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English Country Dancing in Minneapolis

Every Sunday

6:30-9pm

Step into the charm of English Country Dancing. A graceful, social dance tradition with centuries of history, featuring flowing patterns in longways sets and danced to beautiful live music. With simple steps and every dance taught and called, it’s welcoming, elegant, and accessible for all.

Upcoming Dances

​Recorded Music: 

$12 General Admission $9 Tapestry Member $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) Under 10 - Free

Live Music:

$15 General Admission $12 Tapestry Member $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) Under 10 - Free

Frequently Asked Questions

  • English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. Perhaps you’ve seen a Jane Austen movie with longways sets, partners facing and dancing down the line. This tradition has moved into our own times with old and new choreographies—some serene, others lively—danced to lovely small-ensemble music. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and the figures are called to prompt the dancers.

  • Comfortable, lightweight clothing and soft-soled shoes are recommended; non-marking soles are required.  Whether you're brand new or a seasoned dancer, you're warmly welcome—just bring your curiosity, your energy, and your dancing feet!

  • English country dancing is an accessible social dance form with a history going back several centuries. Perhaps you’ve seen a Jane Austen movie with longways sets, partners facing and dancing down the line. This tradition has moved into our own times with old and new choreographies—some serene, others lively—danced to lovely small-ensemble music. It is danced with simple walking or skipping steps in time to the music. All dances are taught and the figures are called to prompt the dancers.

  • If you have any accessibility needs you'd like addressed by Tapestry Folkdance Center, please let us know by emailing staff@tapestryfolkdance.org.

Intro to English Country Dance

This 40-minute video introduces English Country Dancing. It teaches some of the basic moves found in many English Country dances; explains the structure of the dance; and entertains you with information about the history and practice of English country dancing from Country Dance & Song Society.