Dance Group Info, Contacts & Links - Saturday 25th June 2011
Dance Groups Performing - 2011
Timberline 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!
01629 636386Well Heeled
Well Heeled will perform the energetic Appalachian style, which is based on traditional British step dancing with influences from Negro and Cherokee Indian dances.
www.myspace.com/whdt
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.
07810181273Zalesie Dance Troupe
This enthusiastic dance troupe from Sheffield, with their original colourful costumes, will perform traditional Polish dances.
0114 266 9558Michael 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’.
01298 23171
Kilikia
With stunning costumes and hauntingly beautiful music, Kilikia 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.
www.kilikiadance.com/Mulembas d’Africa
Release the energy, expand the soul, and embrace the roots. Angelina and her dancers from Sheffield, will demonstrate Kuduro (Angolan dance) and an African fusion style of dance. This rhythmic style of dance will have you tapping your feet, and bring a smile to your face.
www.myspace.com/mulembasdafricaAkhawaat Al Maryam
Be transformed to a mystical time, and enjoy the exotic costumes and beautiful flowing movements of belly dancing. Three of our local groups, from Wensley, Somercotes and Buxton will be combining forces for this special occasion.
roofsparrows@hotmail.comThe Millerettes
Are made up of dancers from the June Fletcher Academy in Sheffield and are the cheerleaders for Rotherham Football Club.
They attend every match and proudly perform their dancing skills.
www.jfda.co.ukThe Elizabeth Byrne School of Irish Dance
This famous Sheffield Irish dance school will be bringing 5 of its best students to demonstrate traditional Irish step dances.
0114 2749163Amigos de 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.
Rod.lawson@btinternet.comPeak Performance
Local dance teacher, Jill Ferguson will be bringing her dancers to perform 5 separate dances. This will be followed by a short contemporary piece from local dancer, Ellie Duckham.
ellierose8@hotmail.co.ukGreek 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.
www.greekrhythms.co.ukCircle Dancing
With Anne Parry. Come and join in some fun and simple, traditional and modern, dances from around the world.
stressolutions@virgin.netSOSA-XA
Led by Mandla Sibanda of Sunduza Dance Theatre (Zimbabwe), this Sheffield based choir celebrates 8 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.
01142437899 or 2133803.
Email: arts@semea.org.uk
www.southern-emedia.net and www.mandlasibanda.comLocal 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. They will be followed by Taddington School who will perform a traditional Maypole dance.Shakti Arts
Is an energetic, diverse, female dance group from Derby. Our main aim is to teach, promote and deliver various dance styles: Bollywood, Folk; Bhangra, Ghoomar, Garba/Dandia, Semi-Classical and Western Fusion. The group are becoming increasingly well-known and have performed abroad.
shakti.arts@hotmail.co.ukThe Dance Academy
Will perform the lively Lindy Hop, the original form of Swing dance. This fun, friendly group from Sheffield make their first visit to Bakewell. Brace yourself, and prepare to have a go.
www.thedanceco.co.ukLizzie Dripping
Sheffield based dance team for women dancing a mixture of styles: traditional Irish dancing, Scottish country dancing and English dance, own choreographed pieces and step dances. New members always welcome.
b.a.steel@sheffield.ac.ukPecsaetan
Are a women's Cotswold Morris team from Sheffield who have been dancing since 2002. They perform dances from the traditions of Bucknell, Bledington, Fieldtown and Ilmington and enjoy taking part in festivals and dance events throughout the country and abroad.
www.pecsaetan.co.ukFrench
Join Mike and Heidi with the Ockbrook musicians, to see some traditional French dancing. Join in with a lively bourèe or a hypnotic Breton dance. Either way, they are all easy.
mikegibbs@taltalk.netThe Six Jolly Miners
Are a new sword dancing team formed in 2009. Their dance is a tribute to the miners who have lost their lives in mining disasters, focussing on the disaster that happened at the local Newton Chambers colliery in Chapeltown in 1862, where 6 miners lost their lives.
www.sixjollyminers.comLa Valcissienne
A welcome return to our French dancers from Onzain, a small semi- rural town in the Loire valley, which is twinned with Darley Dale. The 15-strong (including 3 musicians) group dance traditional French country dances.Nycha Dance Creations
Will be bringing two street dance groups, DMX and Reflex. They are a company that is passionate about creativity through dance seeking to always provide exciting and challenging works for anyone who comes to use their services.
www.nychadancecreations.co.ukBlack Pig Border Morris
Known and loved by Bakewell, this will be Black Pig’s ninth time to the Day of Dance. Named after the ship of the infamous pirated Captain Pugwash. Black Pig meets in Eastwood, on the Nottingham, Derbyshire border. www.blackpigborder.co.ukDetails correct at time of printing. All events subject to change without notice. In the event of wet weather, the Daytime performances and workshops will be held at the Town Hall, between 12.00 and 5.00pm.