Folk dancing summary coming soon. The Folk/Country category includes Barn Dance, Cajun/Zydeco, Contra, Cornish Dance, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, French Country, International Folk, Irish Céilí, Irish Set, Maypole, Scottish Country, Square Dance and Welsh Folk.
Classes, dances and other dance events in or near Essex for Folk/Country. Please click on the event name for more information which may include a map.
| Date | Event/Venue/Organiser | Description/Dance Styles | Organiser | Distance | |||
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Wed 24 Apr |
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Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club Kingsnorth Village Hall Tn23 3Ef Ashford, Kent |
Folk Dancing Caller Ann Cooper 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance |
Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club | 44.0 |  |
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Barn Dance Club Royal Naval Association Southend-On-Sea, Essex |
Barn Dance Club Barn Dance, English Ceilidh |
Grand Ceilidh Club | 15.0 | |||
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Istead Rise Country Dance Club St. Barnabas Church Hall Istead Rise, Bexley |
We are a new club, dancing English, contra, square, circle dances. Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, Square Dance |
Istead Rise Country Dancing Club | 25.0 | |||
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Scottish Dance Classes in London Park Walk Primary School London, Kensington and Chelsea |
Classes for Beginner & Improvers, Technique Class for Intermediate & Advanced Dancers Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 35.0 | |||
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Scottish dance class in Richmond Oddfellows Hall (Lower Hall) Richmond, Richmond upon Thames |
Beginners & Improvers Scottish Country Dance Class Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 43.0 | |||
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Banwood Folk Dance Club St Ann's Church Hall , Sutton |
Caller Dave Kerridge: English night Experienced dancers and beginners welcome Contra, Country Dance |
Banwood Folk Dance Club | 44.0 | |||
Thu 25 Apr |
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Sue Hastings St Barnabas Parish Hall Dulwich Village, London SE |
An evening of traditional folk/country dances mainly from England and America. All welcome Contra, Country Dance, International Folk, Scottish Country, Square Dance |
Dulwich Folk Dance Club | 30.0 | ||
Fri 26 Apr |
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Beckenham Folk Dance Club St Barnabas Church Hall Beckenham, Kent |
St George's Day Dance - Anne Welch & Whirling Skirmish Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Beckenham Folk Dance Club | 34.0 | ||
Sun 28 Apr |
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Ashford Kent Folk Dances Godinton Village Hall Ashford, Kent |
A very varied selection of folk dances called by members of the club 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance |
Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club | 44.0 | |
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Sunday Balkan Dance Meet-up The Blue School in Cambourne Cambourne, Cambridge |
Folk Dancing from Balkan nations for beginners & intermediate. Let's have fun together! Circle Dance, Country Dance, International Folk |
Cambourne Balkan Dance Club | 36.0 | |||
Mon 29 Apr |
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Danson Folk Dance Club St.Mary's Church Hall Bexley, Kent |
English Country Dance Club. Square, Contra, Playford Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Danson Folk Dance Club (Bexley) | 27.0 | |
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Square Dance class St.Joseph's in the Park School Hall Hertford, Hertfordshire |
Class for beginners Square Dance |
Waggoners Square Dance Club | 27.0 | |||
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Waggoners Square Dance Club St.Joseph's in the Park School Hall Hertford, Hertfordshire |
Mainstream Square Dance Square Dance |
Waggoners Square Dance Club | 27.0 | |||
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Hitchin Staplers Folk Dance Club St John's Community Hall Hitchin, Hertfordshire |
Club night with club or guest callers Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Hitchin Staplers | 34.0 | |||
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Plus Teaching Group Chessington Methodist Church Chessington, Kingston upon Thames |
For dancers who are confident of dancing the Mainstream moves and wish to learn more. Square Dance |
Hogsmill Square Dance Club | 43.0 | |||
Tue 30 Apr |
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Children (&Parents) Irish Dance St Paul's Community Centre , Wandsworth |
Irish dancing for Children and Parents Irish Céilí, Irish Step |
Dance Addiction Studios, Southfields | 39.0 | |
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Chelmsford Folk Dancers Widford Village Hall Chelmsford, Essex |
The Chelmsford Folk Dancers promote the art of Country/Folk Dance. 18th Century, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, Contra, Country Dance, International Folk, Scottish Country, Square Dance |
Chelmsford Folk Dancers | 4.0 | |||
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Dancing For Fun Exchange Studio Maidstone, Kent |
Dancing For Fun at The Exchange Studio (Tue) Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, Square Dance, Waltz |
