Canterbury Ceilidhs

Spring Break! Planning new dates/venues - watch this space!

Come and have fun!

The best of English Ceilidh and funky American Style Barn Dancing with attitude!
Easy-to-learn dances to fabulous music.

Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it?
The University of Kent is in Canterbury at CT2 7NZ.
The School of Arts is in the middle in the Jarman Building - there are maps here.
Jarman 1 is through the door marked "Studio 1 - 2".

Where can I park?
Opposite the Jarman Building there is a small car park that is free in the evening. There are lots of other car parks - check the signs to make sure it is OK to use them.
If all else fails follow the signs to the Visitors' Car Park - but that will cost you £2.

Do I need to know the dances?
No, the caller teaches the dance and everyone walks through it, then the music starts and the caller calls each move so that you don't have to remember anything.

What Should I Wear?
Whatever you feel comfortable dancing in, there are no rules. Skirts and dresses can look great when you are spinning, but trousers are fine too.
Make sure you have comfortable flat or low-heeled footwear that you can balance easily in and that won't stick to the floor when you try to spin.
No stilettos please - they won't be comfortable and they might damage the dance-floor.

Do I Need To Bring A Partner?
No, everyone asks everyone to dance, and during each dance you will dance with lots of people. By the end of the evening you will probably have danced with everyone in the room!
At these dances it is perfectly acceptable for ladies to ask men for a dance as well as men asking ladies.
Most people ask a different person for every dance and we will be encouraging this. It is lots of fun, you meet lots of people, and you will learn more quickly.