24 - 27 May 2024
24 - 27
May
2024
Timetable: Folk Dances
This year, the calling/teaching style for each ceilidh and folk dance event is indicated in its event description. Specifically:
  • The code (P) indicates that an event will be called/taught positionally (i.e., emphasising patterns, flow and relationships between dancers, e.g., neighbour, opposite, people facing the windows, first corners, and using those ideas rather than role terms).
  • The code (G) indicates that an event will be called/taught with some use of gendered role terms (e.g., man/woman, ladies/gentlemen).
  • The code (A) indicates that an event will be called/taught with some use of alternative gender-free role terms (e.g., larks/robins or, for some couple dances such as waltz, lead/follow) instead.
Culture and community expectations at folk dance events

Currently known Folk Dances for 2024, there may be more

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Folk Dances on Friday 24th May 2024
WhenWhatWhereDescriptionPrice
19:30 to 22:30Mixed dance (G/P)Town Hall With: Fran Bulpit, Philip Rowe & Dave Yeomans, Nicola ScottWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 to 22:30Mixed dance (G)St Paul's ChurchWith: Paul Hutchinson & Karen Wimhurst, Mike CourtholdWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 to 22:45Contra dance (G)NeeldWith: WillPower, Lynne RenderWeekend or Day tickets Only
20:00 to 22:30Bal (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: PortmanteauWeekend or Day tickets Only
22:35 to 23:30Post-bal session/danceOlympiad: RiverbankWeekend or Day tickets Only

Folk Dances on Saturday 25th May 2024
WhenWhatWhereDescriptionPrice
09:30 to 11:00American workshop (P)NeeldWith: Contra Sutra (USA), Nicola ScottWeekend or Day tickets Only
09:30 to 11:00English or mixed workshop (G)Town HallWith: The Falconers, Mike CourtholdWeekend or Day tickets Only
09:30 to 11:00(Re)introduction to folk dance (P/G/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Tom Evans, Rachel Shapiro WallaceWeekend or Day tickets Only
09:30 to 11:00English or mixed workshop (G)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Paul Hutchinson & Karen Wimhurst, Fiddle player tbc, Colin HumeWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:45American workshop (G)NeeldWith: Contra Sutra (USA), Lynne RenderWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:45Faking zest (P/A)Town HallWith: The Falconers, Daisy BlackWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:45Connection in partner dance (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Tom Evans, Lindsey Kennedy & Jos StyleWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:40English workshop (G)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Paul Hutchinson & Karen Wimhurst, Fiddle player tbc, Bruce Hamilton (USA)Weekend or Day tickets Only
13:00 to 13:40Callers' roundOlympiad: RiverbankHost: Mark Elvins

Weekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30English or mixed workshop (G)NeeldWith: Fran Bulpit, Philip Rowe & Dave Yeomans, Colin HumeWeekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30Irish set (G)Town HallRecorded music

With: Kevin & Carol Monaghan

Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30Balfolk workshop 1 (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Portmanteau, Jenny Norris & Jos StyleWeekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30American or mixed workshop (G)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Mollie Koenigsberger & Ali Messer, Lynne RenderWeekend or Day tickets Only
15:45 to 17:15Theatre Playford 1 (P/A)NeeldWith: Fran Bulpit, Philip Rowe & Dave Yeomans, Daisy BlackWeekend or Day tickets Only
15:45 to 17:15Irish set (G)Town HallRecorded music

With: Kevin & Carol Monaghan

Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
15:45 to 17:15Balfolk workshop 2 (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Portmanteau, Jenny Norris & Jos StyleWeekend or Day tickets Only
15:45 to 17:15Kentucky running set (G)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Mollie Koenigsberger & Ali Messer, Mike CourtholdWeekend or Day tickets Only
17:30 to 19:25Zesty contra (G)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Bearded Dragons, Lynne RenderWeekend or Day tickets Only
17:30 to 18:30Playing for English Country DanceTown HallSimple tunes suitable for all instruments and levels with an emphasis on playing with style. Basic techniques for working effectively as a dance musician and playing music that is great to dance to.

With: Fran Bulpit, Philip Rowe & Dave Yeomans

Weekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 to 20:25Pre-bal session/danceOlympiad: RiverbankWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 to 22:30Playford ball (G)NeeldWith: Paul Hutchinson & Karen Wimhurst, Fiddle player tbc, Colin HumeWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 to 22:30Mixed dance (G)Town HallWith: The Falconers, Mike CourtholdWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:45 to 22:45Contra dance (P/A)St Paul's ChurchWith: Contra Sutra (USA), Rachel Shapiro WallaceWeekend or Day tickets Only
20:30 to 22:45Bal (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Hartwin Dhoore & Ross GrantWeekend or Day tickets Only

