EVERY FRIDAY

LARGE STUDIO
7:30-8:30pm Lesson
8:30-10:30pm Request Dance - recorded music

What is International Folk Dance?
A lively weekly gathering where you can explore a rich tapestry of global dance traditions. Each evening begins with a 60-minute lesson, introducing 4–6 dances from regions like the Balkans, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. No partner is needed; most dances are done in a semi-circular line that moves counterclockwise, guided by a leader. The complexity comes in the variety of rhythms and patterns.

​​What is International Request Dance?
Dancers can request dances taught recently or old favorites - so what gets programmed is a mix of old and new. There are dances from every continent, and the most-requested dances are from eastern European countries like Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Greece. We also do Israeli dances, and couple dances from (western) Europe and the Americas - but you don't need to bring a partner.

​Cost:
$12 General Admission
$9 Tapestry Member
$8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30)
$4 Youth (Ages 10-17)
Under 10 - Free

​“Pay What You Choose” First seven days of every month (1st through the 7th)-Newcomers especially encouraged to attend!

If International Folk Dance isn’t the complexity you are looking for, check out Intro to International Folk Dance or Advanced International Folk Dance.

If you have any accessibility needs you'd like addressed by Tapestry Folkdance Center, please let us know by emailing staff@tapestryfolkdance.org.