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| Workshops on Saturday 25th May 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09:30 to 11:00 | Basics and Beyond | Olympiad: Riverbank | Contra dance workshop for beginners and refreshers, covering all you need to know to get you contra dancing. (A) With: Tom Evans, Rachel Shapiro Wallace | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 10:30 | Aurora Appalachian Workshop | Yelde Hall | Come along and learn the newest dance in our repertoire - Bounce! Suitable for people with little or no experience of Appalachian dancing, yet still intended to be interesting enough for everyone. Hard soles shoes or taps preferred. With: Aurora (Appalachian) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 10:30 | Border Morris Workshop | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | Come along and learn a Border Morris Routine in our own way and style. Folk Friendzy were established 20 years ago, we perform many dance styles keeping traditions alive for future generations. We look forward to seeing you in Chippenham this year. So come on and have a go it will be great to see you! Suitable for beginners upwards, please bring comfortable trainers/shoes. With: Folk Friendzy (Clog, Morris (northwest/border), Rapper, Irish) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 10:30 | Learn the Hammer Dulcimer | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | A workshop with Kerensa on the Dulcimer. Kerensa has a limited number to lend, but you are welcome to bring your own. | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 to 11:30 | Practice Tune Session | The Angel | Practice sessions for popular English dance tunes, any instrument. Ear players and readers are welcome. Dots provided, also downloadable on request. | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 to 12:00 | Ouse Washes Molly Workshop | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | Ouse Washes Molly Dancers have been creating and performing molly dances since the 1980’s and this year they celebrate their 40th anniversary. Influenced by the legends and stories of their native fenland, their dances draw on the long tradition of east Anglian molly dancing, adding their own colourful twist and take on tunes new and old. Whatever your ability come along and learn a molly dance or two and find out more about the history and revival of this tradition. | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 to 12:00 | Great Western Cotswold Workshop | Yelde Hall | Aimed at improvers and experienced dancers, Great Western will be teaching two of the side’s signature show dances - ‘Red Arrows’ and ‘Serpentina’. Both were written by GW in the Bampton tradition, but with unique features that will test your dancing and performing mettle. | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | Faking Zest | Town Hall | Zest without the lemons. Daunted by ‘Zesty’ dances? Use rhythm and connection to make your dancing seem lively and energetic while protecting your body and energy levels. (P) With: The Falconers, Daisy Black | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | Connection in Partner Dance | Olympiad: Riverbank | Focusing on connection and communication in dance.Expect some fun exercises exploring lead/follow technique.The principles are relevant to any partnered dance.The music will have a balfolk flavour.(A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 13:30 | Absolute Beginners Squeezebox from Scratch | Yelde Hall | These accessible workshops will lead you step-by-step from first principles to playing your first tune. We teach using Ed's intuitive tab system so there's no requirement to read music. Loan instruments available. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | Balfolk Basics | Olympiad: Riverbank | An introduction to (or reminder of) some of the most common couple, chain and circle dances so you're ready to throw yourself into the bal this evening. All levels welcome. (A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 17:00 | Bodhran Workshop | Old Road Tavern Barn | The aim of this class is to teach drummers to play with other musicians. We will go through regular beats, jigs, reels etc. aimed at beginners through to advanced. At the end you will have a good understanding of how the drum can enhance the music | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | Balfolk Dances: 2 and 3 Time Bourrées | Olympiad: Riverbank | High-energy dances from France, with lots of opportunity for variations and improvisation. All levels welcome. (A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 to 18:30 | Playing for English Country Dance | Town Hall | Simple 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. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Workshops on Sunday 26th May 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09:30 to 10:30 | Meet North British | Yelde Hall | Agreeable. Entertaining. Skillful. Lithe. Sober. Which of these words best describe North British? Come to our Meet the Team and find out. You’ll be treated to a little bit of history,
