Apr 2025
BIFD Annual Workshop – Albanian Dances with Genci Kastrati
Online Registration OR Download & Print Mail-in Form 2025-03-01_BIFD_genci_registration_form Genci Kastrati teaches Albanian Dances April 25-April 27, 2025 Registration now OPEN https://www.boulderfolkdancers.org/
Find out more »May 2025
🕺🎶 Jump into the groove with us for an unforgettable evening of dancing to the GREATEST DISCO HITS OF THE 70'S! Join our vibrant community as we relive the era of disco fever! Show off your grooviest 70's Threads! Hustle lesson by Joseph Snowhawk at 7pm Followed by electrifying beats spun by DJ Jerzy from 8pm to 10:30pm. Let's dance the night away! Disco music is known for its infectious energy, and tonight is your chance to let loose on the dance…
Full Details »Swingin' Saturdays! Embark on an exhilarating evening of Swing Dancing with LIVE MUSIC! Put on your dance shoes and invite your friends for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or an enthusiastic novice, this event promises to set your feet tapping and elevate your spirits. Lessons 7-8pm: Beginning Swing with Becky & Art Intermediate Swing with Joseph Dancing 8-11pm: The hottest LIVE Swing bands (See schedule below). Delectable snacks will be on hand to keep your energy levels…
Full Details »A contra dance for children of all ages. All dances will be taught and will have simple choreography suitable for young children and first-time dancers. Sliding scale admission of $5 to $15; max of $25 per family. There will be a short break with refreshments, half-way through the dance.
Full Details »Dance to Live Music at BIFD – Barbelfish
Barbelfish plays live music for BIFD's Golden Oldies night Evening starts at 7:30 p.m. in North Hall Live music at 8:30 p.m. in Sodal Hall $5 for member/$10 non-members Potluck. Please bring a dish to share. https://www.boulderfolkdancers.org/
Find out more »Colorado Friends of Cajun and Zydeco Music and Dance presents: Monthly Zydeco Dance Party! Every 4th Sat of the month, except Dec In the Tango Studio at the Avalon Ballroom Come get your Zydeco groove on! Doors open @ 7pm Zydeco Dance Lesson @ 7:15 Dance Party @ 8-10 No Partner necessary! Beginners Welcome! Cost $10/$5 for students (includes dance lesson!) BYOB and Snacks!
Full Details »Jun 2025
Join together in Celebratory Community to Remember our Wholeness & to Amplify our Sacred Work in these Times of Great Change. No Dance experience is necessary ~ Only a Longing to Move with Life in Authenticity and Love. Sponsored by Golden Bridge. All proceeds support youth leaders from around the world during their Rites of Passage Journeys with www.Goldenbridge.org. For more information, please contact office@goldenbridge.org / 303-415-0272
Full Details »Come Practice Your Steps, Add New Moves, or Polish Your Style! This 4-week, Int/Adv 6-Count East Coast Swing series starts the 1st Sunday of every other month, alternating months with the Beg/Int Class. No Partner Necessary! You must pre-register for these classes. For more info and how to register, email: BoulderZydecoandSwing@gmail.com See You On The Dance Floor! *Prerequisite for the Int/Adv class is having the 6-count step down pat, as well as Right Turn, Left Turn, and Sweetheart.
