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Black Pig Border Morris  

Known and loved by Bakewell, this will be Black Pig’s 17th 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. Make sure you get there early – they always attract a big crowd! 

www.blackpigborder.co.uk

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Well Heeled Appalachian Dancers 

Our hosts for the day, Well Heeled will perform the energetic Appalachian style, which is based on traditional British step dancing with influences from Negro and Cherokee Indian dances. 

This Bakewell  group have been running for 23 years and meet weekly at the Working Men's Club. 

www.facebook.com/Well-Heeled 01629 815469 

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Timberline Steve

Line Dancing is not just to Country music!  Modern line dancing uses any dance music with lots of pop, Latin and Irish styles. Watch Timberline Steve and Jeanette with their local line dancers to find out, and learn an easy dance with them! 

Weekly classes held in Matlock.

01629 636386

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Romana Jilo

Romano Jilo is a Romani dance group based in Sheffield. The dance group performers are children and young people from the local Czech and Slovak Roma communities. The dance group is open to all communities and aims to promote community cohesion.  bsage@btinternet.com

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Peak Performance Theatre School

Peak Performance School of Dance, based in Bakewell, was founded 24 years ago and is led by principal Jill Ferguson.  A wide range of dance styles are taught including drama. The dancers will be performing a contemporary piece.

www.bakewelldance.co.uk

bakewelldance@gmail.com

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Horo Sheffield

Lead by Greg Boyd, this Sheffield based group perform dances from all over the world, but specializing in Eastern European styles, and dancing without partners. Their beautiful authentic costumes and evocative music make for an eye catching performance. 

Email gregboyd99@aol.com 

Phone number 07810181273 

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Indian Beats
Classical and Indian Folk

This multi-generational group of dancers, based in Macclesfield and London have performed at many festivals in the UK and India.Their dancing style is a mix of Indian classical dance forms (Bharatnatyam and Kathak) and Bollywood moves, with a flavour of Indian folk dance thrown in, all seamlessly integrated into harmony. Their performances always delight audiences with the sheer variety of dances and the obvious passion they bring to the dance floor.

07415 689395

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Galophop 

We are excited to welcome back a group of Latvian dancers who delighted our audiences back in in 2016.  They are based in Derby and sponsored by the Change Group.

Contact: egija.sticinska@gmail.com

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Lizzie Dripping (Traditional)

This women’s dance team from Sheffield dances in the North West style including step dances, tap routines, team dances and traditional dances from Scotland, the Isle of Man and Wales.They dance either in soft shoes or character tap shoes. Their dances are complemented by unusual and interesting music performed by a small core of dedicated and experienced musicians.

rachelstrong2018@gmail.com

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Boggarts Breakfast

Boggarts Breakfast are a mixed (all genders) border morris team based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 

Contact www.boggartsbreakfast.org.uk

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Argentinian Tango with
Tango in the Peaks

Lucas and Melanie are two tango dancers who met on the dance floor in New Zealand, but don’t worry they have their roots in Argentina, where Lucas was born and Melanie has spent much time. They will be bringing their passion for this dance to Bakewell and showing us what a beautiful, smooth, raw and emotional dance it is. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the real traditional Argentinian Tango in the flesh. A treat, not to be missed.They will also be running a workshop – yet another treat!

www.tangointhepeaks.com

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Zumba Gold with All in Dance

Anna started her Zumba classes in lock down and on zoom – not the best time to start a new business.  But despite all the challenges that faced her she now has a great following and runs regular Zumba sessions in Matlock and Darley Dale. Come and give it a go; you might be surprised how much fun it is.

Email: annajanegreene@googlemail.com

Website: https://allindance.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WensleyDance

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Ashay Dance CIC

ASHAY delivers provisions that celebrate diversity, promote physical & mental wellbeing and creativity through global dance and art forms. Surayi are our fun-loving community performance group open to non-professional dancers with at least 3 years experience of dancing in any styles.  Sessions include diverse dance techniques (Indian, Arabic, Latin, Contemporary). 
Nisha Lall is the founder and director with over 15 years of experience of working in community dance.
Come and enjoy mesmerising dances from North African & the Middle East.  Performance includes Arabic Folk and Oriental Bellydance and a join in session with live music.

