Big Balfolk Workshop Weekend

Andy Cutting, Jo Freya and Dave Shepherd are hugely talented and influential musicians and teachers. They are widely recognised for inspiring musicians and dancers across Europe over the past few decades with their beautiful compositions, outstanding musicianship and love of European music and dance. As our tutors for this special European music workshop weekend, they will be sharing their knowledge of playing for balfolk dancing.

Workshop topics and activities

• Learn about groove, tempo, technique and style of playing for balfolk dancing.

• Learn how to play the tunes and dance the dances that go with them.

• A combination of mixed instruments and instrument-specific sessions so that participants can work with all three tutors.

• A Saturday evening bal with our tutors and special guests Shivelight. Participants will have the opportunity to play in ensembles for dancers during the evening.