1. News Update from
Contrafusion - FREE dancing Sept/Oct. Supported by Kent CoUnty Council. KENT
2. DANCE ROUND UP:
September and October 2012
3. JACKSTRAWS Morris Workshops start Sept 10th SURREY
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Don't forget you can find all events listed on the SEFAN What's On webpage
additions/alterations
since last week's round-up are in GREEN
non-SEFAN-member items
are in italic
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CONTRAFUSION regular sessions
Mondays - Ashford: Hothfield Village Hall. Wide range of dances and styles.
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Tuesdays - Maidstone - Dancing for Fun
When: Every Tuesday afternoon from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
First time?
Come at 1:45 and we?ll get you started
Where: The Exchange Studio, Hazlitt Arts Centre, Market Buildings, Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1PL
Free in September &
October ? Funded by Kent County Council. Free dancing starts on September 4th
2012 Dates:
September, October, November: Open every Tuesday except November 13th.
December: Christmas Party on December 4th then closed until January 8th
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Thursdays - Ashford - Dancing for Fun
When: Every Thursday afternoon from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
First time?
Come at 1:45 and we?ll get you started
Where: The Stour Centre, Ashford TN23 1ET
Free in September &
October ? Funded by Kent County Council. Free dancing starts on September 6th
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Contrafusion Diary: June 2012 ? Jan 2013
Sat Sep 15: Hothfield: Caller: John Sweeney; Band: Stick Shift
Sat Oct 20: Hothfield: Caller: Chris Turner; Band: English Contra Dance
Band
Sat Nov 17: Hothfield: Caller: John Sweeney Only ?5
Sat Dec 15: Hothfield: Caller: Geoff Cubitt; Band: Folkus Pocus
Sat Jan 5: Hothfield: Caller: John Sweeney Only ?5
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DANCE ROUND UP for
September and October
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SEPTEMBER
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Mon 10th
SURREY
A Short Course in Morris
Dance (3 sessions) starts with Jackstraws Morris.
see Item 3 below
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Fri 14th SUSSEX
Catsfield Steamers Country Dance
Band
playing for Sarah Lee Stroke Trust fund-raiser at Carters Corner Farm,
Cowbeech BN27 4JA
www.sarahleetrust.org Heather and Nigel 01424 456608 for tickets.
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Sat 15th
KENT
CONTRAFUSION BIG DANCE
Caller: John Sweeney.
Band: Stick Shift
7:30pm to 8:00pm: Free introductory contra dance workshop for beginners
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Fri 28th
SUSSEX
The Unreel Ceilidh Band
Barn Dance. Henfield Hall. Henfield BN5 9DB
Tickets ?6 advance / ?7 on door/ ?3 for 12yr-olds and under.
Mike Ainscough 01273 493856
michael _at_ mjra.net
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Sat 29th
SUSSEX
Dansez Francais
Trio Clio
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Sun 30th SUSSEX
Horsham Folk Club.
JigJaw
AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS:
1.30 ? 4.30pm at Charlwood Village Hall
Flatfooting & improvisation with Rosie Davis
Applalachian Cogging steps & routine with Kerry Fletcher.
In the evening JigJaw perform at the club
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Sun 30th SUSSEX
'Two Left Feet?'
NEW monthly Beginners
English Barn Dance sessions. 7-9pm
last Sunday of month.
Learn basic steps and simple dances in a friendly group with Charlotte and
Jill,
experienced callers with GSH!
Railway Club (own bar), 4 Belmount, Brighton BN1 3TF
?3 per session
Jill 07718 655829 / Charlotte 01273 420240
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OCTOBER
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Thur 4th-Sun 7th KENT
TENTERDEN FOLK FESTIVAL
Fri 5th Ceilidh: Climax Ceilidh Band + Nick Walden
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Sat 6th
BUCKS
HADDENHAM CEILIDHS.
Steamchicken
In concert: Jody Kruskal
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Thur 11th - Sun 14th SUSSEX
LEWES FOLK FESTIVAL
French dance workshop with Jan Mulreany and Lizi Storey
Sat 13th Ceilidh: The New Slide + Alex
Cumming. Spot: Seven Champions
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Sat 13th
SUSSEX
MELTDOWN CEILIDHS (English).
Band: The Hosepipe Band + Adam Hughes
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Sat 13th
OXON
OXFOLK CEILIDHS. (English).
Band: The Diatonics featured guest caller: Lizzy Harrall
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Sun 14th SUSSEX
Horsham Folk Club. Song and
dance night
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Sat 20th KENT
CONTRAFUSION BIG DANCE
Caller: Chris Turner.
Band: English Contra Dance Band
7:30pm to 8:00pm: Free introductory contra dance workshop for beginners
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Sat 20th
OXON
WHITE HORSE CEILIDHS.
(English) Grove Village Hall
Band: Monty's Maggot + Cat Kelly.
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Sat 20th SUSSEX
Barn Dance. Plumpton Village Hall, arranged by The Mid-Sussex Ramblers.
Band: Galleons Leap.
Tickets ?12.50 to include a hot supper - please bring your own drinks and
glasses. Contact Diane Colin: 01444 450493
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Sat 20th - Sun
21st LONDON
DANCE AROUND THE WORLD
12th Festival of World
Dance. Cecil Sharp House
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Sat 20th
SUSSEX
Dansez Francais
Peut Q'Manquer - back from Picardy!
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3.
From: Shirley Dixon
<shirley.dixon_at_ntlworld_dot_com>
Date: 2 September 2012 16:03:35 GMT+01:00
A short course in Morris
Dancing, run by Jackstraws
Morris of Hale, Farnham, Surrey.
Where? - in the Cellar Bar at Farnham Maltings, GU9 7QR (car park access via
Firgrove Hill/Red Lion Lane)
When? - Monday evenings,
10th, 17th and 24th September 2012, 8-10 p.m.
How much? - ?5 per night
Any age or sex! Learn about Morris dancing and try it yourself! Experience in
dance not necessary.
More Info: Kris 01252 327832
krislayr _at_ aol.com
