Balfolk Workshop and Ball
Sat, 15 Feb
|Pōhara Hall
Balfolk is a revival of traditional European folk dances and music, a vibrant fusion of centuries-old dance traditions and modern innovations; new ways of dancing old dances.
Time & Location
15 Feb 2025, 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Pōhara Hall, 870 Abel Tasman Drive, Pōhara 7183, New Zealand
About the event
Workshop: Saturday Afternoon from 3pm till 5pm Ball: Saturday Evening from 7.30pm till 10.30pm approx.
Youth tickets available (17yr and under) Balfolk is a revival of traditional European folk dances and music, a vibrant fusion of centuries-old dance traditions and modern innovations; new ways of dancing old dances. Balfolk includes partner and group dances, with the intention for the dances to be accessible to as wide a range of people as possible. Live music remains a centre piece of Balfolk, with versatile musicians weaving together a range of traditional and contemporary instruments to form a unique soundscape that reflects the dance’s diverse influences and folk traditions.
The afternoon workshop will introduce a range of traditional Balfolk dances as well as contradances, led by teacher Kevin Durkan, supported by dancers with experience of Balfolk, all accompanied by live music from local musicians.
There will be opportunities to learn the basics of the dances,…
Tickets
General Admission
Workshop: 3pm - 5pm Evening Ball: 7.30 - 10.30pm approx. Youth 17yr and under Right of Admission Reserved
From NZ$12.50 to NZ$35.00- NZ$35.00+NZ$0.88 service fee
- NZ$20.00+NZ$0.50 service fee
- NZ$17.50+NZ$0.44 service fee
Total
NZ$0.00