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Timetable: Folk Dances
The calling/teaching style for each ceilidh and folk dance event is specified in its event description.
- 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., men/women, ladies/gents).
- The code (A) indicates that an event will be called/taught with some use of nongendered role terms (e.g., larks/robins or, for some couple dances, lead/follow) instead."
Currently publicised Folk Dances for 2026, there may be more
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| Folk Dances on Friday 22nd May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19:30 to 22:30 | American Contra Dance | Town Hall: Neeld | A fun Friday evening of contra dancing (P) With: Nicola Scott, Bearded Dragons | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | Mixed Dance | St Paul's Church | A varied mix of interesting and fun dances to start off the festival! (G) With: Victoria Yeomans, Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | Mixed Dance | Town Hall: Town Hall | A varied mix of interesting and fun dances to start off the festival! (P) With: Liam Binley, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 to 22:30 | Bal | Olympiad: Riverbank | An evening of balfolk dancing, interspersing popular balfolk dances (such as bourrees, mazurkas and scottishes) with regional French dances. (A) With: Shivelight, Ravi Sawney | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22:30 to 23:30 | Post-Bal Session & Dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | Bring your instruments and/or dancing shoes. | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Folk Dances on Saturday 23rd May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09:30 to 11:00 | English Dance Workshop - There's No Business Like Shaw Business | Town Hall: Neeld | A session of reconstructions by Andrew and original choreography by Pat. (P) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 11:00 | American Dance Workshop - Making Waves | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Contras and squares with waves. (G) With: Geoff Cubitt, Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 11:00 | Mixed Dance Workshop - Victoria's Inventions | Town Hall: Town Hall | Dances written by Victoria, many of them published in “At Home with Deo Volente”. (G) With: Victoria Yeomans, JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 11:00 | Folk Dance Basics and Beyond | Olympiad: Riverbank | 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) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | English Dance Workshop - Maggots | Town Hall: Neeld | A selection of Liam's favourite Maggot dances. (P) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:40 | American Dance Workshop - Shadows and End Effects | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Contra dances with “interesting” shadows and end effects can be confusing, but in this workshop, we’ll break down what is really going on and build skills and understanding that will help you navigate them (A) With: Diane Silver (US), Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | Mixed Dance Workshop - A Trip to Scotland | Town Hall: Town Hall | Scottish dances for English country dancers, learn some new figures from Scottish dances interpreted for an ECD style (G) With: Nicola Scott, JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | Callers' Workshop - The Walkthrough | Olympiad: Riverbank | In Walkthroughs workshop, we’ll share different strategies, including different calling styles, and best practices using practical examples, discuss how to prepare successful walkthroughs for new-to-you dances With: Louise Siddons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 to 13:40 | Callers' Round | Olympiad: Riverbank | An opportunity for callers to meet up and exchange notes, hosted by Fee Lock. With: Fee Lock | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | English Dance Workshop - Poussettes Galore | Town Hall: Neeld | An exploration of dances both historical and modern featuring a variety of poussettes. (P) With: Orly Krasner (US), Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | American Dance Workshop - What the Hey | Olympiad: Sports Hall | All the heys, with a focus on shape, timing, and flow. Contras, squares, maybe even a triplet! (P) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | Irish Set Dance Workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G) With: Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | Balfolk Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Details of this event to be available on the website / app With: Lucy Huzzard, Shivelight | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | Mixed Dance Workshop - Dances to Tunes I Particularly Like | Town Hall: Neeld | A selection of dances with tunes that Liam particularly enjoys and hopes that you will too! (P) With: Liam Binley, Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | American Dance Workshop - Variations on Squares | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Grid squares, zias, 5-cpl squares, double-contras with square moments, etc. (maybe a few regular 4-cpl. squares). We’ll aim for an interesting mix. (A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | Irish Set Dance Workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G) With: Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | Balfolk Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Details of this event to be available on the website / app With: Lucy Huzzard, Shivelight | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 to 19:25 | Zesty Contra Dance | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Lively contra dances with a strong sense of connection and fun. (G) With: Geoff Cubitt, Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | Playford Ball | Town Hall: Neeld | New York Playford Ball favorites, old and new. (will be called using positional vocabulary) (P) With: Orly Krasner (US), Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | American Contra Dance | St Paul's Church | A fun evening of contras and squares. (A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | Mixed Dance | Town Hall: Town Hall | A mixture of Nicola's favourites from ECD, Scottish and American dances (G) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 20:20 | Pre-Bal Session & Dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | Bring your instruments and/or dancing shoes. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:30 to 22:40 | Bal | Olympiad: Riverbank | An evening of dances ranging from exquisite mazurkas to joyful bourrées. (A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22:40 to 23:30 | Post-Bal Session & Dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | Bring your instruments and/or dancing shoes. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Folk Dances on Sunday 24th May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09:30 to 11:00 | Mixed Dance Workshop - I Like a Challenge | Town Hall: Neeld | Dances to really make you think. Not for the faint-hearted or those who missed their caffeine hit this morning. (G) With: Victoria Yeomans, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 11:00 | American Dance Workshop - Challenging Contras, Broken Down and Taken Bit by Bit | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Dances with quirky choreography or high-piece counts are fun, but don’t get called because they require more teaching. This workshop is to take them bit by bit so we can enjoy them with no stress. (A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 11:00 | Mixed Dance Workshop - A Peek Inside My Brain | Town Hall: Town Hall | Liam considers that his brain is possibly a scary place to be, but hopes that these dances aren't too mind-boggling. Mostly English, possibly some American, and even some Scottish! (P) With: Liam Binley, Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 11:00 | Callers' Workshop - Calling American Squares | Olympiad: Riverbank | A workshop for callers on the topic of calling American squares. (G) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | English Dance Workshop - Local-ish to me | Town Hall: Neeld | A selection of dances written by people ‘local-ish’ to Liam (so around Rutland). (P) With: Liam Binley, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:40 | American Dance Workshop - Grid Squares, Exploding Squares etc. | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Squares and contras that move you from set to set (and sometimes back) (G) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | Dance Musicians' Workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Matthew Coatsworth will lead a workshop recent research with Georgia Delve into 18th century country dances. Participants will be able to play music soon to be released on a recording by the Warleggan band With: Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | American Dance Workshop - No-Swing Contras | Olympiad: Riverbank | Zesty dances, hot music, no swings. Are you ready for the Peterborough (New Hampshire) Challenge? (P) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 to 13:40 | Callers' Round | Olympiad: Riverbank | An opportunity for callers to meet up and exchange notes, hosted by Diane Silver. With: Diane Silver (US) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | Callers' Showcase Dance | Town Hall: Neeld | Come and dance to the calls of a preselected group of callers, new to calling at Chippenham. (P/G/A) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | English Dance Workshop - Serendipity | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Dances by Fried deMetz Herman, mostly from her last collection. (P) With: Orly Krasner (US), Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | Irish Set Dance Workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G) With: Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | Mixed Workshop – Dances for Odd Numbers | Olympiad: Riverbank | Dances for odd numbers - including dances for 3, 5, 7 dancers, maybe more! (P) With: Nicola Scott, Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | Harriet Willes Ball | Town Hall: Neeld | Miss Harriet Willes invites you to attend an afternoon of her favourite dances, as documented in her own hand. Aimed at ages: 11-Adult With: Louise Siddons, John Hymas & Denise Bearon | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | American Dance Workshop - 4 Square | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Squares and double contras (G) With: Geoff Cubitt, JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | Irish Set Dance Workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Experience the range of regional styles of Irish Set Dance. No prior knowledge required. