2018 Northwest Folklife Festival: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Northwest Folklife Festival 2018 schedule!

4:00pm PDT

Tacoma Schools Ballet Folklorico & World Drumming

Mexican Dance, Afro-Latin Drumming

Performers

Tacoma Schools Ballet Folklorico & World Drumming

Ballet Folklórico and World Drumming are cultural arts programs offered in Tacoma Schools by the Broadway Center for Performing Arts. Students receive mentorship and guidance from professional teaching artists as they explore the artistic heritage of their families and/or fellow... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Ballet Folklórico Showcase

Genre School Ensembles
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

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

6:00pm PDT

Raks Maleka

Dynamic Belly Dance Troupe

Performers

Raks Maleka

Raks Maleka hails from the University District YMCA, where they come together as sisters in dance and to rehearse weekly. Founded and directed by Katia Sahar, Raks Maleka has been a troupe for nearly 13 years.

Friday May 25, 2018 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

6:06pm PDT

Creative Kidz

Bollywood Fusion

Performers

Creative Kidz

Bollywood Fusion

Friday May 25, 2018 6:06pm - 6:10pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Bollywood Showcase sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre South Asian - 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

6:39pm PDT

NAVRANG DANCE SCHOOL

Garba Dandia Gujrati Folk

Performers

NAVRANG DANCE SCHOOL

Garba Dandia Gujrati Folk

Friday May 25, 2018 6:39pm - 6:46pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Bollywood Showcase

Genre South Asian - 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

7:32pm PDT

Anwaar

Anwaar Fusion Bellydance Troupe

Performers

Anwaar

Anwaar Fusion Bellydance Troupe

Friday May 25, 2018 7:32pm - 7:38pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre World/Interntaional - DANCE

7:40pm PDT

Pandora

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance

Performers

Pandora

Pandora remembers watching her mother belly dance when she was very young. It was the coolest thing she had ever seen her mother do, and she decided then that she wanted to do it, too. Years later, Pandora studied many kinds of bellydancers with many teachers. She also loves Tahitian... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 7:40pm - 7:44pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

7:46pm PDT

Kinesics

Tribal Belly Dance Troupe

Performers

Kinesics

Kinesics is a Seattle area troupe under the direction of Russ A Martin in NYC. They specialize in improv tribal belly dance, bringing power and precision to every show.

Friday May 25, 2018 7:46pm - 7:53pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre Uncategorized

7:55pm PDT

Lacey NhicDoom

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance

Performers

Lacey NhicDoom

Lacey NhicDoom is a dancer with eclectic influences ranging from tribal fusion bellydance to Indian folk, Bollywood, and classical dance, hip hop, and beyond. You'll find her performing all around Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, and ranging as far afield as India and Japan.

Friday May 25, 2018 7:55pm - 7:59pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre World/International - MUSIC

8:01pm PDT

Rocais

Tribal Fusion Bellydance

Performers

Rocais

Rocais is a fun and fast Tribal Fusion Bellydance Troupe from Duvall, Washington. Members are Coila Craig, Shelby Alexander and troupe director Martina Crowe-Hewett. Rocais is super excited to be performing at Folklife for their second year. Folklife is a such a cornerstone festival... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 8:01pm - 8:08pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

8:10pm PDT

Maysun Ryia

Fusion Dancer

Performers

Maysun Ryia

I am a fusion dancer. Trained in Belly dance, Bachata, and Salsa.

Friday May 25, 2018 8:10pm - 8:14pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre World/Interntaional - DANCE

8:16pm PDT

Mariana y sus flores

Gypsy Flamenco Troupe

Performers

Mariana y sus flores

Mariana's y sus Flores is a Gypsy Flamenco troupe that strives to represent the authenticity and joy of the culture.We are colorful, energetic and proudly dance with commitment to have fun, learn and showcase the beauty of this dance.

Friday May 25, 2018 8:16pm - 8:23pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre Uncategorized

8:25pm PDT

Ana Belle

Dark Spanish Ritual Theatre

Performers

Ana Belle

Dark Spanish Ritual Theatre

Friday May 25, 2018 8:25pm - 8:29pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre World/Interntaional - DANCE

8:31pm PDT

Deep Roots Dance

Tribal and Fusion Bellydance

Performers

Deep Roots Dance

Deep Roots Dance is a tribal and fusion bellydance company in Seattle, with a focus on joyful expression and strong technique. We believe in the deep, undeniable power and beauty which lives within every dancer.We opened our own studio in late 2017 and would love for you to join us... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 8:31pm - 8:38pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

8:40pm PDT

Savannah Demers

Unapologetic Fusion.

Performers

Savannah Demers

Unapologetic Fusion.

