Bedford Early Dance and Music

Bedford Early Dance and Music organises historical dance workshops and social events in Bedford.

For more information contact David Parsons

Dance workshops in 2024-25

We have planned the following dates for dance workshops and events on Saturdays at Brickhill Community Centre
14 Sep 2024Italian Renaissance dance of the 15th century suitable for all levels.Helen Young
12 Oct 2024Regency dance workshop. Country dances, cotillons, quadrilles and reels of the Regency and Early Victorian era.Anne Daye
16 Nov 2024Regency dance workshop. Country dances, cotillons, quadrilles and reels of the Regency and Early Victorian era.Anne Daye
18 Jan 2025Annual party with Bedford Gallery Quire. Details will be available in the autumn.
1 Feb 2025Renaissance dance workshop. tbc
1 Mar 2025Regency dance workshop. Country dances, cotillons, quadrilles and reels of the Regency and Early Victorian era.Anne Daye
29 Mar 2025Renaissance dance workshop.tbc
19 Apr 2025Regency dance workshop. Country dances, cotillons, quadrilles and reels of the Regency and Early Victorian era.Anne Daye
31 May 2025Informal 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.

Location

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.

Map of Brickhill
View Larger Map

Local links

Historical Dance