ashaydance@gmail.com 07719 149 352

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Derby Tappers

Derby Tappers are an adult tap dancing group who meet weekly in the Allestree area of Derby.  Classes cater for beginners to more advanced levels. For more information contact Pauline Reader: O7561446334 

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Peak Ballet

Lara Ross, the founder of Peak Ballet will be bringing her Silver Swans and adult dancers. The Royal Academy for Dance developed dance classes for older learners, known as Silver Swans. Lara also offers ballet classes to children and adults in Matlock, Belper and Wirksworth.

www.peakballet.co.uk

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Third Bite Dance (50+ Contemporary Dance Sheffield)

An independent community group providing regular contemporary dance and creative engagement opportunities through classes and performances for people aged 50+ in Sheffield. We offer weekly dance classes, creative workshops and our performance company Third Bite Dance. We are based at the University Drama Studio on Shearwood Road in Sheffield. https://www.50contemporarydancesheffield.com/about

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Chip off the Old

This ladies Morris dance side is based in Derby. They have been together since 1978 performing traditional Cotswold Morris dances. They use sticks and hankies from the villages of Adderbury, Brackley, Ducklington, Fieldtown, Lichfield and Ilmington. During the year they perform at pubs, festivals, well dressings, village events, schools and days of dance, often with other Morris teams.

Website: www.chipofftheold.org.uk

Email: chipofftheoldderby@gmail.com

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Milltown Cloggies 

Milltown Cloggies  were formed in 1990 and originated from the small Lancashire village of Mossley. They drew dancers from several towns around, all of which in the past had been thriving cotton Mill towns, hence the name Milltown Cloggies. They are a group of ladies who love to dance traditional clog Morris in the North West style. A great band, play lively music and exciting tunes that complement their style. 

milltowncloggies@hotmail.co.uk

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Steps Dance Fitness

Steps Dance Fitness is a Salsa and Belrobics company lead by Jennie. www.stepsdancefitness.co.uk 

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Belly Dance Flames

Headed up by Salise Pearson this Matlock based group have been performing since 2005. The Flames dance style is based on Egyptian Belly Dancing combined with elements of Turkish, Lebanese and various other dance styles! The Flames combine traditional belly dance with other more international dance trends allows them to add elements of diversity and humour into the performance which audiences love. www.thebellydanceflames.co.uk 

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Rock and Roll with Hopfrogs

Turn the clock back to those rock and roll years and let Heather Clements pass on her skills and enthusiasm for a lively session.      It will be hard not to join her with those old favourites we all know and love.

www.hopfrogs.co.uk

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Feel it and Dance

They will be bringing another treat to the streets of Bakewell, with a specially choreographed show dance. Jose will be bringing a selection of Latin dances to the day, including Salsa, Bachata and Meringue. For 9 years now Jose and his dancers have delighted audiences with their lively style and slick performances. Join them on the dance floor when Jose will finish with some fun and easy to pick up Zumba routines. Jose runs regular Zumba, salsa and bachata classes in Wirksworth, Matlock and Darley Dale.

www.feelitandance.com

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M & J Dance Centre
Ballroom and Latin

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. They love dancing for us at Bakewell, so why not join in, and you too, could be on ‘ Strictly Come Dancing’. Weekly classes held in Bakewell, and other parts of the High Peak.

01298 23171

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Claire Dobinson
School of Dance

The Claire Dobinson School of Dancing offers NATD classes in Ballet, Tap,  Modern,  Contemporary,  Gymnastic Dance,  Musical Theatre and Street.  Classes are available from 2 and a half years through to adult including professional and vocational training. CDMT Recognised School with outstanding exam and audition success. All classes are held in our beautiful converted Chapel in Darley Dale,  DE4 2HX 

www.clairedobinsonschoolofdancing.co.uk 

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The Rueda Academy

The effervescent, Eṣref Ulaṣ will be calling and leading Rueda De Casino (Salsa in a circle) this year, always a popular one to join in with. Eşref is a very well-known and sought after teacher, DJ (a.k.a DJ Muzu) and UK Event Promoter, and is renowned for his legendry and unbeatable energy! He welcomes other Rueda De Casino Groups and invites everyone to have a go! Expect a lot of fun and laughter!! Eṣref teaches Rueda in Sheffield and Wakefield.

www.facebook.com/share/zFjPARFZmK8uKX63/

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Belrobics Jennie  

Belrobics combines the fitness moves of belly dance with inspiring choreography and uplifting music. Suitable for all fitness levels. Come and join the shimmy! Jennie runs classes in Balborough and Dronfield, and comes with years of experience in many different styles of dance.

www.facebook.com/belrobicsjennie

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Flamenco in Sheffield

Barbara Thornes, originally from Madrid is a highly experienced dance teacher and choreographer. Along with her students, she will be bringing her passion for this dance form to Bakewell for the first time. Why not join Barbara and pick up some simple Flamenco moves. She has a number of classes in Sheffield, Leeds and online classes. 

