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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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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

North/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar

Monte Toyon 220 Cloister Lane, Aptos, CA, United States

Are you a folkdance teacher who would like to hone your skills or a dancer who would like to learn to teach? If so, plan to come to the N/S Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar! About North/South Folkdance Teachers’ Seminar is a gathering of teachers focused on improving teaching skills and sharing information and ideas with other […]

$270 – $320

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

Officers Ball 2024

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 Joining HandS Across the Years! Save the date! Schedule PriceTime (pm)Event 1:00Doors open $251:30-5:30Dance workshops $205:30-7:00On-site dinner with the always popular sing-along with Bill Cope (for those registered in advance) $257:00-10:00Evening celebration, […]

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