Friday May 25, 2018 8:40pm - 8:44pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre World/Interntaional - DANCE

8:46pm PDT

Culture Shakti Bellydance

American Tribal Style® Bellydance

Performers

Culture Shakti Bellydance

Katrina Ji & Culture Shakti is a Seattle dance company specializing in Bollywood, Bhangra, Rajasthani Folk, and ATS Belly Dance. Led by owner and director Katrina Ji, they have appeared in magazines and TV broadcasts in both India and the US, and have performed locally at Key Arena... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 8:46pm - 8:53pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tribal Bellydance Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

11:00am PDT

Sanskriti Center For Indian Performing Arts

Classical Indian Dance Bharatanatyam

Performers

Sanskriti Center For Indian Performing Arts

Classical Indian dancer with over 30 years of experience in the field of classical dance. Performed widely in India and USA and won accolades and appreciation from renowned scholars and artists in the field. Director of classical Indian Dance school established in Orlando FL 2004... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 11:00am - 11:20am PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Classical Indian Dance Showcase

Genre South Asian - DANCE

11:00am PDT

Belladonna Border Morris

Reinterpretation of Border Morris

Performers

Belladonna Border Morris

Reinterpretation of Border Morris

Saturday May 26, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Armory Court Stage 305 Harrison

Dance Performance, Morris Dance Showcase

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

11:00am PDT

North By Northwest Morris

Northwest English Clog Morris

Performers

North By Northwest Morris

The North West style clog Morris from Lancashire and north Cheshire in s Northwest England. It has its origins in the industrial towns of the region and is from the 19th century. The dances involve much stepping, and the clogs add to the rhythm provided by the band, generally playing... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Armory Court Stage 305 Harrison

Dance Performance, Morris Dance Showcase

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

11:00am PDT

The Merry Missives of Moscow

Merry Missives Morris Dance

Performers

The Merry Missives of Moscow

The Merry Missives of Moscow is a children’s dance troupe (ages from 2nd through 9th grade) performing out of Moscow Charter School in Moscow, Idaho, for the last 8 years. The troupe performs English Country Dance & traditional English Morris Dance. Morris Dance is a very ancient... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Armory Court Stage 305 Harrison

Dance Performance, Morris Dance Showcase

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

11:00am PDT

Vancouver Morris Men

Traditional English Morris Dance

Performers

Vancouver Morris Men

We were formed in Vancouver BC Canada in 1982 to maintain English folk traditions, specifically the Morris, locally.We use our performances to celebrate the changing of the seasons throughout the year. The Spring and Summer are the seasons when we perform South Midlands morris, while... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Armory Court Stage 305 Harrison

Dance Performance, Morris Dance Showcase

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

11:25am PDT

Nrityalaya Dance

Just Dance!

Performers

Nrityalaya Dance

Nrityalaya Dance offers ‘LASYA – Classical Indian dance’ – a combination ofrhythmic steps and expressionsNrityalaya dance will be performing the ancient classical art form, Bharatanatyamwhich is a combination of pure dance and expressions to narrate stories. This artis dated... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 11:25am - 11:45am PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Classical Indian Dance Showcase

Genre South Asian - DANCE

11:50am PDT

Nrityangan kathak

South Asian Classical Dance

Performers

Nrityangan kathak

South Asian Classical Dance

Saturday May 26, 2018 11:50am - 12:10pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Classical Indian Dance Showcase

Genre South Asian - DANCE

12:00pm PDT

Grupo Folklorico Citlali

Youth Mexican Dance Group

Performers

Grupo Folklorico Citlali

We are youth Mexican dance group from Burien, Wa. Our group started in 2012 by Lauren Robles. Our goal is to share our love of the Mexican culture through dance & music. All is welcome to our group!

Saturday May 26, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Echoes of Aztlan and Beyond: Mexican Folklorico Showcase

Genre Latin America - DANCE
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

12:00pm PDT

Bridgetown Morris Men

Morris Men from Portland.

Performers

Bridgetown Morris Men

Morris Men from Portland.

Saturday May 26, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm PDT
Armory Court Stage 305 Harrison

Dance Performance, Morris Dance Showcase

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

12:00pm PDT

Renegade Rose Morris

Fun Dances, Good Music.

Performers

Renegade Rose Morris

Fun Dances, Good Music.

Saturday May 26, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm PDT
Armory Court Stage 305 Harrison

Dance Performance, Morris Dance Showcase

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

12:00pm PDT

Sound & Fury Morris

Energetic Morris in Kilts

Performers

Sound & Fury Morris

Sound & Fury Morris & Sword have been dancing around Seattle and the rest of the west coast of North America since the waning days of last century. These are dance traditions dating back a long time, from various regions of England. Traditionally, Morris Dance is a community-based... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 12:00pm - 12:50pm PDT
Armory Court Stage 305 Harrison

Dance Performance, Morris Dance Showcase

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

12:20pm PDT

Folk Dance Ensemble "Hopa Trop"

Keeping Bulgarian Traditions Alive

Performers

Folk Dance Ensemble "Hopa Trop"

