Name: Cut A Shine Monthly Barn Dance - St Patrick's Day
Start: 2025-03-15T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-15T23:30:00+00:00
Location: 1D Glenarm Rd, Clapton, London E5 0NP, UK

**Cut A Shine Monthly Barn Dance - St Patrick's Day**
Saturday 15th March 2025
**Order of the Night**
19:30: Venue, Bar and Food Stall Bar Opens
20:00 - 21:00: First Set of dances - more simple ones to learn the moves
21:00 - 21:30: Break!
21:30 - 23:30: Barn Dance Proper
It's the day we honour the partron saint of Ireland! We focus on Irish Ceili dances, drink stout, and serve Irish Stew and Champ.
**About The Dancing**
Although called many things; Ceilidh, Country Dance, Barn Dance, Ceili Dance, Square Dance, Set Dancing - one thing is certain, it's all "traditional" and how people would entertain themselves before TV and raves. We have a live band on stage to provide the music, and a "Dance Caller", who is expert at teaching you all the simple and fun moves. First we learn the dance by walking through it with the caller, then the band strike up, and we dance to the music. You don't need any experience, just willingness to have a go and have fun.
**Inclusivity and Diversity**
Our dances are All Inclusive, regardless of age, gender, ability, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Although based largely on traditional European and American dance forms, we welcome all cultures and peoples to enjoy these dances and culture. We have tailored our dances to be non-heteronormative and involve everyone. We welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community.