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English Ceilidh in the South



 
 

SHOCC Dances: English Ceilidh in the South - a ceilidh series in South Hampshire for the South of England.

Bringing you the best in English Ceilidh - barn dance with attitude!

Excited for Season IX: 2024 & 2025
Including our 10th anniversary ceilidh in December!
Dates, bands, and callers are listed below
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The full band and caller listings for Season IX are listed below.  We hope you'll agree that we have a fantastic line-up for you, with seven ceilidhs featuring top bands and callers, and including our 10th anniversary ceilidh on Saturday 14th December 2024 , all at The Hilt .

Our next Season IX ceilidh:
Saturday 23rd November 2024
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James Delarre and Saul Rose Cate Haynes

This November we are pleased to welcome James Delarre and Saul Rose to their SHOCC Dances debut, with new to SHOCC caller, Cate Haynes.


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Season IX: 2024 & 2025 (Download a PDF flyer here & link to our calendar here1)

Tickets for Season IX ceilidhs are available to reserve:

Date Band Caller
Saturday 5th October 2024
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Brown Boots Boogie Band Erin Mansfield
Saturday 23rd November 2024
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James Delarre and Saul Rose Cate Haynes
Saturday 14th December 2024
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Melrose Ceilidh Quintet Ian Nichols
Saturday 18th January 2025
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Hekety Rhi Davies
Saturday 22nd February 2025
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The Diatonics Ceilidh Band Emma Wooders
Saturday 22nd March 2025
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Jigfoot Barry Goodman
Saturday 19th April 2025
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Banter Phil Bassindale

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All dances are held in
The Hilt (Cuckoo Bushes Hall), SO53 5NP.
It has a sprung oak floor, and plenty of parking; and it's only five minutes from J12 off the M3, near Winchester.
Doors open at 19:15 for a 19:30 start.  Dances finish at 23:00.
There's no bar, so please bring your own drinks.

The Hilt from J12 M3


Concessions available:
Full price £14
Student £10
Child at school (18 and under) £8
Family: one or two parents and two or more children at school (18 and under) £12 per parent
£7 per child
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SHOCC Dances: English Ceilidh in the South - a ceilidh series in South Hampshire for the South of England.  Dances are held in The Hilt (Cuckoo Bushes Hall), SO53 5NP.  It has a sprung oak floor, and plenty of parking; and it's only 4 minutes from J12 off the M3, near Winchester.  Doors open at 19:15 for a 19:30 start.  Dances finish at 23:00.  There will be a 20 minute or so break part way through the evening.  Bring your own (alcoholic) drinks; tap water will be available.
 
English Ceilidh (pronounced kaylee) is a lively, energetic, and upbeat version of English barn or country dancing, suitable for all ages.  Bands play exciting music with good rhythmic drive from a variety of musical traditions, including rock, jazz, world, and roots music as well as English, Scottish, and Irish folk music.  A caller guides novices and experienced dancers alike through each of the dances; you can turn up and have fun with no prior knowledge of what is going to happen.  Wear comfortable shoes or trainers (no stilettos please), and cool clothing; although the hall is air-conditioned you can get quite warm whilst dancing.  English Ceilidh is social dancing at its best.  Come with a partner, a group of friends, or on your own; there will be plenty of people to dance with.  Most dances are for sets of couples, rather than just a couple on their own.

Come prepared to enjoy yourself and have a great evening.

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