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Nor’west Arch Morris Dancers
When: Thursdays 7.45 – 9pm (no practises in January and July)Where: Waimairi Community Hall 166 Waimairi Rd Ilam ChristchurchWhat: We are a Christchurch (NZ) based morris dancing side focusing on dances from the North West of England and the English/Welsh border region. We are a mixed side who practice weekly in preparation for performances at various venues in Christchurch and the Canterbury Region.Contact: Graham 021 069 5066 or Eileen 021 045 2896 or email norwest.arch@gmail.com, NWAmorris on Facebook.
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Canterbury Historical Dance
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-8.30pm, March-NovemberWhat: Recreated social dancing from throughout history. From the robust branles of the Renaisssance to the vivacious quadrilles of the Victorian grand balls – no matter what we dance, we do it for fun! No experience necessary.Contact: Miriam Bugler, canterburyhistoricaldance@gmail.comCost: $5
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Contra Dance
When: first Saturday of each month, Fridays, 7.30-9.30pmWhere: Addington School HallWhat: American folk dance, no experience needed, no partners needed. All dances taught. Easy and lots of fun.Contact: Bill Baritompa, 03 328-8985, email bill.baritompa@gmail.com, website chrischurch.contradance.nzCost: $5-$10
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Farandol Folkdancers
When: Fridays, 7.30-9.30pmWhere: Somerfield Hall, Studholme Street, ChristchurchWhat: Dancing from a variety of countries, especially those from the Balkan region.Contact: Katy and Alastair 03 357-9322, info@farandol.folkdance.nz, website farandol.folkdance.nzCost: $2
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New Plymouth / Ngāmotu
What: Troika International Dance Group runs beginners’ classes from time to time.Contact: Leonard or Corry Krook email: leonardkrook@hotmail.co.nz
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International Folk Dance Hawkes Bay
The International Dancing Group run a weekly class for recreation.What: Easy dances from International and Israeli dance repertoires.Where: Clive Community Hall, 162 Main Road.What: .Where: Thursday (school terms) 10am – midday.Cost: $5 casual.Contact: Co-ordinator, Kay Arnold 027-289-2533 or (06) 878-9953.
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Good Folk: Dances from Planet Earth
Weekly recreational folk dance classes and occasional community dances.Mangapapa Scout Hall, 7 Bryce St, Mangapapa, Gisborne.4.00pm, Saturday afternoons. $5 on door.Email Jane at j.luiten@xtra.co.nz or visit us on facebook. All ages welcome, no partners, experience, or particular skill required. For an insight into our dance group, read this article from Pascale.
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Athena Greek Dance, Tauranga
Where: Gate Pa School Hall, 900 Cameron Road, TaurangaWhat: Recreational Greek Dance.Contact: Gabrielle Johnston, ph 07 543-3229 email gabemail2@gmail.com
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Dunedin Contra Dance Group
When: Mondays, 7.30pmWhere: 50 Dundas Street, DunedinWhat: American Contra DanceContact: Bernadette Berry, ph 021 139-8229, email bernadette.berry@gmail.com
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Folk Dancing for Fun
When: Fridays, 10-11.30amWhere: Baptist Church Hall, 170 North Road, North East Valley, DunedinWhat: Recreational folk dance.Contact: Yvonne Reid, ph 03 455-2406 email stureid1@yahoo.co.nz
