24 - 27 May 2024
24 - 27
May
2024
Riverbank
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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

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Events on Friday 24th May 2024
TimeWhatWithPrice
20:00 - 22:30Bal
An evening of dance music ranging from exquisite mazurkas to joyful bourrées. (A)
PortmanteauWeekend tickets Only
22:35 - 23:30Balfolk Session & Dance
A post-bal afterparty! Bring your instruments and/or dancing shoes. (A)
 Weekend tickets Only

Events on Saturday 25th May 2024
TimeWhatWithPrice
09:30 - 11:00Basics and Beyond
Contra dance workshop for beginners and refreshers, covering all you need to know to get you contra dancing. (A)
Tom Evans Rachel Shapiro WallaceWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 - 12:45Connection in Partner Dance
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)
Tom Evans Lindsey Kennedy & Jos StyleWeekend or Day tickets Only
13:00 - 13:40Callers’ Round
An opportunity for callers to meet up and exchange notes, hosted by Mark Elvins.
 Weekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 - 15:30Balfolk Basics
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)
Portmanteau Jenny Norris & Jos StyleWeekend or Day tickets Only
15:45 - 17:15Balfolk Dances: 2 and 3 Time Bourrées
High-energy dances from France, with lots of opportunity for variations and improvisation. All levels welcome. (A)
Portmanteau Jenny Norris & Jos StyleWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 - 20:25Balfolk Session & Dance
A warm up for the main bal! Bring your instruments and/or dancing shoes. (A)
 Weekend or Day tickets Only
20:30 - 22:45Bal
An evening of dance music ranging from exquisite mazurkas to joyful bourrées. (A)
Hartwin Dhoore & Ross GrantWeekend or Day tickets Only

Events on Sunday 26th May 2024
TimeWhatWithPrice
09:30 - 11:00Calling for Contras and Squares
If you have done some calling of any genre but would like to find out more about calling contras and squares then come along for some teaching tips and discussion with Lynne and Rachel.
Lynne Render Rachel Shapiro WallaceWeekend or Day tickets Only
Bearded Dragons
11:15 - 12:45Connection in Contra
Dancing is joyful when we connect with our fellow dancers! We'll practise helping and connecting with others, and experiment with spice and flourishes for everybody to play with safely. (A)
Bearded Dragons Charlie TurnerWeekend or Day tickets Only
13:00 - 13:40Callers’ Round
An opportunity for callers to meet up and exchange notes, hosted by Rhodri Davies.
 Weekend or Day tickets Only
14:00 - 15:30Theatre Games for Playford Dancers
Fun games from physical theatre and movement training to improve the co-ordination, style, rhythm, connection and group communication of your dancing. All dancer levels welcome. (P)
Bearded Dragons Daisy BlackWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:45 - 22:45Techno Contra
High-octane contra dance. With music that uses traditional instruments and sounds with live hardware synthesisers, this will be a contra dance like no other this weekend! Warning: flashing lights. (A)
Bearded Dragons Rachel Shapiro WallaceWeekend or Day tickets Only

Events on Monday 27th May 2024
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09:30 - 11:00The Craft of Calling: Tools for Your Belt
The unwritten contract between caller & dancers; earning/spending personal capital; making progress forwards; when & what to prompt and dropping-out; a framework for mistakes to enable rapid progress.
Bruce Hamilton (USA)Weekend or Day tickets Only
11:15 - 12:45Positional American Squares
A ground-breaking workshop of traditional-style American Squares called positionally - no men, women or birds! For those with some experience of American Squares who like a challenge. (P)
Vic Smith Colin HumeWeekend or Day tickets Only
13:00 - 13:40Dance Organisers’ Round
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
14:00 - 15:30Intro to Swedish Polska
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)
Confluence Rosie Bryce & Michael Cade-StewartWeekend or Day tickets Only
15:45 - 17:15Slängpolska for Beginners
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)
Confluence Rosie Bryce & Michael Cade-StewartWeekend or Day tickets Only
19:30 - 20:10Balfolk/Scandi Session & Dance
A warm up for the Balfolk & Scandi Dance! Bring your instruments and/or dancing shoes. (A)
 Weekend or Day tickets Only
20:15 - 22:30Balfolk & Scandi Dance
A Grand Tour of Balfolk and Scandi dances. (A)
ConfluenceWeekend or Day tickets Only