About Folk Dance Canberra
Folk Dance Canberra is a unique and welcoming community providing physical and social well-being through world dance. Suitable for all ages, and all levels of dance experience, classes range from beginner to advanced offering a wonderful pathway into dance cultures across the globe.
“By coming together in a circle, and keeping stories and traditions alive, dancing is a way of promoting peace and understanding through the generations and across the world.”
“I still consider myself a beginner, but everyone is so encouraging and welcoming.”
“It’s great that we can access the talents of international teachers via zoom. I will certainly be looking forward to the next Virtual workshop.”
FDC supports Australian Dance Week, 29 April – 4 May
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Folk Dance Canberra has had to cancel it's performance at the Little Burley Market on Saturday 3 May 2025 as part of Australia Dance Week. For further information about other dance activities in Canberra during Australian Dance Week, which runs from 29 April to 4 May, please go to the ACT Ausdance website: https://www.ausdanceact.org.au/australian-dance-week
FDA Zoom Workshops for 2025
Folk Dance Australia will be running more virtual workshops during 2025 via zoom featuring international world dance teachers. Sunday 22 June : George and Nicole Kiriakidis, senior dance instructors of one of Australia's premier Greek folk dance troupes "Florina Aristotelis". These workshops are free for FDA members. Annual membership: $25. Contact: okaye@optusnet.com.au Folk Dance Canberra will also provide their hall [...]
