Where to Dance
| Group | Address | website | phone | description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque International Folk Dance Foundation | Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Ave. SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico | http://abqfolkdance.org/ | Jane Diggs 505-299-0332 | ||
| Ames-Des Moines Contra Dance Friends | Des Moines, Iowa | https://sites.google.com/site/desmoinescontradance/ | gro.liamg@ecnadartnocseniomsed | ||
| Amherst International Folk Dancing | Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002, United States | https://www.amherstfolkdancing.org/ | gro.gnicnadkloftsrehma@ave or gro.gnicnadkloftsrehma@ydnic | Eva (413) 549-6748 or Cindy (413) 323-6330 | |
| Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance | 4531 Concourse Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 | https://aactmad.org/ | gro.damtcaa@ofni | ||
| Annie’s International Folk Dance Co-op | Kings Park, Long Island, New York | ten.enilnotpo@ecnadadnil | Linda Kay (631) 269-6894 | ||
| Arden Folk Dance Gild | 2126 The Highway, Arden DE 19810 | https://ardenclub.org/folk-gild/ | moc.ssam-gnissim@nasus or moc.liamg@recnadklofto | 302-562-2481 | Arden Folk Dance Gild holds weekly dance sessions featuring international Folk Dancing, Scottish & English dancing, Israeli dancing, Arden in Motion |
| Argonne International Folk Dancing | 5739 Dunham Rd, Downers Grove, IL | https://argonneifd.blogspot.com/ | ten.tsacmoc@yajdnaadnil | ||
| Arizona, Phoenix | Arizona, Phoenix | Contact Alice Chong 623-428-9666 | |||
| Austin International Folk Dancers & Csardas Hungarian Dancers | Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, United States | https://aifd.cc/ | International: Madeline Brock: cc.dfia@tnediserp, Hungarian: Mike Revesz: moc.liamg@zsever.b.leahcim or Judit Györgyey Ries: ude.saxetu.rsc@tiduj | Austin International Folk Dancers is a recreational group, open to all: Fridays 7-9:45pm, https://aifd.cc/, Csárdás Hungarian Dancers performing group rehearses weekly, with occasional classes, workshops, and open dancing: Mondays 7-9pm, http://aifd.cc/csardas/. | |
| Balkan Dance Cabal | Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, California, USA | 510-524-3611 | "Plotting to attain the sublime through the joyful mastery of dance." The Balkan Dance Cabal encourages participation of all dancers who aspire to master a variety of challenging and inspiring dances in a supportive and friendly environment. We aim to teach and dance both intermediate and advanced Balkan dances. As always, we will try and keep the class flexible and responsive to dancers' needs and wants. Please suggest dances that you would like taught or reviewed, or are just hankering to do. COVID policy: We are requiring vaccination, including 1 or more boosters; please provide evidence if you are attending Balkan Dance Cabal for the first time in 2022. Also, masks required (N95/KN95/KF94 not required but recommended). Ashkenaz has installed an air purifier in the Back Studio, and there is a working ventilation system as well. Please bring your own water bottle. | ||
| Beaver Folk Dance | 109 Camp Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034, USA | https://beaverfolkdance.org/ | moc.liamg@knasusnosredna | Sue (610) 688-3284 | |
| Berkeley Folk Dancers Live Oak Park | Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, California, USA 94709 | https://berkeleyfolkdancers.org/ | 510-655-9332 | Berkeley Folk Dancers (BFD) is America’s largest folk dance club. Now in our 82nd year, Berkeley Folk Dancers is a group of nearly 120 people of all ages who enjoy doing a great variety of folk dances. All kinds of people belong to BFD, from teenagers to retired people. Couples and singles are equally welcome. Lessons on multiple levels are held weekly and request dance nights once weekly. Become a BFD Member Berkeley Folk Dancers' in-person classes appear afternoons at Northbrae Community Church or evenings at Live Oak Recreation Center: Northbrae Community Church, 1:30-3:00pm. Tuesday afternoon: Beginners with Andy Partos Thursday afternoon: Intermediate with Marija Hillis Live Oak Recreation Center, 7:45-9:45pm. Monday evening: Advanced with Yaqi Zhang Tuesday evening: Intermediate with David Hillis and Marian Snyder Wednesday evening: Advanced/Intermediate with Marija Hillis Thursday evening: Beginner with Helen Brown and Marian Snyder Friday