something of the philosophy of the team, and of course a discussion of our three rapper and three longsword dances, illustrated by the performance of artfully-selected excerpts. How did we cope when Lufthansa mislaid our swords? What is it about Harris Tweed that makes a man so appealing? Come along and find out, and experience the joy that is an hour with the North British Sword Dancers. With: The North British Sword Dancers (Longsword and rapper) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 10:30 | Scratch Fiddle | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Come and have a try at playing a fiddle! If you're a complete beginner or an early learner , then Lauren will get you playing tunes within the hour. Theres a number of fiddles you can borrow or you are welcome to bring your own | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 to 12:00 | Meet Aurora Appalachian | Yelde Hall | Aurora perform over a dozen different dances. Come along and find out the stories behind how some of these dances came about, and maybe you will then watch them with fresh eyes. With: Aurora (Appalachian) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | Festival Band Practice | Town Hall | Come and join the Festival Band, and prepare to play for the Festival Band Dance at 4pm in the Neeld. Everyone welcome. Link to music: https://t.ly/Fr729 With: The Falconers | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 13:30 | Absolute Beginners Squeezebox from Scratch | Yelde Hall | These accessible workshops will lead you step-by-step from first principles to playing your first tune. We teach using Ed's intuitive tab system so there's no requirement to read music. Loan instruments available. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 15:45 | Sound Bath | Yelde Hall | Introducing our enchanting Sound Bath Experience – a symphony for your senses, a journey for your soul! Immerse yourself in the soothing waves of sound as Ben Matthews and friends guide you through a transformative sonic adventure | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 to 17:00 | Bodhran Workshop | Old Road Tavern Barn | The aim of this class is to teach drummers to play with other musicians. We will go through regular beats, jigs, reels etc. aimed at beginners through to advanced. At the end you will have a good understanding of how the drum can enhance the music | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Workshops on Monday 27th May 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09:30 to 10:30 | Ouse Washes Molly Workshop | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | Ouse Washes Molly Dancers have been creating and performing molly dances since the 1980’s and this year they celebrate their 40th anniversary. Influenced by the legends and stories of their native fenland, their dances draw on the long tradition of east Anglian molly dancing, adding their own colourful twist and take on tunes new and old. Whatever your ability come along and learn a molly dance or two and find out more about the history and revival of this tradition. | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 10:30 | Great Western Cotswold Workshop | Yelde Hall | Aimed at beginners, Great Western will be teaching two dances chosen to give you a chance to try morris dancing with a difference. We’ll look at a ‘heel and toe’ dance from Fieldtown and exercise our voices as well as our legs with ‘Go Enlist’. | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 to 11:30 | Practice Tune Session | The Angel | Practice sessions for popular English dance tunes, any instrument. Ear players and readers are welcome. Dots provided, also downloadable on request. | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 to 12:00 | Longsword Workshop | Yelde Hall | You’ll have seen us dance by now, so come along and try longsword dancin for yourself. Our dances are all lively and relatively short (or maybe other teams just make their dances seem to last an eternity), and we are told that we dance with style and panache, so now’s your chance to see what rubs off on you. We’d also welcome any musicians who are comfortable playing in D&G. Come and take part or simply stop a North Briton and talk to us about the dances, the music, or whatever else seems fitting. With: The North British Sword Dancers (Longsword and rapper) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 to 12:00 | North West Morris Workshop | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | Come along and learn a North West Morris Routine in our own way and style. Folk Friendzy were established 20 years ago, we perform many dance styles keeping traditions alive for future generations. We look forward to seeing you in Chippenham this year. So come on and have a go it will be great to see you! Suitable for beginners upwards, please bring comfortable trainers/shoes. With: Folk Friendzy (Clog, Morris (northwest/border), Rapper, Irish) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:30 to 12:30 | Songshop: Songwriting with Matt Woolley | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Have you ever wanted to write your own songs about dragons , betrayal and greed? Then bring your singing voices and any accompanying instruments and start your songwriting journey. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 to 13:30 | Improvers Squeezebox from Scratch | Yelde Hall | Designed for early improver players, this session will give you some tips and tricks to take your playing to the next levl. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | Working With PA and/or Recorded Music | Town Hall | Mike will provide callers with sufficient tuition, using a wide range of hardware and software options, to achieve a professional result when working with PA and/or recorded music. With: Mike Courthold | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | Intro to Swedish Polska | Olympiad: Riverbank | Learn the basics of one of the most popular Scandinavian folkdances. Polska is a flowing, turning dance unlike any other. Accompanied by enchanting music from the distant North. No partner needed. (A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | Slängpolska for Beginners | Olympiad: Riverbank | Come and try Slängpolska, a fun social dance from Sweden characterised by playfulness and improvisation. Accompanied by driving, twisty Scandinavian music. No partner necessary. (A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||