Every Monday night 7.15 pm - 9.30 pm
Enjoy folk dancing with guest and club callers, recorded music and occasional live bands. No partner or previous experience required. Admission £3.00, £1 for non-dancers and free for 16s and under.
Note: parking at Rax Lane Car Park just up the road
Call to check before travelling far.
Val or Mike 01308 459001 or 01308 863 552 email
weekly Dance club
DT6 3JQ — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 25th Nov 2021
Every Monday (except Bank Holidays)
7.30pm to 10.00pm £3
New members and visitors always welcome
Diane Darch 01202 896711 email
weekly Dance club
BH8 9RW — Bournemouth
Entry last updated on: 22nd Jan 2019
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
8.00 - 10.00 pm - Restarting 8th September 2021
Mr. Philip Salmon 01305 814446 email
weekly Dance club
DT4 0BJ — Weymouth and Portland
Entry last updated on: 19th Mar 2012
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Starts at 7.15
Pearl 01747 824590
weekly Dance club
— North Dorset
Entry last updated on: 16th Oct 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30
Start after summer break on 4th September 2023
Last dance this year on 18th December 2023
Start again on 8th January 2024
Not Bank Holidays. Summer break over school summer holidays.
Enjoy friendly Folk Dancing; no partner required.
Visitors £3.00 per evening
Elizabeth Churchill or Chris Andrew 01202 523775 or 01929 551029 email
weekly Dance club
BH20 5AD — Purbeck
Entry last updated on: 29th Aug 2023
11.00 - 12.30
Paul Miles 07939 910738
weekly Dance club
— Bournemouth
Entry last updated on: 5th Jul 2009
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
1st and 3rd Monday afternoons from 2.00 to 4.00 pm
every Thursday evening from 7.30pm until 9.30pm
There are 3 club callers calling a variety of dances including many Playford occasionally with live music.
£2 per session
Jean or Leslye 01460 72505 or 01460 75760
fortnightly Dance club
TA18 7HY — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 24th Aug 2022
A lively fun evening of Country dance, Square Dance, Contra dances and other Folk dances.
Also special themed fun evenings of dance.
8.00 - 10.00 pm
Robert Blackborow 01278 691370 email
weekly Dance club
TA6 3QE — Sedgemoor
Entry last updated on: 7th Jun 2022
Folk Dance Club
A group of musicians called 'Strawberry Wine' do country dance
workshops and are booked for dances occasionally. The Club
started up in January 2002, and has become popular with a regular
group of people but newcomers are always welcome
Currently there are two fiddle players, a flautist, a melodeon
player, a recorder player who also helps with the calling, a bass
guitar player, a banjo and guitar player and a caller doing the
occasional spurt on the bodhran. Our evenings are full of fun and
if you find time, why not come along for an evening to see what we
are about.
8.00 pm to 10.00 pm
weekly Dance club
TA24 5QW — West Somerset
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
10.00 - 12.00
£2.50, pay on door
May Closs 01963 220640
weekly Dance club
— South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 6th Mar 2015
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
7.30 to 9.45pm
Mike Walshaw 01929 421913
weekly Dance club
BH19 3HA — Purbeck
Entry last updated on: 20th Dec 2021
10.15 - 12.15
Janet Mason 01202 433121
weekly Dance club
— Bournemouth
Entry last updated on: 22nd Feb 2022
7.45 - 9.15 pm
For 2020 we will be dancing until May 2020 and then resuming from September 2020.
A friendly group who practice a variety of dances in a decent sized hall, music is pre-recorded and we have a band at "the end of term" usually with a bring and share supper.
It is £2.00 per person per night and at "half time", there is a friendly cuppa and biscuit!
Joan 01823 421184 email
weekly Dance club
TA3 7QY — Taunton Deane
Entry last updated on: 20th Jan 2020
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
We meet to dance and enjoy good live music with guest or in-house callers. We welcome new members. The evening only costs £5 and we start at 7.30 pm.
Beware folk dancing will give your mind, body and smile a good work out!
Maggie McNulty 01460 241417 email
fortnightly Dance club
TA13 5AG — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 7th Oct 2022
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Halsway Manor TA4 4BD, or Bicknoller Village Hall TA4 4EQ
All welcome.
