Special Greek Dance Events in SF Bay Area
Joyce Clyde
SPECIAL GREEK DANCE EVENTS
AVRA Greek Dance Party
AUGUST 24, Monday
Greek Glendi with AVRA
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$20
Joe Goode Annex
401 Alabama Street at 17th Street
San Francisco
Ring the bell at the gate to enter.
Info: gree...@icloud.com
Sponsored by GreekFeet
AVRA features:
Ari Langer - violin
Gregory Masaki Jenkins - clarinet, vocals, percussion
Jenette Sellin - accordion and santouri
Michael Garibaldi - percussion, vocals, laouto
AVRA performs traditional Greek music for dancing, listening and transporting you on a magical musical journey to Greece. Dance to a diverse repertoire of songs: the deep, soulful tunes of Epiros; the joyful, spirited music of the Greek Islands; the driving, pulsating rhythm of Pontic music; and the rich tradition of Greek Macedonia music with its complex and intricate rhythms. Enjoy many songs, many dances, a great band and a fun party.
See you on the dance floor.
Women’s Greek Dance Symposium
Bringing women together for a celebration of Greek Folk Dance Traditions.
Featuring the dance styles of Crete, Epiros, Macedonia and Pontos.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, Saturday
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church
1110 Highland Drive
Novato
REGISTRATION TICKET COST: $50.00 per participant
Registration Required: https://www.minoans.com/women-s-symposium--12d5c619-c9f4-4062-a5c9-b9af8e3a96ce
Join the Minoan Dancers for an all-day event that will bring women together to celebrate Greek folk dance traditions. Instructors will teach dances from Crete, Epiros, Macedonia, and Pontos, with special focus on women’s styling. Also featuring a group vocal lesson highlighting traditional folk song.
Instructor team:
- Maria Fakaros Woods, Epiros
- Nena Kyriklidou, Pontic
- Sofia Efstratiou, Macedonian
- Daphne Cummings, vocal
- Effie Fourakis, Cretan
Instructor Bios: https://www.minoans.com/our-instructors
Welcome meet and greet with coffee and pastries plus a gyro and salad lunch are included. Please join the group for a no-host reception after the symposium at Mamita's.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect with other women through the joy of Greek culture and dance!
International Youth Folk Dance Festival
Celebrating traditional dance from around the world.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2026, Sunday
Festival begins at 11:30 am
Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church
1110 Highland Drive
Novato
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Registration Required: https://minoans.com/youth-festival
Families and friends of all ages are invited to enjoy an exciting day filled with traditional dance from around the world. This lively festival is an opportunity to experience global traditions, support young performers, and connect with the diverse communities that make the Bay Area so unique.
Kids and parents alike can participate in hands-on crafts and activities that spark imagination and fun. Join us in bringing local vibrant communities together to celebrate dance!
Featuring performances by local groups and kid’s activities.
Food will be available for purchase. Gyros, fries, salad, spanakopita, baklava, drinks and more availabe for purchase.
Ζωντανή Παράδοση - A Living Tradition
Three days of dance, music, and song with four California teachers with decades of teaching experience, directing and conducting research in Greek music and dance.
NOVEMBER 20 to 22, 2026, Friday to Sunday
Holy Trinity Church
999 Brotherhood Way
San Francisco
Info: https://livingtraditionsf.com/
Friday opens with a welcome mixer. Saturday is full of workshops and the FDF Community Forum. Saturday evening, the Symposium continues with the Holy Trinity Gala and live music by Kompania Verdi from Greece, the gala will be held at Crowne Plaza in Foster City. Sunday the Symposium closes with a BBQ at Davies Grove (on the parish grounds).
Instructors:
- Konstantine Avdalas, Epiros
- Vasili Contos, Ikaria
- Sofia Efstratiou-Nicolaou, Florina
- Presv. Anysia Metrakos, PhD, folk singing
Instructor Bios: https://livingtraditionsf.com/instructors
Live Music by Kompania Verdi
Listen to Kompania Verdi here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6eco5unQtA
Truly, a must go to event, this band is great!
Pricing and Registration is by each individual event, pick and choose as you please:
Saturday Workshop + Lunch: $80
At Holy Trinity San Francisco — workshops with all four instructors, lunch included
Saturday Gala — Dinner included: $100
At Crowne Plaza Foster City — Night at the Museum gala includes dinner, music and dancing to Kompania Verdi and late night DJ
Saturday Gala — Dancing only (after 8 pm) to Kompania Verdi: $40
At Crowne Plaza Foster City — Night at the Museum gala
Sunday Afternoon BBQ: $30
In Davies Grove at Holy Trinity — afternoon BBQ with the symposium community
Registration is open now. Advanced registration is strongly recommended.
https://livingtraditionsf.com/
Ζωντανή Παράδοση Symposium is presented by Holy Trinity San Francisco together with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco's FDF and the Syrtos Podcast.
