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Events on Friday 24th May 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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19:30 - 22:30 | Mixed Dance Fun dances to start the weekend - a mix of English, contra, Scottish dances, which will all be fun to dance! (P) | Fran Bulpit, Philip Rowe & Dave Yeomans | Nicola Scott | Weekend tickets Only |
Events on Saturday 25th May 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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09:30 - 11:00 | Dance Technique, Style and Sensitivity Mike will help refine your dancing skills, with examples from the English & American dance repertoires to demonstrate subtle differences in their execution. (G) | The Falconers | Mike Courthold | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | Faking Zest 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) | The Falconers | Daisy Black | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Irish Set Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G) | Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£12) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | Irish Set Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G) | Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£12) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17:30 - 18:30 | Playing for English Country Dance 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. | Fran Bulpit, Philip Rowe & Dave Yeomans | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | Transatlantic Dance Party Featuring English and American dances specially selected for a night to remember. (G) | The Falconers | Mike Courthold | Weekend or Day tickets Only |
Events on Sunday 26th May 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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09:30 - 11:00 | Theatre Playford: Queens, Fops and Flirts A playful workshop exploring how Playford’s dances reflected the theatre and characters of their times, then using this knowledge to dance them. Clowns, monarchs, villains and all dancers welcome. (P) | The Falconers | Daisy Black | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | Festival Band Practice 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 | The Falconers | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Irish Set Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G) | Will Allen (musician) | Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | Irish Set Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G) | Will Allen (musician) | Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | Irish Ceili Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior experience/knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G) | WillPower | Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£12) |
Events on Monday 27th May 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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09:30 - 11:00 | Defensive Dancing Ever felt uncomfortable or off-balance on the dancefloor? Positive ways to change uncomfortable holds, assert personal space and communicate during ceilidh, contra, English and balfolk. (P) | The Falconers | Daisy Black | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | The Fourth Dimension A mixed bag of Timeless Dances that have stood the test of time, because they were so well crafted, fit the music, and are loved by the dancers. (G) | The Falconers | Mike Courthold | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Working With PA and/or Recorded Music 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. | Mike Courthold | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | Mixed Final Dance For more experienced dancers who like variety, a challenge or two, and probably some repartee between band, caller and dancers. (G) | The Falconers | Colin Hume | Weekend or Day tickets Only |