Where: Farmers Hall, 30 Main Street, Samford Village
When: 23 May, 2025
Time: 7:30- 9:30pm
Cost: $4.00 online or cash at the door
Many migrants from Wales and Cornwall settled in Australia, bringing with them their rich traditions of music and dance.
Experience a delightful array of simple Welsh and Cornish folk dances on this special evening.
Witness the captivating performances of the Cornish Stick Dance and the Welsh Broom Dance.
Live music by Phillip’s Dog.
In the 19th century, Welsh folk dances were suppressed by the Non-conformist sects who viewed Welsh folk arts and customs as sinful. By the end of the 1800s, folk dancing contributed very little to Welsh culture. In the 1920s, people started to take an interest in the traditional dances. Now, after much research and practice, many dances have been revived and new dances created. Welsh folk dance is a lively, visible, colourful and living part of the Welsh culture.
Cornish folk dances can be divided into three categories: Scoot or step dancing, Furry or Festival dances, and social dances known as Troyl (ceilidh) and Nos lowen (happy night). Unlike Wales, the dances have enjoyed a continuous heritage as part of the national culture. The Helston Furry dance is one of the most famous folk dances in the United Kingdom and is one of the oldest living traditions. We’ll dance this on our special night.
