Country dance Winter Solstice, learned from Bruce Hamilton at Stockton this summer. John Burke will emcee. Dances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line, couple, set). Come dance on a great wood floor! Bring a snack to share! DOWNLOAD, print, and share an event flier.
Sue Williard will start the evening teaching Arcanul Batrinesc and Kara Tren. Live Balkan music for dancing with Staro Vino. Only the finest vintages! They play dance tunes and table songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Roma, and a sprinkling of our favorite international folk dances. Staro Vino is Andrew Cohen (accordion), Greg Masaki Jenkins (clarinet […]
Live music and dancing to Bill Cope and his friends. Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party, and tips for the band! Bill Cope & Friends Bill Cope & friends play international folk dance music, especially Balkan with Greek and "oldie" folk dance favorites. The band includes Bill Cope, […]
Holiday Celebration and Second Harvest Food Bank Donation 5:00-6:00pmHappy Holidays Potluck Reception - snacks appreciated. Bring cheeses, fruits, nuts, veggies, or desserts (refrigerator available, no oven) 6:00-9:30pmAaron Alpert will teach Hora (Israeli; choreographed by Moshe Eskayo) and Sandra Biroc will teach Quirquinchos de Corazon (Bolivia; learned at the 2017 solar eclipse). The rest of the […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com