The official web site of the English Folk Dance & Song Society (EFDSS), which aims to encourage, document and develop folk music, dance and song traditions within England. It is a membership-based organisation with an arts-centre headquarters building in London which houses the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, and is the venue for concerts, dances, workshops and other events. It publishes CDs, ...

A transcription of the second edition of Playford's _The Dancing Master_ (1653), with scans of the original music notation.

The Round Home About Ceilidhs Playford Ball Punt Party Maps + Diary Committee Constitution Mailing lists Old Round Links + History ... Dances called Tape list Credits Resource index Playford ... Elements + KRS + Pocket Playford ... RBBoP ... Dance index The Round Cambridge University English Country Dance Club The weekly Round meets on Thursdays at 8pm at Wesley Church Hall from now until the ...

The English Ceilidh Chat/News/Gossip/Discussion List. What it's about, how to join, etc.

Wraggle Taggle are a professional and talented traditional ceilidh band performing celtic, Irish and Scottish music at parties, festivals, pubs, clubs, ceili dancing, and functions and providing quality wedding reception and corporate entertainment.

Central Illinois English Country Dancers What is ECD Who are we Our Schedule Our Newsletter Dances Our Band Other Links What is English Country Dance English Country Dance is the dance form that was popular in England and America in the 1600's, 1700's and early 1800's. It is one of the dance forms from which modern contra and square dance are descended. If you've seen any of the recent Jane ...

Who are we Sheffield University Ceilidh Society is one of a large number of clubs run under the umbrella of the Sheffield Union of Students. We organise regular ceilidhs, usually one every two or three weeks, as well as a regular programme of workshops, music events, sessions and trips to other festivals and ceilidhs. Music is also an important part of the society so if you would like to play ...

Welcome to a description of Morris dancing in Minnesota Morris dancing is a generic name for a number of types of traditional English dance forms. Although it is primarily used to describe Cotswold style dances, Morris also includes sword dances (primarily from the northern regions of England) and Border dances (from the Welsh-English border). Each of these dance forms have been and continue to ...

Information on the weekly English Country dances in Toronto. Schedule of upcoming weeks included. Also information on Vintage dancing in Toronto, when offered.

English Country Dancing in New Hampshire. A dance for all ages. No experience necessary. No need to come with a partner ...

Dafydd's Collection of Playford's English Country Dances As done in the East Kingdom's Barony of Bhakail All dances from the 1651 edition, unless otherwise noted. All in a Garden Green &nbsp &nbsp Argeers &nbsp A new re-reconstruction, taking fewer liberties, not insisting on symetry, and leaving out fewer irritating details. The Beggar Boy &nbsp &nbsp Faine I Would, If I Could &nbsp &nbsp Fine ...

Traditional British Dance Band for Barn dances and Ceilidhs ...

THE STRAFFORD BALL An English Country Dance in Strafford Vermont, USA Search Ball Website: The eighth annual Strafford Ball, October 5, 2002 featuring music by the Tricky Brits (from Seattle) and calling by Scott Higgs. Enjoy a wonderful evening of best-beloved Playford style dances in a charming Vermont village hall during the height of Autumn color. Then, if you like, socialize with other ball ...

Herbal Remedy a lively band for all barn dances and folk dances Fiona, John, Ron Who Herbal Remedy are a three-piece band based on the north Worcestershire / Warwickshire borders, in England. The core of the band is Fiona Hawkins, playing piano accordion and melodeon, and Ron Hawkins (electric bass, occasionally whistle and assorted sound effects). Depth and rhythm are provided by our resident ...

Merrie Pryanksters Welcome to the Pryankster Pages. If you find them useful or have suggestions please drop me a line. Look here for The Merri Pryanksters English Country Dance rehearsal and performance schedules, and general information. Here are the dances from THE ENGLISH DANCING MASTER by John Playford, version one, 1650. These are links to other dance sources of music, music players, and ...

