It's Happening in Ashford! (Kent)

Ceilidh ("kay-lee") - Barn Dance with Attitude!
Two weeks to the next dance. Join us for some fun!
Saturday September 27th - Hothfield, Ashford (M20 J9)
Three-quarters of the tickets already sold!
Live Music - The Caller teaches everything.
Details at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html
We regularly sell out! Don't miss this one!
Book now with [email protected]
See the videos at:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITfllSO9aV0DNCtcgAQdCDctl2rn6OZg

See what it’s like in this video:
https://youtu.be/g7clgvRbtDI

Cumberland Square Eight - Barn Dance/Ceilidh/Country Dance Cumberland Square Eight - Hothfield Ceilidh - February 8th 2025Band: BarnfireCaller: John SweeneyInstructions at https://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/EFDS3911-C...

Morris Dancing – Fun for All - Practices Start September 3rd near Ashford
Do you like dancing, socialising, music, having fun? Then why not try Morris Dancing? We are recruiting now for new members – dancers and musicians.

Why are more people dancing Morris in the twenty-first century than at any time in the past? Is it the sense of continuing a typically English tradition with origins going back at least 500 years, or the exercise, or experiencing places and events at home and abroad that you would never otherwise go to?

While there are probably as many reasons as there are people who dance it, the simple answer is because we enjoy it.

East Kent Morris has been dancing for over seventy years (with occasional breaks for refreshment!) and we are always delighted to have new members, both men and women. We dance Cotswold Morris dances with hankies, sticks and bells. Have a look at the videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITfllSO9aV1Pgr3c1K7RLqlPiATsKnOj

From September to April we practise every Wednesday evening at 8pm in Mountbatten Hall, Mersham TN25 6NU (Ashford, M20 J10); afterwards we practise drinking in the local pubs! In the Summer we combine the two activities, dancing at a different pub every Wednesday evening.

Throughout the year we perform at countless different weekend events, including festivals and the occasional trip abroad.

Every Wednesday in September will be a session for beginners. Completely free and no experience required. Why not give it a try? Exercise your mind, your body and your smile! Details from [email protected] or 01233 625 362 or just turn up!

Web Site: http://www.ekmm.org.uk
Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/eastkentmorris
https://youtu.be/d3lpcFBoR0U

Soldier's Cloak (Stuck in the Middle) Adderbury Morris Dance - East Kent Morris - December 2022 East Kent Morris dancing a new dance known as Stuck in the Middle, to the tune of The Soldier's Cloak, in the style of Adderbury. Performance at the Hothfie...

Ceilidh ("kay-lee") - Barn Dance with Attitude!
Four weeks to the next dance. Join us for some fun!
Saturday February 8th - Hothfield, Ashford (M20 J9)
Live Music - The Caller teaches everything.
Details at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html
We regularly sell out! Don't miss this one!
Book now with [email protected]
See the videos at:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITfllSO9aV0DNCtcgAQdCDctl2rn6OZg

See what it’s like in this video:
https://youtu.be/Gwhzl-NVRL4

The Witch's Fortune - Barn Dance/Ceilidh/Country Dance - Thread the Needle The Witch's Fortune - Hothfield Ceilidh - December 7th 2024Band: Swing the BridgeCaller: John SweeneyInstructions at https://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/TheWit...

Ceilidh ("kay-lee") - Barn Dance with Attitude!
Four weeks to the next dance. Join us for some fun!
Saturday December 7th - Hothfield, Ashford (M20 J9)
Live Music - The Caller teaches everything.
Details at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html
We regularly sell out! Don't miss this one!
Book now with [email protected]
See what it’s like in this video:
https://youtu.be/Megrtuueh5Y

Lots more videos at:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITfllSO9aV0DNCtcgAQdCDctl2rn6OZg

Ping - Barn Dance/Ceilidh/Country Dance Ping - Dance - Hothfield Ceilidh - February 24th 2024The dance is also known as Santa's Sleigh RideBand: Climax Ceilidh BandCaller: John SweeneyInstructions ...