"Hopа Trop" was formed in 2013 by Dani Makedonska, Master Choreographer of Bulgarian Dance as a children folk dance ensemble. Currently we have more than 35 dancers of different ages from 5 to 55. We are dedicated to study and perform traditional Bulgarian dances and songs from all... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 12:20pm - 12:50pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Central/Eastern Europe & Balkan - DANCE

1:00pm PDT

Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin

Folklore Youth Dance Group

Performers

Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin

FOLKLORE MEXICANO TONANTZINFolklore Mexicano Tonantzin, a nonprofit youth dance group: Our dancers work on teamwork, leadership skills, public speaking, community exposure/awareness, while enjoying dancing! We strive to inspire healthy, happy, purposeful children and teens. We are... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Echoes of Aztlan and Beyond: Mexican Folklorico Showcase

Genre Latin America - DANCE
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

1:00pm PDT

Arts Corps Presents: 2018 Massive Break Challenge

2018 Massive Break Challenge

Performers

Arts Corps Presents: 2018 Massive Break Challenge

Jeromeskee started break dancing in 1996 and has been performing in b-boy events and competitions ever since. Jerome is a member of several competitive, successful b-boy dance groups: World champion Massive Monkees, Legendary Rocksteady Crew N.Y., and the NBA Seattle Sonic's BOOM... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Bagley Wright Theatre Sponsored by KUOW 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Arts Corps

Genre Hip Hop - DANCE

1:10pm PDT

Alchemy Tap Project

An American Art-form. Evolved.

Performers

Alchemy Tap Project

The Alchemy Tap Project is a tap dance company for serious hoofers of all ages. Founded on the principle that neither dance nor percussion are limited to one genre of music, ATP strives to demonstrate that the art of tap dance can be as stylistically dynamic as it is technically impressive... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 1:10pm - 1:45pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Traditional American DANCE

2:00pm PDT

Bonnie Dundee Scottish Dancers

Scottish Dance: Ancient, Modern

Performers

Bonnie Dundee Scottish Dancers

We are an ensemble of dancers from greater Seattle area. Bonnie Dundee was founded in 1992 and we still have several founder members in the group.We enjoy ancient and modern Scottish dance and include country, highland, step, and hardshoe forms. Bonnie Dundee brings the atmosphere... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

2:00pm PDT

Belladonna Border Morris

Reinterpretation of Border Morris

Performers

Belladonna Border Morris

Reinterpretation of Border Morris

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
McCaw Promenade 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Morris Dance in the Promenade

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

2:00pm PDT

MossyBack Morris Men

Morris Men Rise Again

Performers

MossyBack Morris Men

The MossyBack Morris Men dance an English tradition of dance known as Morris Dancing since 1980. This type of dance was well known in Shakespeare’s times and has been danced every year in England for at least 500 years.

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
McCaw Promenade 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Morris Dance in the Promenade

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

2:00pm PDT

Two Rivers Morris/Side of the Tide Morris

Border Morris from Oregon

Performers

Two Rivers Morris/Side of the Tide Morris

Two Rivers Morris dancers and musicians are centered in the southern Willamette Valley of Oregon and Side of the Tide Morris have a home on the Oregon Coast. We come together to dance with the other Northwest sides at Folklife. Throughout the year our sides dance out at local festivals... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
McCaw Promenade 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Morris Dance in the Promenade

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

2:00pm PDT

Vancouver Morris Men

Traditional English Morris Dance

Performers

Vancouver Morris Men

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
McCaw Promenade 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Morris Dance in the Promenade

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

2:05pm PDT

Filipiniana Dance Co.

Philippine Song & Dance Group

Performers

Filipiniana Dance Co.

Formed in 1970 as the Family Choir of the Immaculate Conception Church, Seattle, WA, the Filipiniana Dance Co quickly found an audience for its specialty programs. Drawing from the many ethnic traditions found in the Philippines, the company dances to create an exciting intermingling... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:05pm - 2:20pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Mabuhay Philippines Sponsored by NW Asian Weekly

Genre South Asian - 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

3:00pm PDT

VK Veterans Serbian Folklore Ensemble

VK-Veterans Serbian Folklore Ensemble

Performers

VK Veterans Serbian Folklore Ensemble

VK–Veterans was founded in 1970 with a goal to keep the Serbian tradition and culture alive through the best possible way: music and dance. Kolo is the traditional collective folk dance, in which dancers, form a circle and dance, holding each other’s hands. Each region has at... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Central/Eastern Europe & Balkan - DANCE

3:00pm PDT

Bridgetown Morris Men

Morris Men from Portland.

Performers

Bridgetown Morris Men

Morris Men from Portland.

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
McCaw Promenade 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Morris Dance in the Promenade

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

3:00pm PDT

Renegade Rose Morris

Fun Dances, Good Music.

Performers

Renegade Rose Morris

Fun Dances, Good Music.

