Part of Folk Weekend Oxford 2023

Fancy a chance to learn more about calling dances, with an opportunity to try out your ideas with a live band and dancers?

Perhaps you’re new to calling or perhaps you’ve got some experience but would like some feedback from an experienced caller. You will be able to discuss different approaches to calling dances, try out techniques, and, if you would like to, call a dance in the second part of the workshop. There will be no pressure to do this, but there will be lots of encouragement and support if you would like to.

Steph West is a musician, educator and caller. She’s best known as a harpist, and has extensive experience of teaching. As caller she works with Guerrilla Ceilidh, amongst other bands. Guerrilla Ceilidh play exciting and captivating Irish tunes, with energy and verve.

The workshop takes place 1:00 - 2:15pm and the showcase ceilidh is 2:30 - 3:30pm. A ticket for this event includes both the workshop and the showcase ceilidh.

Covid Notes
Unfortunately, it’s not gone away yet, so:

• If you have Covid symptoms please don’t come - we will refund your tickets, no questions asked.
• The church will be ventilated.
  

• Sanitizer and hand washing facilities will be available.

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

Ticket prices are:
Standard £8
Carer free -
If you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy this event, we’re happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge.

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

We accept online payments here with PayPal. Please contact us directly for other options. Contact us for details of group discounts.

Access Information

• If you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy our events, we're 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 are 4 steps into St Barnabas Church, and a ramp is available. A disabled person’s toilet is available inside the church.
• Lighting is, depending on the time of day, natural light or the church’s own lighting. We do not use flashing lights.
• There is a quieter / play area near the dance floor, with a pop-up play tent available.
• For called dances, use of non-gendered / gendered terms in calling is explained in the event description.
• If you have any questions please contact us on info@oxfolk.org.uk