Sheffield Folk Festival 2007: Dance

Friday 26 — Sunday 28 October 2007

Dance Information

For many years Sheffield has boasted a vibrant and very active Ceilidh scene; in recent times based around the Sheffield University Ceilidh Society which runs regular events throughout the year. More recently the Sheffield Contra dance scene has been expanding, as has the enthusiasm for European social dance.

This year the festival should cater for all dance tastes with a full programme running from Friday night right through the day on Saturday.

Opening Night Ceilidh

Kelham Island Great Hall: Friday 26 October, 20.00—23.15
£10 / £8.50

Our usual first night stomping Ceilidh in Kelham Great Hall this year features flavour of 2007 GloryStrokes with caller Martyn Harvey.

Contra Dance

Croft House Settlement: Saturday 27 October, 13.00—15.00
£6 / £5

Back for a second year we have the accomplished contra band Flying Clouds with caller Dave Ball.

'Euro' Dance

Croft House Settlement: Saturday 27 October, 15.30—17.30
£6 / £5

Popular local band Minnie Moosika with music from the Eastern European and Klezmer traditions; with caller.

Email: info@sheffieldfolkfestival.org