Ashkenaz

WED JUN 10 👯‍♂️👯‍♂️👯‍♂️
2nd Wednesday Balkan Folk Dance

Doors 6:30pm
Balkan Dance Lesson at 7pm
Social Dancing 7:30-10pm

Teaching by Nadav Nur and Susie Shoaf.

Discover the captivating world of Balkan folk dancing at our monthly event, where we revive the '70s-style Berkeley folk dance scene to the exhilarating rhythms of the Balkans. Join us as we pay homage to the spirit of Ashkenaz founder David Nadel, who first introduced Balkan folk dancing in 1973 by dancing to recorded music that captures the essence of that era.

This event is a heartfelt tribute to David Nadel and the music and dance that made Ashkenaz an award-winning dance club. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of Balkan music or a newcomer eager to learn traditional Balkan folk dances, this gathering is for you. Dance teachers and fellow participants will be on hand to instruct and guide you through a diverse array of dances spanning Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Albania, the Roma culture, and more.

Expect a mix of fun, easy, and more challenging dances. Come and be a part of this vibrant celebration of Balkan culture through dance and music!

Tickets:
Advance or Day of Show: $10
(Kids 12 and under are welcome for FREE)

Ashkenaz is all ages, all the time. Kids and minors are always welcome. Those 12 or under are admitted FREE (unless otherwise noted).

2nd Wednesday Balkan Folk Dance • Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center • VenuePilot Discover the captivating world of Balkan folk dancing at our monthly event, where we revive the '70s-style Berkeley folk dance scene to the exhilarating rhythms of the Balkans. Join us as we pay homage to the spirit of Ashkenaz founder David Nadel, who first introduced Balkan folk dancing in 1973 by...

SUN MAY 24 🎺🎺🎺
Balkan Sundays (FREE Balkan Jam w/Fanfare Zambaleta)

Doors 7:30pm / Show 8pm

Local community brass fanfares, FZ (Fanfare Zambaleta), are excited to host this coming Balkan Sundays, May 24. Bring your “axes” to join on tunes you know and dancing shoes to enjoy the middle of a long weekend. Ivan Velev will be teaching a dancer refresher at 7:30. Music at 8 until 10:30. Join the village: dance on the horo/kolo/oro line dance, free-style it, be merry, or a wall flower.

Fanfare Zambaleta (zambaleta = crazy street party with music) is an eight piece Balkan Brass band specializing in spirited music of the Serbian, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Greek and especially the Romani people. Combining a love of the classic brass bands of the past with the modern sounds coming out of the Balkans, Fanfare Zambaleta brings an irresistible blend of old and new to get you dancing! They've learned from some of the greats including Demiran Ćerimović, Džambo Aguševi Orkestar and Nizo Alimov (of Kočani Orkestar) and are now embarking on a new journey to write original tunes inspired by their deep love of the music.

Note, after this Balkan Sundays, we’ll be taking a break until the Fall. Be sure to check bayareabalkan.com to stay in the loop!

Tickets:
FREE!

Ashkenaz is all ages, all the time. Kids and minors are always welcome. Those 12 or under are admitted FREE (unless otherwise noted).

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, or just “Ashkenaz,” is a historic 50-year-old international and Americana music venue and dance hall in the heart of West Berkeley.