Picnic and Historical Dancing at The Old School Room, St Peter’s Church

Schedule

Fri Aug 07 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

St Peter's Church, Wolvercote | Oxford, EN

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Summer Picnic and 17th – Early 19th Century Historical Dance Class
Dates: 7th and 21st of August
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: The Old School Room, St Peter’s Church, Turn Turn, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8AQ
Dance Mistress: Dr Helen Davidge
Details: Please bring a picnic and rug. If the weather is nice we will picnic and dance (including practising the dances for the display at the Bodleian on the 4th of October) in the Churchyard; if the weather is inclement, we will dance and picnic inside the Old School Room.
How Much Does it Cost
The cost is £5 for the class, whether you stay for one, two or three hours.
Once you have attended two classes, and decide you would like to continue, there is an annual fee (due in January) of £10 to cover insurance. Reduced to £5 if joining after June.
What to Wear and Bring
There is no kitchen, so it is advisable to bring a bottle of water with you.
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear for moving and dancing around in.
Not essential but Ballet or Jazz shoes or Greek sandals are recommended for regular attendees.
No partner or costume necessary.
Over 18s only.
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St Peter's Church, Wolvercote, First Turn,Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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