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 Weekend Workshop in Canberra, 13-15 October

Folk Dance Australia Weekend Workshop, hosted by Folk Dance Canberra Friday 13 to Sunday 15 October 2023 Featuring an exciting program of FDA teachers and an invited guest teacher, Darko Andreski from 'Dancers Without Borders', Canberra. Workshop includes: six sessions of dancing from easy to advanced over two days; accommodation (Canberra Carotel Motel); Saturday and Sunday lunches; Saturday night's dinner. [...]

FDA zoom workshop with Caspar Bik, Sunday 3 December, 7pm

Folk Dance Australia will be running more virtual workshops during 2023 via zoom featuring international world dance teachers. Sunday 3 December, 7pm : Caspar Bik from The Netherlands 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.

Christmas Dance Party, Saturday 9 December

Another excellent Christmas party to look forward to! Dancers who attend any of FDC's classes are all welcome. A 'Greek' theme this year. WHEN: Saturday 9 December (time tbc)