E-CEILIDH + BALFOLK DANCE
with
La Voie de Wallaby
SAT 29th JUNE '24 7:15 for 7:30-11:30
ST JAMES HALL 462 Elizabeth St New Town TAS (off Rupert Ave enter behind church)
Callers: Sarah "Twinkletoes" Lewis & David "Oddsocks" Wanless
High energy trad French and English dance music by
Dave Elliston - accordion Susannah Clark and Anna Elliston - fiddle Ben Halliwell - percussion Tash Mulhall - flute/whistle Isaac Gee - double bass
Mesmerising to riotous trad and contemporary English and French folk dances.
Find euphoria on the dance floor.
Tickets: $7-22
https://events.humanitix.com/ceilidhbal or at the door.
All dances taught. No dancing experience or partner required.
All ages and identities welcome.
Please bring a plate of supper.
Conditions health safety and inclusion: https://folktas.org/conditionshealthsafety
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2218975538443873
E-ceilidh (with Ceilidh being pronounced 'kaylee') is a more riotous and eclectic variation on English folk barn or country dancing. Simple folk dances done with high energy to driving live music.
Here's a nice description of balfolk dancing from Bal Folk Perth in WA:
Originating in France the balfolk dance phenomenon has swept the European continent and is now taking root in Australia. A modern take on traditional folk styles balfolk creates meaningful connections through shared joy in music and dance.
www.folktas.org
03 6273 2127
Facebook/Meetup: dance folk tasmania
Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
Instagram: folktas
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth Street, New Town TAS, Australia, Hobart, Australia
