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Summer Education programme at Cecil Sharp House

Mar 16, 2017

The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) has unveiled its programme of activities for May to August 2017 at Cecil Sharp House in London. Activities on offer include classes, courses and workshops based on traditional English folk arts for children, young people, adults and families.

Highlights of the season include:

  • · The popular May in a Day! family afternoon festival on May 6 with a new, longer time (midday to 4pm)
  • · An action packed one-off taster day designed to give beginners an introduction to folk instruments and folk music from the British Isles on June 10
  • · Holiday folk music making and dance courses for children and young people
  • · Popular music and dance classes, catering for all ages and skill levels

Cecil Sharp House, England’s national folk arts centre and home of EFDSS, is located between Camden and Primrose Hill within easy reach of public transport. It has step free access to all levels.

A full list of classes and courses at Cecil Sharp House can be found at: http://www.cecilsharphouse.org/csh-whats-on

Children & Young People

For more information about all the summer holiday courses and booking: https://www.cecilsharphouse.org/csh-learning/holiday-courses-cecil-sharp-house

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