evening: Request night The fee for each session is $5. Vaccination ID and mask required. Guidelines The first time you visit BFD, you must bring proof (either a card or an image on your phone) of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which means that you've had both shots and at least 2 weeks have passed since the second shot. Your proof will be checked and put on record. If you have not been fully vaccinated, you may instead show proof of a negative COVID test that you've taken within the two days preceding the class. You will have to do that every time you come until you are fully vaccinated. You must sign a COVID-19 liability waiver the first time you enter. You will not be required to wear a mask in the dance room but BRING A MASK ANYWAY. That's because Northbrae Church requires mask wearing at all times in the hallways and bathrooms. | |
| Berkeley Folk Dancers Northbrae | Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley, California, USA 94707 | https://berkeleyfolkdancers.org/ | 510-655-9332 | Berkeley Folk Dancers (BFD) is America’s largest folk dance club. Now in our 82nd year, Berkeley Folk Dancers is a group of nearly 120 people of all ages who enjoy doing a great variety of folk dances. All kinds of people belong to BFD, from teenagers to retired people. Couples and singles are equally welcome. Lessons on multiple levels are held weekly and request dance nights once weekly. Become a BFD Member Berkeley Folk Dancers' in-person classes appear afternoons at Northbrae Community Church or evenings at Live Oak Recreation Center: Northbrae Community Church, 1:30-3:00pm. Tuesday afternoon: Beginners with Andy Partos Thursday afternoon: Intermediate with Marija Hillis Live Oak Recreation Center, 7:45-9:45pm. Monday evening: Advanced with Yaqi Zhang Tuesday evening: Intermediate with David Hillis and Marian Snyder Wednesday evening: Advanced/Intermediate with Marija Hillis Thursday evening: Beginner with Helen Brown and Marian Snyder Friday evening: Request night The fee for each session is $5. Vaccination ID and mask required. Guidelines The first time you visit BFD, you must bring proof (either a card or an image on your phone) of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which means that you've had both shots and at least 2 weeks have passed since the second shot. Your proof will be checked and put on record. If you have not been fully vaccinated, you may instead show proof of a negative COVID test that you've taken within the two days preceding the class. You will have to do that every time you come until you are fully vaccinated. You must sign a COVID-19 liability waiver the first time you enter. You will not be required to wear a mask in the dance room but BRING A MASK ANYWAY. That's because Northbrae Church requires mask wearing at all times in the hallways and bathrooms. | |
| Boulder Folk Dancers | 6185 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 | http://boulderfolkdancers.org/ | |||
| Bozeman Folkdancing | Bozeman, Montana, USA | http://montanafolkdance.org/bozeman/ | gro.erolklofnamezob@thcerbla.adnama | ||
| Bridgewater Community Dancers | Bridgewater Senior Center, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States | https://www.facebook.com/bridgewatercommunitydance/ | ten.nozirev@netragmuabs | ||
| Brooklyn Heights Folk Dancers | Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 125 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States | https://brooklynheightsfolkdancers.org/ | gro.srecnaDkloFsthgieHnylkoorB@ofni | ||
| Burnaby International Folk Dancers | Charles Rummel Community Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave., Burnaby BC | https://burnabyfolkdance.org/ | gro.ecnadklofybanrub@dfib | ||
| Cafe Shalom | Congregation Am Tikvah, 625 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, California, USA | https://www.facebook.com/groups/43101451376/ | 669-444-1284 | Cafe Shalom is a weekly class and monthly Israeli Folk Dance party in San Francisco. All levels of dance experience are welcomed. Guidance happily provided for beginners. 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. The first part of the evening – 30-45 minutes starts with slow and beginners dances, oldies, and dances which we learn in Tuesday class. Later we increase the intensity, up the beat and the pace and the evening is fully charged with great energy and fun. Free parking available. Admission: $10 Schedule Tuesday class 7:30-10:30 PM 2nd Saturday Israeli dance party 7:30-11:30 PM | |
