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Folk dance encompasses dance traditions of the world, spanning geography and time. Inspired by such traditions, recreational folk dance is accessible and inclusive, celebrating at once the diversity and universality of the human experience. Life-long, life-enhancing, life-affirming, folk dancing is also the best fun on the planet!
About Folk Dance New Zealand
Folk Dance New Zealand was set up in 1995 by folk dancers, for folk dancers, to get more folk dancing.
We aim to promote and support all types and functions of folk dancing by sharing information, resources and expertise.
Anyone can join – as a group or individually. Membership opens up the world of folk dance as it is experienced in New Zealand: connection, resources and support from folk who love to dance.
Ōmori Retreat 2026 resources are here!
Head to the members page for photos and dance resources from our weekend away.
Contact jane@folkdance.nz if you have forgotten your member password.
Join our folk dance whānau
For an annual subscription of $25/$30, join Folk Dance New Zealand and receive updates about what’s on, networking advice and support, and much more!
Ngā Kaikanikani-a-iwi o Aotearoa
FDNZ’s bespoke waiata-a-ringa, to roll out at national and international occasions alike! Tutored for the first time at the Tūranga Bal last year and revised more recently at the Winter Warm Up workshops. Karawhiua!
For these dances in circles or in chains revive the hope for a We and an appeased city, where I am finding Us more alive in togetherness than ever before.
LAETITIA CARTON, TRANSLATED FROM LE GRAND BAL