Welcome to UCFD (Union City Folk Dance)

We are a community of dancers dedicated to the joy of international folk dance. Whether you are a seasoned performer or have never taken a step, our circle is open to you. We celebrate the rhythms, stories, and cultures of the world, one dance at a time.

Join Us for a Dance

• When: Every Wednesday

• Time: 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM

• Where: Ruggieri Senior Center in Union City, California

33997 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587

(510) 675-5495

• Cost: Ruggieri Senior Center membership

Union City resident - $35/yr, non-resident - $45/yr, 

UCFD is free of charge

• What to bring: Comfortable shoes and a bottle of water!

Our Digital Library

Use the Dances tab to explore our repertoire of over 60 dances.

• Search: Look up dances by name or country.

• Learn: Click on any dance name to watch a YouTube video of the steps.

• Prepare: Check the "Playlist" to see what we’ll be practicing this coming session.

"To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful... This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking." — Agnes de Mille

We dance for the music, for the exercise, but mostly for the connection.