Events generally in Northern California
Learn, dance, socialize, and relax in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Mountain Playshop is a regional dance weekend that attracts dancers from throughout North Carolina and nearby states to socialize, dance, relax, and - you never know - to maybe learn a dance or two. This year we are featuring master instructor Roberto Bagnoli teaching […]
Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the third annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This "destination" event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging, healing, and harmony. The Mosaic Festival is a time when we ALL […]
Part of Mosaic Festival 2023 Da! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk FestivalExplore, learn, and participate in simple social dances from Europe, the British Isles, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, the USA and other places and cultures. Emphasis is on fun, not skill. The repertoire includes couple, line, circle, and set dances designed […]
Cabrillo Folk Dancers present... Janan Some of the best Bay Area musicians and vocalists...Juliana Graffagna, Gari Hegedus, Dan Auvil, Shira Kammen, Tom Farris, and Greg Jenkins! They will play two dance sets and in between will be 4-5 listening tunes. Doors open at 6:30pm. Bring finger food and drinks to share. Masks optional but be […]
Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an afternoon Basque dance workshop, then socialize with dinner and evening dance party. Schedule PriceTime (pm)Event $103:30-5030Basque Dance Workshop with Roo Lester 5:00-5:45Dinner break - Please bring your own dinner. $105:45-8:30International Folk Dance Party. Bring snacks to share. Wear a red beret or sash if you have one! […]
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 […]
Cabrillo Folk Dancers present a live music dance party with ... Bulgarika Nikolay Kolev - gadulka Donka Koleva - vocalist Temelko Ivanov - kaval Nikolay Kodzhabashev - tasmbura Marin Chalamov - tupan Doors open at 6:30pm. Bring finger food and drinks to share. Masks optional but be prepared to show proof of vaccination and booster […]
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 "HARVEST HOEDOWN" so it’s time to find your favorite calico dress, plaid shirt and jeans, neck kerchief, and boots (no spurs, please)! Yeehaw! Schedule PriceTime (pm)Event 1:00Doors open $251:30-5:30Dance workshops $205:30-7:00On-site dinner […]
Celebrating Alexandru and Mihai David Alexandru and Mihai David will be joining us live from California, leading their favorite dances along with Diane Baker, Asako Oshiro, and Sherry Cochrane as we enjoy someof the many dances that Mihai and Alexandru have shared with us. Join The Party By Zoom Register by Zoom We've changed Zoom […]
Dance to your favorite international tunes live with Bulgarika and Kopachka Folk Dancers at Strawberry Rec. Center, Mill Valley! BULGARIKA is back for a return visit: Donka Koleva, Nikolay Kolev, Temelko Ivanov, Nikolay Kodzhabashev and Marin Chalamov. The group features five maestros with decades of performing experience. They are all steeped in Bulgarian music and […]
Join Changs International Folk Dancers for a night of music and dance for the entire family! An hour of fun dance activities to music from around the world. Every Fourth Friday, 7pm-8pm Followed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. $8 Adults (first time free!), Kids always free!
Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and Berkeley Folk Dancers! Be sure to bring tips for the band, Da! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk FestivalDa! Mozhem Da! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing. D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com