Ceilidh ("kay-lee") - Barn Dance with Attitude!
Two weeks to the next dance. Join us for some fun!
Saturday October 12th - Hothfield, Ashford (M20 J9)
Live Music - The Caller teaches everything.
Details at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html
We regularly sell out! Don't miss this one!
Book now with [email protected]
See what it’s like in the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITfllSO9aV0DNCtcgAQdCDctl2rn6OZg

Ceilidh ("kay-lee") - Barn Dance with Attitude!
Six weeks to the next dance. Join us for some fun!
Saturday October 12th - Hothfield, Ashford (M20 J9)
Live Music - The Caller teaches everything.
Details at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html
We regularly sell out! Don't miss this one!
Book now with [email protected]
See what it’s like in this video:
https://youtu.be/PWi8QSrvMCw?si=5h26VoDhYdducwDV

Virgina Reel Circle Mixer #24 - Barn Dance/Ceilidh/Country Dance Virgina Reel Circle Mixer #24 - Dance - Hothfield Ceilidh - February 24th 2024Band: Climax Ceilidh BandCaller: John SweeneyDanced briefly as part of the pre-...

Ceilidh ("kay-lee") - Barn Dance with Attitude!
Four weeks to the next dance. Join us for some fun!
Saturday May 11th - Hothfield, Ashford (M20 J9)
Live Music - The Caller teaches everything.
Details at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html
We regularly sell out! Don't miss this one!
Book now with [email protected]
See what it’s like in this video:
https://youtu.be/Ovr6_meH1eI

Bottoms Up - Barn Dance/Ceilidh/Country Dance Bottoms Up - Dance - Hothfield Ceilidh - February 24th 2024Band: Climax Ceilidh BandCaller: John SweeneyInstructions at https://www.webfeet.org/eceilidh/danc...

Ceilidh ("kay-lee") - Barn Dance with Attitude!
Saturday November 18th - Hothfield, Ashford (M20 J9)
Live Music - The Caller teaches everything.
Details at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html
We regularly sell out! Don't miss this one!
Book now with [email protected]

See what it’s like in the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITfllSO9aV0DNCtcgAQdCDctl2rn6OZg

Freestyle Waltz Workshops with Pizzazz!

Freestyle waltzing for everyone! Note: this is not ballroom-style waltzing – this is social waltzing where anything goes, using influences from other dance styles that you may have done.

Not sure what we mean? Have a look at the videos at http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Waltz.html

Sundays at 2:30pm – 4:30pm at Hothfield Village Hall, Park Drive, Hothfield, Ashford TN26 1EQ (M20 J9)
£10 per session per person.

Sunday September 17th – Workshop 1:
Basics plus lots of fun moves. Suitable for everyone, including complete beginners.

Once everyone has learnt to move in waltz time, we will show you lots of variations you can add to your repertoire. It’s easier than you think to look great on the dance-floor!

Sunday September 24th – Workshop 2:
How to impress with lots more fun and flashy moves. Suitable for those who can already waltz or who attended the first workshop.

This is a partner dance, traditionally with the man leading and the lady following. But anyone can choose to dance either role. During the workshop we will move you around so everyone gets to dance with everyone. Please try to book with a partner as we need to balance the leader and follower roles as much as possible.

Please e-mail [email protected] or call 01233 625 362 if you are interested.

https://youtu.be/Zrpu8-873CA

John & Karen Sweeney - Wardrobe Malfunction in Freestyle Contra Waltz Cabaret - Oops! “While performing a Freestyle Contra Waltz for an impromptu cabaret at our July 2022 Ceilidh I experienced an uh-oh! moment when I felt that the waist-slip u...

Ceilidh Next Month - Book Now! E-mail [email protected]
September 30th at Hothfield with Bruce Knapp & Swallowtail providing fantastic music!

Quarndon Hill - Dance - Hothfield Ceilidh - May 13 2023 Quarndon Hill - Dance - Hothfield Ceilidh - May 13 2023Band: The Jigfoot TrioCaller: John Sweeney

Ceilidh This Saturday!
Book now with [email protected]

Ceilidh ("kay-lee") - Barn Dance with Attitude!
Saturday July 1st - Hothfield, Ashford (M20 J9)
Live Music - The Caller teaches everything.
Details at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html
The last one sold out! Don't miss this one!
Book now with [email protected]
See what it’s like in this video:
https://youtu.be/_e9QCcpNSGg

Cheekbone City - Hothfield Ceilidh - March 11th 2023 Cheekbone City - Hothfield Ceilidh - March 11th 2023Band: Bruce Knapp & SwallowtailCaller: John SweeneyDance by John Sweeney - instructions at http://contraf...