Dance Events
Saturday
Confluence Duo are playing an evening of French Dance, starting with an introductory workshop suitable for beginners, and then a 2 hour bal. Come along and join in - no partner needed, and both experience and new dancers welcome.
Doors at 18:45, Workshop 19:00 - 19:45, Bal 20:00 - 22:00
St Mary’s Church House Hall
£8 workshop and bal, £5 bal only
About Confluence - folk duo
Confluence are an instrumental meeting of ‘cello and accordion based in the New Forest. They join traditional music from the UK with beautiful dance tunes from France, Belgium and the Nordic countries, as well as self-penned tunes inspired by those traditions. They love improvising around tunes and finding new ways to interpret them, whether for dancing or for listening.
Gill and Alasdair founded the Eurobal Wessex dance club in the New Forest and Dorset to enable groups to play for French/balfolk dancing, and play frequently at other similar clubs in London, Brighton, Oxford, Reading, Exeter and Bristol. They have played regularly at Chippenham festival and also at Bridport, Swanage and Sidmouth, as well as folk clubs around the south coast.
Gill is a folk 'cellist with her roots in classical music. As well as being half of Confluence folk duo, she also plays with Jigfoot ceilidh band, and with Paul Hutchinson in 'The Maniacs'. Her rhythmic and inventive 'cello playing brings mellow harmonic lines to the Confluence sound. Gill has performed with Dave Townsend, the Mellstock band, Peeping Tom big band, Sarah Matthews and Goran Premberg, amongst others, sharing music from England, France, the Nordic countries and beyond. Her 'cello can be heard on a variety of albums including Geoff Lakeman and Bob and Gill Berry.
Alasdair has roots in classical piano but mostly plays accordion these days, after discovering folk music via Late Junction on the radio! As well as playing for French/Euro dancing as half of Confluence, he also plays with the Southampton-based jazz swing quintet Bad Cat, and is often to be found at various Euro dance events or sessions around the south coast.
Confluence Duo are playing an evening of French Dance, starting with an introductory workshop suitable for beginners, and then a 2 hour bal. Come along and join in - no partner needed, and both experience and new dancers welcome.
Doors at 18:45, Workshop 19:00 - 19:45, Bal 20:00 - 22:00
St Mary’s Church House Hall
£8 workshop and bal, £5 bal only
About Confluence - folk duo
Confluence are an instrumental meeting of ‘cello and accordion based in the New Forest. They join traditional music from the UK with beautiful dance tunes from France, Belgium and the Nordic countries, as well as self-penned tunes inspired by those traditions. They love improvising around tunes and finding new ways to interpret them, whether for dancing or for listening.
Gill and Alasdair founded the Eurobal Wessex dance club in the New Forest and Dorset to enable groups to play for French/balfolk dancing, and play frequently at other similar clubs in London, Brighton, Oxford, Reading, Exeter and Bristol. They have played regularly at Chippenham festival and also at Bridport, Swanage and Sidmouth, as well as folk clubs around the south coast.
Gill is a folk 'cellist with her roots in classical music. As well as being half of Confluence folk duo, she also plays with Jigfoot ceilidh band, and with Paul Hutchinson in 'The Maniacs'. Her rhythmic and inventive 'cello playing brings mellow harmonic lines to the Confluence sound. Gill has performed with Dave Townsend, the Mellstock band, Peeping Tom big band, Sarah Matthews and Goran Premberg, amongst others, sharing music from England, France, the Nordic countries and beyond. Her 'cello can be heard on a variety of albums including Geoff Lakeman and Bob and Gill Berry.
Alasdair has roots in classical piano but mostly plays accordion these days, after discovering folk music via Late Junction on the radio! As well as playing for French/Euro dancing as half of Confluence, he also plays with the Southampton-based jazz swing quintet Bad Cat, and is often to be found at various Euro dance events or sessions around the south coast.
Sunday
Folk Dance - Hosted by Bridport Folk Dance Club
WI Hall, North Street
14:30
£5
A Chance to Dance, Play or Call.
SUNDAY 28TH JULY 2.15 -4.00PM
Bring yourselves and your family to try some simple Folk Dancing in the W.I. HALL, North Street (off West St.)
Its easy and fun for all the family....suitable for all ages..3-93!!!!...with music and a Caller. No partner needed.
Teas/Squash/biscuits provided.
Free admission but donations welcome. Drop in and stay as long as you wish.
(Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Tel. for further info. 01308 - 863552 or text 07345630753
Festival Ceilidh
Music by No Strings Attached with Caller Richard Gracie
On Millennium Green (included in wristband price)
17:10
Folk Dance - Hosted by Bridport Folk Dance Club
WI Hall, North Street
14:30
£5
A Chance to Dance, Play or Call.
SUNDAY 28TH JULY 2.15 -4.00PM
Bring yourselves and your family to try some simple Folk Dancing in the W.I. HALL, North Street (off West St.)
Its easy and fun for all the family....suitable for all ages..3-93!!!!...with music and a Caller. No partner needed.
Teas/Squash/biscuits provided.
Free admission but donations welcome. Drop in and stay as long as you wish.
(Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Tel. for further info. 01308 - 863552 or text 07345630753
Festival Ceilidh
Music by No Strings Attached with Caller Richard Gracie
On Millennium Green (included in wristband price)
17:10
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