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Workshop weekend

17th to 20th October 2008
A do-it–yourself weekend

The aim of this weekend is to have a leisurely look at some of the dances and tunes that are published in the book called “The Playford Ball – 103 Early English Country Dances” by Kate Van Winkle Keller and Genevieve Shimer.

Dancers will be encouraged to each bring one or two of the dances that they feel confident to explain to the others. Joy Simmons will be the dance co-ordinator and a musician is available to play for the dance workshop.

Some time will also be spent on deciding what makes dances successful and how a new dance could be created.

Musicians attending the weekend will be able to practise the tunes separately and be supported by Peter and Susan Swann who will co-ordinate the music workshop. Whilst the dancers practise the dances the musicians will be practising the tunes.

Evenings will be spent together, when the musicians will be able to play for the dancers. They will also be joined by the students attending the violin making and stained glass window workshops which are taking place at the same time.

Dancers will be able to have a try at leading a dance within a supportive atmosphere of a small group with plenty of time for reflection.

Musicians will be able to practise tunes in a small group with time to deal with individual needs. Leading a dance will be voluntary, and Music will be distributed to musicians before the event.

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Provisional programme
Friday  
18.30 Dinner
20.00- 21.30
 Introduction to workshops
   
Saturday  

9.30 – 12.30
(with break for coffee)

 workshops
13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00- 18.00

Free

(to explore the local district, visit the seaside, practise tunes, play croquet, read a book, take photos for the Halsway website, snooze etc)

18.30-19.30 Dinner
20.00 – 23.00

Join with other visitors to the manor for a Playford dance evening

The Lounge bar is also available for relaxing
   
Sunday  
10.00 – 12.30
(with break for coffee)		 workshops
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 18.00 free time
18.30 - 19.30 Dinner
20.00 - 22.00 Contribute to a Party with music, dances, songs, stories etc
Monday  
Depart after breakfast
The cost includes full board with a light supper on Sunday evening & breakfast on Monday morning
Musicians and dancers living in the local area are welcome to join the weekend as a day visitor.

Please contact the Manor for charges.
Workshop fees
Participants:
En-suite £180 per person
Non ensuite £160 per person plus materials charge
Guests (Non-participants)
Ensuite £160 per person
Non En-suite: £140 per person
Discount of £15 per person if sharing 3 or more in a room, so join your friends to share a room.
Deposit of £50.00 ( or full amount) per person with booking form, balance due one month before the event
Day rate: contact the office
We accept credit or debit cards for telephone bookings
Tel:  01984 618274  Fax: 01984 618324

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