Folk Dance
Is a type of:
Social Dance What we call folk dancing is simply the casual or formal dancing of a particular place, or a particular era. Also listed in this section are the traditional step and pattern dances of various ethnic groups.
There are organizations that offer international folk dancing lessons and dances, as well particular associations that offer folk dancing of a particular region (Scottish Dancing, Irish Dancing, English Country Dancing, Square Dancing, Cajan, Quebecois, etc.). A New England folk dancing style which is also popular is called Contra.
Folk dances can be alot of fun, even for absolute beginners.
For particular styles of Folk Dance, see also:
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Folk Dance Videos (with Sound)
Folk Dance Associations
| Association | Primary Location |
Distance |
Member Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Scottish Country Dance Society | ||||
| Association Québécoise de Loisirs Folklorique, Outaouais |
C. c des Trembles 150, des Trembles, Gatineau |
13.31 km | ||
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Izvorul - Romanian Dance Troupe of Ottawa |
Nepean Creative Arts Centre 35 Stafford Road, Ottawa |
13.38 km | |
| Ottawa English Country Dance Club |
Mlacak Centre 2500 Campeau Dr, Ottawa |
18.33 km | ||
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Tashan Performing Arts | Montreal | 167.48 km | |
| Tapestry Folkdance Center |
Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis |
1,371.37 km | ||
| Polonez Polish Folk Arts Ensemble | Edmonton | 2,835.93 km |
Folk Dance Schools
| School | Primary Teaching Venue |
Distance |
Member Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa | 28 Arlington Ave, Ottawa | 0.39 km | |
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Ottawa Branch RSCDS | 345 Richmond Road, Ottawa | 4.89 km | |
| Trillium Academy of Irish Dance | 1550 Chatelain, Ottawa | 5.32 km | ||
| Sue Fay Healy School Of Traditional Irish Dance | 111 Colonnade Road, Ottawa | 7.24 km | ||
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Chad Wolfe Studio of Dance & Music | 22 Caesar, Ottawa | 9.63 km | |
| Jacqueline's School of Dance | 1735 Bayly Street, Pickering | 318.96 km | ||
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The Ballet Creole School | Toronto | 351.23 km | |
| Rising Star Dance Academy | 10-1600 Regent Avenue W., Winnipeg | 1,669.03 km |
Upcoming Local Folk Dance Events
None Currently Listed