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Cut A Shine Summer Shindig

  • ROUND CHAPEL 1D Glenarm Road London, E5 0LY United Kingdom (map)

Cut A Shine Summer Shindig
Saturday 13th July 2024
The Round Chapel, Hackney, E5 0LY
£10 - £25

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Summer Shindig
We all had so much fun during our Winter Season with so many people coming dancing every month, we thought we’d throw a summer party! Loads of people have asked us to carry on the nights - so here we are, let’s do it… it’s going to be a hot and sweaty one, let’s raise the roof London! We’ll double the ice order and do frozen cocktails.

Order of the Night
19:00: Venue, Bar and Food Stall Bar Opens
19:45 - 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

Drinks and Food
It’s going to be a hot one, so we’ll serve frozen cocktails and boozy smoothies.. Come and eat with us too - we’ll serve a yummy soup and bread from 7pm.

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.

Cut A Shine Monthly Dances
Normally it’s an October - April thing, but heck, let’s do more..

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 welcome all cultures and peoples to enjoy these dances and culture. We have tailored our dances to be non-heteronormative and involve everyone. We welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Ticket Prices and Accessibility to The Arts
Low Income Tickets: £10
General Admission: £14
High Income Ticket: £16
Benefactor Ticket: £20

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 £20! We hope this system will work. We are doing this un-funded and off our own backs.

Earlier Event: June 15
Vintage Folk Clothing
Later Event: July 15
Psychedelic Gong Bath