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. Well Heeled will be sharing their spot with Sara Marshall's new Appalachian group 'Restless Soles' from Derby. Sara can also be seen performing flat footing around some of the pubs at lunch time. Both groups will be ably accompanied by the Down Trodden String Band. Visit www.myspace.com/whdt or call: 01629 815469

Hora 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: 07810181273

Zalesie Dance Troupe
This enthusiastic dance troupe from Sheffield, with their original colourful costumes, will perform traditional Polish dances. Contact: 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. Tel: 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. Visit 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'. Call: 01298 23171

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! Tel: 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. Visit www.kalikiadance.com

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. Call: 01457 853315

Luna Y Molino
Tango, the ultimate dance passion.  Watch Sasha and Alison 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. Visit: www.lunaymolin.co.uk, Email: info@lunaymolino.co.uk or 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. Visit: www.happy-feet.org.uk or email: happy-feet@ntlworld.com

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

Spiral
Spiral (performance company of First Movement) use their bodies as expressive tools in their live art performances. In 'The Meeting' the performers play with a circle of chairs as they conduct a meeting which becomes increasingly bizarre. No two performances are identical as the performers respond to one another and the abstract sounds anew each time. Visit:www.first-movement.org.uk  or contact: 01629 734848

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.com ü

The 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.php 

Chesterfield Garland Dancers 
A ladies dance side that perform dances from mainly the north west of England.  Not to be missed in their colourful costumes and straw boaters. Visit:www.chesterfieldgarland.org.uk

The 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 2749163

Triskele Sword
Triskele Sword of Sheffield perform the Rapper sword dance, which is traditional to the coal fields of Northumberland and County Durham. Also watch out for them in the local pubs – there’s no stopping them once they’ve started. Visit: www.triskelesword.org

World Dancing
These local dancers will be performing modern and traditional circle dances from Greece, Albania and Russia to name but a few. Tel:813997

Derbyshire Salsa Dancers  
Salsa dancers from across the rgion will come together to give you a taste of the exciting Rueda – that’s Salsa danced in a circle.  Watch the experts, and then have a go - a few simple instructions and you have it. Contact: rod.lawson@btinternet.com

Ellie 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

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.uk

Juan and Elena - Argentinian Tango
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 is on his second visit to the UK and teaching and promoting Tango with the Northern Tango Society.  Elena, from Madrid, has a background in body movement, and a wide range of dance styles, including Belly, Latin and modern dance.  Visit: www.northerntangosociety.com

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.  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.com

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