Folk Dancing in Devon at Gittisham Village Hall
Dances are held twice a month, usually on Wednesdays, in the picturesque village of Gittisham.
They start at 8 pm and finish at 10.30 pm with a break for tea and biscuits at half time.
There is often live music with a variety of well known local bands and callers.
Newcomers are always welcome - see contact details below.
The village hall is newly refurbished with central heating.
It is the ideal venue at which to learn and practise.
You don't need to bring a partner!
Cost is £2.00.
Venue: Gittisham Village Hall, Gittisham (Near Honiton, East Devon)
Gittisham is a beautiful little
village near Honiton.
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.
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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). |
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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. |
Dance dates for 2008. Generally on the second and last Wednesdays of the month - see below. Data updated Aug 2008.
New for 2008! 'Learn and improve' evenings - do come along and give folk dancing a try! There are plenty of experienced people in this club who are willing to help newcomers. These evenings feature plenty of dancing (as usual) but, in addition, a little time is spent teaching basics (and embellishments) to help improve dancing style.
| 20 Aug | JANE THOMAS | recorded music | |
| 27 Aug | RYAN ROBERTS | FRIENDLY FOLK | dance night |
| 4 Sept | TBA | TBA | NOTE: THURSDAY NIGHT |
| 10 Sept | EILEEN NIGHTINGALE | recorded music | |
| 17 Sept | AILEEN WILLS | recorded music | |
| 24 Sept | TBA | Sue & Bruce |
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| 3 Oct | Club callers | REEL THING |
NOTE: FRIDAY NIGHT(may be subject to change) |
| 8 Oct | Nicole | Pete Mac |
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| 15 Oct | AILEEN WILLS | recorded music |
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| 22 Oct | Nicole | Pete Mac |
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| 29 Oct | TBA | Stick the Fiddle |
Enquiries: telephone Douglas on 07779 209 906 or Gill on 01404 813129 (leave message if no reply) or email
You can check the date and time of most folk events in Devon
(click on 'monthly diary' and then on the relevant month).
Basic folk dance moves are explained here.
Once you are reasonably competent you can enjoy Great Western's ceilidhs usually held at 8pm 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!
Many other useful folk dance links are hereDisclaimer: This page is hosted on the 'SeeRed' website based in Sidmouth. The club has no formal connection with the site - but the offer of free page design and hosting was too good to refuse!