Contrafusion | 32.0 | |||
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Square Dance Class Basic to Main St John's Parish Centre Stoneleigh, London SW |
Square Dance Class Square Dance |
Hogsmill Square Dance Club | 37.0 | |||
Wed 01 May |
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Children (&Parents!) Irish Dance St Paul's Community Centre , Wandsworth |
Irish Dancing for Children, parents welcome to join! Irish Céilí, Irish Step |
Dance Addiction Studios, Southfields | 39.0 | |
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Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club Kingsnorth Village Hall Tn23 3Ef Ashford, Kent |
Folk Dancing Caller Philip Barber 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance |
Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club | 44.0 | |
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Barn Dance Club Royal Naval Association Southend-On-Sea, Essex |
Barn Dance Club Barn Dance, English Ceilidh |
Grand Ceilidh Club | 15.0 | |||
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Scottish Dance Classes in London Park Walk Primary School London, Kensington and Chelsea |
Classes for Beginner & Improvers, Technique Class for Intermediate & Advanced Dancers Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 35.0 | |||
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Scottish Dance Afternoon Class St Columba's Church London, Kensington and Chelsea |
A friendly Scottish dance class for all abilities for those who prefer an afternoon class Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 35.0 | |||
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Scottish dance class in Richmond Oddfellows Hall (Lower Hall) Richmond, Richmond upon Thames |
Beginners & Improvers Scottish Country Dance Class Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 43.0 | |||
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Banwood Folk Dance Club St Ann's Church Hall , Sutton |
LIVE MUSIC: caller Ivan Aitken with JIP Experienced dancers and beginners welcome Contra, Country Dance |
Banwood Folk Dance Club | 44.0 | |||
Thu 02 May |
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Crys Rothon St Barnabas Parish Hall Dulwich Village, London SE |
An evening of traditional folk/country dances mainly from England and America. All welcome Contra, Country Dance, International Folk, Scottish Country, Square Dance |
Dulwich Folk Dance Club | 30.0 | ||
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Phoenix Folk Dance Club Oatlands Village Hall Weybridge, Surrey |
Folk Dance Club Night with Guest callers Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Phoenix Folk & Square Dance Club | 49.0 | |||
Sat 04 May |
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Country Line Dance with Donna Wylde Hiam Sports and Social Club Ely, Cambridgeshire |
Country Line Dance with live music Country Dance |
Ballroom, HIAM Sports & Social Club, Ely | 47.0 |  |
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Ladywell Village Barn Dance Ladywell Day Centre Lewisham, Lewisham |
Ladywell Village Barn Dance Barn Dance |
Ladywell Society | 31.0 | |||
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Folk Ladywell Ladywell Day Centre Lewisham, Lewisham |
Ladywell is to have its own Folk Festival - "Folk Ladywell" International Folk |
Ladywell Society | 31.0 | |||
Mon 06 May |
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Hitchin Staplers Folk Dance Club St John's Community Hall Hitchin, Hertfordshire |
Club night with club or guest callers Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Hitchin Staplers | 34.0 | ||
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Plus Teaching Group Chessington Methodist Church Chessington, Kingston upon Thames |
For dancers who are confident of dancing the Mainstream moves and wish to learn more. Square Dance |
Hogsmill Square Dance Club | 43.0 | |||
Tue 07 May |
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Children (&Parents) Irish Dance St Paul's Community Centre , Wandsworth |
Irish dancing for Children and Parents Irish Céilí, Irish Step |
Dance Addiction Studios, Southfields | 39.0 | |
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Dancing For Fun Exchange Studio Maidstone, Kent |
Dancing For Fun at The Exchange Studio (Tue) Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, Square Dance, Waltz |
Contrafusion | 32.0 | |||
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Square Dance Class Basic to Main St John's Parish Centre Stoneleigh, London SW |
Square Dance Class Square Dance |
Hogsmill Square Dance Club | 37.0 | |||
Wed 08 May |
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Children (&Parents!) Irish Dance St Paul's Community Centre , Wandsworth |
Irish Dancing for Children, parents welcome to join! Irish Céilí, Irish Step |
Dance Addiction Studios, Southfields | 39.0 | |
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Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club Kingsnorth Village Hall Tn23 3Ef Ashford, Kent |
Folk Dancing Caller Jeanette Peters 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance |
Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club | 44.0 | |
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Barn Dance Club Royal Naval Association Southend-On-Sea, Essex |
Barn Dance Club Barn Dance, English Ceilidh |
Grand Ceilidh Club | 15.0 | |||
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Istead Rise Country Dance Club St. Barnabas Church Hall Istead Rise, Bexley |