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
McCaw Promenade 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Morris Dance in the Promenade

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

3:00pm PDT

Sound & Fury Morris

Energetic Morris in Kilts

Performers

Sound & Fury Morris

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
McCaw Promenade 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Morris Dance in the Promenade

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

3:00pm PDT

The Merry Missives of Moscow

Merry Missives Morris Dance

Performers

The Merry Missives of Moscow

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
McCaw Promenade 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Morris Dance in the Promenade

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

3:00pm PDT

Tiddley Cove Morris

Traditional English Folk Dance

Performers

Tiddley Cove Morris

Tiddley Cove Morris is a women’s dance side based in Vancouver, British Columbia. In the summer, we perform contemporary dances written by the Betty Lupton's Ladle Laikers and traditional dances from the Cotswold tradition. In the winter we perform Border dances, from the border... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
McCaw Promenade 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Morris Dance in the Promenade

Genre British Isles/Ireland - 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

3:30pm PDT

Filipiniana Dance Co.

Philippine Song & Dance Group

Performers

Filipiniana Dance Co.

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 South Asian - DANCE

4:00pm PDT

Ishtar Sumer

Iraqi Folk Dance

Performers

Ishtar Sumer

Iraqi Folk Dance

Saturday May 26, 2018 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

4:00pm PDT

Ixtlixochitl White Hawk

Aztec Dancers

Performers

Ixtlixochitl White Hawk

Join Ixtlixochitl White Hawk as she demonstrate Aztec dancing! Ixtli is an Indigenous Artist and Cultural Educator/Consultant; born into the Pochteca society, within the Mexika culture. She has been traveling the world from a very young age as the spokesperson for TLOKE-NAHUAKE Traditional... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Creating a Culture of Resilience: DACA

Genre Native American - DANCE

5:15pm PDT

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo Idaho

Tradition. Culture. Heritage. Pride.

Performers

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo Idaho

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo is a dance group from Nampa, Idaho who have danced in California, Oregon, Washington, Utah and Idaho. Past performances include authors Reyna Grande and Sandra Cisneros, for Idaho Governor "Butch" Otter, the Mexican Consulate of Boise, Four Rivers Cultural... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 5:15pm - 5:45pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Echoes of Aztlan and Beyond: Mexican Folklorico Showcase

Genre Latin America - DANCE
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

6:00pm PDT

Seattle Irish Dance Company

Traditional Technique, Contemporary Dancers.

Performers

Seattle Irish Dance Company

Since 2012, SIDC has been promoting and sharing Irish music, dance and heritage throughout the Pacific Northwest. In our short history, our dancers have toured regionally, nationally, and internationally, charming audiences with our contemporary, challenging choreography. SIDC was... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 6:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Dance of the Isles

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

6:40pm PDT

Fire & Ice Irish Dance Company

Irish Ensemble Choreography

Performers

Fire & Ice Irish Dance Company

Fire and Ice Irish Dance Company began in September 2001 to give children, youth and adults the opportunity to learn Irish step dancing and to perform ensemble choreography. It is our pleasure to present to you the fruit of our 17th season. We hope you enjoy the show.

Saturday May 26, 2018 6:40pm - 7:10pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Dance of the Isles

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

7:25pm PDT

Tuhandest Tuulest

Seattle-Portland Estonian dancers

Performers

Tuhandest Tuulest

Seattle and Portland Estonian dance groups began with immigrants to the US after WWII. Since that time, many Estonians and friends of Estonians have learned the traditional dances and enjoyed the music of these groups. These dancers have performed in Estonian several times as part... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 7:25pm - 8:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Baltic Centennial Independence Party: 100 Years of Dancing

Genre Scandinavia/Baltic - DANCE

8:00pm PDT

Seattle Latvian School Dancers

Performers

Seattle Latvian School Dancers

Saturday May 26, 2018 8:00pm - 8:10pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Baltic Centennial Independence Party: 100 Years of Dancing

Genre Central/Eastern Europe & Balkan - DANCE

8:20pm PDT

Lietutis Lithuanian Folk Dance Group

Lithuanian Folk Dance Ensemble

Performers

Lietutis Lithuanian Folk Dance Group

Lietutis Lithuanian Folk Dance Group is celebrating its 37th year. We're either of Lithuanian heritage, or earned our "stripes" the hard way, through marriage or friendship. Our small community embraces folk dancing as an exciting way of celebrating heritage. We look forward to... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 8:20pm - 9:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Baltic Centennial Independence Party: 100 Years of Dancing

Genre Scandinavia/Baltic - 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

11:05am PDT

Halau Hula O Napualani

Hula

Performers

Halau Hula O Napualani

Hawaiian Hula 1977-2017 40 years

Sunday May 27, 2018 11:05am - 11:37am PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Hawaiian Showcase Sponsored by iExaminer

