OCA is proud to present the inaugural WORLD MUSIC AND DANCE DAY. Inspired by LARK Music Camp, this incredible event features more than 20 instructional workshops, jam sessions, instructor performances and more. Explore global sounds, movements and traditions at this incredible event coming to West County!

Workshops will be offered on Balkan Singing and Dancing, Scottish Fiddle, Salsa dancing, Bluegrass & Old Time mandolin, Native American Music, Klezmer music, Greek tunes, Spanish language songs, Celtic harp and more. Scroll down to see the full schedule.

Demonstrations such as Hurdy-Gurdy, Appalachian, Dulcimer, Autoharp, Alpenhorn.

Celtic Harp Petting Zoo, Musical Instrument Lending Library and Luthier Booth

Jams, Open Dance, Instructor Concert and other fun awaits at this incredible event. Considered a “Taste of Lark”, we’re so thrilled to bring you this global extravaganza of folk music and dance.

The full schedule is announced! Click here to see the complete event schedule.

Workshops and Instructors*

Belly Dancing - led by Janessa Lynna

Balkan Singing - led by Darina Drapkin and Elin Powers

Ukulele (trad. Hawaiian) - led by Gary Sugiyama

Salsa Dancing - led by Carrie Souza

Spanish Language Songs - led by Leslie Hubbert

Expand your Irish Song Repertoire - led by Shay Black

Central Asian Dance - led by Natalie Nayun

West African Dance - led by Tyehimba Kokayi

West African Drumming - led by Ben Isaacs

Pomo (Native American) songs, rhythm, culture and history - led by Ras K'dee

Greek Rebetiko - led by Greg Jenkins

Scottish Highland Fling - led by Ron Wallace

Intro to Irish Tunes, Pennywhistle and demo of Uilleann bagpipes – led by Michael Hubbert

Intro to American Old Time Tunes - led by David Pascoe

Scottish Fiddle - led by Lisa Doyle

Klezmer Music - led by Dan Cantrell

Balkan Dancing - led by Sue Williard

Intro to Celtic Harp - led by Shawna Selline

Bluegrass Guitar & Accompaniment - led by David Pascoe

Balkan Drumming - led by Sean Tergis

Workshops/instructors subject to change.