Intro to Social Dance
Workshop run by Broadstairs Folk Week
Saturday 09 August 2025
Caller Jemima Swain, Tin Box Ceilidh band
Dance Styles: Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh
Price: 10.00
Time: 1000-1130
Ticket Options: Ticket recommended (pay on door if places available)
"Come and dip your toe into our Social Dance programme, with a fun introduction to some of the dance styles you can try this week! Fun and friendly caller Jemima Swain will have you skipping, galloping and dosido-ing in no time, whether you're a seasoned folk dancer or brand new.
This workshop will include a mixture of Jemima's favourite social dances, from the historical (English Country Dance and Playford - think Jane Austen!) to the raucous (modern ceilidh dancing) and the satisfyingly smooth (American Contra).
No experience necessary, and you can turn up with or without a partner."
More details from www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Sarah Thorne Theatre venue
The Sarah Thorne Theatre hosts all the dance workshops and ceilidhs at this year's Broadstairs Folk Week. The dances start on Friday 8 August and finish on Friday 15 August 2025.
The theatre is on the way into Broadstairs High Street, a short walk from the festival campsite at Dane Court School and the train station. There is very limited car parking but street parking is available and the nearest car park is St.Peter's Park Road which is at the other end of Fordoun Road. There is an on-site bar and toilets.
Address: Sarah Thorne Theatre Fordoun Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2BN
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Broadstairs Folk Week organiser
Week long Folk Festival in the second week of August - dances, workshops, ceilidhs
Website: http://www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/
More information about Broadstairs Folk Week including other forthcoming events