English Folk Dancing in Devon at Gittisham Village Hall

Dances are usually held several Wednesdays a month, (see list below), and in the picturesque village of Gittisham.

(Basic folk dance moves explained:  click here.)

In cold weather there is an open fire.

Entrance is only £2.50.

Please note that in line with 'child protection' initiatives and recent legislation, no-one under the age of 18 can be admitted, except with a parent or responsible adult.

Venue: Gittisham Village Hall, Gittisham EX14 3AF (Near Honiton, East Devon)

Gittisham is a beautiful little village near Honiton. Postcode = EX14 3AF
Directions: Maps together with detailed routes can be found here.

If you don't have transport one of our members may be able to give you a lift - please enquire.

	Joining a local dance club is the ideal first step if you have ever wanted to join in the exuberance of the famous Sidmouth Folk Festival or to go to ceilidhs and barn dances. These dancers are doing a basic right hand star. The green bands denote ladies dancing as men (often there are fewer men who want to dance).
	The Pete Mac Band - one of the groups who play at Gittisham Folk Dance club. A song written by Pete Mac about the wreck of the Napoli on Branscombe beach is here.
	Jeroka (Jerry, Rose and Kay): another of the local bands who play regularly at Gittisham. Samples of their music can be found here.
	Smiles seem to come as standard with all our bands. Here is the popular "Stick the Fiddle" They have a website with samples of music and some youtube videos.
	Friendly Folk country dance band. Website.

There are times when your feet may leave the ground (both at the same time) or you may feel that the world is rotating a little faster than usual. But don't worry, these things don't happen to newcomers. Genuine open fire in cold weather!

On some evenings new callers have an opportunity to try their hand - if they wish! At all dances, there are plenty of experienced people who are willing to help newcomers. You can be a complete novice and you don't need to bring a partner. Basic folk dance moves are explained here.

Dance dates: Usually on 3 Wednesdays per month - see below. Data updated 12 January 2012.

You can check the date and time of most folk events in Devon (click on 'diary dates' and then on the relevant month).

Many other useful folk dance links are here in the SeeRed website.

Basic folk dance moves are explained here.

Once you are reasonably competent you can enjoy Great Western's ceilidhs usually held once a month at Bowhill Primary (previously John Stocker) School, Buddle Lane, Exeter. BUT BE CAREFUL of the modified yet still severe road hump at the main school gate. You risk damaging your car if you go over this  'safety' measure at more than a slow walking pace! You will also feel at home at the regular Willand Saturday dances - but in 2012 they are all held on the same evenings as the ceilidhs in Exeter - which is a doubly unfortunate lack of forward planning.

Many other useful folk dance links are here in the SeeRed website.

Enquiries:  telephone Simon on 01884 33571 or Gill on 01404 813129  or email webmaster.