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Mar 2023
Dance event in Ripley hopes to revive old Dales traditions
A dancing event will be held at Ripley Town Hall with the aim of reviving traditional music and dance of the Yorkshire Dales.
The evening is being hosted by The No Lazy Dancing Dance Band, which was formed specifically for the event. It aims to host regular dances within different communities afterwards.
Some of the traditional dances of the Dales include the Kendall Ghyll, the Huntsmans Chorus and Heel & Toe Polka.
The band will perform live folk music to accompany the dances and songs will be played for guests to enjoy in between dancing.
Guests can look forward to a variety of songs, including Buckden Feast, Swaledale Lasses and I'll Get Wedded in my Auld Claes.
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People of all ages are welcome. The organisation said it would offer something "different from the digital world” for children.
No prior dancing experience is necessary. A caller will be present at the event to teach the steps, as well as prompting the dances throughout.
There will also be a bar for people to enjoy refreshments.
Mark Wallace, member of The No Lazy Dancing Dance Band, said:
The event will take place on Saturday 1 April from 6.30-10pm.
To reserve a space on the dance floor, guests can email nidd.music.and.dance@gmail.com or call 07714 939646.
Payment will be taken on the door.
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