Cut A Shine Presents
Burns Night Barn Dance(s)
28th January 2023
Round Chapel, Hackney, E5 0NP
7pm – 11:30pm
Saturday Night Tickets HERE
Order of the Night
19:30: Venue, Bar and Food Stall Bar Opens
20:15 - 21:00: First Set of dances – more simple ones to learn the moves
21:00 - 21:15: Break!
21:15 - 23:00: Barn Dance Proper
Bars, Whisky and Food
2 fully stocked bars either side of the hall
Dedicated Whisky Bar stocked with a healthy selection of single malts
Separate Stall for your Haggis, Neeps and Tatties..
About The Dancing
Although called many things; Ceilidh, Country Dance, Barn Dance, Ceili Dance, Square Dance, Set Dancing - one thing is certain, it's all traditional and how people would entertain themselves before TV and raves. We have a live band on stage to provide the music, and a "Dance Caller", who is expert at teaching you all the simple and fun moves. First we learn the dance by walking through it with the caller, then the band strike up, and we dance to the music. You don't need any experience, just willingness to have a go.
Dances
The Circassian Circle, Dashing White Sargeant, Riverside, The Eightsome Reel, The Gay Gordons, Strip the Willow, Lucky Seven, Cumberland Square Eight, the Virginia Reel, plus a whole load more dances we like and some we made up cos that's how we roll.…
DISCLAIMER!: we are not a Scottish Band! We are a band based in London, and we certainly bring our version of Ceilidh to the table yet hold the artform in reverence. We love the tradition, but it's only a starting point - we've been mashing up the tradition for years!
Ticket Prices
Low Income Tickets: £12
General Admission: £14
High Income Ticket: £16
Benefactor Ticket: £18
Our ticket pricing might seem complicated, but we want everyone to have access to the arts regardless of your financial situation. Cut A Shine is a not-for-profit dance company, and we want to engage our local community to get involved. If the cost of living crisis is affecting you, choose the cheaper ticket, then, depending on your income levels, pay what you can afford - all the way up to super awesome supporters of the arts with £18! We hope this system will work!
Inclusivity and Diversity
Our dances are All Inclusive, regardless of age, gender, ability, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Although based largely on traditional European and American dance forms, we have tailored our dances to be non-heteronormative and involve everyone. We welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community.