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SUMMARY:International Folk Dance with the SIFD Band
DESCRIPTION:International Folk Dancing for Fun\, Fitness & Friendship. No partner needed. £10 cash on the door please
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/international-folk-dance-with-the-sifd-band/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:dance
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SUMMARY:Chilled Queer Ceilidh
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of ceilidh dancing with gentle live music from an excellent queer ceilidh band. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis fun ceilidh\, led by Queer Folk\, has been created to make the experience more enjoyable for people who may not feel comfortable attending a busy and fast-paced night-time ceilidh. \nEveryone is welcome and encouraged to dance with anyone they choose\, in any role\, regardless of their gender – as you are guided through each dance. You don’t need any previous experience\, and you can come by yourself\, with a partner\, or with friends or family!. \nMore information and what to expect from the Chilled Queer Ceilidh: \n\nNo experience is necessary to participate.\nCalling (the simple dance instructions called out loud by an expert dance teacher) will not use gendered terms as descriptions.\nDances are at a gentle\, relaxed pace.\nSome of the dances involve hand-holding and contact with others but this is entirely optional.\nCapacity limited to 80 people dancing in the large hall (21m x 12m). There will be plenty of space for wheelchair users to move around.\nThere will also be space to sit and watch the dancing or have a rest\, on both benches and chairs with back support around the room.\nThere will be pauses of 5-10 minutes between dances and an interval of 40 minutes to allow time for refreshments and rest.\nFeel free to opt in and out of dances as much as you feel comfortable – you can stop at any point.\nThere will be good visibility in our iconic Kennedy Hall\, with the curtains open and artificial lighting of the entire space.\nThere will be chilled live music at a gentle volume. Our Front of House team can provide earplugs on request.\nFamilies and accompanied children are welcome.\nA dedicated quiet room is available.\n\nYou can get in touch with Queer Folk or the Cecil Sharp House team in advance if you have any questions or want to talk about the event\, and you’ll be able to speak to our knowledgeable caller (person giving dance instructions) on the day if you want to check in about anything. \nOur friendly Front of House team will be at the event to answer questions and guide you to our facilities. \nIf you would like to speak to one of our team about your access requirements in advance of your visit\, please contact us on info@efdss.org or 020 7485 2206. \nMore access information can be found here. \nAt the English Folk Dance and Song Society\, we believe in the power of inclusivity and are committed to creating an open and accessible environment for audiences\, participants\, visitors and staff. Everyone is welcome at Cecil Sharp House. \nAge recommendation: This event is suitable for all ages. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/chilled-queer-ceilidh/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Queer Ceilidh Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Queer Folk are back with another one of their famed queer ceilidh dance parties! \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag on our historic dancefloor with live music from the queerest ceilidh band around. \nNo dance experience necessary\, just open arms! Everyone is welcome alone\, with a partner\, or with a group – regardless of gender identity or sexuality. \nWe are committed to making everyone feel welcome at our events\, and so all calling will be gender-free at this dance. \nWith a drag performance from Rhina Stone \nLondon’s Premium Irish Dancing Diva exploded onto the drag scene with her iconic Celtic flare. Want to see what happens when a Champion becomes a Queen? Then look no further than Rhina Stone! \nUnder 16s must be accompanied by an adult. \nBring a reusable water bottle\, you will get hot dancing\, and you can keep refilling your bottle from the drinking fountain. Stay hydrated!
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/queer-ceilidh-dance-party-3/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Morris Dancing Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn lively Cotswold morris dances\, complete with hankies and sticks\, in this friendly and accessible class. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll levels of experience\, including absolute beginners\, are welcome. The class is led by tutor Andy Richards and accompanied by live music. \nSuitable for people 16 years plus. Young people aged 12 to 15 may attend when accompanied by a participating\, responsible adult over 18 years of age.
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/morris-dancing-class-2/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Melvyn Robinson - Hill Drawings
DESCRIPTION:Paintings inspired by the style and landscapes of chalk hill figures. \nMelvyn Robinson (1933-2025) created a series called Hill Drawings comprising of paintings of a specific area in South Yorkshire\, regarded by the artist as their homeland; locations such as Kine Moor\, Woolley Farm\, Fox Holes\, the Hill Forts\, and Boggard Wood. In this region\, there is a legend of a black cockerel guarding a golden cradle in an underground passage\, a tale that might pre-date Christianity and Roman occupation. \nThe paintings incorporate a drawing style inspired by hill figures such as the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset\, the Uffington White Horse in Berkshire\, and other Celtic\, Viking\, and Anglo-Saxon sources\, while depicting contemporary landscapes. Accompanied by poems and folksongs\, the Hill Drawings explore themes of generation\, aggression\, survival\, and humanity’s place within the animal kingdom. \nMelvyn Robinson\, born in Barnsley\, South Yorkshire\, in 1933\, was an artist\, musician\, and educator. He studied at Barnsley College of Art\, Manchester College of Art\, and Keele University\, where he developed a passion for integrating arts and education. Robinson taught at various institutions\, including the College of Education in Cheshire\, Hackney College\, and the London Institute\, while also teaching art and music in London schools. His first solo exhibition was held at the Acme Gallery in Covent Garden in 1978\, followed by shows at venues such as the Cooper Art Gallery\, The Air Gallery\, and The Mile End Art Pavilion. He also participated in group exhibitions with Whitechapel Community Arts and engaged in gallery education\, fostering community creativity. \nRobinson’s work\, often accompanied by poetry and music\, has been displayed in galleries including Mall Galleries\, Bankside Gallery\, and Hackney Museum. A talented musician\, he played with jazz bands like ‘The Temperance Seven’ and composed for theatre productions\, notably for Dreamer\, the 1980 musical about a family running a textile sweat shop in London’s East End. \n  \nExhibition open from Tuesday 15 September 2026 to Monday 11 January 2027. \nOpen during Cecil Sharp House opening hours  – 9am to 11pm most days. \nIn the stairwell at Cecil Sharp House. \nFree entry
URL:https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/event/melvyn-robinson-hill-drawings/
LOCATION:Cecil Sharp House\, 2 Regent's Park Road\, London\, NW1 7AY\, United Kingdom
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