| California, Bay Area | Bay Area, California | https://folkdance.com/where-to-dance | |||
| California, Placerville (Sierra Foothills) | Placerville, CA | moc.liamg@0vremnaoj | |||
| California, Southern | Southern California | http://www.socalfolkdance.org/ | |||
| Carolina English Country Dancers | 105 River St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA | https://carolinaenglishcountrydance.com/ | moc.liamg@tiawSteragraM | 864 720-9741 | English Country Dance group |
| Central Park Dancers | Central Park, New York | Walter Fischer: moc.oohay@efirenetfw | 917-873-2026 | ||
| Changs International Folk Dancers, Inc. | MPIC Clubhouse, 350 O’Shaughnessy Boulevard, San Francisco, California, USA 94127 | https://changsfolkdancers.blogspot.com/ | 415-285-2985 (Wendy Brown), 415-626-8879 (Jane Logan) | Holding hands across San Francisco since 1938. Founded by Song Chang and holding hands across San Francisco since 1938! For folks of all ages and families of all kinds and at all levels of experience. Casual, recreational International folk dance group. We meet Friday evenings 7-10 pm every week for general dancing and requests. One-hour teaching sessions are included on first and second Fridays. On fourth Fridays, starting Sept. 22, join us for Family Dancing during the first hour! Free parking available. $6 members, $8 non-members. Masks recommended. Contacts: 415-285-2985 (Wendy Brown), 415-626-8879 (Jane Logan) | |
| Chicago Area Folk Dance Scene | Chicago, Illinois | https://orgs.fnal.gov/folkdance/FolkDanceScene.pdf | |||
| Chicagoland West English Country Dancing & International Folk Dancing | 493 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, USA | https://chicagolandecd.org/chicagoland-west-ecd/ | moc.liamg@DCEdnalogacihC moc.liamg@DFItseWdnalogacihC | Mady 630-251-0811 or Tammy 847-508-5586 | Sunday afternoon international folk dancing followed by English country dancing, twice a month except summers |
| Chico World Dancers 1 | Chico Creek Dance Center, 1144 West First Street, Chico, California, USA 95928-5033 | 209-261-6861 (cell) | No partner needed. Line, circle, and couple dances from Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Israel, USA, etc.. | ||
| Chico World Dancers 2 | Chico Area Recreation & Park, 2320 North Avenue, Chico, California, USA 95926 | 209-261-6861 (cell) | No partner needed. Line, circle, and couple dances from Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Israel, USA, etc.. | ||
| Colonial Dance Club of Richmond | Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA 23228, USA | https://colonialdanceclubofrichmond.com | moc.liamg@dnomhcirfobulcecnadlainoloc | Please join us on Wednesday nights for English Country Dancing, only $2 per session. | |
| Columbia International Folk Dancers | Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD 21044, United States | https://www.facebook.com/columbiainternationalfolkdancers | 410 718-0495 or Ed Alverson 410 740-2309 | ||
| Contemporary Israeli Dance & Free Swing Dancing | Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, USA | For Israeli dance, contact Arlene: ten.srecnadowt@leahpara | Contemporary Israeli Dance: Sunday 3:00 - 4:30. This is not a drop-in class. Please contact Arlene:ten.srecnadowt@leahpara Swing Dancing: 4th Sundays. Lesson 6:30pm, open dancing 7-8:30pm. All are welcome. | ||
| Contra Dance (lesson upon request) | Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States | https://www.sbcds.org/contradance/schedule/ | 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 6:00-9:00pm, Contra Dance (lesson upon request) (schedule subject to change) | ||
| Contra Dance in Hawaii | 3737 Manoa Road, Honolulu,Hawaii | http://contradancehi.weebly.com/ | |||
| Coreto Cultural Association | Praça de Almeida Garrett, 4000-069 Porto, Portugal | https://www.facebook.com/CoretoAssociacao | moc.liamg@xpoolnhoj | +351914024149 | Coreto is an association that hosts most Bal Folk events in Porto (Portugal). Every week there's one or more dance events with a musicians jam associated. Porto is the dance and music jam Portuguese capital of the 2020s. Check the Facebook page if you're planning to pass by Porto in the coming months. |
| Crescent City International Dancers | 6690 Fleur De Lis Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, United States | http://www.folkdancers.net/ | moc.spuorgelgoog@liam-dicc | Nick 504 810-7041 or Angela 504 228-6039 | |
