CECIL SHARP HOUSE
2 Regent’s Park Road, London, NW1 7AY
020 7485 2206 www.efdss.org
WHAT'S ON
February 2011
EFDSS EVENTS
Thursday 3 Folk Rising
Presented by EFDSS and The Magpie’s Nest
Robin Grey | Gavin Davenport | Jo Burke | Lizzie Nunnery
Folk Rising returns for 2011 for a third season with the brightest new folk
in the firmament. The three-part studio concert series will showcase a sample
of the fresh, undiscovered and at times radical music being produced within
the indefinable folk tradition.
8pm-11pm, tickets £5, available from EFDSS or on the door
For more information contact 020 7485 2206 or info_at_efdss_dot_org
Sunday 6 Family Barn Dance
Presented in association with the Friends of Cecil Sharp House
Bring the family along for fun , lively dances from all over the British
Isles, with a band and caller to help you along. Dances are specially
selected to suit children of all ages Refreshments available. With caller
Jane Pfaff and band – Jeremy Monson and David Sutton Anderson
3pm-5pm, tickets £5 adults, £3 children available on the door
For more information contact 020 7485 2206 or info_at_efdss_dot_org
Mon 21 - Fri 25 Youth Folk Music Project - Get Your Folk On!
A creative week of fabulous foot stomping, folk music making activities. For
young people 11-19 years, all levels of musical experience. Newcomers to folk
as well as dedicated folk enthusiasts.
£25 (not including lunch). Booking essential. For more info see the EFDSS
website or contact education_at_efdss_dot_org
Saturday 26 The Broadside Day
Presented by EFDSS and the Traditional Song Format
A one-day event exploring aspects of street literature and popular print
traditions. Following our very successful Broadside Day in 2009, we are
holding a second event on similar lines, which will investigate various
aspects of popular printed culture, including, but not confined to, broadside
ballads and songs. The day will include a lively mixture of topics and styles
of presentation, with some formal papers but also work in progress reports
and discussions.
10am-5pm, tickets £10 (£8 EFDSS and TSF members) available from EFDSS
For more information contact Steve Roud, sroud_at_btinternet_dot_com
Tue 1 Sharp’s Folk Club A friendly, informal
sing-around in the bar8pm, £3, 01689 825263 Sheila Finn sheilafinn_at_hotmail_dot_co_dot_uk
Fri 4 Ceilidh Club
Tickets/information available from www.ceilidhclub.com
Doors 7.15pm, Ed McCabe 0131 672 3123 ed_at_ceilidhclub_dot_com
Fri 4 File Gumbo The
Bayou Brothers Doors 7.30pm, 020 7720 6580, www.londoncajun.co.uk Tickets £12.50
(£10 conc)
Sun 6 Society for International Folk Dance 7-10pm,
£9 (£8 members), Alison Scrimshaw 020 7701 3785 www.sifd.org
Tue 8 Sharp’s Folk Club A friendly, informal
sing-around in the bar 8pm, £3, 01689 825263 Sheila Finn sheilafinn_at_hotmail_dot_co_dot_uk
Fri 11 Ceilidh Club Tickets/information available
from www.ceilidhclub.com Doors
7.15pm, Ed McCabe 0131 672 3123 ed_at_ceilidhclub_dot_com
Sat 12 London Barndance Company Adam Hughes with
Corporate Fiddle (Mollie Vic & Christina) Tickets £9.50 (£7.50 LBC
members and concessions, £8.50 EFDSS members), available on the door
Sat 12 Balkanplus MC Emily Nesbit 7-10pm, tickets
£5 on the door (£7 for live music) 01473 272 256 www.balkanplus.org.uk
Tue 15 Sharp’s Folk Club With Bob Fox. A friendly,
informal sing-around in the bar 8pm, £3, 01689 825263 Sheila Finn sheilafinn_at_hotmail_dot_co_dot_uk
Fri 8 Knees Up Cecil
Sharp! Random Band with Mary Panton. 8pm £8 (£6 conc) More info online at www.kneesupcecilsharp.co.uk info_at_kneesupcecilsharp_dot_co_dot_uk
Sat19 Highlands & Islands Society Ceilidh Dance
Malcolm Jones (of Runrig), Calum Iain MacCorquodale, Paul MacLean, £20 on the
door, under 16s free. Call Sylvia or Donald on 01732 850450
for information and to book www.thehisl.co.uk
Sun 20 The London Fiddle Convention Workshops,
contests and concerts. For prices and more information see www.londonfiddleconvention.org.uk
Tue 22 Sharp’s Folk Club A friendly, informal
sing-around in the bar 8pm, £3, 01689 825263 Sheila Finn sheilafinn_at_hotmail_dot_co_dot_uk
Fri 25 Ceilidh Club Tickets/information available
from www.ceilidhclub.com Doors
7.15pm, Ed McCabe 0131 672 3123 ed_at_ceilidhclub_dot_com
Regular weekly or monthly EFDSS classes and
workshops
Let’s Really Dance! Aim higher. Gain confidence and style in English/American
dance.