Genre Polynesia/Hawaii - DANCE

11:42am PDT

Ke Liko A'e O Lei Lehua E Kapuaokalani

Hawaiian Song and Dance

Performers

Ke Liko A'e O Lei Lehua E Kapuaokalani

Ke Liko A'e O Lei Lehua E Kapuaokalani stared with Kumu Claire Cortez and her husband Clifford Cortez here in 1974. We have performed at various events across Washington state and some of our dancers have performed outside of the state as well. Auntie's goal was to share the Polynesian... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 11:42am - 12:14pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Hawaiian Showcase Sponsored by iExaminer

Genre Polynesia/Hawaii - DANCE

11:45am PDT

Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble

Croatian Dance and Music

Performers

Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble

Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble, Ruže Dalmatinke & Bonaca Orchestra perform music and dance of Croatia. Vela Luka Ensemble was founded in 1975 in Anacortes, WA, located on Fidalgo Island. One-quarter of the residents of this unique community are descended from immigrants from another... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Dobar Dan Croatia!

Genre Central/Eastern Europe & Balkan - DANCE

12:00pm PDT

Twisted Sisters

English Rapper Sword Dance

Performers

Twisted Sisters

Twisted Sisters was formed in 2015 by a group of women who knew that life was not complete without rapper. Our first performance was on a rainy weekend in Jan of 2016. We are based in the SF Bay Area and have danced at the Dickens Faire and at local Farmers Markets. This is our first... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Open Air Morris

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

12:00pm PDT

Two Rivers Morris/Side of the Tide Morris

Border Morris from Oregon

Performers

Two Rivers Morris/Side of the Tide Morris

Sunday May 27, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Open Air Morris

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

12:19pm PDT

Nā Lei O Manuʻakepa

Hawaiian Legends Through Hula

Performers

Nā Lei O Manuʻakepa

Nā Lei O Manuʻakepa is a Seattle based traditional hula academy focused on perpetuating the Hawaiian culture through our presentations. We have shared the Hawaiian legends through narrated drama and dance for the past many years and are grateful to NWFL for allowing us the oppo... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 12:19pm - 12:51pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Hawaiian Showcase Sponsored by iExaminer

Genre Polynesia/Hawaii - DANCE

12:56pm PDT

Hālau Hula Pulamahiaikalikolehua

Traditional Hawaiian Dance

Performers

Hālau Hula Pulamahiaikalikolehua

Halau Hula Pulamahiaikalikolehua is a traditional hula school located in Kent, WA. Our goal to to perpetuate our Hawaiian culture through hula, crafts and language.

Sunday May 27, 2018 12:56pm - 1:28pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Hawaiian Showcase Sponsored by iExaminer

Genre Polynesia/Hawaii - DANCE

1:00pm PDT

Alankrita

Indian Semi Classical Dance

Performers

Alankrita

Alankrita means decorated. Our group is of three middle school moms who are software engineers by profession. All three are currently working fulltime and taking time out during weekends to practice for the events. We three learnt Indian classical dance form called Bharathanatyam... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre South Asian - DANCE

1:15pm PDT

Forgatos Hungarian Folk Dance Ensemble

Forgatós Hungarian Folk Ensemble

Performers

Forgatos Hungarian Folk Dance Ensemble

Forgatós Hungarian Folk Ensemble

Sunday May 27, 2018 1:15pm - 1:45pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Central/Eastern Europe & Balkan - 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

2:00pm PDT

Nonesuch English Country Dancers

Elegant and Exuberant English

Performers

Nonesuch English Country Dancers

Nonesuch was founded in 1988 as a way to entice people into participating in English Country Dance and to delight audiences with the beauty of the dances. The group has performed at Folklife and other ethnic festivals: the Shoreline Arts festival, for nursing homes, senior centers... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

2:00pm PDT

Tango Argentino

Tango History and Passion

Performers

Tango Argentino

Tony Fan and Ilana Rubin have been dancing the Argentine tango together for more than 20 years. The beauty of their movement comes from their maturity in the dance, strong connection and deep respect for the music. Don’t let the allure of the tango steer you away from learning this... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Latin America - DANCE

2:00pm PDT

Tracey Wong and 206 Zulu Presents: Queen of the Hill

All-Ladies Dance Battle

Performers

Tracey Wong and 206 Zulu Presents: Queen of the Hill

Queen of the Hill is an annual all-female freestyle battle in Seattle, WA that includes some of the most talented dancers in the Pacific Northwest in stree and club-styles. Every year, organizer Tracey Wong partners with NW Folklife and 206 Zulu, seeking to highlight the many skilled... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, 206 Zulu and Queen of the Hill Presents

Genre Hip Hop - DANCE

3:00pm PDT

TusuyPeru

Traditional Peruvian Folk Dances

Performers

TusuyPeru

TusuyPeru is a dance group from Ellensburg, Washington. We perform dances from all Peruvian regions, Coast, Mountains, and Jungle. Since the formation of our dance group in 2010, we have studied and performed Peruvian cultural dances under the guidance of our knowledgeable instructor... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Latin America - DANCE

3:00pm PDT

Bailadores de Bronce

Mexican Folk Dance

Performers

Bailadores de Bronce

In 1972, a group of students at the University of Washington, united in a common goal to demonstrate their pride in their Mexican heritage through music and dance. All dancers and instructors volunteer their time, energy and efforts to ensure that Bailadores de Bronce continues to... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Echoes of Aztlan and Beyond: Mexican Folklorico Showcase

Genre Latin America - DANCE
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

3:00pm PDT

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo Idaho

Tradition. Culture. Heritage. Pride.

