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Events generally in Northern California

Kick-Off Party with Chubritza

All Saints’ Episcopal 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto, CA, United States

Opening dance party with Chubritza in celebration of Chang's Folk Dancers 80th anniversary. Live music dance party preceded by short dance workshop by Marina Troost (Divcibarsko, Serbia) and Clem Dickey (Amelias, England- style). Refreshments provided! Bring tips for the band! DOWNLOAD print, and share a flier! 6:45 pm Doors open 7:00 pm Workshop with the […]

$15

Chang’s 80th Birthday Celebration

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

Celebrate 80 Years of Dance in San Francisco with Changs International Folk Dancers Featuring Live international dance music by Chubritza and Da! Mozhem Live Scottish dance music by Stringfire! Refreshments Fun and friends Bring a snack to share Admission $10-20 suggested donation. Children and students free! Parking Campus parking $3. DOWNLOAD, print, and share a […]

$10 – $20

Greek Glendi (Party) with Hohlax Trio

Joe Goode Annex 401 Alabama at 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

GreekFeet was pleased to have Hohlax play for us on their first West coast tour in 2009 and we are even more delighted to have the Holax Trio play for us again for their upcoming 2018 California tour. That’s right, come and checkout Hohlax for an amazing night of Greek music and dancing. 7:00 pm […]

$15

End of Summer Dance Party

Holbrook Palmer Park, Carriage House 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, CA, United States

Join Suzanne Rocca-Butler and the Carriage House Folk Dancers for an end of summer folk dance party. Help bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to share for the refreshments table.

$9

Folk Dance Reunion Party

Chico Womens Club 592 E. 3rd Street, near Pine, Chico, CA, United States

Dance ProgramCome see friends old and new at the Chico World Dancers reunion party. Bring your dancing shoes and dance to our old favorites. 5:30 - 7:00 PM Potluck. Bring dish or beverage to share. We'll have utensils, plates, and cups. 7:30 - 10:30 PM Dancing. Volunteers needed to help set up and take down. […]

$7 – $10

Dance Party with Mosaic

Bethany Lutheran Church 1095 Cloud Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, United States

MosiacMosaic brings their own unique take on the music of the Balkans, Scandinavia, and elsewhere. The members are: Tony Canavarro (gaida, guitar), Barry Gregory (flugelhorn, trumpet), Phillip Cline (soprano saxophone), Fran Van Atta (bass guitar), and Randa Jacobs (flute, pennywhistle). Bring some light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages to help make it a party, and tips […]

$12

Scandinavian Dance Party

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Teaching 7:30-8:30pm, followed by a dance party.

October Peninsula Folk Dance Party

Garden House 400 University Ave., Los Altos, CA, United States

Adony Beniares will teach Melnishko Horo, a Bulgarian folk dance, and, if time permits, Talava (Kosovo-Albanian) during the FREE pre-party workshop from 7:00-7:30pm. Loui Tucker will emcee the all request party from 8:00-10:30pm. Dances range from beginning to advanced and all forms (line, couple, set). Come dance on a great wood floor! Bring a snack […]

$9

Bulgarika – Bulgarian Folk Dance Party

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

Join us for BULGARIKA's first stop in the Bay Area on their national tour! Come dance to the haunting melodies and fiery dance tempos of four master musicians, all steeped in Bulgarian music and rhythms from a young age. Admission: $15. Students half-price, kids free with adult. DOWNLOAD, print, and share a flier. Bulgarika Bulgarika […]

$15

Officers Ball 2018

Veterans Memorial Building, Pleasanton 301 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA, United States

The Folk Dance Federation's annual festival of folk dance with workshops, dinner, dance party, and special attractions! This year's theme: Octoberfest! Please note the location this year is the Pleasanton Veterans Memorial Hall, Pleasanton. Schedule PriceTime (pm)Event 1:00Doors open $201:30-5:30Dance workshops $105:30-7:00On-site dinner with entertainment by Bill Cope (if registered by October 12) $207:00-10:30Evening celebration, […]

$40

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