We are a new club, dancing English, contra, square, circle dances. Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, Square Dance |
Istead Rise Country Dancing Club | 25.0 | |||
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Scottish Dance Classes in London Park Walk Primary School London, Kensington and Chelsea |
Classes for Beginner & Improvers, Technique Class for Intermediate & Advanced Dancers Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 35.0 | |||
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Scottish Dance Afternoon Class St Columba's Church London, Kensington and Chelsea |
A friendly Scottish dance class for all abilities for those who prefer an afternoon class Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 35.0 | |||
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Scottish dance class in Richmond Oddfellows Hall (Lower Hall) Richmond, Richmond upon Thames |
Beginners & Improvers Scottish Country Dance Class Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 43.0 | |||
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Banwood Folk Dance Club St Ann's Church Hall , Sutton |
Caller Rita Hendy Experienced dancers and beginners welcome Contra, Country Dance |
Banwood Folk Dance Club | 44.0 | |||
Thu 09 May |
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Michele Odell St Barnabas Parish Hall Dulwich Village, London SE |
An evening of traditional folk/country dances mainly from England and America. All welcome Contra, Country Dance, International Folk, Scottish Country, Square Dance |
Dulwich Folk Dance Club | 30.0 | ||
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Phoenix Folk Dance Club Oatlands Village Hall Weybridge, Surrey |
Folk Dance Club Night with Guest callers Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Phoenix Folk & Square Dance Club | 49.0 | |||
Fri 10 May |
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Unicorn Ceilidhs St Mary's Hall Baldock, Hertfordshire |
Regular public dances with live band & caller, with interval entertainment Barn Dance, English Ceilidh |
Unicorn Ceilidhs | 34.0 | |
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Beckenham Folk Dance Club St Barnabas Church Hall Beckenham, Kent |
Caller Sue Hastings - Join us for a lively evening of English Country and Square Dancing Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Beckenham Folk Dance Club | 34.0 | |||
Sat 11 May |
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London Barndance Cecil Sharp House London, London NW |
Lively American-style Contra Dance with Cis Hinkle and Fat Harry Barn Dance, Contra |
London Barndance | 33.0 | |
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Ceilidh / Barn Dance Hothfield Village Hall, Ashford Ashford, Kent |
Barn Dance/Ceilidh with Live Music! Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, Square Dance, Waltz |
Contrafusion | 44.0 | |||
Sun 12 May |
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Sunday Dance Primrose Hill Community Centre Camden Town, London NW |
Evening of international folk dances with live band International Folk |
Society For International Folk Dancing | 35.0 | ||
Mon 13 May |
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Danson Folk Dance Club St.Mary's Church Hall Bexley, Kent |
English Country Dance Club. Square, Contra, Playford Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Danson Folk Dance Club (Bexley) | 27.0 | |
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Hitchin Staplers Folk Dance Club St John's Community Hall Hitchin, Hertfordshire |
Club night with club or guest callers Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Hitchin Staplers | 34.0 | |||
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Plus Teaching Group Chessington Methodist Church Chessington, Kingston upon Thames |
For dancers who are confident of dancing the Mainstream moves and wish to learn more. Square Dance |
Hogsmill Square Dance Club | 43.0 | |||
Tue 14 May |
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Children (&Parents) Irish Dance St Paul's Community Centre , Wandsworth |
Irish dancing for Children and Parents Irish Céilí, Irish Step |
Dance Addiction Studios, Southfields | 39.0 | |
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Chelmsford Folk Dancers Widford Village Hall Chelmsford, Essex |
The Chelmsford Folk Dancers promote the art of Country/Folk Dance. 18th Century, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, Contra, Country Dance, International Folk, Scottish Country, Square Dance |
Chelmsford Folk Dancers | 4.0 | |||
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Dancing For Fun Exchange Studio Maidstone, Kent |
Dancing For Fun at The Exchange Studio (Tue) Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, Square Dance, Waltz |
Contrafusion | 32.0 | |||
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Square Dance Class Basic to Main St John's Parish Centre Stoneleigh, London SW |
Square Dance Class Square Dance |
Hogsmill Square Dance Club | 37.0 | |||
Wed 15 May |
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Children (&Parents!) Irish Dance St Paul's Community Centre , Wandsworth |
Irish Dancing for Children, parents welcome to join! Irish Céilí, Irish Step |
Dance Addiction Studios, Southfields | 39.0 | |
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Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club Kingsnorth Village Hall Tn23 3Ef Ashford, Kent |
Folk Dancing Caller David Brown 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance |
Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club | 44.0 | |
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Barn Dance Club Royal Naval Association Southend-On-Sea, Essex |
Barn Dance Club Barn Dance, English Ceilidh |
Grand Ceilidh Club | 15.0 | |||
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Scottish Dance Classes in London Park Walk Primary School London, Kensington and Chelsea |
Classes for Beginner & Improvers, Technique Class for Intermediate & Advanced Dancers Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 35.0 | |||
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Scottish Dance Afternoon Class St Columba's Church London, Kensington and Chelsea |
A friendly Scottish dance class for all abilities for those who prefer an afternoon class Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 35.0 | |||
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Scottish dance class in Richmond Oddfellows Hall (Lower Hall) Richmond, Richmond upon Thames |
Beginners & Improvers Scottish Country Dance Class Scottish Country |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Soc. London | 43.0 | |||
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Banwood Folk Dance Club St Ann's Church Hall , Sutton |
Caller Carol Hewson Experienced dancers and beginners welcome Contra, Country Dance |
Banwood Folk Dance Club | 44.0 | |||
Thu 16 May |
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Philip Barber St Barnabas Parish Hall Dulwich Village, London SE |
An evening of traditional folk/country dances mainly from England and America. All welcome Contra, Country Dance, International Folk, Scottish Country, Square Dance |
Dulwich Folk Dance Club | 30.0 | ||
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Phoenix Folk Dance Club Oatlands Village Hall Weybridge, Surrey |
Folk Dance Club Night with Guest callers Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Phoenix Folk & Square Dance Club | 49.0 | |||
Fri 17 May |
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Line Dance Disco Hiam Sports and Social Club Ely, Cambridgeshire |
Line Dance Disco with The Record Machine - Lee Hugman & Trixie Trish Country Dance, Line Dance |
Ballroom, HIAM Sports & Social Club, Ely | 47.0 | |
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Beckenham Folk Dance Club St Barnabas Church Hall Beckenham, Kent |
Caller Crys Rothon - Join us for a lively evening of English Country and Square Dancing Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Beckenham Folk Dance Club | 34.0 | |||
Sat 18 May |
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Line Dance Social Night Caterham Community Centre Caterham, Surrey |
Line Dance Social Night Circle Dance, Country Dance, Line Dance |
Dancezing | 42.0 | |
Mon 20 May |
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Danson Folk Dance Club St.Mary's Church Hall Bexley, Kent |
English Country Dance Club. Square, Contra, Playford Contra, Country Dance, Square Dance |
Danson Folk Dance Club (Bexley) | 27.0 | |
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Plus Teaching Group Chessington Methodist Church Chessington, Kingston upon Thames |
For dancers who are confident of dancing the Mainstream moves and wish to learn more. Square Dance |
Hogsmill Square Dance Club | 43.0 | |||
Tue 21 May |
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Children (&Parents) Irish Dance St Paul's Community Centre , Wandsworth |
Irish dancing for Children and Parents Irish Céilí, Irish Step |
Dance Addiction Studios, Southfields | 39.0 | |
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Chelmsford Folk Dancers Widford Village Hall Chelmsford, Essex |
The Chelmsford Folk Dancers promote the art of Country/Folk Dance. 18th Century, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, Contra, Country Dance, International Folk, Scottish Country, Square Dance |
Chelmsford Folk Dancers | 4.0 | |||
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Dancing For Fun Exchange Studio Maidstone, Kent |
Dancing For Fun at The Exchange Studio (Tue) Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, Square Dance, Waltz |
Contrafusion | 32.0 | |||
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Square Dance Class Basic to Main St John's Parish Centre Stoneleigh, London SW |
Square Dance Class Square Dance |
Hogsmill Square Dance Club | 37.0 | |||
Wed 22 May |
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Children (&Parents!) Irish Dance St Paul's Community Centre , Wandsworth |
Irish Dancing for Children, parents welcome to join! Irish Céilí, Irish Step |
Dance Addiction Studios, Southfields | 39.0 | |
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Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club Kingsnorth Village Hall Tn23 3Ef Ashford, Kent |
Folk Dancing Callers Doug & Kate Eaton 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, Barn Dance, Contra, Country Dance |
Ashford Kent Folk Dance Club | 44.0 | |
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Barn Dance Club Royal Naval Association Southend-On-Sea, Essex |
Barn Dance Club Barn Dance, English Ceilidh |
Grand Ceilidh Club | 15.0 | |||
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Istead Rise Country Dance Club St. Barnabas Church Hall Istead Rise, Bexley |
We are a new club, dancing English, contra, square, circle dances. Contra, Country Dance, English Ceilidh, Square Dance |
Istead Rise Country Dancing Club | 25.0 |
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