FOLK DANCE CANBERRA Dancing to Wonderful Music from Countries Around the World

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.

 “During these strange Covid times, it’s great that we can still access the talents of international teachers via zoom. I will certainly be looking forward to the next Virtual workshop.

Beginner’s Class

Intermediate Class

Advanced Class

FDA Zoom Workshops for 2024: Lee Otterholt (USA), Sunday 13 October, 2-4pm

Folk Dance Australia will be running more virtual workshops during 2024 via zoom featuring international world dance teachers. Sunday 13 October (2 - 4pm) : Lee Otterholt from USA These workshops are free for FDA members. Annual membership: $25. Contact: okaye@optusnet.com.au Folk Dance Canberra will also provide their hall and large screens for accessing these workshops via zoom.

Lesley Rose presenting workshop at Redfern Town Hall, Saturday 30 November

FOLK DANCE AUSTRALIA Presents LESLEY ROSE with a Workshop Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street, Redfern Saturday, 30 November 2024, 10 am to 2.30 pm COST: FDA members $20 ($25 non-members) Morning tea provided, BYO Lunch Lesley has been teaching international folk dancing in Canberra since 1996 (and loving every minute) after completing the FDA Recreational Folk Dancing Teacher Training [...]

Christmas Dance Party, Saturday 14 December, from 4pm

Another excellent Christmas party to look forward to! For FDC members or people who attend FDC classes only. WHEN: Saturday 14 December, from 4pm