Full Details »Swingin' Saturdays! Embark on an exhilarating evening of Swing Dancing! Put on your dance shoes and invite your friends for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or an enthusiastic novice, this event promises to set your feet tapping and elevate your spirits. Lessons 7-8pm: Beginning Swing with Becky & Art Intermediate Swing with Joseph Dancing 8-11pm: DJ in June, July & August (back to live music in September!). Delectable snacks will be on hand to keep your…
Full Details »Avalon Work Party: Please sign up
It's spring clean up time for The Avalon! We are having a work party on Sunday, June 22 from 1–4 pm and need your helping hands. We will be doing work both inside and outside the building. Some tasks are short. Others are long and all need many hands to get things done. Come when you can and for as long as you can. Please let us know you are coming so we can prepare our tools. Snacks provided with an ice cream party when we…
Find out more »Join us for a post-MHB practica, led by our June Artists in Residence: Lila and Dillon
Full Details »Jul 2025
Waltz Revolution, first and third Wednesdays, features mostly waltz to contemporary, engaging, and surprising musical selections by DJ Frank Vernon. Musical numbers, selected and edited for danceability, include nightclub two-step, foxtrot, swing, and the occasional polka, schottische, cha-cha, chalypso, redowa, hambo, hustle, and more. All are welcome; no partner or experience necessary. Join our email list for information about lessons and special events: https://mailchi.mp/6e07e1721cbe/waltz-revolution
Full Details »Swingin' Saturdays! Embark on an exhilarating evening of Swing Dancing! Put on your dance shoes and invite your friends for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or an enthusiastic novice, this event promises to set your feet tapping and elevate your spirits. Lessons 7-8pm: Beginning Swing with Becky & Art Intermediate Swing with Joseph Dancing 8-11pm: DJ in June, July & August (back to live music in September!) Delectable snacks will be on hand to keep your energy…
Full Details »Aug 2025
Swingin' Saturdays! Embark on an exhilarating evening of Swing Dancing! Put on your dance shoes and invite your friends for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or an enthusiastic novice, this event promises to set your feet tapping and elevate your spirits. Lessons 7-8pm: Beginning Swing with Becky Intermediate Swing with Joseph Dancing 8-11pm: The hottest LIVE Swing bands (See schedule below). Delectable snacks will be on hand to keep your energy levels soaring! No dance partner? No…
Full Details »LIVE MUSIC – BIFD International Folk Dance
Special Live Music Event on August 22 with Gora Gora 7:30-8:00 p.m. - Dancing in Sodal Hall (recorded music) Starting at 8:00 p.m. Gora Gora Orkestar in the Ballroom No partner necessary, all ages welcome. Please wear shoes that won't mark the wooden floor. $10 members / $15 non-members
Find out more »Sep 2025
Come Learn the Basic Steps, Add Some Moves, or Polish Your Style! This 4-week, Beg/Int 6-Count East Coast Swing series starts the 1st Sunday of every other month, alternating monthly with the Int/Adv class. No Partner Necessary! You must pre-register for this series. For more info and how to register, email: BoulderZydecoandSwing@gmail.com See you on the dance floor!
Full Details »West Coast Swing Lessons and Social Every Thursday! CALLING ALL WCS LOVERS IN COLORADO! We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to learn from some of the best WCS instructors in town, followed by an unforgettable WCS party. Join us every Thursday from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. - WCS class 7:30 pm 2 circles 1 room (Beginner & Intermediate) - Social dancing starts at 8:30 - Class + Party $15 - Dancing only $10 - $2 student discount…
Full Details »Join together in Celebratory Community to Remember our Wholeness & to Amplify our Sacred Work in these Times of Great Change. No Dance experience is necessary ~ Only a Longing to Move with Life in Authenticity and Love. Sponsored by Golden Bridge. All proceeds support youth leaders from around the world during their Rites of Passage Journeys with www.Goldenbridge.org. For more information, please contact office@goldenbridge.org / 303-415-0272
Full Details »Come join our Scandinavian Basics dance class series. This is the time to get started learning Scandinavian couple dance (primarily Swedish). "Learn to Pivot and Perfect Your Hambo". No partner is needed, but low-friction, hard-soled shoes are necessary so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors. Pivoting easily and frequently is a common feature of fast-turning Polska and Pols dancing. These classes build skills from week to week so attending regularly is necessary. We…
Full Details »A contra dance for children of all ages. All dances will be taught and will have simple choreography suitable for young children and first-time dancers. Sliding scale admission of $5 to $15; max of $25 per family. Stay for refreshments after the dance.
Full Details »English Country Dance is a fun, friendly, community form of dance that originated in England during the Renaissance (if not even earlier!). All dances will be taught and will be suitable for first-time dancers. Sliding scale admission of $5 to $15. We’ll offer a few refreshments at 7:30, before the dance start.
Full Details »Oct 2025
Community Contra Dance open to all ages. All dances taught. No experience necessary. Always live music. Lesson 7 p.m.; dance 7:30 to 10:30.
Full Details »🕺🎶 Jump into the groove with us for an unforgettable evening of dancing to the GREATEST DISCO HITS OF THE 70'S! Join our vibrant community as we relive the era of disco fever! Show off your grooviest 70's Threads! Hustle lesson by Joseph Snowhawk at 7pm Followed by electrifying beats spun by DJ Jerzy from 8pm to 10:30pm. Let's dance the night away! Disco music is known for its infectious energy, and tonight is your chance to let loose on the dance…
Full Details »Our Flatiron Stomp Dance Party is getting groovy! Join us for a night of social dancing, capped by a special soul set. Beginner Lindy hop lesson: 7-8 p.m.Price: $5 Dance: 8-11 p.m. to DJed musicPrice: $10, $5 for students Join Boulder Swing Dance for an extra groovy dance party from 8-11 pm in Sodal Hall. No partner necessary! Join us for a night of social dancing, capped by a special soul set. Take a drop-in beginner Lindy Hop lesson before…
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