Performers

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo Idaho

Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Latin America - DANCE
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

3:00pm PDT

Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin

Folklore Youth Dance Group

Performers

Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin

Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Folklorico in the Open-Air

Genre Latin America - DANCE
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

3:00pm PDT

Grupo Folklorico Citlali

Youth Mexican Dance Group

Performers

Grupo Folklorico Citlali

We are youth Mexican dance group from Burien, Wa. Our group started in 2012 by Lauren Robles. Our goal is to share our love of the Mexican culture through dance & music. All is welcome to our group!

Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Folklorico in the Open-Air

Genre Latin America - DANCE
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

3:00pm PDT

Grupo Folklorico Nuestras Raices

Mexico a Flor-de-Piel

Performers

Grupo Folklorico Nuestras Raices

We are a young group that we have deep roots and we like to make an extension and dissemination of our Mexican Culture with each one of the dances.

Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Echoes of Aztlan and Beyond: Mexican Folklorico Showcase

Genre Latin America - DANCE
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

3:00pm PDT

Herencias Mexicanas

Vibrant Mexican Dance

Performers

Herencias Mexicanas

We started our presentations in 2009, with a small group of children and parents of Mexican roots; motivated by the interest of keeping our children busy in recreational-cultural activities and through these, a little more knowledge of the customs of our land. We are a group of volunteers... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Echoes of Aztlan and Beyond: Mexican Folklorico Showcase

Genre Latin America - DANCE
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

3:00pm PDT

Joyas Mestizas

Joyas Mestizas Folkloric Group

Performers

Joyas Mestizas

Our group has over 25 years of performing experience. Joyas Mestizas is excited and eager to once again share their talents with the community.The is known for its outreach to local schools and community groups as a way to make connections and to provide a unique cultural experience... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Echoes of Aztlan and Beyond: Mexican Folklorico Showcase

Genre Latin America - DANCE
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

3:00pm PDT

Mariachi Huenachi

Washington State Favorite Mariachi

Performers

Mariachi Huenachi

Mariachi Huenachi is a nationally recognized Award Winning Mariachi Music Program,This high school group has earned a reputation as the best high school mariachi in the State of Washington, Mariachi Huenachi has shared the stage with some of the best Mariachis in the world: Mariachi... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Dance Performance, Echoes of Aztlan and Beyond: Mexican Folklorico Showcase

Genre Latin America - MUSIC
Program Cultural Focus Showcase

4:00pm PDT

Natyashiksha- A Dance Academy

A Bharatanatyam Dance Performance

Performers

Natyashiksha- A Dance Academy

The students of NatyaShiksha have been learning Bharatanatyam for more than 7yrs and have performed at many venues including NWFL, Veda temple, Anandamela to name a few.These young girls are extremely passionate about this dance form and enjoy learning and performing it.

Sunday May 27, 2018 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Indian Dance in the Open Air

Genre South Asian - DANCE

4:00pm PDT

Te Fare O Tamatoa

Tahitian Dancing & Drumming

Performers

Te Fare O Tamatoa

Te’a rama, Te Fare O Tamatoa's performance group, was created in 2006 to share the Tahitian culture with the community through the art forms of dance and drumming.

Sunday May 27, 2018 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Tahitian Showcase

Genre Polynesia/Hawaii - 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

4:55pm PDT

Kalahi Dance Company

Philippines Rural Dances

Performers

Kalahi Dance Company

The Kalahi Dance Company is part of the Filipino Community of Greater Seattle’s Family Academy program which promotes family participation and involvement in the education of children. It empowers our families and students to be proactive in community and school affairs. The Kalahi... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 4:55pm - 5:15pm PDT
Center Theatre 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

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

Genre South Asian - DANCE

5:00pm PDT

Abhinaya Dance Academy

Indian Classical Dance-Kuchipudi

Performers

Abhinaya Dance Academy

Prashanthi Harathi, at a young age in quest for Indian Classical Dance found her inspiration in renowned dance exponent Guru Padmabhushan Dr.Vempati Chinnasatyam garu. Her passion for art continued through her learning years and made her excel in Masters in Performing Arts - Kuchipudi... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Indian Dance in the Open Air

