Coming together to lift everyone’s spirits
It’s December, the month of sociable indulgence. Join Eurosession for an evening of midwinter cheer, tuneful creativity, and some dancing to lift both arms and spirits!
In the pre-session workshop we’ll transport ourselves to Portugal for some enjoyable and convivial dances. See more about the workshop below. As usual, we’ll follow the workshop with a lovely Eurosession, in which you can contribute dance tunes, request your favourite dance, or relax, get a drink, and chat.
For musicians, we have a challenge for you this week – can you identify any festive tunes that would add a little merriment to our traditional European dancing?
Dance workshop: 8pm – 9pm
Eurosession: 9pm – 11pm
Venue: Shakespeare’s Pub ~ S3 8UB
About the workshop
In the workshop, we’ll take in some traditional and ever popular favourites such as the Repasseado, Regadinho, and Evra Cideiras, These dances are sociable and fun. Some dances are simple enough for children to dance, whilst some will bring the whole body alive with quick wits and nimble feet. We’ll also add a sprinkling of the characteristically expressive Portuguese style to the steps. Expect to end the workshop with a satisfied glow.
This workshop is brought to you by Emily Bowden (musician), and Susannah Diamond (dance teacher). Emily is a talented fiddler who shares her expressive playing with several bands and through her teaching. Susannah has been teaching European dance at Eurosession for many years.
Donations
We suggest £5 for the workshop, although any extra helps us to keep Eurosession inclusive and offer fair rates to teachers and musicians. We accept cash or PayPal transfers (see our donations page).
Caring for others
We welcome diversity in our community, and encourage you to look out for everyone’s well-being.
See you soon, x Eurosesh
Sat 4th January – Save the date!
We’re hosting an exciting January gig with Duo Martin Godefroi – mark your diary for a pre-bal dance workshop with Cedric and Samuel, followed by a marvellous evening bal!