Our dancing is a bit of a hybrid and so most club describe themselves as just
folk dance clubs rather than English folk dance groups.
We do a mixture of the more formal Playford style, which often has a specific
tune for each dance, and general country/ barn dance type dances, which are done
to jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes or polkas. Music can be of English,
Scottish, Irish, American origin or from anywhere else that the musicians fancy.
We also do American squares and contras and indeed, any other traditional style
dance which takes our fancy.
The stepping is not as precise as in Scottish dancing, but we do put an emphasis
on style and technique, although the main thing is to have fun. So,
we are not judgemental and don't mind if dancers are less than perfect, as long
as they enter into into the spirit of the dancing.
Each dance is walked through and tuition is given as needed. New dancers are
always helped out and never looked down on if they are finding the dances
difficult.
You don't need your own partner as people make up sets with whoever is available
and every effort is made to include everyone present in each dance.
Most clubs don't have a bar but soft drinks and tea and light refreshments are
provided.
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