Upcoming Events
Regency Costume Ball, Auckland
14 June 2025
Love Bridgerton or Pride & Prejudice? Join us for a Regency Costume Ball to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birthday and the wonderful social dances of the Regency Period with music by the Rose & Thistle Dance Band.
St John’s Church Hall, Northcote
7.30 – 10.30pm
$30 Adults / $15 Students.
For bookings, email [email protected]
All dances will be called, however, preparatory dance classes are recommended and will be available on Sunday afternoons in May from 2pm to 4pm.
Music session and Bal Folk, Paekākāriki
28 June 2025
Paekākāriki Memorial Hall, 98 The Parade
1.30 – 2.30pm (free): Join our band for a casual tune session, open to any musician who wants to discover some Balfolk tunes.
3 – 5pm: Bal Folk: social dancing. Beginners welcome, all dances called.
$15. And koha welcome for students, concessions holders and unwaged (cash or bank transfer).
Overseas Events
CAUCASUS SPECIAL 2025 – “We would have loved to stay longer”
GEORGIA August 14-27 & ARMENIA August 26-September 11
Many travelers have shared their excitement about the beauty and culture of the Caucasus. Destinations that have not yet been ruined by mass tourism, although they do see an increase in visitors. Both tours can be booked individually or as a whole. You see the highlights of the countries, but also the hidden gems. Visit our website.
www.tinekevangeel.nl Both tours are also suitable for non-dancers.
Past Events
French Alliance and Balfolk strike again in Wellington!
4 May 2025
Alliance Française Wellington, 78 Victoria Street, 6011 Wellington
Balfolk is all about connection, music, and mouvement — simple, joyful dances you can easily pick up, even if you’ve never danced before. Whether you are coming solo or with friends, you’ll be spinning, stepping, and smiling in no time.
No experience needed — just bring comfy shoes, an open mind, and your best dancing spirit! Come and experience the charm of French folk culture through dance — we can’t wait to welcome you on the dance floor!
Tickets: $10 for members | $15 non-members.
Music session and Bal Folk, Paekākāriki
12 April 2025
Paekākāriki Memorial Hall, 98 The Parade
1.30 – 2.30pm (free): Join our band for a casual tune session, open to any musician who wants to discover some Balfolk tunes.
3 – 5pm: Bal Folk: social dancing. Beginners welcome, all dances called.
$15. And koha welcome for students, concessions holders and unwaged (cash or bank transfer).
Winter Warm Up, Auckland
Saturday 10 August, from 5.45pm
Danish House, 6 Rockridge Ave, Penrose
Its time again! Always the folkloric fun of the year! 13 ethnic ensembles will show & then share, inviting you to join them in outrageous dancing connection goodness.
Cash bar opens 5.45pm, with mulled wine on arrival. Argentinian dinner food at modest price. Raffles. $2 entry.
Contact: Rae Storey, [email protected]
The ABCs of Folk Dance – Winter Warm Up Dance Workshops in traditional dance from Aotearoa, Bulgaria and Colombia, Auckland
10 August 2024
Folk Dance New Zealand is thrilled to offer a day of dance workshops from Auckland-based traditional dance groups of Bulgaria and Colombia and revise our bespoke waiata-ā-ringa.
For the Bouree frees me from gravity and gets my feet to laugh.
translated from Laetitia Carton, Le Grand Bal
For I don’t know a funnier game than the Circassian Circle.
For in the Chapelloise I can look at each one of you, and give you a smile.
Smile at you even when you’re as focussed and shy as I am, when our gazes are meeting in the middle of the whirlwind.