Dancing Feet
Roddy hails from the north-east of Scotland. As well as being a fine fiddler and bagpiper, he is an accomplished singer songwriter and exponent of doric songs. He has played in many bands in Yorkshire, and was a founder member of Dynamo Zetor.
Kate, originally from the South of England, studied music at Dartington college of Arts before spending the next 10 years in Ireland, immersing herself in the music there. Since her return to England 4 years ago she has played in techno/acoustic band Tetchi before joining forces with Julian and Roddy.
Julian is from yorkshire and played in indie bands before going to leeds college of music to study jazz and indian music. He has played nationwide and on the continent with afro reggae band African Roots, Folk fusion band Elephant Talk and Klezmer band Batinka.
Pol is originally form the north west of Ireland. He is a kit drummer and
percussionist who has played various styles of music - brass bands, rock,
indie, reggae, folk fusion - in Ireland, England and France. He was a founder
member of Dynamo Zetor with Roddy.
Dances are taught by experienced callers, and the emphasis is to learn the dances in a friendly and informal manner, so that even the most reticent of dancers will be enticed onto the floor.
The dances are geared towards the clientele, be they complete novices or more experienced dancers. We can cater for children, older people and mixed groups. The beauty of ceilidhs is that they are great ice-breakers, and naturally encourage people to mix freely and interact with each other.
Dancers will be walked through the dances and any unfamiliar moves explained, before they attempt them with the music - supported all the way by the caller.
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECCESSARY!!!
