Bedford Early Dance and Music organises historical dance workshops and social events in Bedford.
For more information contact David Parsons
| We have planned the following dates for dance workshops and events on Saturdays at Brickhill Community Centre | |||
| 14 Sep 2024 | Italian Renaissance dance of the 15th century suitable for all levels. | Helen Young | |
| 12 Oct 2024 | Regency dance workshop. Country dances, cotillons, quadrilles and reels of the Regency and Early Victorian era. | Anne Daye | |
| 16 Nov 2024 | Regency dance workshop. Country dances, cotillons, quadrilles and reels of the Regency and Early Victorian era. | Anne Daye | |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Annual party with Bedford Gallery Quire. Details below. | ||
| 1 Feb 2025 | Dances of the Renaissance: a selection of dances both graceful and lively as enjoyed at the courts of England, France and Italy. Both beginners and experienced dancers welcome. | Anne Daye | |
| 1 Mar 2025 | Regency and Victorian: come and try a variety of dances, such as quadrilles, country dances, waltzes and polkas from the Windsor and Balmoral ballrooms of the Prince Regent and Victoria and Albert. | Anne Daye | |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Dances of the Renaissance: a selection of dances both graceful and lively as enjoyed at the courts of England, France and Italy. Both beginners and experienced dancers welcome. | Anne Daye | |
| 12 Apr 2025 | Regency and Victorian: come and try a variety of dances, such as quadrilles, country dances, waltzes and polkas from the Windsor and Balmoral ballrooms of the Prince Regent and Victoria and Albert. | Anne Daye | |
| 31 May 2025 |
Informal Regency tea dance.
A sociable occasion to enjoy some of the
dances learnt in the workshops in the spirit of a family gathering. The
programme will feature dances learnt during the season, but visitors
will be welcome, with most dances called. Elegant refreshments in
Regency style will be served with tea and coffee. We invite you to wear
your best outfit, whether Regency in style or not. The price and other details will be confirmed nearer the date. | ||
| Beginners are welcome. All workshops 14:00-18:00 with a break for refreshments. We realise that some people need to leave earlier for various reasons, so the main dances for each session will usually be completed by 17:00, with some bonus material for those who can stay until 18:00. | |||
| Price: £10 per workshop; other events priced separately. | |||
Bring family and friends to enjoy warming drinks and a substantial early supper of seasonal recipes in the spirit of an Austen family Christmas gathering. Listen to songs and join in dances of the time, all linked to Jane Austen, as found in her letters, music books, and correspondence.
Jointly organised by Bedford Early Dance & Music and Bedford Gallery Quire, the ticket price of £18 per head will include a substantial early supper with a menu created from recipes of the period.
See the flyer and booking form for details.
Brickhill Community Centre (Avon Drive, Bedford, MK41 7AF), is about 2 miles north of Bedford town centre, just off Kimbolton Road (B660) at the intersection of Avon Drive and Waveney Avenue. There is a car park at the hall. Bus route no 6 runs every 12 minutes from Bedford bus station and stops just outside.
The door is normally locked, so use the intercom beside it to call the upper hall. When admitted, go through the doors to the back of the building and take the stairs up to the first floor.
The community centre car park entrance is adjacent to the bus stop on Avon Drive in the centre of the map below. Click 'View larger map' to go to the Google Maps web site for directions.
