If you would like to join our mailing list, please enter your email address and click "Join Mailing List":Set dancing classes in Ballinafad Community Centre, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo, Ireland, on the borders of Roscommon, Sligo and LeitrimWe meet every Thursday in: Ballinafad Community Centre Ballinafad Boyle Co. Sligo Thursdays 8pm - 10pm Everyone Welcome! 
Join us on: Thu 23rd Feb 2012 at 8pm Everyone welcome, partner not required. People who have never done set dancing before are especially welcome - come along, give it a try, there is nothing to lose and a lot to gain! The most common reaction of people who try set dancing for the first time is "it's really great fun, I wish I had found out about this years ago!". There is absolutely nothing to lose by coming along and giving it a try - if you decide it's not for you, there is no obligation whatsoever to come back again. One thing for sure is that you will be made welcome. The majority of people come along on their own and we are all delighted to see new people coming through the door for the first time, whether they are men on their own, women on their own, or couples. Within minutes, you will feel totally at home with a friendly bunch of people, who are out to enjoy the craic. In addition to the weekly class, some of the gang meet up at local festivals and ceilis throughout the year, where the craic continues. You will not find a more fun way to exercise! The class is primarily about dancing for enjoyment in a friendly, sociable environment. While the figures, steps and timing of the popular sets will be explained and practised, we don't take it too seriously - sometimes it's even more fun when things go astray! There is absolutely no experience required and no obligation whatsoever to continue if you decide it's not for you. Partner not required, most people come along on their own, but if you can convince others to join you, so much the better - the more, the merrier! Above all else, the primary objective is to have fun! Admission to Ballinafad class is 6 Euro, payable on the night. Why not give it a try, you will be made very welcome, even if it's only for a single night. There is absolutely no obligation to continue, if you decide it's not for you, or if you can't make it along every week. The class begins at 8pm and typically runs as follows:
Directions - how to get to Ballinafad Community Centre: Ballinafad on the N4, on the Sligo side of Boyle, about half-way between Boyle and Castlebaldwin. It is very easy to find and is within easy driving distance of many areas around where Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim meet. For example, the journey time from Carrick-on-Shannon is just about 15 minutes and from Collooney it's about 20 minutes. There are two junctions for Ballinafad on the N4, one on the Boyle side and one on the Sligo side. The Ballinafad Community Centre is within a few hundred yards of the Sligo-side junction and is very easy to find.
There is plenty of parking at the Centre and additional parking on the street and at Ballinafad Castle, which is adjacent. 
The "Welcome to County Sligo" sign is about 1km before the turn-off for Ballinafad, when travelling from Boyle towards Sligo/Castlebaldwin. 
Ballinafad Community Centre, where the set dancing takes place. It's a fine hall with a lovely dance floor. Other nearby towns and villages include Boyle, Keash, Knockvicar, Cootehall, Collooney, Keadue, Ballyfarnan, Culfadda, Carrick-on-Shannon, Monasteraden, Ballinameen, Croghan, Frenchpark, Gurteen, Tubbercurry, Ballyfarnan, Leitrim village, Elphin, Ballinagare. >>>>> For more details about the class content, please click here <<<<< Confirmed Dates: Thu 23rd Feb 2012 Thu 1st Mar 2012 Thu 8th Mar 2012 Thu 15th Mar 2012 Thu 22nd Mar 2012 Thu 29th Mar 2012 Easter break Thu 19th Apr 2012 Thu 26th Apr 2012 Thu 3rd May 2012 Thu 10th May 2012 Thu 17th May 2012 Thu 24th May 2012 Thu 31st May 2012 Summer break Thu 20th Sep 2012 Thu 27th Sep 2012 ... Please note that dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances - please check back here from time-to-time for updates. Latest News:In the event that class has to be cancelled any week, e.g. due to bad weather, or any other changes, an email will be sent to the mailing list (you can add your email address to the mailing list below) and a notice will be published at the top of this page. If you are travelling a long distance, you may wish to check this page for any updates before leaving home - any changes will be highlighted in red at the top of the page and will be easy to spot.More Information:I've tried to include everything I can think of here, but if you need more information, you can contact me and I will get back to you by email as soon as I can.Local links and events:
Ballinafad Castle, adjacent to the Community Centre. Mailing List:If you would like to receive class email messages, such as a reminder if/when a class is ever cancelled, etc., please enter you email address and click "Join Mailing List" - you can unsubscribe at any time by replying to any message, indicating that you wish to unsubscribe.I look forward to seeing you in Ballinafad some Thursday night. Pat. Content correct as of 23rd February 2012 |