Guest callers and bands each meeting, playing live music.
8:00 to 10:30
Season starts 1st Wed in Sep and runs through to the 3rd Wed in Jul.
See Halsway Manor website for details or contact Brian by phone
Brian 01643 707294
fortnightly Dance club
TA4 4BD — West Somerset
Entry last updated on: 5th Mar 2012
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Wednesday Afternoons
Folk Dancing is one of Yeovil U3A's longest running activities. Members learn Playford style dances (mainly) and although some can be energetic, you do not need to be particularly fit or agile to take part and enjoy dancing. No previous experience is necessary - more experienced members are always willing to help.
Contact the group leader through the website for more details
fortnightly Dance club
BA20 2BQ — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 4th Aug 2011
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
We aim to do a mixture of traditional English dance. Anybody is welcome either beginners or experts.
From 7.00 pm
Sam Skey 01747 853273
weekly Dance club
SP7 8AE — North Dorset
Entry last updated on: 16th Oct 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
11.00 - 12.30
Dances of 20th & 21stC
Margaret Thomas 01202 872795
weekly Dance club
BH22 9ET — East Dorset
Entry last updated on: 25th Apr 2014
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
1st Wednesday every month (except for when it has to be changed!)
Starts 7.30pm.
Fun dancing suitable for beginners and the more experienced who want to improve
Caller Ray Goodswen.
Brian & Kathryn Jeanes 01823 490623 email
monthly Dance club
TA3 6NQ — Taunton Deane
Entry last updated on: 23rd Jan 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Wednesday nights 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm, but NOT the first Wednesday in the month. Car parking next to the hall.
Folk dancing with guest and club callers, recorded music and the occasional live band. No partner or previous experience required. Admission £4.00.
Pat & Charlie 01749 674920 email
weekly Dance club
BA5 2UZ —
Entry last updated on: 21st Oct 2023
Suspended due to corona virus.
Every other Thursday
Different live bands and callers
3rd April then every other week until break for summer 10th July and resume 11th September
£2.50 includes cuppa. 7.30 to 10
Hillary & Bill Durrant 01460 61996 email
fortnightly Dance club
TA20 3NH — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 28th Mar 2014
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Dances are drawn mostly from the folk traditions of Britain, Israel, the Balkans and other "World Music", often to very beautiful music. They may be symbolic or frivolous, vigorous or meditative, exciting or soothing - or just plain fun! Some are active and powerful, others are very gentle and inward looking.
Dancing is in the form of a circle so no partner is required. All dances are led by an experienced teacher so no prior skill is needed either.
Everyone is welcome - any age, any sex, any dance experience or none.
8.00pm
Phone or email for more details or just turn up.
Adam Simon 01308 897781 email
weekly Dance club
— West Dorset
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Fun folk dancing
Third Thursdays
Have fun and keep fit in body and in mind.
Coffee and biscuits included.
£4
10.00am - 12.00 noon
Ray & Liberty Goodswen 01458 898092/07970 436331 email
monthly Dance club
TA10 0LN — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 23rd May 2017
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
10.15 - 12.15
Janet Mason 01202 433121
weekly Dance club
— Christchurch
Entry last updated on: 22nd Feb 2022
11.00 - 12.30
Dances of 17thC & 18thC
Margaret Thomas 01202 872795
weekly Dance club
BH22 9ET — East Dorset
Entry last updated on: 25th Apr 2014
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Scottish Country Dancing
Suitable for all standards of dancing, from beginners to experienced. First hour concentrates on warming up, stretching, step practice & easy dances. After a tea break at 8pm we continue dancing with more complex dances alternating with easy ones for everyone.
£3 each to include tea/coffee.
7.00 pm - 9.30 pm
Judie Seymour 01305 833660 email
weekly Dance club
DT4 9SS — Weymouth and Portland
Entry last updated on: 7th Sep 2022
We meet in Ditcheat Jubilee Hall (opposite the church and within sight of the pub) on the second Friday of each month.
Doors open 7pm, first dance 7.30 sharp! 9.30 finish.
Entrance £4 includes light refreshments.
We dance to live music in a light-hearted atmosphere. Visitors are always welcome - no need to bring a partner.
Dancing starts promptly at 7.30pm and finishes at 9.30.
