Second Annual
OCCIDENTAL WORLD MUSIC AND DANCE DAY
Inspired by LARK Music Camp, this incredible event debuted at OCA last year featuring more than 20 instructional workshops, jam sessions, instructor performances and more. Click here to read details from last year’s event!
Workshops and demonstrations will be offered from a diverse variety of cultures, traditions and genres. Expect to see offerings like workshops on Balkan Singing and Dancing, Scottish Fiddle, Salsa dancing, Bluegrass & Old Time mandolin, Belly Dancing, Django Jazz Guitar, Irish Songs, Cajun Music, Hunter’s Harp, Spanish language songs, and Celtic harp; watch demonstrations of rare and exotic instruments such as Hurdy-Gurdy, Appalachian, Dulcimer, Autoharp, Alpenhorn, join in a variety of jams and open dance sessions, enjoy Instructor Concerts and more at this incredible event. We’re so thrilled to bring you this global extravaganza of folk music and dance again in 2024!
Early pricing!
Adults/General Admission:
$75 through April 30
$85 through May 31
$95 at the gate
Special pricing for children 12 and under:
$25 through April 30
$30 through May 31
$35 at the gate
Additional Discount for OCA members
A limited number of scholarships are available. Click here to apply for a scholarship.
Scroll down to see a list of confirmed workshops.
You can also view the preliminary schedule here (google sheets).
This year’s festival encore is a performance by
The Fula Brothers from 7-9 PM. Evening only tickets are available for $25 with entry at 5:30 PM. Click here for evening only tickets.
The Fula Brothers
2024 World Music & Dance Day Confirmed Workshops & Presenters
WORKSHOPS
Traditional Hawaiian Songs & Ukulele Techniques
Gary Sugiyama
Belly Dancing
Janessa Lynna
Balkan Singing
Darina Drapkin & Elin Powers
Arabic Rhythms and Drumming
Faisal Zedan
Intro to Irish Tunes
Michael Hubbert
Expand Your Irish Song Repertoire
Shay Black
Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar
Michael Greenberg
Cuban and Puerto Rican Songs
Leslie Hubbert
Celtic Harp
Shawna Selline
Cajun Music
Suzy Thompson
Cape Breton Dance
Ron Wallace
Song Circle
Holly Tannen
West African Drumming
Tyehimba Kokayi
Scottish Fiddle
Lisa Doyle
Balkan Drumming
Sean Tergis
Mandolin
Eric Thompson
Salsa Dancing
Carrie Souza
Balkan Dancing
Sue Williard
Django Jazz Guitar
Rick Fulkerson
Turkish Fiddle
Lars Tergis
Demonstrations and Presentations
Autoharp
Carey Dubbert
Sea Chanteys
Jim Partridge
Malian Instruments
Mamadou Sidibe
Recording Basics
Nathaniel Sellin
Photos from our June 3, 2023 event by @FredAube
