22 - 25 May 2026
22 - 25
May
2026
Mixed Dance (Folk Dance)
A varied mix of interesting and fun dances to start off the festival! (G)

On:Friday 22nd May 2026
Starting at:19:30
Finishing at:22:30
Entry by:Weekend tickets Only
Where:St Paul's

Victoria Yeomans
Victoria calls a varied repertoire of dances from Playford to American contras, including several of her own compositions. She loves to inspire dancers to dance better and make the music visible.
Matthew Coatsworth
Matthew Coatsworth (violin, English concertina) appeared in BBC's Poldark and Netflix's Bridgerton. He was a member of Boldwood and plays with the Warleggan Village Band and with harpist Steph West.
Jacqueline Schwab (US)
Jacqueline has long explored flowing, improvisatory ways of playing for country dancing with the quartet Bare Necessities and others, including Ali Messer
Ali Messer
Ali plays for ECD and contra with creativity. What makes you happy when you dance? Music that improvises with you!