Many Hands: Dance & Music

Many Hands celebrates Huntly's new community quilt through a joyful programme of music, zine making, quilting, food and storytelling.

You are booking a space for Dancing & Music on Saturday 2 May, 2:30 - 4pm. 

Come and immerse yourself in music and dancing to celebrate the community quilt, and to rest together through joyful movement and sound. You are welcome to join in or to watch:

• Scottish country dancing with the Huntly Scottish Country Dance Club The club will share their newly choreographed dance The Huntly Quilt, inspired by the making process behind the Community Quilt

• Yunnan circle dancing, a traditional communal folk dance led by Keng Keng Tang with trad Scottish/Chinese music from Teilo Qiu.

In the spirit of togetherness, these dances invite folks to join in to bring them alive. You are also welcome to bring along your own instruments, songs or dances to share. Party food will be served!

For other Many Hands events head back to our website.

Accessibility

• This event is family-friendly and children are very welcome. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult

• We expect this event to be busy with up to 30 people.

• Participation is optional - you are welcome to join in, or to watch.

• An accessibility guide for Square Deal community hub can be found here with photos and information about the space.

• Please get in touch if there is anything we can do to make any of these events more accessible for you. Email: jess@deveron-projects.com, phone 01466 79449 or pop into the Deveron Projects office behind Huntly Library.

Allergens / dietary

Food served at this event is prepared in a kitchen that may have traces of nuts, seeds, dairy and other allergens. Everything is clearly labelled. Please let us know if you are planning on coming along and have any food allergies by emailing jess@deveron-projects.com.

About the Quilting Circle

These events forms part of Keng Keng Tang’s Square Deal residency at Deveron Projects. Over 6 months, Keng Keng has been weaving mutual care, togetherness and rest, through the five senses in Huntly’s creative community hub. More information about their residency can be found here.