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Folk Dance New Zealand was set up by folk dancers, for folk dancers, to get more folk dancing!

It aims to promote and support all types and functions of folk dancing by sharing information, resources and expertise.

Our sister organisation, Folk Dance Australia, has similar aims.

Turkish Kiwi by Sasha Ketko (7k)What is (Recreational) Folk Dancing? 

  • It is having fun inside the world's most exciting rhythms - Romanian, Greek, modern Israeli, etc. 
  • It is exercise with laughter for people with no more than two left feet 
  • It is sport, drama, and social interaction 
  • It is a whole-self form of exercise, physically, mentally, and socially stimulating, giving a sustained (moderate) aerobic level. - much more fun and variety than a workout at the gym! 
  • It is losing your stress in music that is exhilarating, haunting, or even soul inspiring 
  • It is the exercise flavoured with Hungarian goulash and Russian Vodka! 

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Some content relating to past events is listed on our Archive page, and the Gallery.

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Does your dance group or community have access to tutoring expertise and interesting ethnic or cultural folk dance repertoire, music, or performance choreography?

Have you considered hosting a weekend event in your community open to enthusiastic folk dancers from around NZ, keen to meet with other folk dancers, learn about diverse folk dance styles, and gain new repertoire?

Click here to find out more about how FDNZ can support you!

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