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Bridport Folk Dance Club

Bridport WI Hall, North Street, Bridport

Every Monday night 7.15 pm - 9.30 pm
Enjoy folk dancing with guest and club callers, recorded music and occasional live bands. No partner or previous experience required. Admission £3.00, £1 for non-dancers and free for 16s and under.

Note: parking at Rax Lane Car Park just up the road

Call to check before travelling far.

Val or Mike 01308 459001 or 01308 863 552 email

weekly Dance club

DT6 3JQ — West Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 25th Nov 2021


Bournemouth Folk Dance Club

The Annunciation Church Hall, 218 Charminster Road, Bournemouth

Every Monday (except Bank Holidays)

7.30pm to 10.00pm £3

New members and visitors always welcome

Diane Darch 01202 896711 email

weekly Dance club

BH8 9RW — Bournemouth

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Entry last updated on: 22nd Jan 2019

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


Dorset Phoenix Folk Dance Club

Victory Hall, Putton Lane, Charlestown, Weymouth

7.30-9.00 pm

Mr. Philip Salmon 01305 814446 email

weekly Dance club

DT3 4DA — Weymouth and Portland

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Entry last updated on: 2nd Jan 2024


Gillingham FDC

Methodist Church Hall, Gillingham

Starts at 7.15

Pearl 01747 824590 

weekly Dance club

— North Dorset

Entry last updated on: 16th Oct 2013

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


Wareham FDC

Stoborough Village Hall, West Lane, Stoborough, Wareham

Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30
Start after summer break on 4th September 2023
Last dance this year on 18th December 2023
Start again on 8th January 2024
Not Bank Holidays. Summer break over school summer holidays.
Enjoy friendly Folk Dancing; no partner required.
Visitors £3.00 per evening

Elizabeth Churchill or Chris Andrew 01202 523775 or 01929 551029 email

weekly Dance club

BH20 5AD — Purbeck

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Entry last updated on: 29th Aug 2023


U3A Bournemouth English Folk dance Group

Friends Meeting House, Wharncliff House, Boscombe

11.00 - 12.30

Paul Miles 07939 910738 

weekly Dance club

— Bournemouth

Entry last updated on: 5th Jul 2009

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


Crewkerne FDC

Speedwell Hall, Abbey St, Crewkerne

1st and 3rd Monday afternoons from 2.00 to 4.00 pm
every Thursday evening from 7.30pm until 9.30pm
There are 3 club callers calling a variety of dances including many Playford occasionally with live music.
£2 per session

Jean or Leslye 01460 72505 or 01460 75760 

fortnightly Dance club

TA18 7HY — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 24th Aug 2022


Bridgwater Folk Dance Group

St George's Hall , Kendale Road, Bridgwater

A lively fun evening of Country dance, Square Dance, Contra dances and other Folk dances.
Also special themed fun evenings of dance.
8.00 - 10.00 pm

Robert Blackborow 01278 691370 email

weekly Dance club

TA6 3QE — Sedgemoor

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Entry last updated on: 7th Jun 2022


Tuesdays

St John's Ambulance Hall, North Road, Minehead

Folk Dance Club

A group of musicians called 'Strawberry Wine' do country dance
workshops and are booked for dances occasionally. The Club
started up in January 2002, and has become popular with a regular
group of people but newcomers are always welcome

Currently there are two fiddle players, a flautist, a melodeon
player, a recorder player who also helps with the calling, a bass
guitar player, a banjo and guitar player and a caller doing the
occasional spurt on the bodhran. Our evenings are full of fun and
if you find time, why not come along for an evening to see what we
are about.

8.00 pm to 10.00 pm

weekly Dance club

TA24 5QW — West Somerset

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WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


Fine Folk

Charlton Horethorne Village Hall

10.00 - 12.00
£2.50, pay on door

May Closs  01963 220640 

weekly Dance club

— South Somerset

Entry last updated on: 6th Mar 2015

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


Swanage and Langton Matravers FDC

Village Hall, Langton Matravers

7.30 to 9.45pm

Mike Walshaw 01929 421913 

weekly Dance club

BH19 3HA — Purbeck

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Entry last updated on: 20th Dec 2021


U3A Bournemouth International FDC

Friends Meeting House, Wharncliffe Rd, Boscombe

10.15 - 12.15

Janet Mason 01202 433121 

weekly Dance club

— Bournemouth

Entry last updated on: 22nd Feb 2022


Churchinford Folk Dance Group

Churchinford Village Hall

Weekly dance group with caller and pre-recorded music. We try different types of dance and there is a cuppa and cake half way through. If you are minded you can pop down the local pub later for a pint! We dance from September until mid May every year and all are most welcome.

