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Timetable
MADDEN'S BELFAST - EACH WEDNESDAY
Join the craic in dance! 😊
A weekly event - a mixed level class / dance session
"Maddens bar, even though it resides in the heart of the city, epitomises tradition, warmth and craic; it is renowned for its vibrant traditional music scene."
Each Wednesday from 7.30-9pm 'Step with Annette' will host an open dance floor session in 2 parts:
a) 30-40 minutes of tuition in old style step dancing, 1 or 2 new steps each week, perhaps 1 easy step and a more advanced step, as the sessions progress there will be some revision of previously taught steps/dances, or dances already known by those attending.
b) 50-60 minutes of 'open dance floor', repeating the taught step/s and building on repertoire each week, step-about will be encouraged. Between the solo dances, Annette will teach some simple 2-hand dances from Donegal.
The aim is to get people dancing outside the classroom environment, while also attracting people who are curious about dance and are keen to try a few simple steps - ie something for everyone.
Venue: Upstairs @Maddens Bar, Berry Street, Belfast BT1 1FJ
Cost: £5 per person
If you know people in the Belfast area, please share this announcement with them.
NB - there is live music in the downstairs bar from 8pm lead by piper Aaron O'Hagan.
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NORTH STREET LURGAN, EACH THURSDAY
Couch to Céilí - fun guaranteed - get moving - get dancing!
Annette will lead you in a mix of folk dances, all welcome, no partner or experience necessary, instruction will be given - selecting dances from her repertoire of 2-hand dances, Irish Ceili, Scottish, French and Breton dances - in lines, circles and couples (you may wish to bring a partner and dance together, this is not essential).
Venue: The Community Hall at St Peter's Church, North Street, Lurgan
Time: Thursday, 11.00-12.30, 60mins of dance + cuppa & cake
Cost: £5 per person Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes, sneakers are not advisable.
If you know people in the Lurgan area, please share this announcement with them. If you have any questions, drop me a line here.
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SOUTH BELFAST, EACH SUNDAY
Couch to Céilí - fun guaranteed - get moving - get dancing!
Annette and Claire Hughes will lead you in a mix of folk dances, all welcome, no partner or experience necessary, instruction will be given - selecting dances from their repertoire of 2-hand dances, Irish Ceili, Scottish, French and Breton dances - in lines, circles and couples (you may wish to bring a partner and dance together, this is not essential).
Venue: An Droichead, Cook Street, Belfast
Time: Sunday, 7-8pm (running May 14 - June 18)
Cost: FREE - sponsored by Belfast City Council Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes, sneakers are not advisable.
If you know people in the area, please share this announcement with them.
HOME STUDY courses are also available in the shop, levels 1-4 (from beginner up) Click here for more details Click here to view trailers for each
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DANCE WORKSHOP AT THE COBBLESTONE, DUBLIN
3-down, many more to follow!
Annette is keen to run occasional traditional Irish solo dance workshops in Dublin, drop her a line here if you have any questions or requests. Workshops to date have been well received.
Annette would suggest meeting again after the summer.
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"BAL FEIRSTE" is a French Dance Club based in Belfast, a not-for-profit organisation. Annette is one of the founding members, and current chair. Drop her a line here if you would like to know more.
