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Events generally in Northern California

San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival 2024

Our Lady of the Lake University 411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX, United States

The San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival (SAFDF) is a beloved tradition of international folk dance teaching, music, parties, and camaraderie! This year is its 66th year. SAFDF is an in-person event in the Multicultural Activities and Recreation Center (MARC) on the campus of the beautiful Our Lady of the Lake University. https://youtu.be/sVN785HhPO8 For 2024 […]

Event Series Family Fun and Dancing

Family Fun and Dancing

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

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!

$8

End of Quarter Party with Da! Mozhem

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

Celebrate an end-of-quarter party with the Saratoga International Folk Dancers with live music by Da! Mozhem! Warmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. Recorded music alternates and live music by Da! Mozhem. $8-10 plus tips for the band. Party theme: Flower Power! This is a large, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! Drop […]

$5 – $8

NFO Conference 2024

Greene Family Camp 1192 Smith Lane, Bruceville, TX, United States

Annual NFO Meeting and Conference 2024 April 4 - 9, 2024 in Bruceville, Texas Two great opportunities at the same time! NFO Conference and Total Solar Eclipse Viewing The upcoming conference will have everything you’ve come to expect from NFO – a broad array of fascinating workshops, presentations, arts, crafts, music, and dance; our annual […]

Workshop and Dance Party with Jaap Leegwater

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

Jaap Leegwater will be teaching a Bulgarian Dance Workshop at 3:30 PM, with live music from Jaap on flute and Filip Filipov on accordion, followed by a dinner break and an International Folk Dance Party. Dress comfortably; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Party snacks welcome. Schedule TimeEventCost 3:30 - 5:00pmDance Workshop with Jaap and […]

$10 – $20
Event Series Cafe Shalom Dance Party

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

Bulgarian Dance Workshop with Jaap Leegwater and Filip Fiipov

Monroe Hall 1400 W. College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

Join the Razzmatazz Folk Dancers for a very special Bulgarian dance workshop with Jaap Leegwater and Filip Filipov. $10 for non-members of Razzmatazz Folk Dance Club. Jaap Leegwater Jaap LeegwaterJaap Leegwater started his dance career in his native country, The Netherlands, where he earned degrees in both education and international folk dance. Fascinated with the […]

$10

2024 Blossom Festival

City College of San Francisco, Wellness Center 50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA, United States

The annual Blossom Festival includes a folk dance party, short dance workshops, and more. Free! Dance activities will be held in the Wellness Center, 3rd Floor, Studio 301. Use of public transit is encouraged (BART Balboa Park Station or SF Muni). The first hour will feature Dancing for All Ages especially for new dancers and […]

Free

Global Folk Dance Party

Online CA, United States
Online Event

Dance with Jaap Leegwater and Filip Filipov online and us on Saturday April 20! We'll have our usual team of dance leaders and this month we're also joined by guest leader Sherry Cochran. Have any ideas? Send them along to us! The playlist is still being compiled so email your dance requests or questions to […]

Free

Cabrillo International 55th Anniversary Celebration

Live Oak Grange 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

******SAVE THE DATE****** Cabrillo Folk Dancers are planning a 55th ANNIVERSARY PARTY >>>>> LIVE MUSIC....POTLUCK!....LIVE MUSIC <<<<< PLACE: Live Oak Grange in Santa Cruz DATE: Saturday, APRIL 20, 2024, TIME: ~3:30 pm to 9:30 pm (not exact yet...) COST: TBD MUSIC: TWO BANDS! with Da! Mozhem & Hector Bezanis, Dena Bjornlie, and Friends Details are […]

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