| Csardas Hungarian Dancers & Austin International Folk Dancers | Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, United States | http://aifd.cc/csardas/ | Hungarian: Mike Revesz: moc.liamg@zsever.b.leahcim or Judit Györgyey Ries: ude.saxetu.rsc@tiduj, International: Madeline Brock: cc.dfia@tnediserp | Csárdás Hungarian Dancers performing group rehearses weekly, with occasional classes, workshops, and open dancing: Mondays 7-9pm, http://aifd.cc/csardas/, Austin International Folk Dancers is a recreational group, open to all: Fridays 7-9:45pm, https://aifd.cc/ | |
| Dances of the World | Young Ladies Institute Hall (YLI), 1400 27th St., Sacramento, California, USA | ten.tsewerus@ecnadnavy | 916-570-3482 | Meets: Sunday 3:00 - 6:00 PM (twice monthly), Saturday 7:00 - 10:00 PM Description: Recreational Dancing, All levels, Beginners welcome, all formations: line and partner, class two Sunday afternoons a month, party one Saturday evening a month, $7, raised floor, new dances taught, old dances reviewed as needed, requests welcome. Please contact Yvonne to confirm that we are meeting. | |
| Davis International Folkdancers | Mirror Image Dance Company, 2121 2nd St, A-106, Davis, California, USA | http://davisfolkdancers.org/ | 530-758-0863 | We are a recreational folk dance club catering to all levels of folk dancers, from beginners through advanced dancers. As we joyfully resume in-person dancing, we will begin each evening with easier dances selected by the person doing the dance programming for that evening. After the first half hour of warm-up dances, we will follow an all-request format for the rest of the evening. We aim to be flexible and responsive to t he dancers, and we can pauseto provide teaching and review of a particular dance "on the fly", so don't be shy about joining us if you are new to folk dancing, and speak up if you want all or part of a dance reviewed. Later in the year we will resume our scheduled teaching and review of new dances. "Dance Cards" that you punch each time you attend a class may be purchased in class on Sunday nights. The cost is $35 for five sessions, or $70 for ten sessions. If paying by check make the check out to "Davis International Folkdancers". You can opt to pay $7.00 per session, if you prefer. The punch cards will not expire, so you can come when it is convenient - no penalty if you miss a session. For first time folk dancers only, your first visit is free. COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS FOR NOW N95 or equivalent masks must be worn and you must have had COVID-19 shots. Hand sanitizer will be available. Bring your own water bottle or a cup to fill in the kitchen. Please stay home if you have had symptoms or have been exposed. | |
| Del Valle Folk Dancers | Odd Fellows Hall, 2160 First St, Livermore, California, USA 94550 | 925-447-8020 | International Folk Dancing "The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing" Beginners welcome. First night free. $5 per person per night. New venue. | ||
| Derby Barn Dance Club | Oaklawn Activity Center, 4904 S Clifton Ave, Wichita KS 67216 | https://www.wichitacontra.org/ | moc.liamg@ecnadnrabybred | (316) 361-6863 | |
| East Bay Folk Dancers | Veterans Memorial Hall, 401 Highland Ave, Piedmont, California, USA 94611 | East Bay Folk Dancers mainly enjoy Balkan folk dances, but the repertoire extends as well to Israel, Greece, Hungary, Turkey, Armenia, and Albania, with frequent forays beyond. The dances played are entirely by request, so if you have dances you would like to do, just come with their names. The evening begins with simple dances that all can do, but includes intermediate and advanced dances later on. We are always ready to help newcomers pick out requests they might enjoy, and guide them in learning dances. East Bay Folk Dancers is a dedicated and welcoming dance community with an unbroken history since meeting for dance on the lawn on the UC Berkeley campus in the early 1960s. East Bay Folk Dancers is organized as a collective without specific leaders. The cost is $5, with your first night free. Dancers are requested to wear N95 grade masks and for their first night they will need to show that they have been vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. At present there is no teaching, but it may start up again at some point. You might want to get on our weekly mailing list, which announces special upcoming events as well as the very occasional Friday that the Veterans Hall is not available to us. | |||
