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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 (see the Folk Dance timetable) Everyone welcome. Music available via the website [link to follow] | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||