Santa Barbara Friends of English Dance We generally have an English Country Dance (what's that ) every week except when Kathy Lear is offering her Adult Education class, Dances of the English Regency, up to three times a year. Her next one begins on September 10, 2002, and goes for six weeks. Current schedule* Dance time is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location Date Music, etc. Oak Park Dance Platform All ...

The St Louis English Country Dancers meet twice a month, and dance to the live music of The Original Speckled Band ...

The Little Band: Ceilidhs and Barn Dances ...

English Dance Parties Columbia County Country Dancers * 2002 Season Schedule May 25 Gala Opening Party Judi Rivkin June 15 Peggy Vermilya July 13 Gary Roodman & Elizabeth Freedman August 24 Philippe Callens & Graham Christian September 21 Colin Hume October 12 Season Finale Mary Jones & Robert Moir Music by Hudson Crossing George Davis , violin, harmonica Cara Schuman Friedman , piano, winds Sue ...

English Country Dancing in Pittsburgh Dance Schedule The Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh sponsors English country dancing at 7:30PM every third Wednesday, September through June, at Grace Episcopal Church on Mt. Washington. Beginners are always welcome! You do not need to bring a partner. All dances are taught, and there's always live music. Suggested donation $4, or $3 for members.

The Old Mettle Dance Band plays for barn dances and ceilidhs in and around North Oxfordshire ...

Informal, fun dances held in village halls in North Lincolnshire and North Nottinghamshire ...

A Bristol UK based ceilidh barn dance band ...

Click here to go back to Barbara Ruth's home page. English Country Dancing in New Haven 2002-2003 Cheerful dances. Friendly Community. Beautiful Music. All dances taught. Beginners welcome. Come with or without a partner. Updated July 31, 2002 Friday Night English Dance Series Schedule 2002-2003 Friday Night Dances at the Neighborhood Music School 100 Audubon St. New Haven 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Hastings based caller for traditional English ceilidh dances. For Biography Why call ceilidhs Email: FeeLock Hotmail.com ...

Ceilidh/Barn Dance/English Country Dance Band from Leicestershire, England.

English country dance.

Reconstructing an English Country Dance from Playford by Master Trahaearn ap Ieuan The primary source for period English country dances is Playford's English Dancing Master. The 1650 edition of this book barely squeaks by the generous definition of the SCA period, but few dancers complain about pushing this definition because of the rich variety of dances this source contains. The research work ...

Seattle Folk Dancing English Map Matt Fisher English Country Dances last updated July 1, 2002 Unless otherwise noted, all dances are at the University Friends Center, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle WA. For the enjoyment of all, please refrain from wearing scented products at the Friday dances. Dances are generally the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays from September-June, and feature a newcomers session from ...

If you need an English ceilidh band, barn dance band or other English folk music or dancing Arcadia Music Agency can provide it.

Barn Dance Band based in Devon, England ideal for Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties and Anniversaries. Will travel.

New York Playford Ball The great, grand, glorious, 1999 New York Playford Ball will be held from 8PM to midnight on April 8th. The location is the ballroom of Temple Beth Elohim, Garfield St. and 8th Ave, in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Click on the map to browse Pictures from 1998 Ball Countdown to the Ball Presiding are Fried de Metz Herman and Paul Ross, while music will be provided by MGM (Mary ...

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Welcome to Swing Your Partners home of Derek Kingscote Barn Dance Caller ...

Madcap barn dance band ceilidh band ...

Folk/Barn Dance and Ceilidh Band in SW England ...

Rags & Tatters English Country Dance Band Music coming - please be patient!! Steve Rosie Henry Gary NEED A BARN DANCE OR CEILIDH IN THE COUNTY OF KENT THEN LOOK NO FURTHER! We are a four-piece band, living and working in the County of Kent in England - but we will happily accept bookings throughout the South East of England, and even further, by negotiation! We play in an eclectic style ...

The Stompin' Hooley Band are a 4-piece barn dance band based in South Yorkshire, UK, who play traditional and original tunes with rock and jazz influences and lots of rhythm.