Maypole Teaching Development Day

Learn to teach Maypole dances, or develop your Maypole skills, with expert tutors Mike Ruff, Kerry Fletcher, Anne Garrison and Alison Rowley. This daytime educational event will offer dance material and tips galore for teaching and developing Maypole dancing in a variety of settings. Suitable for anyone who is interested in, or experienced in teaching or working with Maypole dancing.

Ticket price £35, soup lunch and teas and coffees included. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking; email info@oxfolk.org.uk

This training event is sponsored by Oxfolk Ceilidhs, with support from The English Folk Dance and Song Society.

Venue

Kennington Village Centre, near Oxford, OX1 5PG

Transport options

Rail Oxford Train Station

• Walk approx 15 min to St Aldates bus stop H2

• Take the 35 bus towards Abingdon

• Get off in Kennington at the Edward Road stop and walk about 100 yards to Kennington Village Centre

• Reverse journey, taking the 35 bus towards Oxford

• There are 3 buses every hour - check https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk updates

By car

• Parking is available at Kennington Village Centre, Kennington Road, Kennington, OX1 5PG

Tickets and Payments

- Ticket price £35, soup lunch and teas and coffees included. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking; email info@oxfolk.org.uk

- Carer free - if you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy the workshop, we’re happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge

Contact us for details of group discounts.

All under 16s must be accompanied by parent, guardian or an adult acting in loco parentis.

We accept online payments here with PayPal. Please contact us directly for other options.

Illness and Refund Policy 

• If you're feeling unwell and may be suffering from a transmissible illness, please don't come and we'll refund.

Access Information

• If you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy our events, we are happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge. You can book a carer’s ticket when you book your own.

• There is a accessible parking space adjacent to the Centre. There is level access into Kennington Village Hall with a ramp at the front of the centre. An accessible toilet is available.

• Lighting is a combination of the standard lights in the hall, and some coloured stage lighting. We do not use flashing lights.

• There is a quieter area in the lobby, which is next to the hall but also separate from it.

If you have any questions please contact us on info@oxfolk.org.uk

Main image - maypole with ribbons and people in the background - photo credit Folk Dance Remixed