2018 Northwest Folklife Festival: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Northwest Folklife Festival 2018 schedule!

5:47pm 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 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

6:06pm 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

11:25am 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

12:20pm 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

1:10pm 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

2:05pm 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

2:47pm PDT

Silangan Singers

Philippine Folk & Love Songs

Performers

Silangan Singers

Formed in 1995, this group is composed mostly of semi-professional singers who love to preserve and promote the age-old Philippine Kundiman (love songs) and other folk songs attached to this group in a Philippine Rondalla Ensemble that play Filipino string musical instruments like... Read More →

Saturday May 26, 2018 2:47pm - 3:09pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Music Performance, Mabuhay Philippines

Genre Asia - MUSIC

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

3:30pm PDT

Silangan Singers

Philippine Folk & Love Songs

Performers

Silangan Singers

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

Music Performance, Mabuhay Philippines

Genre Asia - MUSIC

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

11:45am 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

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

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

2:45pm PDT

Kabuki Academy

Japanese Kabuki Dance Shamisen

Performers

Kabuki Academy

Japanese Kabuki Dance ShamisenSee the website of Kabuki Academy for the biography of Mary Ohno

Sunday May 27, 2018 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Music Performance, Japanese

Genre South Asian - DANCE

2:45pm PDT

Seattle Miyagi Kai

JAPANESE KOTO ENSEMBLE GROUP

Performers

Seattle Miyagi Kai

JAPANESE KOTO ENSEMBLE GROUP

Sunday May 27, 2018 2:45pm - 3:30pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Music Performance, Japanese

Genre Asia - MUSIC

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

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

12:35pm 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

1:25pm 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

3:00pm PDT

Thornton Creek Elementary School

Traditional Songs for Ukulele

Performers

Thornton Creek Elementary School

Performers are 2nd and 3rd grade ukulele students from Thornton Creek Elementary Schoo. We have a ukulele tradition in the school which goes back some 10 years, and which includes a variety of music genres that can be played and performed by these students.

Monday May 28, 2018 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Music Performance, Ukenalia

Genre Children's Programs - Music

3:45pm PDT

SUPA: Seattle Ukulele Players Association

Ukulele Hits the Road!

Performers

SUPA: Seattle Ukulele Players Association

Seattle Ukulele Players Association (or SUPA) is a non-profit organization that has been in existence since 2003. We are a group of enthusiastic players from all backgrounds with a wide range of playing skills. We meet monthly to play in a song-circle, which is often preceded by a... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Music Performance, Ukenalia

Genre Contemporary Folk Music

4:30pm PDT

Brad Bordessa

Hawai'i Roots, Singer-songwriter Tendencies.

Performers

Brad Bordessa

With an eclectic blend of Hawaiian music and pensive originals, Hawai‘i Island recording artist Brad Bordessa sings of living a heartfelt life in the midst of modern chaos. Weaving stories with his audacious ‘ukulele sound, Brad’s authentic style is at home in both ballads and... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109

Music Performance, Ukenalia

Genre Polynesia/Hawaii - MUSIC

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

5:50pm 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

6:30pm 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