Set dancing classes in:Ballinafad Community CentreBallinafad, Boyle, Co. Sligo Thursdays 8pm - 10 pm Next class: Thu 12th Sep 2013 at 8pm Starting from scratch, people who never danced before are especially welcome. Great fun and good exercise. Suitable for complete beginners, partner not required. No need to book, just come along, admission 6 euro.If you need more information before deciding on whether or not to come along, you might like to check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first and then use "Back" to come back to here. The most common reaction of people who try set dancing for the first time is "it's really great fun, I wish I had found out about this years ago!". Why not give it a try, it could well be the start of a new and very enjoyable lifelong pastime! Class Outline:The class is primarily about dancing for enjoyment in a friendly, sociable environment. The aim is to teach the steps, figures and timing for the popular sets, such that dancers who attend regularly will be able to enjoy dancing a set, without calling.While the figures, steps and timing of the popular sets will be explained and practised, we don't take it too seriously - sometimes it's even more fun when things go astray! You don't need a partner, the majority of people come along on their own. One thing for sure is that you will be made welcome, we are all delighted to see new people coming through the door for the first time, whether they are men on their own, women on their own, or couples. Above all else, the primary objective is to have fun. 
Admission:Admission to the class in Ballinafad is 6 Euro, payable on the night.Clothing and Shoes:No special clothing is required, just wear whatever you are comfortable in. Although leather-soled shoes are easiest to dance in, your choice of footwear is totally up to you.Latest News:In the event that class has to be cancelled any week, e.g. due to bad weather, or any other changes, an email will be sent to the mailing list (you can add your email address to the mailing list below) and a notice will be published at the top of this page. If you are travelling a long distance, you may wish to check this page for any updates before leaving home - any changes will be highlighted in red at the top of the page and will be easy to spot.Ceili: We also hope to arrange a ceili from time-to-time, details to follow. If you are within reach of Ballinafad, you are very welcome to join us - you will be made very welcome and we guarantee a good night's craic! Directions and Dates: Directions: If you live locally, you probably don't need directions, but, for everyone else: Ballinafad is on the N4, on the Sligo side of Boyle, about half-way between Boyle and Castlebaldwin. It is very easy to find and is within easy driving distance of many areas of Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim. For example, the journey time from Boyle is about 5 minutes, from Carrick-on-Shannon, about 15 minutes and from Collooney, about 20 minutes. There are two junctions for Ballinafad on the N4, one on the Boyle side and one on the Sligo side. The Ballinafad Community Centre is within a few hundred yards of the Sligo-side junction and is very easy to find.
There is plenty of parking at the Centre. Upcoming dates: Thu 12th Sep 2013 Thu 19th Sep 2013 Thu 26th Sep 2013 Thu 3rd Oct 2013 Thu 10th Oct 2013 Thu 17th Oct 2013 Thu 24th Oct 2013 No class on 31st Oct Thu 7th Nov 2013 ... Please note that dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances - please check back here from time-to-time for updates. 
Ballinafad Community Centre, where the set dancing takes place. It's a fine hall with a lovely dance floor. Other nearby towns and villages include Boyle, Keash, Knockvicar, Cootehall, Collooney, Keadue, Ballyfarnan, Culfadda, Carrick-on-Shannon, Monasteraden, Ballinameen, Croghan, Frenchpark, Gurteen, Tubbercurry, Ballyfarnan, Leitrim village, Elphin, Ballinagare. More Information: Well, there isn't really any more information. The aim of this website is to give you all the information you would need in order to make a decision about coming along to give it a try - any other questions you might have can be answered face-to-face in class. We've added everything we can think of and the website is up to date as of today, 26th May 2013. But, if you have read everything on this website, including:
and you still do not have enough information to make a decision on whether or not to come along, then we have forgotten something. In this case, please click here to contact us and we will get back to you by email as soon as possible. If you do not have access to email, please come along any night at 8 pm and we will answer your questions then. Local links:
Leaflet: Please help to spread the word by printing out our leaflet and posting it on relevant noticeboards, shop windows, or other places where it might be seen by people interested in coming along - but please only post it where you have permission to do so. To view it, please click on the word leaflet or click here. Mailing List:If you would like to receive class email messages, such as a reminder if/when a class is ever cancelled, etc., please enter you email address and click "Join Mailing List" - you can unsubscribe at any time by replying to any message, indicating that you wish to unsubscribe.I look forward to seeing you in Ballinafad. Pat. Content correct as of 26th May 2013 |