Programme Dance
it's all better when you move!
Dance has always been a feature of our festival, from workshops to ceilidh, for young and old.
Dance your socks off!
New Years Eve features our fabulous annual Ceilidh in the Marquee with members of the Dunedin Fiddle Orchestra and a few other ring-ins.
And after midnight, rock out with Tahu and the Takahē!
Workshops
With Trevor Robertson
31 Dec 10.30 am - Hall - 17th Century English Dance - Gentrifed folk dancing
1 Jan 10.30 am - Hall - Longways English Country Dance - The origin of Contradance
2 Jan 10.30 am - Hall - Trevor's Maggot - A collection of his favourite dances
Qigong with Jay
1 Jan 9.00 am - Hall
Qigong (say it Chi-Gong) is a meditative practice originating in China using gentle flowing movements, breathing techniques and relaxation. This workshop will give you simple tools and exercises that you can use in daily life to help you stay focused, reduce stress and find more joy in life.
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Dance for Kids
Swing Riot with Sibby – aimed at school-aged children (5yrs+)
31 Dec 11.00 am - Troup Den
Join Sibby for a SWING RIOT and enter the rhythmic world of swing era dances. Step into our dance time machine and travel back to the days when Authentic Jazz and Lindy hop ruled the dance floors. This class will encourage kids to not only discover the joy of connecting to the history of these African American dance forms but also how to groove to the beats that define the spirit of this iconic dance era. This workshop is fast paced and energetic.