Folk Dances on Sunday 26th May 2024
WhenWhatWhereDescriptionPrice
09:30 to 11:00English or mixed workshop (G)NeeldWith: Fran Bulpit, Philip Rowe & Dave Yeomans, Bruce Hamilton (USA)Weekend or Day tickets Only
09:30 to 11:00Theatre Playford 2 (P/A)Town HallWith: The Falconers, Daisy BlackWeekend or Day tickets Only
09:30 to 11:00Callers' workshop: Contra dancesOlympiad: RiverbankWith: Lynne Render, Rachel Shapiro Wallace, Bearded DragonsWeekend or Day tickets Only
09:30 to 11:00American workshop (P)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: WillPower, Nicola ScottWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:45English workshop (G)NeeldWith: Fran Bulpit, Philip Rowe & Dave Yeomans, Mike CourtholdWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:45Festival band practiceTown HallWith: The FalconersWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:45Something (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Bearded Dragons, Charlie TurnerWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:40American workshop (G)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: WillPower, Colin HumeWeekend or Day tickets Only
13:00 to 13:40Callers' roundOlympiad: RiverbankHost: Rhodri Davies

Weekend or Day tickets Only
13:40 to 13:55Callers' showcase meet-upNeeldWith: Bob MorganWeekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30Callers' showcase (P/G/A)NeeldWith: Mollie Koenigsberger & Ali Messer, Bob MorganWeekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30Irish set (G)Town HallWith: Will Allen, Kevin & Carol MonaghanWeekend, Day or Event tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30Theatre games for Playford-style dance (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Bearded Dragons, Daisy BlackWeekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30American or mixed workshop (G)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Contra Sutra (USA), Mike CourtholdWeekend or Day tickets Only
15:45 to 17:15Festival band dance (G)NeeldWith: The Falconers, Nicola ScottWeekend or Day tickets Only
15:45 to 17:15Irish set (G)Town HallWith: Will Allen, Kevin & Carol MonaghanWeekend, Day or Event tickets Only
15:45 to 17:15American workshop (P/A)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Contra Sutra (USA), Rachel Shapiro WallaceWeekend or Day tickets Only
17:30 to 19:25Zesty Playford (P/A)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Mollie Koenigsberger & Ali Messer, Daisy BlackWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 to 22:30Mostly English dance (G)St Paul's ChurchWith: Fran Bulpit, Philip Rowe & Dave Yeomans, Bruce Hamilton (USA)Weekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 to 22:30Irish ceili (G)Town HallWith: WillPower, Kevin & Carol MonaghanWeekend, Day or Event tickets Only
19:45 to 22:45Contra dance (G)NeeldWith: Contra Sutra (USA), Lynne RenderWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:45 to 22:45Techno-contra (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Bearded Dragons, Rachel Shapiro WallaceWeekend or Day tickets Only

Folk Dances on Monday 27th May 2024
WhenWhatWhereDescriptionPrice
09:30 to 11:00American or mixed workshop (G)NeeldWith: New band tba, Lynne RenderWeekend or Day tickets Only
09:30 to 11:00Enjoying dancing sustainably (P/A)Town HallWith: The Falconers, Daisy BlackWeekend or Day tickets Only
09:30 to 11:00The Craft of Calling — Tools For Your BeltOlympiad: RiverbankWith: Bruce Hamilton (USA), Fran Bulpit, Philip Rowe & Dave YeomansWeekend or Day tickets Only
09:30 to 11:00English or mixed workshop (P/A)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Paul Hutchinson & Karen Wimhurst, Nicola ScottWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:45American or mixed workshop (P/A)NeeldWith: New band tba, Rachel Shapiro WallaceWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:45English or mixed workshop (G)Town HallWith: The Falconers, Mike CourtholdWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:45Positional squares (P)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Vic Smith, Colin HumeWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 to 12:40English workshop (G)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Paul Hutchinson & Karen Wimhurst, Bruce Hamilton (USA)Weekend or Day tickets Only
13:00 to 13:40Dance organisers' roundOlympiad: RiverbankHosts: Jane Curry & Andrew Findlay (The London Barndance Company)

Weekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30English or mixed workshop (G)NeeldWith: Contra Sutra (USA), Nicola ScottWeekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30Working with PA and/or recorded musicTown HallWith: Mike CourtholdWeekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30Scandi workshop: introduction (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Confluence, Rosie Bryce & Michael Cade-StewartWeekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 to 15:30American or mixed workshop (P/A)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Mollie Koenigsberger & Ali Messer, Rachel Shapiro WallaceWeekend or Day tickets Only
15:45 to 17:15English workshop (G)NeeldWith: Contra Sutra (USA), Bruce Hamilton (USA)Weekend or Day tickets Only
15:45 to 17:15Scandi workshop: something more specific (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: Confluence, Rosie Bryce & Michael Cade-StewartWeekend or Day tickets Only
15:45 to 17:15American or mixed workshop (G)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Mollie Koenigsberger & Ali Messer, Lynne RenderWeekend or Day tickets Only
17:30 to 18:55Ultimate contra dance (P/A)Olympiad: Sports HallWith: Bearded Dragons, Daisy BlackWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 to 22:30Mixed dance (G)NeeldWith: Mollie Koenigsberger & Ali Messer, Bruce Hamilton (USA)Weekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 to 22:30Mixed dance (G)Town HallWith: The Falconers, Colin HumeWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 to 20:10Pre-bal/scandi dance session/danceOlympiad: RiverbankWeekend or Day tickets Only
20:15 to 22:30Bal/scandi dance (P/A)Olympiad: RiverbankWith: ConfluenceWeekend or Day tickets Only

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