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Completed June 2009. ***NEW*** SESSIONS BEING PLANNED
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| photo with thanks to E.Kingscote www.folkyfotos.com |
How do I say CEILIDH? - say it kay-lee. see also FAQs here Dates - Places - Tutors Schedule here |
SEFAN was delighted to have obtained grants from Crawley Borough Council
and Grassroots Grants (funded by the Office of the Third Sector and managed
by the Community Development Foudation), to set up a series of TUTORED
CEILIDH SESSIONS in association with tho pilot Hawth Ceilidhs.
The Hawth offered further support by including these English Ceilidh
workshops in their
A Night Less Ordinary scheme ~
allowing FREE participation to all under 26 yr-olds.
(funded by Arts Council England in association with Metro).
also applicable to the TWO new English Ceilidhs at the Hawth. RH10 6YZ
Would you like to acquire or develop English Ceilidh dance skills?
Try something less boring on a weekday night?
Come and polish your dance skills,
learn to English Ceilidh dance with flair and expertise …
… and go home with a big smile on your face.
English Ceilidh dancing (often known as barn dancing) can be enjoyed by all levels of experience.
Once a set of people have learnt the basic moves and can put a bit of swing into it,
the enjoyment level goes through the roof.
This programme of tutored dances (workshops) in Crawley leads up to the Ceilidh
at Crawley Folk Festival on Saturday 27th June.
Sessions will be at two Community Centres
during May and June and are open to people of all ages and abilities.
Costs: only £3 a session.
Under 26's pay nothing!!
(Supported by Arts Council England Night Less Ordinary scheme)
Come to more than one and build your fitness and skills considerably.
You'll certainly have great fun at the sessions and the ceilidh dances at the Hawth
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All dances will feature live musicians and experienced tutors/callers
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Southgate West Community Centre. RH11 8QL
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Tilgate Community Centre. RH10 5DF
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HAWTH STUDIO CEILIDHS - public dances
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| 1st Studio Ceilidh |
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MAY 15th 7.30pm | |||||||||||||||
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SATURDAY
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See below for details of the bands at the Hawth Ceilidhs
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For info / updates (and to register interest) ~ call John on 01293 537234
or email: jbyng@btinternet.com
Alternatively, just turn up on the night.
See A Night Less Ordinary for information of proof of age requirements for FREE sessions for under 26yr-olds
A launch Ceilidh at the Hawth (Studio) on
Friday15th May
will feature the amazing band
The Watch with fun caller Fee Lock
www.hawth.co.uk
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English band The Watch with Fee Lock calling promise to have you up and dancing at this first Studio Ceilidh The Watch is a three piece band comprising Gareth Kiddier playing stompy piano, Dan Quinn, who was at the forefront of the English country music revival in the 1980s on melodeons, and Rob Murch on banjo. Most of the tunes are English, although there are imports from Quebec and Cajun styles as well as 'end-of-the-pier' songs re-invented for dancing. Tickets: £8 (discounts: £7). Under 26s: FREE. subject to availability See A Night Less Ordinary Please note - limited space at this venue and as English Ceilidh can be fast and energetic - this dance is not really suitable for the under 8's without prior experience. |
And all this leads to a fantastic Festival Ceilidh on
Saturday June 27th
at the Crawley Folk Festival
featuring the lively and hugely popular band Zoox and caller Fee Lock
www.hawth.co.uk
www.myspace.com/crawleyfolkfestival
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An English Ceilidh with a contemporary twist. Zoox (Linda Game, Jo May and Becky Menday) are a superb trio serving up a cocktail of new melodies and traditional tunes with a delicate balance of strings, wind, percussion and voices. Be prepared for a fabulous array of instruments from contrabassoon to congas. Exciting arrangements, great musicianship and infectious energy typify the performances of Zoox . Under 26s: FREE. subject to availability. See A Night Less Ordinary Please note - limited space at this venue and as English Ceilidh can be fast and energetic - this dance is not really suitable for the under 8's without prior experience. |
How do I pronounce "Ceilidh"? Say it 'KAY-LEE'
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What is ENGLISH Ceilidh?
English Ceilidh is an energetic form of Barndance or English Country dancing
(the sort of dancing in various set formations that most people have bumped into at a wedding, birthday, PTA, fundraiser or at school sometime in their lives).
The English have pinched the word 'Ceilidh' from our Scottish neighbours - mostly because if you say "barn dance" people tend to think it's American-based and need checked-shirts and/or cowboy hats!
The dancing is infectious and great fun.
It's a wonderful way to meet people, mix the generations, get some exercise, laugh a lot and hear some really amazing sounds - LIVE.
The music tends to be faster (and louder!) than your average PTA/club dance, but the figures can be danced, or walked, as energetically as age, agility and fitness allow.
There'll often be several different 'styles' of dancing within the same set.
With English Ceilidh the emphasis is more on having fun than getting it 'historically correct'. A great many of the dances are modern, using traditional set formations, figures and moves.
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Why do I need to know what I'm doing before I go to a PUBLIC dance?
It doesn't matter if you've never done it before, and you don't need to go to classes. (The Caller walks you through every dance first to explain the moves and prompts during the first few times through. Just listen, watch and follow
You'll probably see more experienced dancers adding extra bits and twirls, you'll be able to do that too, soon).
The rationale for these TUTOURED DANCES is to give a basic knowledge of the moves and what the calls mean etc. This extra know-how will enable you to get more enjoyment out of all the dances.
Most of the dances are as couples in sets — but you don't need to come with a partner, anyone can dance with anyone, nobody minds!
But of course it's more fun if you come along with a friend/s to start off with.
Women can ask men to dance, no problem.
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What do I wear?
Dancing can be energetic ... YOU WILL GET HOT!
So - loose comfortable clothing is best, together with low shoes with some grip and that stay on!