English Country Dance Lessons
4th Saturdays every month
Next Date: Sept. 26 2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Turman Sports Complex, 401 Kyle Weeks Road, Willis, VA
Instructor: Renee Metcalf
Contact: [email protected]
Ages: Teens and adults - younger children with permission
Be sure to visit the page "May I Have This Dance?" as it has information pertaining to upcoming balls and events. Also follow our Facebook page: Floyd Historical Dancers to stay up-to-date on the latest.
If you have ever watched the dance scenes in the movies of Pride and Prejudice or Emma, then you have seen glimpses of English country dancing. In the 1700s American colonists were dancing the same ones as being danced in England at the time. The Regency Era corresponds to our Federalist period. The dances share many similarities with the Scottish country dances. Some of the dances are lively and many others are slower and elegant. Most dances are done in longways sets with partner, although it is not necessary to bring a partner as we change partners throughout class so as to include everyone. Dancers should wear comfortable footwear and clothing. These dances are enjoyed worldwide! Dances are taught by a patient and experienced instructor.
To stay abreast of dates and possible changes as well as to receive information on dance events, historical attire, balls, and other related items, sign up for my email list: [email protected]. Also follow us on Facebook. (Floyd Historical Dancers)
A good link with a brief history of English country dancing and a description of the many figures. Another helpful link on figures.
Watch the videos below. They are both "The Hole in the Wall" but the first one is casual and the second one is very practiced and in Regency Era attire. The third one is a performance of Jameko, also known as "Jamaica."
We also dance Scottish country dances and a few videos can be seen below.
4th Saturdays every month
Next Date: Sept. 26 2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Turman Sports Complex, 401 Kyle Weeks Road, Willis, VA
Instructor: Renee Metcalf
Contact: [email protected]
Ages: Teens and adults - younger children with permission
Be sure to visit the page "May I Have This Dance?" as it has information pertaining to upcoming balls and events. Also follow our Facebook page: Floyd Historical Dancers to stay up-to-date on the latest.
If you have ever watched the dance scenes in the movies of Pride and Prejudice or Emma, then you have seen glimpses of English country dancing. In the 1700s American colonists were dancing the same ones as being danced in England at the time. The Regency Era corresponds to our Federalist period. The dances share many similarities with the Scottish country dances. Some of the dances are lively and many others are slower and elegant. Most dances are done in longways sets with partner, although it is not necessary to bring a partner as we change partners throughout class so as to include everyone. Dancers should wear comfortable footwear and clothing. These dances are enjoyed worldwide! Dances are taught by a patient and experienced instructor.
To stay abreast of dates and possible changes as well as to receive information on dance events, historical attire, balls, and other related items, sign up for my email list: [email protected]. Also follow us on Facebook. (Floyd Historical Dancers)
A good link with a brief history of English country dancing and a description of the many figures. Another helpful link on figures.
Watch the videos below. They are both "The Hole in the Wall" but the first one is casual and the second one is very practiced and in Regency Era attire. The third one is a performance of Jameko, also known as "Jamaica."
We also dance Scottish country dances and a few videos can be seen below.