7.30 - 9.00 pm

Neil Arnold 01460 234693 email

weekly Dance club

TA3 7QY — Taunton Deane

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Entry last updated on: 28th Feb 2024


Wednesdays

Over Stratton Folk Dance Club

South Petherton Junior School, Hayes End, South Petherton

We meet to dance and enjoy good live music with guest or in-house callers. We welcome new members. The evening only costs £5 and we start at 7.30 pm.
Beware folk dancing will give your mind, body and smile a good work out!

Maggie McNulty 01460 241417 email

fortnightly Dance club

TA13 5AG — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 7th Oct 2022


Halsway Folk Dance Group

Halsway Manor, National Centre for the Folk Arts, Crowcombe

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

Halsway Manor TA4 4BD, or Bicknoller Village Hall TA4 4EQ
All welcome.
Guest callers and bands each meeting, playing live music.
8:00 to 10:30
Season starts 1st Wed in Sep and runs through to the 3rd Wed in Jul.
See Halsway Manor website for details or contact Brian by phone

Brian 01643 707294 

fortnightly Dance club

TA4 4BD — West Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 5th Mar 2012

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


Yeovil U3A Folk Dance

St Andrew's Hall, Preston Grove, Yeovil

Wednesday Afternoons

Folk Dancing is one of Yeovil U3A's longest running activities. Members learn Playford style dances (mainly) and although some can be energetic, you do not need to be particularly fit or agile to take part and enjoy dancing. No previous experience is necessary - more experienced members are always willing to help.

Contact the group leader through the website for more details

fortnightly Dance club

BA20 2BQ — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 4th Aug 2011

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury

We aim to do a mixture of traditional English dance. Anybody is welcome either beginners or experts.
From 7.00 pm

Sam Skey 01747 853273 

weekly Dance club

SP7 8AE — North Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 16th Oct 2013

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


U3A West Moors FD group

Ferndown Village Hall, Church Road, Ferndown

11.00 - 12.30
Dances of 20th & 21stC

Margaret Thomas 01202 872795 

weekly Dance club

BH22 9ET — East Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 25th Apr 2014

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


North Curry Barn Dancing

North Curry village hall

1st Wednesday every month (except for when it has to be changed!)
Starts 7.30pm.
Fun dancing suitable for beginners and the more experienced who want to improve

Caller Ray Goodswen.

Brian & Kathryn Jeanes  01823 490623 email

monthly Dance club

TA3 6NQ — Taunton Deane

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Entry last updated on: 4th Jan 2024


Wells Folk & Barn Dance Club

St. Thomas' Church hall, St. Thomas St. Wells

Wednesday nights 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm, but NOT the first Wednesday in the month. Car parking next to the hall.
Folk dancing with guest and club callers, recorded music and the occasional live band. No partner or previous experience required. Admission £5.00.

Pat & Charlie 01749 674920 email

weekly Dance club

BA5 2UZ —

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Entry last updated on: 1st Feb 2024


Thursdays

Chard Folk Dance Club

Coombe St Nicholas village hall

Every other Thursday
Different live bands and callers
£4 includes cuppa. 7.30 to 9.45

Elaine Drewer 0146065909 or 07729103359 email

fortnightly Dance club

TA20 3NH — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 31st Dec 2023


Circle Dancing

Shipton Gorge village hall (near Bridport)

Dances are drawn mostly from the folk traditions of Britain, Israel, the Balkans and other "World Music", often to very beautiful music. They may be symbolic or frivolous, vigorous or meditative, exciting or soothing - or just plain fun! Some are active and powerful, others are very gentle and inward looking.

Dancing is in the form of a circle so no partner is required. All dances are led by an experienced teacher so no prior skill is needed either.

Everyone is welcome - any age, any sex, any dance experience or none.

8.00pm

Phone or email for more details or just turn up.

Adam Simon 01308 897781 email

weekly Dance club

— West Dorset

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


U3A Christchurch International FD Group

New Church Hall, Tuckton Bridge

10.15 - 12.15

Janet Mason 01202 433121 

weekly Dance club

— Christchurch

Entry last updated on: 22nd Feb 2022


U3A Ferndown FD Group

The British Legion, Church Road, Ferndown

11.00 - 12.30
Dances of 17thC & 18thC

Margaret Thomas 01202 872795 

weekly Dance club

BH22 9ET — East Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 25th Apr 2014

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


Weymouth Scottish Country Dancers

Southill Community Centre, Radipole Lane, Weymouth

Scottish Country Dancing

Suitable for all standards of dancing, from beginners to experienced. First hour concentrates on warming up, stretching, step practice & easy dances. After a tea break at 8pm we continue dancing with more complex dances alternating with easy ones for everyone.

£3 each to include tea/coffee.

7.00 pm - 9.30 pm

Judie Seymour 01305 833660 email

weekly Dance club

DT4 9SS — Weymouth and Portland

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Entry last updated on: 7th Sep 2022


Fridays

Ditcheat Folk Dance Club

Jubilee Hall, Ditcheat

We meet in Ditcheat Jubilee Hall (opposite the church and within sight of the pub) on the second Friday of each month.
Doors open 7pm, first dance 7.30 sharp! 9.30 finish.

