28th June 2025
The best FREE dance festival in the UK
Workshops in the Town Hall
There will be 3, one-hour dance workshops running in the upstairs room of the Town Hall. Just turn up on the day or book ahead by emailing Jude: jude.brown4@live.co.uk
£5.00 per workshop - cash please.
11.30 – 12.30 French Connection (Traditional) with Mike and Heidi.
We will be teaching/revising a number of dances from France, couple dances e.g. Mazurka, Scottishe and some group dances from Brittany eg An Dro and Hanter Dro. We will try and be flexible if anyone has anything specific they want to try. Beginners welcome and no need to bring a partner. mike@bankpottery.com
12.45 – 1.45 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.
So come along and give this passionate dance a try with 2 wonderful, very experienced teachers. Experienced or beginner - all are welcome. Smooth soled shoes would be helpful. www.tangointhepeaks.com
2.00 – 3.00 Dance Around the World with Ashay
Come and join with easy to follow dances to a global playlist. Including Indian, Middle Eastern and Latin Dances. Open Level. Led by the delightful and massively experienced Nisha Lall from ASHAY Dance, based in Sheffield. ashaydance@gmail.com 07719 149 352
