Some links to the world of folk dancing
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Halsway Manor - national centre for the folk arts.
Friends
of English Dance - dance club directory and other dance
resources.
Set and Turn Single - the listings web site for folk dancers.
SaDFolk - The Somerset and Dorset Folk Diary which lists folk events in Somerset and Dorset.
AreYouDancing - covers Swing, Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Folk dancing across the UK, together with international events.
A clip from Henry Morgenstein's 'How to dance contra' video. This shows many of the moves used in folk dancing.
Folk Dance Clubs within the Wells area
Ditcheat Country Dance Club - contact via dfdc@hotmail.co.uk
Overstratton Folk
Dance Club - see Friends of English Dance/Dance clubs
Bristol Contra - Contra dancing once a month on a Friday night near Temple Meads in Bristol.
Alcester Contras - Not strictly in the Wells area, nor a folk dance club, but an excellent night out (there's a Travelodge nearby) with top class contradance callers and bands.
Other links
Wells Information Online A directory and guide to Wells for residents, visitors and business.
Standbrook Guides The local residents' handbook for Wells & Shepton Mallet.