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.

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

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