Would You Like to try
Appalachian Dancing?
In 2020 we would like to
start a new team to run alongside our existing team of
dancers. The age range will be from 18 to 50. Dancers
need no previous experience as all steps and moves will be
taught. Musicians will need a certain amount of ability.
It is hoped that, after
an initial start period, the new team will become independent of
the "mother" group and perform under their own name.
For the existing team,
new members of any age are always welcome, but we can only accept
persons under 16 years of age if accompanied by their parent.
Previous experience of Appalachian dance is not necessary
(but it helps).
Experience in other
forms of dance is also useful but not a requirement. The
style of dance is energetic and requires a degree of fitness to be
effective.
New members are welcome
at any time of the year, but often autumn is the best time to start
to allow more time for tuition. The spring and summer are
usually busy preparing to dance out at
festivals.
New dancers should
expect around a year of tuition to reach a standard for dancing out
at public events.
Please see the contacts
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