2018 Northwest Folklife Festival: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Northwest Folklife Festival 2018 schedule!

4:00pm PDT

Bollywood Dance Group

Bollywood Folk Dance

Performers

Bollywood Dance Group

I have been in Northwest for past 17 years. I grew up in India. I have not learn any classical form of dancing but it is my passion.Our group has perfomred at many fund raising events and for non profit orgonizations. I like to put the challenging choreography. The little girls, teens... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

5:00pm PDT

Sayaw

Filipino Traditional Folk Dance

Performers

Sayaw

Sayaw Pilipino Folk Dance Troupe is a student-based performing arts dance group of the Filipino American Student Association at the University of Washington. Taking the name from a Filipino word meaning "dance," Sayaw shares and celebrates the stories of the rich heritage and culture... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

5:47pm PDT

Bollywood Dance Group

Bollywood Folk Dance

Performers

Bollywood Dance Group

Friday May 25, 2018 5:47pm - 5:54pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Bollywood Showcase sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

5:56pm PDT

Nalini Dance

Bollywood Dance Traditional

Performers

Nalini Dance

Nalini Dance is a well-known local entertainment/dance company that offers dance classes (for both kids and adults), workshops and shows at private and corporate events in Bellevue and Greater Seattle area. Nalini brings together performers from diverse dance backgrounds to showcase... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 5:56pm - 6:04pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Bollywood Showcase sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

6:12pm PDT

Culture Shakti

Bollywood & Bhangra

Performers

Culture Shakti

Culture Shakti Bollywood is directed by Katrina Ji. Our Bhangra team is directed by Shawn Ghuman of Learn Bhangra. Come take classes with us in Seattle! We have so much fun! Cultureshakti.com

Friday May 25, 2018 6:12pm - 6:25pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Bollywood Showcase sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

6:27pm PDT

Ojasvi Dance School

Indian Bollywood Folk Dances

Performers

Ojasvi Dance School

Ojasvi Sinha, choreographer, Intructor at Ojasvi Dance School has been trained in Kathak classical dance from India. She has been performing in school all thru her graduation and post-graduation. She started her dance school in 2011. Since then she has staged many dances in different... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 6:27pm - 6:37pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Bollywood Showcase sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

6:48pm PDT

Culture Shakti

Bollywood & Bhangra

Performers

Culture Shakti

Culture Shakti Bollywood is directed by Katrina Ji. Our Bhangra team is directed by Shawn Ghuman of Learn Bhangra. Come take classes with us in Seattle! We have so much fun! Cultureshakti.com

Friday May 25, 2018 6:48pm - 6:55pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Bollywood Showcase sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

6:55pm PDT

Nalini and Blue Lotus Dance company

Bollywood Dance Indian Traditional

Performers

Nalini and Blue Lotus Dance company

The Blue Lotus Dance Company, under the teaching and direction of master performer, choreographer and teacher Nalini, have been dancing together for 6 years, showcasing Bollywood, Belly Dance, and Russian Gypsy styles. Nalini’s extensive training and performance experience has included... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 6:55pm - 7:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Bollywood Showcase

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

7:02pm PDT

Rhythms Of India Dance School

Bhangra/Giddha Folk Dance

Performers

Rhythms Of India Dance School

Bhangra has been part of Miss.Shub life since she was 8 years old. Not only do she enjoy dancing bhangra, but she is just as passionate about teaching it and taking it to another level by training enough bhangra dancers who can carry on this legacy by sharing it with others. she has... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 7:02pm - 7:15pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Bollywood Showcase sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

2:25pm PDT

FACES Dance Group

Filipino Folk Dances

Performers

FACES Dance Group

Filipino Folk Dances

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:25pm - 2:42pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Mabuhay Philippines Sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

3:14pm PDT

Fil-Am Community of Puget Sound Dance Group

Authentic Philippine Folk Dances

Performers

Fil-Am Community of Puget Sound Dance Group

Authentic Philippine Folk Dances

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:14pm - 3:26pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Mabuhay Philippines Sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

