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19:30 - 22:30 | American Contra Dance | Neeld | New Event, Changed Day, Changed Name, Changed Performers | [Details to follow] (A) Sue Rosen (US), Audrey Jaber (US), Bruce Rosen (US) | Weekend tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | English Dance | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Day, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P) Brooke Friendly (US), Pair of Shears | Weekend tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | Mixed Dance | St Paul's Church | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Day, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G) Andrew Swaine, Double Dichotomy | Weekend tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20:00 - 22:30 | Bal | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | An evening of dances ranging from exquisite mazurkas to joyful bourrées. (A) Sawney White Bird | Weekend tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22:35 - 23:45 | Post-Bal Session & Dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | New Event, Changed Name | Bring your instruments and/or dancing shoes.
| Weekend tickets Only |
Events that have changed on Saturday 24th May 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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09:30 - 11:00 | American Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | New Event, Changed Name, Changed Performers | [Details to follow] (P or A) Charlie Turner, Hoik! | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P or G) Bernie Culkin, Pair of Shears | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
09:30 - 11:00 | Folk Dance Basics and Beyond | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | A workshop for beginners and refreshers, with an emphasis on contra and Playford-style dancing, and covering all you need to know to get you dancing this weekend. (P) Bob Morgan, Audrey Jaber (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed Dance Workshop: Tunes I Like | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | A selection of dances with tunes that Liam particularly enjoys and hopes that you enjoy too! (G)
Liam Binley, Momentum | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:40 | American Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | New Event, Changed Times, Changed Name, Changed Performers | [Details to follow] (A) Sue Rosen (US), Hoik! | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P) Brooke Friendly (US), Pair of Shears | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | Sound Engineering Workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | New Event, Changed Name, Changed Performers | [Details to follow] The Folk Dance Sound Collective | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:40 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P or G) Bernie Culkin, Momentum | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13:00 - 13:40 | Callers' Round | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event | An opportunity for callers to meet up and exchange notes, hosted by Rhianwen Davies. Rhianwen Davies | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G) Frances Oates, Double Dichotomy | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Irish Set Dance Workshop | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Balfolk Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (A) Andrew Swaine, Sawney White Bird | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | American Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (A) Sue Rosen (US), Audrey Jaber (US), Bruce Rosen (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | Mixed Dance Workshop: Local-ish to Me | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | Dances written by people ‘local-ish’ to Liam (/from around Rutland). (G) Liam Binley, Double Dichotomy | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | Irish Set Dance Workshop | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | Balfolk Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (A) Andrew Swaine, Sawney White Bird | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:00 | American Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G) Geoff Cubitt, Audrey Jaber (US), Bruce Rosen (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17:30 - 19:25 | Zesty Contra Dance | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Type | Lively contra dances with a strong sense of connection and fun. Bring your enthusiasm and stamina - be prepared to dance! (P or A) Charlie Turner, Hoik! | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17:30 - 18:30 | NYFTE Display | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Day | A special performance of English traditional song, music and dance from the talented group of young people that is NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England). Details to follow | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | Irish Ceili | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event | An evening ceili of Irish Set Dancing. (G) Kevin & Carol Monaghan, WillPower | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | Playford Ball | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event | [Details to follow] Interval spot around 9pm. (P or G) Bernie Culkin, Pair of Shears | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 20:00 | Evening ceilidh band soundcheck (part 2 of 2) | Olympiad: Riverbank | New Event | Details to follow | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:50 - 22:30 | American Contra Dance | St Paul's Church | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Day, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (A) Sue Rosen (US), Audrey Jaber (US), Bruce Rosen (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20:00 - 22:30 | Bal | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | An evening of dances ranging from exquisite mazurkas to joyful bourrées. (A) Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22:35 - 23:45 | Post-Bal Session & Dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | New Event, Changed Name | Bring your instruments and/or dancing shoes.
| Weekend or Day tickets Only |
Events that have changed on Sunday 25th May 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P) Crowdy Kit, Brooke Friendly (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed Dance Workshop: A Peek Inside My Brain | Town Hall | Changed Performers, Changed Venue, New Event, Changed Name | Dances devised by Liam which he hopes won't be too mind-boggling! Mostly English, possibly some American, and even some Scottish. (G) Liam Binley, Double Dichotomy | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
09:30 - 11:00 | Callers' Workshop: American Squares | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, Changed Venue, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G) Geoff Cubitt, Audrey Jaber (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
09:30 - 11:00 | American Dance Workshop: Connection in Contra | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | Dancing is joyful when we connect with our fellow dancers! We'll practice helping and connecting with others, and experiment with spice and flourishes for everybody to play with safely. (A) Charlie Turner | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop: PostScriptum - Phillipe Callens | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | A selection of dances by the late Philippe Callens. All of these dances are from the newly published collection ‘PostScriptum’. (G) Crowdy Kit, Liam Binley | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | Musicians' Workshop: Festival Band Practice | Town Hall | Changed Performers, Changed Venue, New Event, Changed Name | Come and join the fabulous Festival Band. This event is to practice the music ahead of the Festival Band Dance in the Neeld on Sunday afternoon. Music available here [link to follow]. Details to follow | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, Changed Venue, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P or G) Bernie Culkin, Audrey Jaber (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:40 | American Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (A) Sue Rosen (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13:00 - 13:40 | Callers' Round | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event | An opportunity for callers to meet up and exchange notes, hosted by Andrew Swaine. Andrew Swaine | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13:40 - 14:00 | Meet-Up for Callers Calling In the Callers’ Showcase Dance | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event | For callers in the callers' showcase. Bob Morgan | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:45 | Callers' Showcase Dance | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | Come and dance to the calls of a preselected group of callers, new to calling at Chippenham. (P/G/A) Bob Morgan, Momentum | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Irish Set Dance Workshop | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P or G) Bernie Culkin, Audrey Jaber (US), Bruce Rosen (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | American/Mixed Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow. Probably skills-focused and probably American] (P or A) Charlie Turner | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | Irish Set Dance Workshop | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | Callers' Workshop: Global Terminology and Positional Calling | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P) Brooke Friendly (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | American Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G) Geoff Cubitt, Audrey Jaber (US), Bruce Rosen (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16:00 - 17:15 | Festival Band Dance | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Times, Changed Name | A varied mix of fun dances having great tunes, all played for by the Festival Band led by Vic Smith & Friends. (G) Frances Oates | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17:30 - 19:25 | Zesty Playford Dance | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, Changed Name, New Event, Changed Type | Lively Playford dances with a strong sense of connection and fun. Bring your enthusiasm and stamina - be prepared to dance! (P) Crowdy Kit, Andrew Swaine | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | Mixed/English Dance | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G) Liam Binley, Double Dichotomy | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | American Contra Dance | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] Interval spot around 9pm. (G) Geoff Cubitt, Hoik! | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:45 - 22:30 | Mixed/English Dance | St Paul's Church | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Times, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G) Frances Oates, Audrey Jaber (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20:30 - 23:30 | ElectroBal | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | All-synthesised electro-balfolk dance party, with windsynths, e-melodeon, drum machine, and much much more. Expect tasteful (non-flashy) lighting and highly danceable music. (A) Portmanteau | Weekend or Day tickets Only |
Events that have changed on Monday 26th May 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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09:30 - 11:00 | American Dance Workshop | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G or A) Andrew Swaine, Hoik! | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed Dance Workshop: One Dance to the Tune of Another | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | Some dances have set tunes and others do not. Here, we'll loosen the relationship between dances and "their" music to explore adapting and enjoying dancing to the music - however unexpected! (P) Charlie Turner, Momentum | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
09:30 - 11:00 | Callers' Workshop: American Squares | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G) Geoff Cubitt, Audrey Jaber (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P or G) Crowdy Kit, Bernie Culkin | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | American Dance Workshop: Medleys and no-walkthrough dances | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | Contra dances (and perhaps some squares) without hesitation! Stay alert, listen to the call, and move to the music in the moment! (A) Charlie Turner, Hoik! | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P) Brooke Friendly (US), Momentum | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:45 | Dance Organisers' Round | Olympiad: Riverbank | New Event, Changed Name | An opportunity for dance organisers to get together and discuss all things dance organising. Hosted by Jen Cox (Oxfolk/BunkFest/Open Morris/EFDSS) and Jane Curry & Andrew Findlay (London Barndance). | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 - 12:40 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G) Crowdy Kit, Frances Oates | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Mixed Dance Workshop: From One Extreme to the Other | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | From Playford & Kynaston to modern-day Contra. In this workshop, we’re going to do it all! (G) Liam Binley, Audrey Jaber (US), Bruce Rosen (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Callers' Workshop: Choreography | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P) Brooke Friendly (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | Scandi Dance Workshop: Bingsjö Polska | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | Polska, the Swedish national dance is a wonderful turning dance with many varieties from different villages. Bingsjö Polska is a good introduction as it includes smooth turning of the couple despite each person having different steps. All levels welcome. (A) J²ohn Stewart & Susannah Diamond, Hinny & Joe Wass | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14:00 - 15:30 | American Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G) Crowdy Kit, Geoff Cubitt | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | Mixed/English Dance Workshop | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (P or A) Sue Rosen (US), Audrey Jaber (US), Bruce Rosen (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | Scandi Dance Workshop: Røros Pols | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | Røros Pols can be an energetic Norwegian dance and includes polska and other interesting steps. All levels welcome although the previous Polska workshop an advantage. (A) J²ohn Stewart & Susannah Diamond, Hinny & Joe Wass | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15:45 - 17:15 | American Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | [Details to follow] (G or A) Andrew Swaine, WillPower | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17:30 - 18:55 | Zesty Contra Dance | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Type, Changed Name | Lively contra dances with a strong sense of connection and fun. (G) Geoff Cubitt, WillPower | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:00 - 19:55 | Pre- Bal / Scandi dance Warm-Up: open session and dance | Olympiad: Riverbank | New Event, Changed Times | Details to follow | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | Mixed/English Dance | Neeld | Changed Performers, New Event | [Details to follow. To include display spot from NYFTE at {time tbc}]. (P) Brooke Friendly (US), Momentum | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 22:30 | Mixed/English Dance | Town Hall | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Day | [Details to follow] (A) Sue Rosen (US), Audrey Jaber (US), Bruce Rosen (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19:30 - 19:55 | Pre-Balfolk & Scandi Dance Session & Dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | New Event, Changed Name | Bring your instruments and/or dancing shoes. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20:00 - 22:30 | Balfolk and Scandi Dance | Olympiad: Riverbank | Changed Performers, New Event, Changed Name | A Grand Tour of Balfolk and Scandi dances. (A) Hinny & Joe Wass | Weekend or Day tickets Only |