Information about the Dance Groups

Al-Zaytouna

Nottingham Dabke Group "Al Zaytouna Dabke Group in Nottingham" is a Palestinian dance group which aims to show the cultural heritage of Palestine through Dabke dances, and also provide audiences the opportunity to experience Palestinian Dabke in a variety of performances, workshops and classes.
www.Alzaytouna.org
or call: 079 462 480 37

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.
Tel: 07721 046 757
www.easydancechesterfield.com

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 guest dancer, Sara Marshall will be performing the Flatfoot style of Appalachian Clogging. Both will be ably accompanied by the Down Trodden String Band.
01629 815469
web.ukonline.co.uk/whdt/

Aim to Dance

Bhangra was originally a folk dance from the Punjab, celebrating the harvest season, it is now finding popularity in Bollywood films and chart tracks. It is a very energetic dance and includes many high impact moves.
Email: info@aimtodanceandcreate.co.uk

Derbyshire Dancers

Lead by the experienced dancer Marina Wolstenholme, this group will perform dances from all over the world, but specializing in Balkan dancing without partners.
01433 630183

Zalesie Dance Troupe

This enthusiastic dance troupe from Sheffield, with their original colourful costumes, will perform traditional Polish dances.
0114 266 9558

Shuttlers 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.
01298 77047

Black 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.
www.blackpigborder.co.uk

Michael 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

La Valcissienne

La Valcissienne, come from Onzain in the Loire Valley and is a 15-strong (including 3 musicians) group. Their dances are traditional French country dances. Onzain, is a small semi- rural town and is twinned with Darley Dale.

SOSA-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.
01142437899
email: arts@semea.org.uk
www.sosa-xa.org.uk and www.mandlasibanda.com

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 636386

Kilikia

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.
www.kalikiadance.com

Amigos de Rueda

Hot and spicy, all the way from Sheffield, this slick group will show you the Cuban way of dancing salsa in a circle. Audience participation is a must.
Rod.Lawson@btinternet.com

Boggarts Breakfast

Beware the Boggarts! Wrought from Sheffield steel and forged on the mist-shrouded tops of the Dark Peak, Boggart's Breakfast bound blue-faced and bedecked in black on the unwary, beating sticks in a border morris frenzy
email: boggarts@boggartsbreakfast.org.uk
(0114) 258 0772

Klezmer

Dancing Klezmer Dance is the social folk dance of Eastern European Jews at the beginning of the 19th century. The dance, based on a walking step, is easy, heart-warming and comfortably inclusive. Judith Plowman will be teaching some simple Klezmer dances, with her wonderful musicians to accompany her.
01457 853315

Cajun UK

This distinctive style of music from South West Louisiana is primarily for dancing. Come and join our Cajun enthusiasts who are based near Derby and Nottingham, and help keep the Cajun music and dance scene alive. New members always welcome.
Cajun.uk@ntlworld.com
Tel. 0115 925 2460

Luna Y Molino

Tango, the ultimate dance passion. Watch Sasha and Lynn, demonstrate the authentic Argentine Tango seen in the milongas of Buenos Aries. And for those who have always wanted to learn, here is your opportunity.
www.lunaymolin.co.uk
Email: info@lunaymolino.co.uk
Tel: 01636 646825

Nottingham 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.
www.happy-feet.org.uk
happy-feet@ntlworld.com

Four hundred Roses

A group of belly dancers from West Yorkshire, with a difference. This recently formed group are bringing together traditional belly dance music, and blending it with cultural influences from the UK and around the world.
www.fourhundredroses.co.uk
chris.ogden@blueyonder.co.uk

Barlow

These two groups - adult and young people - who are based near Wigan, will be performing mainly traditional Bulgarian dances.
01942 831141

Black Dog Molly

Molly dancing is the earthy unsophisticated style of Morris Dancing native to East Anglia and the Fens. This lively group, ranging in ages from 17 to 72 are based in Stoke on Trent.
theboss@blackdogmolly.co.uk
www.blackdogmolly.supanet.com

Rongo

A multi-talented musician from the Gambi, whose Yarabamba cultural Centre is internationally known for its lively performances in dancing, drumming and singing. Rongo is on his second visit to Bakewell, after enjoying himself so much 2 years ago.
www.rongo-yarambamba.gm