Balfolk Auckland is a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are explored as a vibrant dance experience. Balfolk instructor, celebrated teacher and choreographer Michael Parmenter includes regional French dances such as the chain dances from Brittany, the bourrées from the Auvergne along with dances from the Basque and Bearn regions of southern France. Balfolk is a popular dance movement that has reinvented traditional European social dance forms and music as a vibrant dance experience. Partner dances like waltz, mazurka, Scottish and polka sit alongside group contra-dances, circle dances and mixers (dances structured to rotate partners) that are simple to learn and invite improvisation. We are LGBT+ Friendly St Stephens…

What: Israeli dance Where: Beth Shalom, 180 Manukau Rd, EpsomWhen: Wednesdays 7-9pm. All welcome.Contact: Jennifer Gottschalk, 09 480-4330 email jennygo@complus.co.nz 

What: International Folk DanceWhen: Saturday, 10-12 noon, 2-3 times per monthContact: Gwen Mann, ph 09 575-1985, 027 380-7600, email gwenmann@xtra.co.nz

What: Instructions & practice lessons for traditional folk dances from South America / Latin AmericaContact: Ana-Maria, ph 09 636-6771, text 021 156-8020, email folklorchilenolatino@gmail.com

What: English Country DanceWhere: St John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 47 Church St, NorthcoteWhen: Second Friday of the Month, 7.30pmContact: Karen Vernon, email karen@plantagenet.co.nzCost: $8Website link: englishcountrydance.org.nz

What: European Dance from Past CenturiesWhere: St John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 47 Church St, Northcote.When: Fourth Friday of the Month, 7.30pmContact: Beth Harris, ph: 09 445-9386, email bethjh07@gmail.comCost: $8

What: International Folk DanceWhere: St John Ambulance Hall, 590 Pakuranga Rd, Highland ParkWhen: Friday, 1.30-4.00pmContact: Cherie Zeng, ph 09 537-1568 or 027 5774 168, email joy.international.dance.group@gmail.com

This club holds occasional parties and workshops, and each August the big Winter Warm-Up and a same-day workshop. There are several associated specialist groups. What: International Folk DanceWhere: Rae’s loft, 24a Dell Ave, RemueraWhen: Monday & Friday, 9.30-12 noonContact: Rae Storey, ph 09 524-9504, raestorey36@gmail.comWhat: French Performance Group (no recreational class)Contact: Rae Storey, 09 524-9504, raestorey36@gmail.com