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Timetable
MADDEN'S BELFAST - EACH WEDNESDAY
Join the craic and dance! 😊
The next 6 week course begins on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
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 7-8.30pm 'Step with Annette' will host an open dance floor session in 2 parts:
a) 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) tuition in 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. After class dancers will receive access to a YouTube video to practice their steps prior to the next class. Venue: Upstairs @Maddens Bar, Berry Street, Belfast BT1 1FJ
PRICING for the 6 week term = £35 or cost per session = £7 - drop-ins welcome!
FYI there is always recap each week of the steps covered. You can join at any time during the term, drop-ins welcome.
If you know people in the Belfast area, please share this announcement with them.
NB - live music downstairs 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! 😊
The next 6 week course begins on Thursday 1 May 2025.
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). You can join at any time, drop-ins welcome.
Venue: The Community Hall at St Peter's Church North Street, Lurgan, Co Armagh BT67 9AH
PRICING for the 6 week course = £35 or cost per session = £7 - drop-ins welcome! 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. -------------------------
AN DROICHEAD, BELFAST - funded by Belfast City Council
EACH SUNDAY: 18 May - 8 June, a 4 week series for FREE!
Couch to Céilí - fun guaranteed - get moving - get dancing! 😊
Week 1: solo traditional dance workshop, 2 levels beginner and intermediate Week 2: mixed folk dances Week 3: mixed folk dances Week 4: Beginner ceili of mixed folk dances with live music
All welcome, no experience necessary, instruction will be given - selecting a mix of 2-hand dances, Irish Ceili, Scottish, French and Breton dances - in lines, circles and couples.
Venue: An Droichead, Cooke St, Belfast, BT7 2EP
Time: Weeks 1-3: 7-8.30pm Week 4: 7-9pm
PRICING per session = FREE! Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes, sneakers are not advisable.
Please share this announcement with friends & family. If you have any questions, drop me a line here.
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Couch to Céilí - fun guaranteed - get moving - get dancing! 😊
Sponsored by Wispa NI - Women in Sport & Physical Activity
A ladies only class where Annette will lead you in a mix of folk dances, all welcome, no 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 can join at any time, drop-ins welcome.
We are working towards a new term, venue/time to follow.
PRICING per session = £1! Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes, sneakers are not advisable.
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OTHER DANCE OPPORTUNITIES
HOME STUDY courses are also available in the shop, levels 1-4 of solo traditional dance, ie from beginner level up Click here for more details Click here to view trailers for previous courses
Student quote: From: Lisa. Sent: Wed, 25 October 2023 Subject: ☘️ Home Study Course – St Brigid’s Day Wow! Thank you so much for this home study course, wonderful detail and much more than I had expected! I really want this to be my party piece, I've wanted to learn it for a while! I'll let you know how I get on.
L xx 😊 (from Nova Scotia)
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SOLO DANCE WORKSHOP @THE COBBLESTONE, DUBLIN
6-down, many more to follow!
Next workshop - TBA
These in-person workshops will be repeated online.
Drop Annette a line here if you have any questions or requests. Workshops to date have been well received.
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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. The club runs monthly bals running September to June, as well as a number of dance workshops.
Upcoming events: Saturday 7 June 2025 - extended year end, with live music, 7-10pm Tickets available via Eventbrite, or cash on the door. We take a break during July and August.
