New years eve ceilidhbarn dance in camden town, london. Apr 01, 2016 vol 1, april 2016 cecil sharp and english folk song and dance before 1915. Cecil sharp and english folk song and dance before 1915. Welcome 2014 in style at the everpopular new years eve ceilidh. The enthusiasm for ceilidhs, family barn dances and learning the banjo, accordian, fiddle and more is abound. London barndance company at cecil sharp house go dancing.
The current interest in folk dancing is mainly due to one man. He played an active role in the english folk dance and song society, so it was appropriate that the. A conference on stepping in dance saturday 16 to sunday 17 november 2019 cecil sharp house, 2 regents park road, london, nw1 7ay england, ireland, scotland and wales have a rich history of step dancing of many forms and in many contexts some of which are relatively well known and others largely lost. The current london headquarters of the efdss is named cecil sharp house. We use the main hall at cecil sharp house, which has a large sprung dance floor with space for well over 100 dancers.
Central london s monthly contra dance, based in cecil sharp house. Maddy prior at cecil sharp house, london 102308 23. English folk dance and song society english folk dance. As heaney wrote, two of the films are eyeopeners for anyone familiar with bampton as danced, and usually as taught, today.
Song society efdss has unveiled its new programme of activities at cecil sharp house, london. Rob sibthorpe will show you all the moves to the driving electroaccoustic sounds of the hosepipe band. Family barn dance participant at cecil sharp house we are proud to run a vibrant family friendly programme for all the family to enjoy together. London, novello and company, limited new york, the h.
Dec 18, 2010 get in your corner you bloody anchour. While living in australia, he clerked for the chief justice of south australia. Cecil sharp house, london learn english country, ceilidh and barn dancing, and related social folk dance styles from further afield, led by tutor and caller mike ruff with live music. English folk dance and song society, cecil sharp house, 2. This grade ii listed building is home of the english folk dance and song society and the vaughan williams memorial library. Cecil sharp, politics, dance and american englishness. This is english tradition brought up to date and given a transatlantic twist. Areyoudancing london barndance dance events in london nw. Ceilidh club office night out london london ceilidh burns. The english folk dance and song society efdss, or pronounced effdiss was formed in 1932 when two organisations merged. A ceilidh kaylee is the gaelic word for gathering and the ceilidh club is a place to get a wee bit of scotland in london. This described 18 dances he had collected during his travels in search of folksongs and morris and sword dances. But if you want more than the occasional barn dance there are two places to look. Cecil sharp published the country dance book in 1909.
Rob sibthorpe is an expert at getting everyone on their feet to dance to the driving, energetic music of the hosepipe band. There is usually no need to book tickets in advance unless you are bringing a group. In our twenty years experience of playing for dances, our venues range from the iconic london folk dance venue, cecil sharp house, to country houses, dusty barns, village halls, marquees and function suites. Wraps creased around edges with small split at base of spine. English folk dance and song society rapper set for key. We started this is 1998 and it is one of londons longest running dance nights. London barndance contra, cecil sharp house, london 2020. Cecil sharp house menu, menu for cecil sharp house, camden.
Vibrant and diverse, cecil sharp house exists to serve its wide and diverse audiences engaging with art lovers oft times folk art lovers through unique and inspiring artistic events, and creative learning. Address cecil sharp house 2 regents park road london postcode nw1 7ay time date details when is it on sat 8pm11pm monthly dates are available on the website. Headquarters of the english folk dance and song society a shadowy offshoot of mi5 of which little is known, or provable, cecil sharp house. Its simply three hours of the best entertainment youll find. Cecil sharp 1859 to 1924 was a noted english musician, teacher, folk collector, and driving force in the music scene in early 20th century london.
The best venues london team offer a free and impartial unique venue finding service. File gumbo britains first and longest running cajun music club. While living in australia, he clerked for the chief justice of. Classes are based on traditional english folk arts, with activities for children, young people, adults and families. Championing the english folk arts, with support for artists at all stages of their careers.
Cecil sharp house camden town menu view the menu for cecil sharp house london on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, cecil sharp house menu and prices. Biography of cecil sharp cecil sharp in appalachia. Cecil sharp house running a busy london arts centre, at the heart of english folk. The course in morris dancing, running on tuesdays from january 8 to april 30, is a mixed ability. Being human exhibitions until 1st september 2021 wellcome collection 21 minutes walk from cecil sharp house. Nearest tube underground station to cecil sharp house. In 1911 he published the country dance book, part ii. Home of the english folk dance and song society since 1930, the people at cecil sharp house work to keep traditional music and dance alive.
The first was a 16thcentury house on the north side, where the strand palace hotel now stands. Hire the cecil sharp house in central london best venues london. Sharp and maud karpeles this book is issued in connection with country dance tunes, by the same author. We are the national development agency for preserving, protecting, disseminating and promoting the traditional folk arts of england. The english folk dance and song society websites use cookies. Open since 1930, this stately redbrick building was purpose built as the home of the english folkdance and song society and is named after its. Bring all the family and take part in lively dances from britain and beyond in a supportive and fun environment. Tq2883nw regents park road 79817583 north side 221287 cecil sharp house ii headquarters of the english folk dance and song society. London barn dance formerly known as london barndance company lively public dances in the american style, contras and squares. Americanstyle contras and squares with a few traditional and modern numbers thrown in for good measure. The second was built in the early 17th century on the south side nearly opposite, where shell mex house stands today. We meet once every month at cecil sharp house near regents park. Come learn some scottish dance at a ceilidh in london new dates added.
You can read more about cookies and how we use them here. Come see the sassenachs ceilidh band live in london. With a unique history stretching back to 1930, the venue is a memorial to the folk music and dance collector cecil sharp. Discover more about the exciting world of folk arts by taking part in barn dances, afternoon. Cecil sharp house csh is the only dedicated folk arts centre in england. Headquarters of the english folk dance and song society a shadowy offshoot of mi5 of which little is. Alternative contact jane curry address activity location meets at cecil sharp house, 2 regents park road, nw1 7ay. Cecil sharp house, 2 regents park road, london, nw1 7ay. Royal opera house, bow street, covent garden, london, united kingdom. He played an active role in the english folk dance. From cheap budget places to stay to luxury 5 star hotels see our deals for cecil sharp house hotels, including holiday inn express london hammersmith from 68% off. London barndance events normally use the kennedy hall.
Read more english folk dance and song society cecil sharp house. It was a much larger event than that building would accommodate and only minor portions of it were held there. Maddy prior at cecil sharp house camden, london 102308 maddy prior. Colin hume describes the dance scene, past and present. Costs costs admission charges apply, concessions available. Cecil sharp house, home of the english folk dance and song society efdss. August 2019 1 march 2019 1 november 2018 1 july 2018 1. Coming events how to get there dance class faqs links.
Cecil sharp house information cecil sharp house, the purposebuilt home of the english folk dance and song society, is an impressive 1930s listed building with three halls and various rooms which can also be hired for private functions. It is a history which goes back many centuries and links with traditions in other parts of. Dec 27, 2012 the english folk dance and song society efdss has unveiled its new programme of activities at cecil sharp house, london. Most of our events are held at cecil sharp house, 2 regents park road. The country dance book by sharp, cecil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With great regret, we have cancelled all events at cecil sharp house until the end of june. Cecil sharp house is one of the most celebrated and legendary music and dance venues in central london.
Address cecil sharp house 2 regents park road london postcode nw1 7ay time date. In 1911 sharp founded the english folk dance society, which promoted the traditional dances through workshops held nationwide, and which later merged with the folk song society in 1932 to form the english folk dance and song society efdss. Enabling and increasing access to the folk arts by encouraging participation, celebrating diversity and promoting equality. Family barn dance at cecil sharp house, london the list. And cecil sharp house, the london headquarters of efdss, should be a. Derek schofield has been involved in folk music and dance in england since he was at school. Cecil sharp house also hosts dropin classes and dance evenings in styles from. The country dance book by sharp, cecil and a great selection of related books.
Oct 07, 2008 vaughan williams day 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Cecil sharp house in regents park, london, is home to the english folk dance and song society. Please contact the box office directly on 020 7485 2206 for further details. Their regular scholarly publication is folk music journal, published annually in december, which was formerly entitled the journal of the english folk dance and song society until 1965. Ceilidh club office night out london london ceilidh. Advance booking is possible, or pay cash on the night. Central londons monthly contra dance, based in cecil sharp house. English folk dance and song society cecil sharp house. Hail as a legendary music and dance venue, cecil sharp house has also served as location for films, television programmes and fashion shoots in addition to regular dance and music classes, private parties and weddings. Cecil sharp house the best music venues in london time. Come see and dance with us in london new links added. English folk dance and song society, cecil sharp house, 2 regents park road, london nw1 7ay, uk. Jan 28, 2011 maddy prior at cecil sharp house camden, london 102308 maddy prior.
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