Entrance £4 includes light refreshments.

We dance to live music in a light-hearted atmosphere. Visitors are always welcome - no need to bring a partner.
Dancing starts promptly at 7.30pm and finishes at 9.30.

Ama 01749 672911  

monthly Dance club

BA4 6RB — Mendip

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Entry last updated on: 15th Feb 2022


Appalachian Flatfooting Classes

Weare Memorial Hall

Friday Mornings

10.00am

Beginners Welcome

Issy Emeney  01934 741551 

weekly Dance club

— Sedgemoor

Entry last updated on: 19th Jan 2011

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


Kimmeridge Keilidhs

Kimmeridge Village Hall at The Etches Collection

The Isle of Purbeck's very own Arish Mel English Ceilidh Band are host a monthly Barn Dance at Kimmeridge Village Hall. These are monthly on Friday Nights 7.30pm to 10pm. See SadFolk for details of current dates We work with several local callers to give a varied programme of dances. No bar - so bring your own drinks & snacks.

Steve & Helen Earwicker 01929 480737 email

monthly Dance club

BH20 5PE — Purbeck

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Entry last updated on: 31st Dec 2023


Shillingstone 'Micro' English Barn Dance Evenings

The Portman Hall, Blandford Rd Shillingstone

First Fridays, October to May
7.15 for 7.30

We always have good live bands and callers and do mainly ceilidh-type dances (with a few traditional ones too).

There's no membership and everyone is welcome.

The Portman Hall is almost opposite the petrol station. There's rather a small car park, so careful road parking may be necessary.

We provide squash and nibbles but BYO if you wish.

Entry is £7 on the door.

Look for exact dates in the What's On section here.

Jenny and Ian Edlin 01258 861184 email

monthly Dance club

DT11 0SF — North Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 31st Dec 2023


Piddle Valley Barn Dances

Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, Piddletrenthide

Third Friday of the month September to April, details in the main listings.

Start 7.15 for 7.30

Finish 9.30

We have live bands and a caller each month. Everyone is welcome.

The hall is on the main street through the village, just north of the shop. Unfortunately there is no car park so it’s roadside parking.

There will be water available but no food, BYO if you wish.

Entry £7 on the door, accompanied under 16 free

Sally Condon 01300 348250 email

monthly Dance club

DT2 7QL — West Dorset

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Entry last updated on: 31st Dec 2023


Swing Your Partners

Church House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port

A new folk dance club for the Sherborne, Milborne Port and Templecombe areas based in Milborne Port and offering an opportunity to get involved in social dancing which not only brings great benefits in terms of mental and physical health, but above all is GREAT FUN.
The club will be offering all sorts of country dance but with an emphasis on square dances and contra dances which are currently enjoying a huge revival of interest from young people in the United States and elsewhere.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, the monthly club meetings will offer an optional half hour ?complete beginners? lesson at the start of each evening aimed at helping you get the most enjoyment out of the programme of dancing which follows. There will usually be live music and always an experienced caller to teach the moves.
The programme starts at 7.30pm with a beginners class; dancing for all from 8 ? 10pm and thereafter an optional social in the local pub conveniently located just a couple of hundred yards away.
Cost £5 - no bar but soft drink available and welcome to byo.
for more information about contra dance see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr5tZ6jeYXs

Colin Everest email

monthly Dance club

DT9 5AN — South Somerset

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Entry last updated on: 1st May 2015

WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable


Saturdays

East Dorset Folk Dance Club

St Marks Church Hall, Hinton Wood Avenue, Highcliffe

3rd Saturday of the month
3.00pm - 6.00pm

(Note: despite being called South Hampshire Playford, they meet in Dorset so are allowed in these listings! Steve)

Jan Harris 01202 427523  email

monthly Dance club

BH23 5AA — Christchurch

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Entry last updated on: 22nd Feb 2022


East Dorset Folk Dance Club

St Mark's Church Hall, Hinton Wood Ave, Highcliffe, Christchurch

3.00pm-5.45pm. £5.00pp.

Bring and share tea.
?No partner necessary, but some basic Folk Dance knowledge necessary.

Dates for 2022:
17th September 2022, Recorded Music.
15th October 2022, Rosemary and Steve Hunt.
19th November 2022. Recorded Music.
17th December 2022. Christmas Party.

Jan Harris email

monthly Dance club

BH23 5AB — Christchurch

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Entry last updated on: 3rd Aug 2022


Sundays

French and Breton dancing

Window Arts Centre, Lower Borough Walls, Bath

Third Sundays

8:00 pm

beginners, experienced and musicians welcome
Ring for details before travelling

01225 332025 

monthly Dance club

BA1 1QR — Bath and North East Somerset

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WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable