English Folk Dancing


Group Description :
Since our first session in March 2022, we now meet regularly on alternate Tuesdays 2-4pm at Embleton Village Hall.  No previous experience is required as we will be doing fairly simple dances to begin with. Unlike Scottish Country Dancing, you do not have to remember all the moves before you start as the caller will summarise the next move just before you need to do it (well, that's the theory). All you need is light, comfortable footwear and clothing. There is no need to come with a partner as Folk Dancing is a very social activity, where you are encouraged to dance with different partners - some dances include moving on to a new partner within the course of the dance itself. Having the same number of men and women happens occasionally, but it's quite common to have more of one than the other, usually more ladies, which is just as well as men have been known to refuse to dance with another man, whereas ladies don't seem to mind.

There are thousands of dances from circle dances, to square and longways formations. You need a basic level of physical fitness, but you don't have to do every dance if you do get a bit tired. Folk dancing is also an excellent way of keeping those brain cells ticking as you (at least at first) struggle a little to remember how to do a reel such that it flows effortlessly within the dance. There's a lot of information available online with many dance videos on You Tube. If you're interested in joining us, do have a look at the website of the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) here for a bit of background info. Our meeting dates are listed below.
Group Contact and Session Information :

Group Leader(s) : Leslie Webb
Group Status : Vacancies
Venue : Embleton Community Hall, Opp Embleton Spa Hotel, Embleton, CA13 9YP      Show Map
Venue Information


Physical AccessFixed Ramp.

Disabled ToiletsYes and Shower.

AmplificationHearing (T) Loop.
KitchenYes
Easting/Northing : 317758/529853
Frequency : Fortnightly on Tuesdays
Time of Session : 14:00 to 16:00
Attendance Cost : £1.00 Per Session
Group Meeting Dates :
Tuesday 9th December 2025 Tuesday 6th January 2026 Tuesday 20th January 2026
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Tuesday 17th February 2026 Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Tuesday 31st March 2026 Tuesday 14th April 2026
Tuesday 21st April 2026 Tuesday 28th April 2026 Tuesday 5th May 2026
Tuesday 12th May 2026 Tuesday 19th May 2026 Tuesday 26th May 2026
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Tuesday 9th June 2026 Tuesday 16th June 2026
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Tuesday 30th June 2026 Tuesday 7th July 2026
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Tuesday 21st July 2026 Tuesday 28th July 2026
Tuesday 4th August 2026 Tuesday 11th August 2026 Tuesday 18th August 2026
Tuesday 25th August 2026 Tuesday 1st September 2026 Tuesday 8th September 2026
Tuesday 15th September 2026 Tuesday 22nd September 2026 Tuesday 29th September 2026
Tuesday 6th October 2026 Tuesday 13th October 2026 Tuesday 20th October 2026
Tuesday 27th October 2026 Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Tuesday 10th November 2026
Tuesday 17th November 2026 Tuesday 24th November 2026 Tuesday 1st December 2026