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G) With: Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 to 19:25 | Zesty Playford Dance | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Dances published between 1651 and 1730 that reward energy and musicality. Some familiar favourites and perhaps some surprises! (P) With: Louise Siddons, JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | American Contra Dance | Town Hall: Neeld | An evening of lively contras and squares. (G) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | English Dance - From NY with Love | St Paul's Church | English Country Dance favorites from the Big Apple (P) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | Irish Ceili | Town Hall: Town Hall | An evening ceili of Irish Set Dancing. Event tickets available from Box Office. (G) With: Kevin & Carol Monaghan, WillPower | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:45 to 22:45 | Techno Contra | Olympiad: Riverbank | This one’s about the vibes and the flow - and don’t forget your glow necklace. (P) With: Louise Siddons, Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Folk Dances on Monday 25th May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09:30 to 11:00 | American Dance Workshop - Me and My Shadow | Town Hall: Neeld | American contra dances where you interact with your partner, neighbour and a friendly shadow (or two!) who follows you through the dance. (P) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 11:00 | Mixed Dance Workshop - Four Square | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Dances in many genres, but all in one formation. Square your sets! (G) With: Victoria Yeomans, JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 11:00 | English Dance Workshop - Dances by Philippe Callens | Town Hall: Town Hall | A selection of dances by Philippe Callens, known for their musicality, flow, and elegant structure. A rewarding session for dancers who enjoy thoughtful and beautifully crafted choreography. (P) With: Liam Binley, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 to 11:00 | Callers' Workshop - Calling American Squares | Olympiad: Riverbank | A workshop for callers on the topic of calling American squares. (G) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | American Dance Workshop - Variations on Longways Sets: Double-contras, Triplets, Triple Minors, etc. | Town Hall: Neeld | This session will highlight these formations of American dance that often only get a short nod in an evening program. We’ll do some classics, but there’s a good chance there will be something that you’ve never seen before. (A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:40 | English Dance Workshop - Celebrations | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Dances by Orly Krasner (P) With: Orly Krasner (US), JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | English Dance Workshop - Summersweet | Town Hall: Town Hall | A selection of dances from the Summersweet collection by Gary Roodman - graceful, flowing, and full of warmth, with a distinctly lyrical feel. (P) With: Liam Binley, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 to 12:45 | Dance Organisers' Round | Olympiad: Riverbank | 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). | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | English Dance Workshop - Splendid Shaw | Town Hall: Neeld | Splendid 17th and 18th century dances interpreted by Andrew Shaw. (G) With: Victoria Yeomans, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | American Dance Workshop - Not Just Duple Minors! | Olympiad: Sports Hall | American dances in different formations - longwise, Becket, Mescolanza, triplets and more! (P)
With: Nicola Scott, WillPower | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 to 15:30 | Scandi Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Details of this event to be available on the website / app | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | English Dance Workshop - Timing is Everything | Town Hall: Neeld | Satisfying moments in dance come from nailing the timing of a connection, a lead forward, or a back-to-back. Discover those moments in our favourite dances from the long and living Playford tradition (P) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | American Dance Workshop - Fun With Beckets | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Fun with becket formation dances! (G) With: Geoff Cubitt, WillPower | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 to 17:15 | Scandi Dance Workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Details of this event to be available on the website / app | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 to 18:55 | Zesty Contra Dance | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Zesty Contras. Do you like skipping your heys, and allemanding twice around instead of once? Nothing too taxing, just lively contras you can enjoy to their fullest. (P) With: Louise Siddons, WillPower | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | Mixed Dance | Town Hall: Neeld | Come and end the festival in style with a fun evening of dances. 20-30min display spot from NYFTE at 8pm. (G) With: Victoria Yeomans, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer, NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 22:30 | American Contra Dance | Town Hall: Town Hall | Come and end the festival in style with a fun evening of contras and squares! (A) With: Diane Silver (US), Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 to 20:10 | Pre-Balfolk & Scandi Dance Session & Dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | Bring your instruments and/or dancing shoes. | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:15 to 22:30 | Balfolk and Scandi Dance | Olympiad: Riverbank | A Grand Tour of Balfolk and Scandi dances. (A) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||