I call for contra, ceilidh and Playford dances, and particularly enjoy making dances lively and accessible for new and more experienced dancers. I co-run the monthly Sheffield dance session ‘Playford in the Pub’. I also use my experience as a drama lecturer, theatre practitioner and storyteller to give dances momentum, narrative and flow. Depending on my audience, I tend to mix dances from the English and Scottish traditions whilst sneaking in one or two American Contra, Playford and European dances. My dance programmes are energetic, lively and occasionally somewhat silly.
I have performed at folk festivals including Sidmouth, Chippenham, Whitby, Towersey and Shrewsbury, and call with several bands, including Powerhouse, Alberio, The Oakstone Trio, House Devils, Kraken Ceilidh Band, Monkey Box, Moon Carrot and Cadellin, and am happy to recommend bands for gigs.
Contact me at daisy-removethis@daisyblack.uk (delete the obvious) for more information.