French and European Dance in Norwich

Next Event:   Family Dance, Workshop and Picnic Details below

 

 
Dancing in the Bishop's Garden in support of Amnesty, May 2011. Photo Brian Leach Expire playing for us last January Bandabéro at our special event in October

Pied à Terre was formed in 1996 by a group of musicians and dancers who wanted to play, listen and dance to traditional French music in Norwich. Since then, the group has held monthly sessions, see below for details. The music includes tunes for couple dances such as schottisches, waltzes and mazurkas, bourrées (generally danced with a partner in a line) and circle dances such as the Circassian Circle and Chapeloise, the former is probably familiar to most English Ceilidh dancers. Traditional French instruments include accordions, bagpipes and hurdy gurdies and these, as well as fiddles, recorders, clarinets, guitars and percussion instruments are all played at Pied à Terre. We are keen to encourage other forms of European dance and currently include some Breton and Swedish styles in our repertoire. For more information: info@piedaterre.me.uk To be added to our email list: roger@piedaterre.me.uk

Dancers

Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Please let us know if you would like to teach dance on Club Nights or have any special requests.

Where

Keir Hardie Hall, St Gregory’s Alley (between Pottergate and St Benedict’s Street), Norwich, NR2 1ER.

 Link to Map

Musicians

See the musicians page , which has some tunes to help your practice, if you are interested in playing at Pied à Terre. 

Two of our Musicians: Vicky and Anthony at Leiston 2011

When

First Wednesday of each month, except August.

 

Musicians and dancers in the Bishop's Garden in support of Amnesty, May 2011. Photo Brian Leach

Forthcoming Events

June, Wednesday 6th, Family Dance Workshop and Picnic

We are running family friendly workshop and evening of events for those who are interested in learning more about this beautiful and fun form of dance, which includes group-line and circle dances (bourrées) as well as couple dances (schottisches, waltzes and mazurkas). No previous experience (or partner) needed. If you're wondering what it is all about, here are some Youtube videos of French dancing:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SoaHtMfBbA&feature=related

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsHnWnU1HcA&feature=related

This event is timed to coincide with half term so it is an especially good time for families to come and try out this form of dance. If you have any queries please contact info@piedaterre.me.uk

  • 6.30-7.30 Dance workshop with fantastic Cecilia Kovacs www.myspace.com/ceciliapatko
  • 7.30-8.30 'Bring and Share' picnic
  • 9.00-11:00 Dancing to the Pied à Terre band
  • £5 per adult (£4 concessions). £2 per child. £12 family ticket (two adults and two children).

July, Wednesday 4th, Bal with Bof!

Paddy, Simon, Phil and Val make a welcome return for a big bal before we all go off on our summer holidays. In case you don't know how good they are http://www.myspace.com/bofanost Expect Phil to teach us a dance or two.

  • 7.30 - 8.30 Musicians' workshop (free)
  • 9.00 - 11.00 Dancing 
  • £6 (£5 concessions)

 

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