French tunes and dancing

Regular monthly French and Breton session traditional tunes and newly composed music for dancing.

Bath:  First Sunday of the month at the Royal Oak

Bristol: Usually on the  third Sunday (but see website for exact dates) at Bristol Brewhouse & Kitchen, Cotham Hill
Note that there is more room to dance in Bristol

Contact

Steve Day

Telephone 0117 9393230

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Website

http://bathfrenchsession.wordpress.com

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Dances from Brittany and France to live music in Exeter

d'Accord meets monthly on the third Friday of each month (except July and August).

Doors open at 19:45 for 20:00 start until late at St Mathews Hall, Newtown, Exeter EX1 2LJ.

Superb live music every time and tuition throughout the evening.

Special events and activities include an annual spring event and a summer bal and picnic on Dartmoor (with camping).

d’Accord is run by volunteers who aim to promote participation and education in French and European traditional dance and music by providing opportunities for dance and music practice throughout the Westcountry.  All comers seeking a chance to play and dance - regardless of age or ability - are welcomed.

Contact

Pat & Mike

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Phone 01392 811593

Website

www.daccordexeter.co.uk

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A friendly weekend of dance on the sunny Sussex coast across five venues within close walking distance.  Includes French bal, Cork & Kerry sets, Molly dance as well as a range of European and English country dance and American contra and square dance.

Contact

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Website

www.eiff.org.uk

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French Dance Stroud has been formed to share our enthusiasm for French traditional music and dance. Dances include such favourites as bourree, scottishe, mazurka, waltz and a variety of Breton dances. We hold regular, monthly dances at Horsley Village Hall, inviting some of the best bands, both local and from across the country, to play for us. Events generally start at 3pm with two afternoon dance workshops, followed by a “bring and share” tea from 6.15pm, musicians session, then the evening dance at 8pm. Everyone is very welcome, whether you come to all or part of the day. The music is live, with a variety of styles and instruments, including hurdy-gurdy, accordion, bagpipes, violin, guitar, flute, bombarde and more.

Contact

Peter Clifton

Telephone: 07800727570 
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Website

http://frenchdancestroud.wix.com/frenchdancestroud

Dedicated to the promotion of French music and dance. Hotsprings have been involved in Traditional French music and dance for over 20 years. Le Grand Bal de Bath is the culmination. It’s a French music and dance festival every year in Bath, where we strive to bring over from France and Brittany the very best exponents of the craft, to teach and share their expertise in instrument, dance, and fine music.

Contact

Nicki Cawthorne

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Website

http://www.myspace.com/hotspringsdance

European dance and music workshops two or three times a year at Kinnersley Castle in Herfordshire plus a weekend in Derbyshire in September.

Nowhere else in Europe can you find a festival like this. It is truly magical. It’s not just the wonderful venue of Kinnersley Castle, or the amazingly high level of musicianship and the accomplished dancers; it is the mix of humanity, all having the same vision and sensitivity, sharing their knowledge and experience.

Contact

Pat Goodacre

Telephone: 07967 502354
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John Leopold

Telephone (+33) 470 55 71 21
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Website

http://www.emade.org.uk

On Bouge is the French folk dance club in London.  They run a regular dance club as well as special events with visiting guest artists.

Contact

Venue

Primrose Hill Community Centre
29 Hopkinson's Place
London

NW1 8TN

Email

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Website

http://www.onbouge.org

A spring weekend in the Yorkshire dales to dance to and play Swedish music with some of the best young up and coming Swedish dance tutors and musicians. The weekend encourages dancers to play, and musicians to dance.

Contact

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Website

http://scandimoot.org.uk