Ama 01749 672911
monthly Dance club
BA4 6RB — Mendip
Entry last updated on: 15th Feb 2022
No longer happening, but see Sherborne U3A Historical Dance
Malcolm and Sue McDonald 01935 420145 email
fortnightly Dance club
BA22 9TE — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 16th Dec 2014
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Friday afternoon at Alweston village hall 3.5 miles SE of Sherborne.
Dances are taken from the period 1450-1850, covering many different styles. There is also a costumed demonstration group. For more information, please contact Malcolm, the group leader
Malcom McDonald 01935 420145 email
fortnightly Dance club
DT9 5HU. — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 16th Dec 2014
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Friday Mornings
10.00am
Beginners Welcome
Issy Emeney 01934 741551
weekly Dance club
— Sedgemoor
Entry last updated on: 19th Jan 2011
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
The Isle of Purbeck's very own Arish Mel English Ceilidh Band are host a monthly "English Ceilidh" at Kimmeridge Village Hall. These will be on the Second Friday of each month - 8th Nov & 13th Dec from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. We will be working with several local callers to give a varied programme of dances. No bar - so bring your own drinks & snacks.
Steve & Helen Earwicker 01929 480737 email
monthly Dance club
BH20 5PE — Purbeck
Entry last updated on: 17th Aug 2012
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
First Fridays, October to May
7.15 for 7.30
We always have good live bands and callers and do mainly ceilidh-type dances (with a few traditional ones too).
There's no membership and everyone is welcome.
The Portman Hall is almost opposite the petrol station. There's rather a small car park, so careful road parking may be necessary.
We provide squash and nibbles but BYO if you wish.
Entry is £7 on the door.
Look for exact dates in the What's On section here.
Jenny and Ian Edlin 01258 861184 email
monthly Dance club
DT11 0SF — North Dorset
Entry last updated on: 7th Jan 2017
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Third Friday of the month September to April, details in the main listings.
Start 7.15 for 7.30
Finish 9.30
We have live bands and a caller each month. Everyone is welcome.
The hall is on the main street through the village, just north of the shop. Unfortunately there is no car park so it’s roadside parking.
There will be water available but no food, BYO if you wish.
Entry £7 on the door, accompanied under 16 free
Sally Condon 01300 348250 email
monthly Dance club
DT2 7QL — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 15th Nov 2015
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
A new folk dance club for the Sherborne, Milborne Port and Templecombe areas based in Milborne Port and offering an opportunity to get involved in social dancing which not only brings great benefits in terms of mental and physical health, but above all is GREAT FUN.
The club will be offering all sorts of country dance but with an emphasis on square dances and contra dances which are currently enjoying a huge revival of interest from young people in the United States and elsewhere.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, the monthly club meetings will offer an optional half hour ?complete beginners? lesson at the start of each evening aimed at helping you get the most enjoyment out of the programme of dancing which follows. There will usually be live music and always an experienced caller to teach the moves.
The programme starts at 7.30pm with a beginners class; dancing for all from 8 ? 10pm and thereafter an optional social in the local pub conveniently located just a couple of hundred yards away.
Cost £5 - no bar but soft drink available and welcome to byo.
for more information about contra dance see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr5tZ6jeYXs
Colin Everest email
monthly Dance club
DT9 5AN — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 1st May 2015
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
3rd Saturday of the month
3.00pm - 6.00pm
(Note: despite being called South Hampshire Playford, they meet in Dorset so are allowed in these listings! Steve)
Jan Harris 01202 427523 email
monthly Dance club
BH23 5AA — Christchurch
Entry last updated on: 22nd Feb 2022
3.00pm-5.45pm. £5.00pp.
Bring and share tea.
?No partner necessary, but some basic Folk Dance knowledge necessary.
Dates for 2022:
17th September 2022, Recorded Music.
15th October 2022, Rosemary and Steve Hunt.
19th November 2022. Recorded Music.
17th December 2022. Christmas Party.
Jan Harris email
monthly Dance club
BH23 5AB — Christchurch
Entry last updated on: 3rd Aug 2022
Third Sundays
8:00 pm
beginners, experienced and musicians welcome
Ring for details before travelling
01225 332025
monthly Dance club
BA1 1QR — Bath and North East Somerset
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable