October Scandi Dance

The first event of the new season will be on Saturday 6 October!

There'll be an afternoon dance workshop, a session, an evening Bal, and an affordable communal dinner. Oh, and free "indoor camping"; what more could you want?

The meal and the sleeping space will only be available to those who book before 1 October -- so email us at ketton.scandi@gmail.com, stating clearly what you want to attend (see below). Please also say if you would like a meal that is NOT vegetarian.


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Programme:

2:45pm--5pm -  Afternoon Dance Workshop  (£5 / £3)

6:45 - Communal Meal at the Northwick  (£5 / £4)* Must be pre-booked by 1 October.

7:30 - Free Tune Workshop

8:15 - Evening Bal  (£5 / £3)
         (starting with brief introductory dance workshop)

Full ticket: (£12 / £9)

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There's a facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/239063236215682/

The dance workshop is probably going to be in gorgeous Boda polska. Hoping to confirm shortly! will be in Norwegian Rørospols. For more info see this post: http://scandi-dance.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/rrospols-dance-workshop-on-6-october.html

Michael

ps. Dates of other some upcoming events with Scandi music and dance:
* Hathersage Village Hop: 21--23 September 2012
* Pentreffest Rudry Weekend: 19--21 October 2012

* Dance Around the World: 20 October 2012. Scandi dance at the evening Bal

* Skint dance weekend: 2--4 November 2012. Amazing Scandi musicians and dancers expected -- full tickets sold out, but workshop and bal tickets available soon.
* Scandimoot: 19--22 April 2013. Norwegian theme.

Exciting news!

The first dance in Ketton after the summer will be on Saturday 6 October!

But that's not all! 

For the first time, we will able to offer a low-cost communal meal and "indoor camping" at the Northwick Arms.  Those who book in advance will be able to join us for the meal, and camp or "indoor camp" in the hall afterwards. If successful, we hope to be able to extend this offer this at all of our events from now on.

There will also be dance and music workshops in the afternoon, and a brief  dance workshop at the start of the evening.  Full details soon; save the date!

Full Ticket -- afternoon dance workshop, meal and evening dance will cost around £12 (£10 concession)

Also, if you have any requests for dance or music workshops, just drop us an email at: ketton.scandi@gmail.com

Scandi Social Dance - Saturday 23 June 2012 - with dance and tune workshops

A Swedish vals at the April Scandi Dance

Fantastic evening of Scandinavian music and dance coming up! Dance, play, or soak up the wonderful atmosphere.

Beautiful live music on nyckelharpa, fiddle, accordion, concertina and more.

Function room of the Northwick Arms Pub, High Street, Ketton, Near Stamford, PE9 3TA.

AFTERNOON DANCE WORKSHOP: in Swedish Hambo, led by the wonderful J²ohn Stewart. A great dance that looks and feels awesome! Suitable for dancers of all abilities, no partner needed. Please email ketton.scandi@gmail.com to book a place soon! 3:15--5:30. £5 / £3 conc.


EVENING SOCIAL DANCE: to live music. Starting with a FREE Tune Workshop from 7:30pm, from the talented Rowan Rheingans (of Lady Maisery, Fidola). Followed by introductory dance workshops at 8:20, and then a social dance into the night: vals, polska, polka, shottis, slängpolska, pols, and many more. No experience or partner necessary. Suggested donation: £5 / £3 (core musicians free).

Why not go for a meal at the pub before the evening dance? Great food cooked on the premises, and lovely wines. Good walks round the village, too.

Email: ketton.scandi@gmail.com.

Scandi Social Dance - April 14 2012 - dance and tune workshops

Fantastic evening of Scandinavian music and dance coming up! Dance, play, or soak up the wonderful atmosphere.

Beautiful live music on nyckelharpa, fiddle, accordion, concertina and more.

Function room of the Northwick Arms Pub, High Street, Ketton, Near Stamford, PE9 3TA.

AFTERNOON DANCE WORKSHOP: in gorgeous Swedish Boda polska, led by Pat Lindop and Michael Cade-Stewart. Arguably the best of these kind of dances, it has a wonderful flowing feel. Small class, no partner needed. This will be held at a different location in Ketton -- with limited numbers -- so email ketton.scandi@gmail.com to book a place soon! 2:15--4:30. £5 / £3 conc.


EVENING SOCIAL DANCE: to live music. Starting with a FREE Tune Workshop from 7:45, followed by introductory dance workshops at 8:20, and then a social dance into the night: vals, polska, polka, shottis, slängpolska, pols, and many more. No experience or partner necessary. Suggested donation: £5 / £3 (core musicians free).

Why not make a day of it, and go for a meal at the pub before the evening dance? Great food cooked on the premises, and lovely wines. Good walks round the village, too, and a Scandi music session is very likely to start at 7ish.

More info: ketton.scandi@gmail.com.