Genre South Asian - 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

7:00pm PDT

Amira

Classic Bellydance

Performers

Amira

Amira is an award-winning belly dancer who has performed throughout the Northwest and beyond for over two decades, at times logging in over 200 performances a year. She has studied with Egyptian masters, is the founder and director of Amirat Dance Company, and the producer of numerous... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Arabic Persian and Central Asian Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

7:00pm PDT

Helene Eriksen and Anar Dana Dance Company

North Africa to Central Asia

Performers

Helene Eriksen and Anar Dana Dance Company

ANAR DANA offers a visual feast for the public, audiences discover cultures through the lens of women’s community dance, with sophisticated choreography, diverse musical styles, sumptuous regional costumes, and a taste of the creative expression of ethnic groups from North Africa... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Arabic Persian and Central Asian Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

7:00pm PDT

Karavans Dance Troupe

Arabic and Persian Dance

Performers

Karavans Dance Troupe

Karavans Dance Troupe specializes in dances from the Middle East, North Africa, Persia and Turkey. They perform annually at the Turkish, Arabic and Persian Festivals sponsored by Festal at the Seattle Center, They recently appeared at Seattle University's International Dinner/show... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Arabic Persian and Central Asian Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

7:00pm PDT

Mirabai Asal

Bellydance and Folkloric

Performers

Mirabai Asal

Mirabai Asal is a second generation Bellydance and Middle East dance artist. Her mom first ventured into the art in 1970s Seattle. Growing up, Mirabai knew exactly where to find her mom's stash of magical bellydance memorabilia. In 1990, Mirabai began her own journey into bellydance... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Arabic Persian and Central Asian Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

7:00pm PDT

Moon Sirens Bellydancing

Egyptian Cabaret

Performers

Moon Sirens Bellydancing

A dynamic performance group from Arlington WA, established in 2009. These strong, independent women are a collaborative of business owners, mothers and professionals by day and Bellydancers for life. Directed by founders Shakti Moon and lead choreographer Shalaa, all members of the... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Arabic Persian and Central Asian Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

7:00pm PDT

Nalini's Jewels Of Fire

Modern Bellydance

Performers

Nalini's Jewels Of Fire

Jewels Of Fire is Nalini's Belly Dance performance group. Under the teaching and direction of master performer, choreographer and teacher Nalini the group has been performing at local festivals, restaurant shows and many other events in Seattle area since 2012. Nalini’s extensive... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Arabic Persian and Central Asian Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

7:00pm PDT

Shahrazad Dance Ensemble of Seattle

Folkloric Dances Middle East

Performers

Shahrazad Dance Ensemble of Seattle

Shahrazad Dance Ensemble, founded in 1978 in Seattle, performs folkloric dances at cultural festivals, showcases, and other events. Troupe members have taken classes from leading dance ethnologists Helene Ericksen, Morocco of New York, Dr. Kay Hardy Campbell, Nadia Hamdi, Leila Haddad... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Arabic Persian and Central Asian Showcase

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

11:00am PDT

Barvinok

Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Barvinok

Performers

Barvinok

Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble was founded in 2004 under the auspices of the Ukrainian Association of Washington State. Currently we are the only dance school that offers Ukrainian Folk Dance classes in Washington State. Over the past decade our students have performed for various... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Central/Eastern Europe & Balkan - DANCE

11:45am PDT

Enzian Schuhplattler

Bavarian Folk Dancing Group

Performers

Enzian Schuhplattler

Enzian Schuhplattler is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Bavarian folk dancing, culture, and costumes. Enzian performs regional dances from Bavaria (Germany) and Tirol (Austria), including traditional Schuhplattler and folk dances. The club was founded in 1965 by German... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 11:45am - 12:20pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Western Europe - DANCE

12:00pm PDT

Bahia In Motion

Bahia, Brazil: Joy and Dance!

Performers

Bahia In Motion

Bahia, Brazil: Joy and Dance!

Monday May 28, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre World/Interntaional - DANCE

12:35pm PDT

Los Salseros of the University of Washington

Let's Salsa!

Performers

Los Salseros of the University of Washington

Los Salseros of the University of Washington are very excited and nervous for this adventure. Yet certain values we’d like to encourage on our perfromance journey is inclusion, community, diversity and culture. Our mission is to share our work and appreciation for the Salsa culture... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 12:35pm - 1:10pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Latin America - DANCE

1:00pm PDT

Rowan Fae Irish Dance

Traditional Irish Step Dancing

Performers

Rowan Fae Irish Dance

A small, recreational Irish Dance school, with dancers ages 5 through adults perform lively jigs, reels, and hornpipes in the step dance style of Ireland. Baile Glas Irish Dancers perform throughout the year at multicultural celebrations including numerous appearances at Kent Cornucopia... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre British Isles/Ireland - DANCE

