Wellington
Balfolk: a social dance that gives new life to traditional dances. Simple group and partner dances accessible to all skill levels. Tuesdays 6-7.30pm at the Innermost Gardens Hall, Mt Victoria. $10 or koha for concession/student/unwaged. More info: wellingtonbalfolk@gmail.com.
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Dance communities in Wellington
Bulgarian: Bulgarian Society Horo promotes, preserves and fosters Bulgarian culture, including dance, see www.facebook.com/horo.wellington Israeli: group meets Mondays, see groups page at macholpacifica.org.nz, or contact widgdance@gmail.com or 021 102-9834 Mexican: free folkloric dance workshop at the embassy of Mexico, dates and times tbc, see www.facebook.com/DanzamitierraNZ Contra dance: occasional dances on a Saturday, see Contra Dance Wellington or contact Mark, 04 299-1136 Polish: The Lublin Dance Company, contact Leszek Lendnal, ph 021 383-958 or email leszek.lendnal@gmail.com Scottish: Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Victoria University Folk Club
What: Vicfolk is a student-led club that hosts a range of lively events, including ceilidhs every few months. We welcome collaborative suggestions from anyone interested in putting on participatory folk music events.Contact: vicfolkmusic@gmail.com, website www.vicfolkmusic.wordpress.com
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Balfolk Class Wellington
When: Wednesday, 6.00-7.30pm. A 6-week block between August 21st to September 25th. Next block is October 23rd to November 27th.Where: Newtown Community Centre, Te Whare Hapori o Nga Puna Waiora. What: Social dance that gives new life to European traditional dances. Contact: Laureline Darques, email wellingtonbalfolk@gmail.com or @balfolkwellingtonCost: $60 concession for the whole block. $15 for a casual class. Students/unwaged/concession cards: koha. Cash or bank transfer.