Folkdance Classes
Dunedin
Folk Dancing for Fun
Phone Evelyn Entwistle, 03 4545054.
Dunedin Contradance Group
Dunedin Contradance Group (American folk dance) meets every Monday (except long weekends) at 7.30pm in the NEV Baptist Church Hall, North Rd, North East Valley. All welcome. Contact Bernadette Moroney, (03) 477-1623, email 
Irish Beat Dance School
...under the direction of Kathryn Olcott. Classes for ages 5 to adult in traditional Irish Step and Set Dancing - reels, jigs and ceili dances.
Daily classes in an environment where students are encouraged, challenged and motivated to excel while developing an appreciation of Irish dancing, culture and heritage in an atmosphere that is relaxed, supportive and fun.
Dancing in the spirit of community fellowship is of utmost importance and the Irish BeatMaster performance groups are known for upbeat performances allowing dancers to use their creativity and skills to the level that suits their ability and compliments fellow classmates.
Studio: King Edward Court, Room 214, Stuart Street, Dunedin, 027 5728311
Contact: Kathryn Olcott (03) 472-8311, e-mail: irishbeatdance @ gmail.com
Traditional dancing from France, Europe and beyond...
“Les Belles Vilaines”
France has a long tradition of dancing. The weekly dance session will give you an impression of the diversity of French and European dances. You will learn dances from Brittany in the West, and dances from Germany and Balkans in the East. Dances from the Basque region in the South and dances from Sweden in the North. No partner needed, no experience required, just the pleasure of dancing together.
Thursday 6pm to 7:30pm at the Baptist Church hall 270 North Road, North East valley, Dunedin. Beginners most welcome - Casual atmosphere. Koha.
Tutor: Kate GRACE. Kate is French. She arrived in Dunedin in 1995. She recently went back to France for a 3-year stay where she attended many workshops and festivals of traditional music and dance.
Tel: (03)473-6488 - Mob: 027 26 399 39 - Email: kategrace @ clear.net.nz
Les Belles Vilaines website: frenchdancing.co.nz
First 2010 class: Thursday 4th February
African Dance
Forget about regular aerobic classes, gym memberships or exercise balls. If you are in the know, then the way to get fit and have fun at the same time is to try African dance!
The dances taught are from West Africa: Guinea, Mali, Ghana, Senegal and other countries. Dances used in their context for celebrations or special events. No experience required. Comfortable clothing (bare feet or light shoes)
Powerful live drumming!
Kate and David GRACE - Monthly African dance week-end workshops with Ra McRostie. For information contact (03)473-6488 or Mob: 027 26 399 39 or go to the SongBong website for details: www.songbong.co.nz
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Annual Festivals
Don't forget the Whare Flat Festival of Music and Dance this year: www.whareflat.co.nz
Other Links
And now for something completely different:
Found on the Grand
Chain (Edinburgh Scottish Dance Resource) website:
Dancing
at the Auld Cale: A history of highland dancing in Dunedin,
New Zealand, between 1863 and 1900.
By Miss S O’Donnell, BA(hons), MAHND
Last updated 11 December 2009
