{"events":[{"name":"New Year's Eve Ceilidh","links":["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/11496-new-years-eve-ceilidh-2022"],"start":"2022-12-31T20:00:00+00:00","end":"2023-01-01T00:30:00+00:00","country":"UK","city":"London","styles":["e-ceilidh"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Silver Street Ceilidh Band"],"callers":["Martin Clarke"],"price":"£35-£45","organisation":"EFDSS","source":"events/uk/efdss.yaml"},{"name":"Bhangra Ceilidh","details":"A joyful night fusing the irresistible moves of ceilidh and bhangra dancing.\r\nKuljit Bhamra MBE, tabla player, composer, and producer, has collaborated with accordionist and composer Becky Price to produce an album of new bhangra ceilidh tunes which will be launched on the night – featuring newly composed music drawing from both vibrant traditions and designed to get people dancing! Kuljit will be joined by melodeonist and singer Hazel Askew to lead a band of brilliant young musicians brought together from alumni of the National Youth Folk Ensemble with specialist Indian instrumentalists.\r\n\r\nLeading callers Lisa Heywood and Hardeep Sahota will guide you through joyous dances fusing the irresistible moves of ceilidh and bhangra dancing! Sit back and enjoy interval dance spots from morris and bhangra dancers, the Outside Capering Crew (morris dancing) and Vasda Punjab (bhangra dancing).\r\n\r\nDances are suitable for all levels of experience - including none! The music can also be enjoyed as an aural treat! The callers will show you the moves and use gender-free calling. Come with your friends or on your own – ceilidhs are a great way to meet new people!","links":["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14104-bhangra-ceilidh-2024"],"start":"2024-11-02T19:00:00+00:00","end":"2024-11-02T22:00:00+00:00","country":"UK","city":"London","styles":["e-ceilidh"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Lisa Heywood","Hardeep Sahota"],"price":"£12-£18","organisation":"EFDSS","source":"events/uk/efdss.yaml"},{"name":"Family Barn Dance","details":"Bring all the family and take part in lively dances from Britain and beyond in a supportive and fun environment!\r\n\r\nLive music inspires the dancing and expert callers guide the moves with simple instructions and gender-free calling.\r\nSheena Masson - caller\r\n\r\nPaul Scourfield - melodeon\r\n\r\nMichael Davidson - guitar\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nGroups should include a minimum of one adult for every four children. Children under five must be partnered by an adult and may need guiding or carrying through the dances.\r\n\r\nNo unaccompanied children or adults!","links":["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14068-17-11-24-familybarndance"],"start":"2024-11-17T15:00:00+00:00","end":"2024-11-17T16:30:00+00:00","country":"UK","city":"London","styles":["e-ceilidh"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Paul Scourfield & Michael Davidson"],"callers":["Sheena Masson"],"price":"£2.50-£9.50","organisation":"EFDSS","source":"events/uk/efdss.yaml"},{"name":"Queer Ceilidh Dance Party","details":"Queer Folk are back with another one of their famed queer ceilidh dance parties!\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nEnjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag! Hit our historic dancefloor with tunes from the queerest ceilidh band in town.\r\n\r\nNo dance experience necessary, just open arms! Everyone is welcome alone, with a partner, or with a group - regardless of gender identity or sexuality.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to making everyone feel welcome at our events, and so all calling will be gender-free at this dance\r\n\r\nDrag performer TBA\r\n\r\nUnder 16s must be accompanied by an adult","links":["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/13896-queer-ceilidh-dance-party-november-2024"],"start":"2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00","end":"2024-11-30T22:59:00+00:00","country":"UK","city":"London","styles":["e-ceilidh"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"price":"£10-£15","organisation":"EFDSS","source":"events/uk/efdss.yaml"},{"name":"New Year's Eve Ceilidh","details":"Dance away the old year and welcome in 2025 to irresistible sounds and lively dances!\r\n\r\nWith driving music from the fantastic ceilidh band Banter, popular caller Fee Lock will guide you through the moves with gender-free calling. Come with your friends or on your own - suitable for all levels of experience.\r\n\r\nAll genders and dress codes welcome!\r\n\r\nRecommended for everyone over 10 years (not suitable for young children).\r\n\r\nBar open and refreshments available.\r\n\r\nWhat is a ceilidh?\r\n\r\nA ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a traditional social dancing event for everyone to enjoy. A Scottish Gaelic word that is used in England as well as Scotland to describe this type of sociable dance event. People are taught and guided through the dance figures by the caller. The dances are accompanied by live folk music. Often ceilidhs are danced at celebrations, festivals and community events as they are very accessible to new dancers.\r\n\r\nTickets available in advance only","links":["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/27-dances/14040-new-years-eve-ceilidh-2024"],"start":"2024-12-31T20:00:00+00:00","end":"2025-01-01T00:30:00+00:00","country":"UK","city":"London","styles":["e-ceilidh","s-ceilidh"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"callers":["Fee Lock"],"price":"£39-£49","organisation":"EFDSS","source":"events/uk/efdss.yaml"},{"name":"Swedish concert and dance","links":["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14390-emma-reid-ellika-frisell-w-support-sawney-white-bird"],"start":"2025-03-22T18:00:00+00:00","end":"2025-03-22T22:15:00+00:00","country":"UK","city":"London","styles":["scandi"],"workshop":true,"social":true,"bands":["Emma & Ellika Frisell","Sawney White Bird"],"price":"£10-£22","organisation":"EFDSS","source":"events/uk/efdss.yaml"},{"name":"Music & Dancing","links":["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14033-duo-niepold-cutting"],"start":"2025-04-09T19:30:00+01:00","end":"2025-04-09T21:30:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"London","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Duo Niepold-Cutting"],"price":"£10-£18","organisation":"EFDSS","source":"events/uk/efdss.yaml"},{"name":"Balfolk","links":["https://www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-gigs/14384-topette-2025"],"start":"2025-05-29T19:30:00+01:00","end":"2025-05-29T22:30:00+01:00","country":"UK","city":"London","styles":["balfolk"],"workshop":false,"social":true,"bands":["Topette"],"price":"£10-£18","organisation":"EFDSS","source":"events/uk/efdss.yaml"}]}