1st and 3rd Mondays 7.30 - 9.30pm, £4.50 (£3.50 concs) on the door. More info
from EFDSS on 020 7485 2206 or education_at_efdss_dot_org
Monday Musicians Play traditional music of the British Isles.
2nd Monday 7-10pm, Maggie Fletcher 01628 486 461
Morris Dancing Do you think it's fun to watch? – It’s even more fun to do!
Tuesday evenings 7 - 9pm, £4: 0207 485 2206
Clog Dancing A great northern British tradition, alive and kicking in the
south.
Every Tues (1st and 3rd Tues open classes)
6.45-9.15pm Kathryn Tattersall: 020 8889 8087 www.camdenclog.org.uk
C# Minors – Folk dance, song, music and singing games for children. Exercise,
teamwork, rhythm, co-ordination and FUN!
Tuesdays, 4-4.45pm, 4 to 5 year olds; 5-6pm,
6 to 9 year olds.18 January – 29 March (no session 22 February). For more info
or to book contact Nina at EFDSS: 020 7485 2206 ext: 23, education_at_efdss_dot_org
Cecil Sharp House Community Choir Sing wonderful a cappella harmony songs
from the British Isles and around the world.
Every Wednesday 7-9pm. 12 January – 6 April (no
session 23 February) For more info or to book contact Nina at EFDSS: 020 7485
2206 ext: 23, education_at_efdss_dot_org
Thursday Dancing Beginners Plus Learn by dancing – all the moves and steps
for Ceilidhs, Barn Dances and Balls. Live music.
Thursdays 7.30-10pm No need to pre-book, no need
to bring a partner – all ages and abilities welcome. £4.50 (£3.50 concs) on
the door. More info from EFDSS on 020 7485 2206 or info_at_efdss_dot_org
Friday Feet Dances from many countries, ideal for beginners! No need to bring
a partner.
Fridays, 7.30 – 9.30pm, Anne Leach: 07749 007 040 danceoffice_at_waitrose_dot_com
Saturday Folk Music Workshops Discover your inner folk! Workshops in Singing,
Banjo, Accordion, Fiddle and Folk Ensemble.
29 January-2 April. For more info or to book
contact Nina at EFDSS: 020 7485 2206 ext: 23, education_at_efdss_dot_org
Other regular weekly or monthly classes and workshops
Slovak Dance Energetic steps, techniques and routines from Slovak folk dance.
Mondays 7 - 8.30pm, Andrea: 07946 382 303 andrea_at_okely_dot_freeserve_dot_co_dot_uk
Gypsy Dancing Traditional Eastern European Gypsy Dancing
Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Gundula: 07897 462 199 gundulagruen_at_gmail_dot_com
Irish Set Dancing All levels catered for within this friendly group!
Thursdays 7.30 – 10pm, Tom Kelleher: 020 7231 1561
Baroque Dance Historical dances from the baroque period. Sunday 16
All levels 11am – 1pm, Intermediate/Advanced 2 –
4pm Philippa Waite: 07976 374 482 www.ukbaroquedance.com
London Fiddle School Practical fiddle classes in traditional styles - mixed
ability (not complete beginners)
Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm Pete Cooper: 020 8340
7760 www.petecooper.com
Quadrille Club Social dances of the 19th century taught in detail and then
danced.
Saturday 16 January 10.30am-4.30pm Chris &
Ellis Rogers: 01689 600 768 quadrille.ellisrogers_at_bigfoot_dot_com
www.quadrilles.co.uk
Listings produced as of January 18 2011. Please confirm details with the
organiser before making your journey.