3:30pm PDT

FACES Dance Group

Filipino Folk Dances

Performers

FACES Dance Group

Filipino Folk Dances

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Mabuhay Philippines Sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

3:30pm PDT

Fil-Am Community of Puget Sound Dance Group

Authentic Philippine Folk Dances

Performers

Fil-Am Community of Puget Sound Dance Group

Authentic Philippine Folk Dances

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Mabuhay Philippines Sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

7:24pm PDT

Sujana Gurung (Himalayan Daughter )

Nepali Dance

Performers

Sujana Gurung (Himalayan Daughter )

Name sujana Gurung from nepalHave been performing since my childhood and have performed in may programs here in USA and nepal

Saturday May 26, 2018 7:24pm - 7:34pm PDT
Cornish Playhouse 201 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Performance Dance, Incredible Dances of South Asia

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

11:00am PDT

Leela Kathak

Kathak Dance of India

Performers

Leela Kathak

We invite our Guru, Urmila Nagar, to come from India each year to teach us and prepare us for our annual student workshop/concert which culminates her 2 month residency. The rest of the year we practice weekly and perform, teach workshops and participate in cultural events and other... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

11:00am PDT

Chinese Fashion & Dance Performing Arts Group

Chinese Fashion & Dance

Performers

Chinese Fashion & Dance Performing Arts Group

Seattle Chinese Fashion and Dance Performing Arts Group is newly formed and the first Chinese group in Seattle that combines Chinese fashion show with dance. As the traditional Chinese dress, it was chosen by the Republic of China to be one of the national dresses in 1929. Many Western... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Cornish Playhouse 201 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Participatory Singing, Peace & Harmony Across Asia

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

11:00am PDT

Melody Institute

Chinese Dance

Performers

Melody Institute

Melody Institute offers Chinese dance & language classes in the Seattle area to students of all ages. Melody Dance Group, made up of students in the dance classes, has been performing Chinese folk, traditional, modern, & ethnic dances around the Pacific Northwest for more than two... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Cornish Playhouse 201 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Participatory Singing, Peace & Harmony Across Asia

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

12:35pm PDT

Kathak Dance of North India

With Leela Kathak Dancers/Musicians

Performers

Kathak Dance of North India

Leela Kathak brings their Guru Urmila Nagar from India each year to teach a 2-month residency. This visit culminates in our annual student workshop/concert. The rest of the year we practice weekly and perform in cultural, community and school events and present lecture/demo introductions... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 12:35pm - 1:25pm PDT
Armory Loft 3- Dance Workshops 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Workshop

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

1:15pm PDT

Siam Smile Thai Classical and Folk Dance

Thai Classical Blessing Dance

Performers

Siam Smile Thai Classical and Folk Dance

My name is Pimana Thichalad, a director and co-orditor of Siam Smile Thai Classical and Folk Dance. My dancers and I have been invited to perform with the Northwest Folklife Festival since 2006 to the present time.We have been invited to perform with Kent International Festival since... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 1:15pm - 1:45pm PDT
Center Theatre 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Music & Dance of Thailand

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

4:15pm PDT

BIBAK of the Pacific Northwest

Filipino Mountain Tribe Group

Performers

BIBAK of the Pacific Northwest

BIBAK of the Pacific Northwest is a cultural organization composed of the Cordillera mountain tribes from the northern Philippines. The five tribes, Bontoc, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayao, and Kalinga, are each its own ethnic identity, while still sharing common cultural aspects. BIBAK PNW... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 4:15pm - 4:45pm PDT
Center Theatre 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Pagdiriwang Festival Presents: Philippines in Varied Hues Sponsored by iExaminer

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE

6:00pm PDT

Oolleemm-Korean Traditional Performing Arts Org.

Korean Traditional Performing Arts

Performers

Oolleemm-Korean Traditional Performing Arts Org.

Oolleemm is a volunteer Korean Traditional Culture Performance organization, based in Washington and led by director, SooA Kim. Oolleemm’s mission is to develop a succession of Korean traditional sounds and dances to share Korean culture with local communities and other nations... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Southeast/East Asia - DANCE