Website: www.flamencoinsheffield.com

Email: flamenco.sheffield@yahoo.com

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Ardantzeta Dantza Taldea

We are thrilled this year, to welcome a Basque dancing group from Elortzibar formed in 1993. The group is made up of smaller groups such as: a childrens group, a teenager group, a senior group and the main dancing group Ardantzeta. They take part in local festivals, or as they call them "fiestas." It is worth mentioning they have created the dance "Ciclo de Noáin" or "Ziclo Zaindaria."

 

www.facebook.com/ardantzeta.dantzataldea

Teléfono: Ander (689 285 303) / Iker (638 626 813)

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Salsa with Jennie

Jennie Crunkhorn is founder of Steps Dance Fitness, based in Dronfield.She never went to dance classes as a child, but discovered Salsa in her 20’s and has not looked back since. Jennies passion for this dance can be seen by the permanent smile on her face, whenever she’s dancing.Salsa and Latin Step classes are held weekly in Dronfield.

www.stepsdancefitness.co.uk

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Winster Morris

Winster Morris is one of the oldest Morris dance teams in the UK. The centrepiece of their dance year being Wakes Day in Winster, when they dance all round the village throughout the day.  They welcome both men and women and dance as a mixed team. 

Website: www.winstermorrisdancers.org

Email: bevatkins@btinternet.com

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On Broadway Dance Fitness

This dance style is taken straight from the Broadway shows and        inspired by popular musicals like ‘Mamma Mia’, Chorus Line and Chicago.  See them strut their stuff with their feather boas, canes and hats!  This is pure fun and high energy.

On Broadway® Dance Fitness

www.onbroadwaydancefitness.com

Katy Robinson – 07803906114

katy@onbroadwaydancefitness.com

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French Dance (Traditional)

Lead by experienced Derbyshire based dancers Mike and Heidi, who will be teaching a dance workshop. Learn a few simple, but beautiful French dances. You will be surprised how quickly you can pick them up. Be mesmerised by the lovely tunes.

Email: mike@bankpottery.com

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Hype Dance Company

We are a Sheffield based dance company who offer a range of dance classes for individuals from the age of 4 all the way through to adults. Our inclusive and enjoyable learning environment aims to make dance accessible for everyone. 

As well as our dance classes, we also offer teacher training and mentoring services and produce professional dance theatre. 

www.hypedance.org.uk

Contact: Jo Sharpe 07749 403864

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Soso-Xa Choir

Sosa-Xa Choir (Sounds of Southern Africa) is a friendly inter-cultural community choir open to all.  United by our love of Southern African music we perform songs together with dance moves Mbube style. We are based in central Sheffield.

Email Paul Taylor: ptpstaylor45@gmail.com and phone number 07810181273. 

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Sheffield Steel Rapper 

This young female dance team, will impress you with their acrobatic style and clean precise footwork. They are accompanied by some very fine musicians too. We look forward to welcoming them on their first trip to Bakewell.

Email: sheffieldsteelrapper@gmail.com

Facebook: Sheffield Steel Rapper

Instagram and TikTok: sheffieldsteelrapper

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Mortimers Morris   

Mortimer’s Morris are a women’s dance team based in Nottingham. We perform Morris dances from the English North West tradition with enthusiasm and style.  www.mortimers-morris.org.uk

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Chesterfield Garland Dancers

Chesterfield Garland Dancers perform clog and garland dances mainly from the north-west of England. They have been dancing at festivals, fetes, well dressings and outside pubs in North Derbyshire and beyond since 1977. They practise on Tuesday evenings at Derby Road Methodist Church, Chesterfield and are always happy to welcome new dancers and musicians.
https://chesterfieldgarland.org.uk/

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