| English Country Dance (Clark County Class), & Scottish Country, & World Dance | Silverado Ranch Community Center, 9855 Gillespie St,. Las Vegas, NV 89183 | ten.xoc@effarigaguh | On Wednesdays: World Dance (Dances from all over the world) meets 4 to 5:30 pm; English Country meets from 6 to 7 pm; Scottish Country meets from 7 to 8 pm. Clark County has sessions throughout the year; sign up online; Walk-in available if class is not at capacity | ||
| Enzian Schuhplattler | 613 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 | http://www.enzianschuhplattler.com | moc.relttalphuhcsnaizne@ofni | 253-224-0934 | Enzian Schuhplattler is dedicated to promoting Bavarian folk dancing, culture, and costumes. Enzian performs regional dances from Bavaria (Germany) and Tirol (Austria), including traditional Schuhplattler and folk dances. |
| Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble & Mazsola Hungarian Children’s Folkdance Ensemble | CY Dance Works, 25 37th Ave, San Mateo, California, USA 94403 | https://eszterlanc.com/mazsola/ | The Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble is a performing folk dance group based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our mission is to promote and present traditional Hungarian folk dances and to preserve the Hungarian folk culture in all its forms. The Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble has been celebrating and showcasing Hungarian folk culture in the Bay Area since its foundation in 1977 through presentations to the Hungarian community and the general public. The Ensemble consists of twenty to forty young adults ranging from age 14 and up. Most are of Hungarian heritage, although membership has never been limited to those with Hungarian backgrounds. The dancers receive their training in the Ensemble as well as from guest teachers and at workshops statewide. Practices are held every week at the CY Dance Works, 25 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 on Friday nights from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Please e-mail us to make sure a practice is being held, as we occasionally skip a week. See the Contact Us page for a map! Eszterlánc organizes dance houses (táncház) 2-3 times a year. These events showcase live music, dance teaching for kids and adults, free dance and singing. We occasionally invite guest teachers and organize folk music workshops, dance short courses. The (https://www.folkdance.com/community/where-to-dance/mazsola/) Mazsola Hungarian Children’s Folkdance Ensemble is affiliated with the Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble. Social Media and Links: https://www.facebook.com/EszterlancSanFrancisco, https://www.youtube.com/@eszterlanc-hungarian-folk-ens, https://www.instagram.com/eszterlanc_hungarian_folk/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/eszterlanc/, https://www.meetup.com/eszterlanc-hungarian-folk-ensemble/, https://www.tiktok.com/@eszterlanc_hungarianfolk, https://press.eszterlanc.com/ | ||
| Ethnic Dance Chicago | 4146 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA | http://www.ethnicdance.net/ | Chicago Latvian Community Center | ||
| Ethnic Express International Folk Dance Club | 953 East Sahara Avenue b26, , Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | http://ethnicexpresslasvegas.org/ | Intermediate/Advanced international folk dancing. ETHNIC EXPRESS gathers on the second Thursday evening of every month at the Balkan Bar & Grill for Dinner & Dancing. We start ordering from the regular menu at 5:30 pm. and dance 'till around 8:00 pm. The location is 953 E. Sahara Avenue B26 here in Las Vegas, Nevada 89104. | ||
| Eugene Folk Dancers | 2274 Onyx St, Eugene, OR | moc.liamg@laSgniSnaD | 541-895-2254 | International folk dance, all levels, Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 pm | |
| Evanston Monday Night Folk Dancers | Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201, United States | https://www.evanstonfolkdance.org/ | |||
| Fayetteville International Folk Dancers | 3816 W Mt Comfort Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72704, United States | http://www.fifd.org/ | moc.liamg@66gnikceulnaj | 479-283-9947 |
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