1:25pm PDT

Leikarringen of Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001

Traditional Norwegian Dance; Songdance

Performers

Leikarringen of Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001

Leikarringe of Leif Erikson Lodge is a Traditional Norwegian folk dance group that began in Seattle, WA in 1960 and has been performing ever since. We welcome new members to our group that rehearses every Tuesday night at 7:30pm at Leif Erikson Lodge in Ballard. Our repertoire includes... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 1:25pm - 2:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Scandinavia/Baltic - DANCE

2:00pm PDT

Amira's Belly Dance Cabaret

Sparkling Egyptian-Inspired Dance

Performers

Amira's Belly Dance Cabaret

Amira is an award-winning belly dancer who has performed throughout the Northwest and beyond for over two decades. Amira's Belly Dance Cabaret includes performances by Amira's troupes and friends including Capital City Belly Dance Collective, Amirat Dance Company, and Amira's Dancers... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

3:00pm PDT

Zaphara's Middle Eastern Dancers

Modern Egyptian-style Bellydance!

Performers

Zaphara's Middle Eastern Dancers

The troupe is taught by Zaphara, entertainer & Master Instructor. the show includes Saidi Cane Dance, sword solo's & group songs. their is audience participation at the end of the show.

Monday May 28, 2018 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE

4:00pm PDT

Left Foot Boogie

Partner Dance Joy!

Performers

Left Foot Boogie

Dancing is such a joy in life!jodi has been dancing and teaching around the living room and the globe for over 25 years!LEFT FOOT DANCE has had the great honor of teaching thousands of folks dance swing, salsa, waltz, zydeco and more for 20 years.

Monday May 28, 2018 4:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
Armory Court Stage 305 Harrison

Dance Performance, Shake That Thang!

Genre Jazz- MUSIC

5:00pm PDT

Jai veer Hanuman - The Supreme Devotee and Fearless Warrior

Indian Classical Dance Ballet by Srishti Dance Ensemble!

Performers

Jai veer Hanuman: The Supreme Devotee and Fearless Warrior

Srishti Dance Ensemble is a presentation by the teachers of the greater Seattle Area performing the ancient art form of Indian Classical Dance - Bharatanatyam.

Monday May 28, 2018 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Center Theatre 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, Diwali: Lights of India Presents:

Genre South Asian - DANCE

5:00pm PDT

Fabulous Night Club 2-Step

With Ari Levitt

Performers

Fabulous Night Club 2-Step

Ari is well-known for his fun, energetic, and delightful classes that can't help but inspire students with a love and passion for dance. He has been teaching and performing nationally, and internationally for over 25 years; is the co-founder and director of "Waltz Week in Vienna... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Open-Air Dance Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Traditional American DANCE

5:10pm PDT

Ana Montes and Flamenco Danzarte

Flamenco Dance and Percussion

Performers

Ana Montes and Flamenco Danzarte

Ana has been dancing ballet since age 5. Ana lived, studied and performed flamenco in Spain, in Madrid and Sevilla. She studied flamenco with famous dancers, Guito, Ciro, Tati, Merche Esmeralda, Jose Galvan..... and toured professionally, dancing flamenco, classical spanish dance... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 5:10pm - 5:40pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Western Europe - DANCE

5:15pm PDT

In FolkMotion Cloggers

Performers

In FolkMotion Cloggers

We are a group of dancers from Shoreline Recreational Center who learn, dance and perform Appalachian clogging. We encourage family members to dance together and our members consist of all ages from young people to seniors. Lorna Koth & Maureen Pettit are teachers and choreographers... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 5:15pm - 5:45pm PDT
Trad Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, The Foot Stompin' Cloggin' Show

Genre Traditional American DANCE

5:50pm PDT

Panama Folklore

Beautiful Dresses. Vibrant Dances

Performers

Panama Folklore

Panama Folklore is a non-profit organization that's mission is to promote, celebrate and cultivate Panamanian traditions and customs in the Pacific Northwest.

Monday May 28, 2018 5:50pm - 6:20pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Latin America - DANCE

6:00pm PDT

Eclectic Cloggers with Moonshine and Turpentine

Clogging to Old-time Music

Performers

Eclectic Cloggers with Moonshine and Turpentine

The Eclectic Cloggers is a Seattle dance group that performs a high-energy style of traditional Appalachian step dancing. This percussive dance form comes from the eastern mountain region of the United States, where it began as a mix of Irish, Scottish, and English step dances with... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 6:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Trad Stage 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance, The Foot Stompin' Cloggin' Show

Genre Traditional American DANCE

6:30pm PDT

Zaphara's Middle Eastern Dancers

Modern Egyptian-style Bellydance!

Performers

Zaphara's Middle Eastern Dancers

The troupe is taught by Zaphara, entertainer & Master Instructor. the show includes Saidi Cane Dance, sword solo's & group songs. their is audience participation at the end of the show.

Monday May 28, 2018 6:30pm - 7:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Dance Performance

Genre Greater Middle East/North Africa - DANCE