Events
Wednesday 4th November 2026 - Club Night featuring Swedish Dance Tuition - Anne Leach
Anne has been involved in international folk dancing since she was a child. She has a special affection for the traditional dances of Sweden and will be bringing the lovely ‘Polska’ to Pied á Terre. Whether you’ve danced Polska before or you’re meeting it for the first time, it’s sure to be fun. She also runs the Friday Feet dance group each week a Cecil Sharpe House.
- Musicians workshop 7 pm to 8 pm – Free
Zelda and Allee Pressoir (social)
Munterschottis (Swedish schottis to be danced as a polska).
Den Seje Hambo (Swedish polska variation).
Sommarvals (Swedish waltz).
Rondeau Sans Titre, Farandol Nicoise and a Spagnuletta (social)
- Dance workshop 8:15 pm to 9 pm & 9:10pm to 10 pm – £8
The polska and the hambo (if time allows)
Music for the workshop will played by Sarah Barton and Lina
- General dancing to the Pied à Terre Band 10pm to 10:30pm – included in the price
Wednesday 2nd December 2026 - Christmas Party Special Club Night
Another great Pied à Terre Club Night, featuring music from our talented musicians and instruction from our club tutors.
No partner needed, and we’re happy to welcome anyone new to French traditional dancing.
We’ll be covering a variety of dances so everyone can participate. There’ll be some dance tuition by Pied à Terre members, and the band will play a selection of dances, including couple and social.
- Musicians workshop: 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Free
- Tuition and dancing: 8:15 – 10:30 pm – £5 on the door
Wednesday 6th January 2027 - Trio Meunier Villeneuve
- Benjamin Meunier: hurdy-gurdy (trained at the Autun Conservatory under Aline Pilon)
- Fabien Villeneuve: chromatic accordion
- Rémy Villeneuve: bagpipes and clarinet
Building on the classic hurdy-gurdy, bagpipe, and accordion lineup, this trio revisits and enriches the world of traditional music from central France. Drawing on their diverse musical backgrounds, their sound is infused with jazz, pop, and rock influences.
Right now, they are excited to share their 2025 album, Vazaboire
Wednesday 3rd February 2027 - Club Night
Get your dancing shoes on and bring your instruments! It’s another fantastic Pied à Terre Club Night, with music from our amazing musicians and guidance from our club tutors.
No partner is necessary, and we’re delighted to welcome anyone new to French traditional dancing.
We’ll be showing off a range of dances, so everyone can join in. There will be dance lessons from Pied à Terre members, and the band will play a mix of dances, including couple and social.
- Musicians workshop: 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Free
- Tuition and dancing: 8:15 – 10:30 pm – £5 on the door
Wednesday 5th May 2027 - Tour de Dance
Phil Williams has been doing English folk dancing from a young age and learned French and Breton dancing from workshops at Halsway Manor (Somerset), Gennetines (France), and local clubs in East Anglia. He plays folk music (violin) mainly from Britain, Ireland, Europe and North America.
Emma started playing flute for the Suffolk French/Breton dance club – ‘On Y Va’ – in 2021.
John Tomlinson has played guitar from a young age and been in numerous folk groups in the Ipswich area since moving there in 1986, when he met Phil. ‘Tommo’ likes quirky rhythms, so Phil asked him to play for On Y Va in 2023 when dance teacher Kerry Fletcher visited to teach 5, 8, and 11 time waltzes, and he hasn’t managed to escape!
Tour de Dance originates from that On Y Va event and now play each month from September to May, with a focus on great tunes for dancing that are unlikely to be heard at the other East Anglian clubs, with original arrangements.
- Musicians workshop 7 pm to 8 pm – Free
- Dancing to Tour de Dance with some dance tuition 8:15 to 10:30 pm – £8