Dance Group Info, Contacts & Links - Saturday 26th June 2010
Easy Dance Chesterfield
Easy Dance is a simple dance style that combines the fun side of modern jive and rock'n'roll with a sexy slice of salsa. You'll be dancing after one lesson, it's that easy! No need to bring a dance partner. A full evening's entertainment includes: two easy-to-learn classes and lots of fun social dancing to music from many eras. Classes every Sunday in Chesterfield. Visit www.easydancechesterfield.com or tel: 07721 046 757.Well Heeled
Well Heeled perform the energetic Appalachian style, which is based on traditional British step dancing with influences from Negro and Cherokee Indian dances. Our musicians will be joined by members from Appalachian Storm, our guest band from the USA. Visit www.myspace.com/whdt or call: 01629 815469Hora Sheffield
Lead by Greg Boyt, this Sheffield based group will perform dances from all over the world, but specializing in Eastern European styles, and dancing without partners. Contact: 07810181273Zalesie Dance Troupe
This enthusiastic dance troupe from Sheffield, with their original colourful costumes, will perform traditional Polish dances. Contact: 0114 266 9558Shuttlers Clog
This well established group from Whaley Bridge will demonstrate clog dances from the north of England. They dance to live music - new dancers and musicians are always welcome. Tel: 01298 77047Black Pig
We welcome back our favourite Morris dancing team. Named after the ship of the infamous pirated captain Pugwash. Black Pig is a mixed side, and meets in Eastwood, on the Nottingham, Derbyshire border. Visit www.blackpigborder.co.ukMichael and Jacky's Dance Centre
Michael Hough brings his dancers together from Bakewell and all over the High Peak to show us how to rumba, samba, cha cha and a little bit of quick step. Why not join in, and you too, could be on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. Call: 01298 23171Timberline Steve and Jeanette.
Line Dancing is not just to Country music! Modern line dancing uses any dance music with lots of pop, Latin and Irish styles. Come and see Timberline Steve and Jeanette with their local line dancers to find out, and learn an easy dance with them! Tel: 01629 636386Kilikia
With stunning costumes and hauntingly beautiful music, Kalikia will transport you to the ancient silk-road kingdom of Armenia. Armenia, the first Christian country in the world, is the land bridge between Europe and Asia and has a rich and distinct culture. Two of the group members have Armenian heritage and several group members have studied dance in Armenia. Visit www.kalikiadance.comMulembas d'Africa
Release the energy, expand the soul and embrace the roots. Angelina and her dancers from Sheffield, will demonstrate Kuduro (Angolian Dance) and an African fusion style dance. This rhythmic style of dance will have you tapping your feet and will bring a smile to your face. Visit www.myspace.com/mulembasdafricaKaren Association Sheffield
The Karen Community Association helps to raise awareness about the situation in Burma and assists people to adapting to settling into a new country. This cultural part of the group will be demonstrating Karen harp playing, traditional Don dancing and action song by Karen children. Visit www.burmacampaign.org.ukNottingham Swing Dance Society
The Lindy Hop is a style of dance that pre-dates the Jitterbug, Jive, and rock n' Roll. Traditionally danced to swing music, it works equally well with Blues, Jazz, rock n' roll, Northern Soul or todays chart music. This friendly group, meet every Tuesday - all ages and abilities welcome. Visit: www.happy-feet.org.uk or email: happy-feet@ntlworld.comFour Hundred Roses
400 roses is a unique group of tribal folk fusion dancers from the North and West Riding formed in 2005 who blend UK style folk dance with tribal belly dance moves. Old Morris tunes performed with a sway and a swish like you've never seen before. Expect the unexpected! Visit www.myspace.com/fourhundredrosesChip off the Old...
Are a ladies Morris team from derby and dance the cotswold style of Morris dancing. Thei rkit consists of a peasant style blouse in their own colour. They wear a cream skirt with a ribbon trim in their own colour, black and cream ribbon streamers hang from their belts. Contact: 07799 716 342 for more information.Akhawaat Al Maryam
Be transformed to a mystical time, and enjoy the exotic costumes and beautiful flowing movements of belly dancing. Two of our local groups, one from Wensley and one from Buxton will be combining forces for this special occasion. Email: roofsparrows@hotmail.comThe Spirettes
With their eye catching pom poms and big smiles we welcome the cheerleaders for Chesterfield Football Club and Sheffield Steelers Ice Hockey Club. The troup is made up of dance students from the June Fletcher Dance Academy in Sheffield. Visit: www.jfda.co.uk/spirettes.phpApalachian Storm
With their experienced caller Diane Silver Apalachian Storm will give us a taste of america and teach us the Salty Dog Rag. A rare opportunity to learn a traditional American partner dance from our guests from 'across the pond'. Visit www.appalachianstorm.comThe Elizabeth Byrne School of Irish Dance.
This famous Sheffield Irish dance school will be bringing 3 of its best students to demonstrate traditional Irish step dances. Contact:0114 2749163Powder Kegs
The Powder Kegs began in 2001 and are a rather large enthusiastic bunch of Border Morris dancers who meet in Whaley Bridge.. Visit www.powderkegs.co.ukAmigos da la Rueda
Come and join some of our best salsa dancers from Sheffield and Derbyshire for a spot of Rueda – that’s Salsa danced in a circle. Watch the experts, and then have a go - a few simple instructions and you have it. Email: Rod.lawson@btinternet.comEllie Duckham and Friends.
We are thrilled to welcome back local dancer, Ellie Duckham and her fellow students from the Laban, who will be performing a contemporary piece entitled ‘ Whisper’. The dancers keep secrets...what do they expose and what do they keep to themselves? This dance piece will also be the basis of their workshop that will be held during the day at the Town Hall. Email: ellierose8@hotmail.co.uk - SORRY LATE CANCELLATION BUT HOPING TO FIND A REPLACEMENT GROUP!Greek Rhythms
Greek rhythms is a Nottingham based company that work hard to keep alive and promote traditional dances from Greece and Cyprus. They offer workshops and seminars. Visit: www.greekrhythms.co.ukTangueros
Juan and Elena will perform the traditional Argentinian Tango. Juan’s Tango career began at the age of 20, after being encouraged by his father to start dance classes. Now, a qualified Tango teacher, he and Elena are teaching regular classes in Sheffield. Email:nubeblancad@gmail.comSOSA-XA
Led by Mandla Sibanda of Sunduza Dance Theatre (Zimbabwe), this Sheffield based choir celebrates 7 years exploring the isicathamiya performance style and will inspire you with their music and choreographed feline dance movements. An intercultural exploration of dance and harmony drawing on different traditions. SOSA-XA also appeared for the BBC Last Choir Standing producers lat year in Derby. Contact 0114 243 7899 or 213 3803, Email: arts@semea.org.uk or visit: www.northerntangosociety.comSalsa4change
Carol Silvera, who runs classes in Matlock will give you all the basics and more, for a step into the exciting worl of cuban salsa. With 12 years experienc as a UKA qualified salsa teacher, wou will be in safe hands. Visit: www.salsa4change.co.ukEvery Dance (Bollywood)
Learn the dance "Jai Ho!" from the film Slum Dog Millionaire, plus some traditional Indian hand gestures.laughing and two left feet encouraged! Sheena Brabazon from Every Dance will ensure a fun time. Visit: www.everydance.co.ukLocal Schools
Children from Bakewell Infant School will perform a dance they have been working on in their After School Dance Club, run by Georgina Moseley. Children from Bakewell Methodist Junior School will perform 'Meet and Street', a dance they have been working on as part of an After School Dance Club, run by Ellie Duckham.