Bal Folk in Fremantle

Name: Bal Folk in Fremantle
Start: 2026-01-31T17:00:00+08:00
Location: Sullivan Hall

Schedule

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Sullivan Hall | Perth, WA

Want to try something new, fun and social? Come along on Saturday, 31st January, 5-8 pm for an evening of balfolk dancing at the Sullivan Hall in White Gum Valley. We teach all the dances on the spot, so no prior experience is necessary. Please feel free to bring a plate of nibbles to share.
This event is entirely volunteer-run – any profits made go towards making other events like this possible.
Big thank you to Perth International Dance for helping make this event possible!
What is Balfolk dancing, you ask? It is a very valid question. Bal folk comes from France (literally means “folk ball”) and is essentially a French version of an Australian bush dance. A wide variety of European dances (especially French) are enjoyed at these events: there are line dances, circle dances, change-partner dances, couples dances and occasionally some solo dances. The main goal of Balfolk dancing is to get people together to have fun, connect with other people and find community through dance. Balfolk has slowly been spreading from France to many other countries, and we are very excited that it has now made it to Perth and is thriving!