Regency and Georgian Intermediate Contra Dance Class

Name: Regency and Georgian Intermediate Contra Dance Class
Start: 2026-01-16T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-16T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Cheney School

Schedule

Fri Jan 16 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Cheney School | Oxford, EN

Fine dancing, I believe, like virtue, must be its own reward – Emma by Jane Austen 1815
Spring term dates: 16th of January, 13th of February and 13th of March
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: The Chadwick Dance Studio, Cheney School, Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH
Dance Mistress: Dr Helen Davidge
Details: This class for is intermediate and above historical dancers.
We study basic French Noble Style Baroque dance, learning the steps and simple partner and solo dances, as well as the more complicated Georgian contra (or country) dances and Regency Quadrilles.
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.
As well as learning dances our favourite Heroes and Heroines would have danced to, these are social dances and the aim is to have fun!