Events
Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Folk Salad
Folk Salad was formed by three local musicians ten years ago to play music for traditional french Bal, combining energy and lyricism that is so fundamental to french dance, as well as providing a very colourful and appetising programme of music and dance. They enjoy making arrangements of tunes that will energise dancers, and this year will be no exception with many new tunes, one or two classics, and a few popular surprises that may well have people singing along; with Sarah (Barton) on fiddle; Vicky (Lambert) on whistle, recorder, and flute; and Ben (Hooke) on accordion.
- Musicians workshop 7 pm to 8 pm – Free
Dancing to Folk Salad with some dance tuition 8.15 to 10:30 pm – £8
Wednesday 29th July 2026 - Week Before Session
On Wednesday, before the next Pied à Terre, we have our ‘week-before’ session at the Gibraltar Gardens Pub. This session is for both musicians and dancers. There is no set list other than to say that it’s a good opportunity to play again some of the tunes we played at the last club night, since we practised them recently. Beyond that, it’s anything you’d like to play. We usually have a few dancers, so it’s a great informal opportunity to try out new tunes for dancing – don’t miss it!
- Starts at 8.00
Free entry
Parking available
Wednesday 5th August 2026 - Club Night
Bring your dancing shoes! Bring your instruments! Another fantastic Pied à Terre Club Night with music from our great musicians and teaching from our club tutors. No partner necessary, and we welcome people completely new to French traditional dancing.
We’ll cover a range of dances ensuring everyone can join in.
Musicians workshop 7-8 pm – Free
Tuition and dancing 8:15 – 10:30 pm
Tickets £5 on the door
Wednesday 2nd September 2026 - TBA
Wednesday 7th October 2026 - Kerry Fletcher
Put on your dancing shoes and give a very warm, welcome back, to Kerry Fletcher
Once again she will bring her wonderful enthusiasm, and engaging dance teaching to Pied à Terre. Kerry is a popular dance teacher at clubs and festivals and with community projects across the country. She is one of the organisers of the Eurobash Festival of European music and dance. Increasing accessibility and inclusion in dance is an important aspect of Kerry’s work. She is particularly keen to encourage those new to dance as she believes no one has two left feet, they just need to discover the music that moves them! Kerry will be teaching something new and revising something familiar.
- Musicians workshop 7 pm to 8 pm – Free
Dancing with tuition from Kerry Fletcher 8:15 – 10:30 pm
Friday 23rd October 2026 - Special 30th Anniversary Bal - The Kitchen Band and Xim
Xim are, from left to right;
- Frank Vickers on hurdy-gurdy.
- Nick Carpenter on melodeons
- Tess Liligate on flute, whistle and harmonium
- Kate Ross on flute, whistle and bass
They have been playing a new angle on central French dance music since 1998, bringing people on to the dance floors at numerous international events including the Sidmouth International Festival of Folk Arts. Their music has been played on many radio shows too, including The Late Junction on BBC Radio 3. Also they just happened to have been our resident band at the beginning of Pied à Terre in 1996.
You can come to dance the night away or simply watch and be blown away by their exquisite music!
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
- Dance workshop 8:15 pm to 9 pm & 9:10pm to 10 pm – £8
- 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
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