Folklorico Filipino Canada

09/15/2026

You are invited to a day of martial arts, dance, and thrift shopping with Folklorico Filipino and Jo Maramba!
This workshop we will be teaching the dance “Kapa Malong-Malong”, a dance that showcases various ways a Malong, a tubular cloth, can be worn and used by both men and women. Jo Maramba will also be teaching ways a Malong can be used in martial arts (Sarong fighting).

We will also be hosting a closet sale, where members of FFC will be selling pre-loved clothing. 👚

Funds will be used towards bringing Sir. Faisal Monal, a Maguindanon culture bearer to Toronto in Mid-October.

Registration form: https://forms.gle/XFFSfuwW3QaijHYs6

This event is not hosted by or sponsored by the Toronto Public Library.

06/26/2026

We are excited to invite you to an Indigenous Beading and Cultural Exchange hosted by Folklorico Filipino, Qjiel Mariano, and Marissa Magneson to celebrate Filipino Heritage month and Indigenous People’s Month.

Throughout the 2-Hour gathering, participants will be guided through a traditional Gaddang beading workshop led by Qjiel Mariano, an Indigenous Gaddang Artist and Global Health Scholar. He will be joined by Marissa Mageson, a Cree-Métis artist, photographer, educator, and workshop facilitator.

We will be discovering themes of water, relationship to land, Indigenous Advocacy, healing and more!

Participants are invited to bring offerings of food, sound, movement, nature, poetry, etc for the gathering.

Date: Monday June 29th, 2026
Time: 7:30-9:30PM
Location: 101 Florence Street (Collective Space)
PWYC: Recommended $20-25 to support Qjiel’s beading practice.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoZsEP2hZf6bb46r66xORpkdGJBbqVb7-KeZT1jbUx4bxzFg/viewform

06/24/2026

☀️ SUMMER YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM IS BACK! ☀️

Our six-week dance program at Filipino Centre Toronto is coming back starting in July!

No experience is necessary to join. Throughout the program, dancers will learn about and explore dance styles from the most famous dance suite called Barrio. By the end of the program, dancers will have learned a full dance to showcase to everyone! Each young dancer will receive a FFC T-shirt, and snacks and water will be provided during the program. ☀️👯👯‍♀️

You can learn more information by going to the form here: https://forms.gle/ffgDYsncA3N5iLdp9

06/07/2026

06/03/2026

You are invited for an action-packed evening of martial arts and dance! Our instructors will be teaching Sakuting, a dance that depicts the combat between Ilocano Christians and Non-Christians during Spanish Colonial Rule. Many of the dance movements stem from Arnis, the National Martial Art of the Philippines. Arnis utilizes a lot of weapons in the martial art, such as sticks, knives, and open-hand combat. We have partnered with Jo Maramba to teach you Arnis during this workshop as well! 🎶👯🤺

📝 You can register using the link in the event bio or the QR code in the poster!

Funds from the workshop will be used to help FFC host Sir Faisal Monal, a Manguindanon culture bearer, in mid-October.

05/12/2026

This Saturday at 7:30 pm we will be at Stackt Market for our first big performance of the summer! We will be showcasing dances from Mindanao, with live music for the entire performance.
You can find more information here: https://stacktmarket.com/event/folklorico-filipino-canada/?fbclid=PAZnRzaARvfC1leHRuA2FlbQExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp5EUPU-wK3p1AOXp4mdVUR37QkHu5A2EfB1EcG608b0WMR1PMRazTjRWJ6oI_aem_1JRdIsNy9ZSzLX76qsSJNQ

04/27/2026

FFC Alumni JAXS is holding a Zumba Masterclass this coming June. Join us for a day of movement with music from all over the world! 🌎

📆 Saturday, June 13 @ 3PM
📍Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary School (101 Van Horne Ave, North York)
💵 Advanced Tickets $25 until May 3rd. General Admission $30

02/10/2026

FFC SWAG IS HERE!🪭

We are excited to share our new t-shirt designs + tote bags created by FlipTside Apparel!!

👛PRICING

$30 per shirt OR $100 for 4 shirts
$30 per tote bag

Order form is available here: https://forms.gle/UfkL3nNg1tbj4Zip7

10/02/2025

We’re inviting you to experience the beauty of Filipino dance and tradition up close! Discover the stories behind our vibrant clothing, the history woven into every step, and how our team prepares for the big stage.

Thinking of joining us for the longer-term? We're looking for members (dancers, and/or musicians) and volunteers! Drop by our Open Rehearsal to find out more details.

Open Rehearsal:
Sunday, Oct 5
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
@ the Railpath Arts Centre Studio #2 (35 Golden Avenue, Toronto)
Attendance is free, no experience needed.
Ages 6+

To register, click the link https://forms.gle/p5nTXsXNTMw6q3fB6

04/27/2025

Filipino communities are organizing Luksang Bayan -- a prayer vigil for the victims of the Lap Lapu day tragedy in Vancouver, BC. Tonight , April 27, 2025 at 8pm at Bathurst and Wilson parkette. Please wear all black. There will be another vigil on Tuesday at Nathan Philip Square at 7pm. More details to follow.